Editor’s blog: Missing the point
It can be quite good fun in the weeks running up to the General Election, as parties jockey for our affections and pour scorn on their political enemies.
My favourite story this week has to be the Tories’ mistaken claims that more than half of girls from the country’s most deprived areas get pregnant before they turn 18.
Protect data or risk huge fines warning
Companies across Cornwall are being warned they could face fines of up to £500k for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act 1998 when new laws are introduced later this year.
End of an era for local newspapers
Printing of the West Briton and Western Morning News, along with several other south west titles, is moving up country with the loss of 95 jobs.
UCP award winners list
A full list of todays UCP Celebration Award Winners presented at Keay Theatre, St.Austell
Orchard Cider success for Sharp’s
Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery has announced plans to quadruple production of Orchard Cider.
Win Bedruthan stay with Coodes
To celebrate the launch of its new Coodes Direct online law service, Coodes Solicitors is giving people the chance to win a luxury break at the Bedruthan Steps Hotel.
Rise in local unemployment
Unemployment in Cornwall has seen a small rise according to latest figures from The Office of National Statistics.
All set for social media conference
Tonick Media will be among the speakers at next week’s Like Minds social media conference in Exeter.
Championing Cornish Talent
A new Cornwall-based company, focusing on management and specialist recruitment, is aiming to transform the way local employers resource top performers for their organisation.
Outlook good says CSA
Hopes of a significant revival of building activity in Cornwall as the UK emerges from recession have been boosted by a bullish commentary from one of the south west’s leading firms of architects.
