From Devon & Cornwall Police: The role of a Special Constable is undertaken on a voluntary basis and few other volunteering opportunities can offer the same challenges and responsibilities, but you will receive unparalleled support every step of the way to help you deal with whatever you may be faced […]

A lady from Bridgerule has been in touch saying she needs someone for general help especially with computer basics/printing tuition, household tasks (not housework) maybe gardening. A good all rounder … She adds: I also need some fencing and gate fixing. I feel sure there must be people locally for […]

SmartMatching Ltd, based in Newquay has launched a new project to match Smart Working job seekers across Cornwall with roles that suit their working patterns, aptitude, preferences and lifestyle. Candidates will register through an online Skills Portal and then be matched with potential opportunities from employers across the UK, working […]

This is from Martin Dorey: It’s Martin here, founder of the #2minutebeachclean and now the CEO of the 2 Minute Foundation. I have been absolutely sickened by the mess our government have made of your A levels this year. I can’t believe how many of you have been downgraded and […]

One of the issues often discussed in the SW is the shortage of real opportunities for young people, meaning many of our young people move away to forge careers. Suggestions are, however, that the pandemic may forge new ways of working … Well, the Government has issued a report which […]

R F Heating Ltd have a vacancy: We are currently looking for a fully qualified self-employed Plumbing & Heating Engineer with own transport & tools to join our busy team based in Bude but also work in all surrounding areas. Must be reliable, motivated, can work alone or part of […]

The Chancellor urged the nation to get behind their high streets today (20 June) as he met business owners who are opening their doors for the first time in more than two months. Chancellor Rishi Sunak said getting the public back out shopping safely would be crucial in kick-starting the […]

Royal Mail is no longer delivering letters on Saturdays during the pandemic, as the postal service is under pressure from staff absences due to illness. Sure we all appreciate the great service that we are getting from our postal workers – in many cases, they are a lifeline. It was […]

The National Living Wage (NLW) increases today 1 April to £8.72, giving a pay rise to thousands of workers at the frontline of the UK’s response to Covid-19. This rise follows recommendations made to the Government by the Low Pay Commission (LPC) in the autumn. It means the rate reaches […]

Thousands of high street firms are beginning to receive £25,000 cash grants and will be exempt from business rates from today (Wednesday 1st April 2020) – as they begin to benefit from a £22 billion package. As part of a raft of unprecedented measures announced by the Chancellor to support […]

Like Scott Mann, we all await decisive words from the Government on holiday visits to Cornwall (and anywhere else). We will keep you updated, for there has been some confusion emanating from the tourist board website, which obviously impacts travellers and the tourism/hospitality industries. After 10 years of austerity, it […]

Bude-Stratton Town Council is looking to recruit casual Café Assistants to join its busy team working in The Castle, Bude. As part of the team, you will be customer-focused and be able to work in a varied and busy environment. • To serve customers, handle cash and card transactions, serve food […]

Aspiring teachers will benefit from a simpler application process to get into teaching following the launch of a brand-new service, piloting in the south-west. Designed to better meet the needs of potential trainees applying for teacher training, it will ensure universities and schools can make the best decisions on matching […]

  A new job combining the skills of an on-call firefighter with a social care role could be developed in Cornwall, with the aim of reducing loneliness and social isolation in our communities and better supporting people who self-neglect. A laudable aim but are the two roles compatible? Will it […]

It’s a term I dislike but one which the government has used for some time. The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) has risen. There were 800,000 young people (aged 16 to 24 years) in the UK who were not in education, employment or training […]