/news/Newsen-ukWed, 22 Feb 2012 23:32:27 GMT/news/nid-005/cornwall-takes-e-den-to-london-123/Eleven of Cornwall’s environmental rising stars and pioneering ‘green’ projects are going to London on 17 May 2010 to promote the county’s innovation and challenge perceptions that Cornwall is a tourism only destination. Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-005/cornwall-takes-e-den-to-london-123//news/nid-0014/investincornwall-dome-lands-in-soho-square-to-spread-green-message-123/A striking dome, inspired by Cornwall’s Eden Project has landed in Soho Square to help spread the message that Cornwall means business. InvestinCornwall, which is promoting the county as a business destination for the future, is today bringing together some of the county’s top green pioneers to show the capital how Cornwall is leading the UK’s low carbon revolution.Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0014/investincornwall-dome-lands-in-soho-square-to-spread-green-message-123//news/nid-0016/invest-in-a-brighter-future-123/Plug Into The Sun, one of Cornwall’s leading solar PV installation companies have launched a new opportunity for investors to benefit from the new Feed In Tariff (FIT). Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0016/invest-in-a-brighter-future-123//news/nid-0017/south-west-company-gears-up-to-meet-uk-microgeneration-demand-123/Cornwall-based Microgeneration Limited, one of the UK’s leading providers and installers of renewable energy systems, has acquired building engineering services company H W Smith & Son (Contracting) Limited. The newly-combined business provides customers with a “one stop shop” service – with access to qualified advisors on the most suitable renewable energy solution for their premises (domestic or commercial) all the way through to installation and support. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0017/south-west-company-gears-up-to-meet-uk-microgeneration-demand-123//news/nid-0018/construction-of-wave-hub-beach-pit-gets-underway-123/The next stage of the South West RDA’s (Regional Development Agency) pioneering Wave Hub project gets underway this week (June 14) with the start of excavation work on Hayle beach in Cornwall.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0018/construction-of-wave-hub-beach-pit-gets-underway-123//news/nid-0020/cornwall-newquay-airport-commercial-opportunities-123/Newquay Cornwall Airport, the UK’s newest commercial airport, is an ideal location for aerospace businesses – with huge areas of land available for constraint-free development and an uncongested environment with established players already on site. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0020/cornwall-newquay-airport-commercial-opportunities-123//news/nid-0021/new-research-institute-brings-huge-business-opportunities-for-cornwall-123/A £30m investment to put Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly at the forefront of environmental and climate change technologies was announced today by the South West RDA(Regional Development Agency) and the University of Exeter. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0021/new-research-institute-brings-huge-business-opportunities-for-cornwall-123//news/nid-0022/the-excitement-builds-before-the-pendennis-cup-123/Pendennis are the UK’s premier builders and refitters of the World’s finest superyachts. Building on hundreds of years of local maritime heritage, Pendennis has become one of Cornwall’s most important employers – with over 300 highly skilled trades people based at their 6.5 acre prime water front location in Falmouth.Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0022/the-excitement-builds-before-the-pendennis-cup-123//news/nid-0023/cornwall-will-be-home-to-the-uk-s-first-commercial-geothermal-plant-123/Cornwall has once again confirmed its commitment to sustainable renewable energy by supporting first commercial geothermal site the UK. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0023/cornwall-will-be-home-to-the-uk-s-first-commercial-geothermal-plant-123//news/nid-0024/cornish-companies-lead-the-way-in-marine-energy-installation/Whether it's installing wave energy technology off the Iberian peninsula, tidal stream technology in Strangford Lough or operating in the harshest environment off the north west coast of the UK, South West companies have an establish track record in marine energy installation.Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0024/cornish-companies-lead-the-way-in-marine-energy-installation//news/nid-0025/-132-million-broadband-project-to-transform-cornish-economy/Vast majority of businesses to have access to fibre broadband by 2014. Speeds of up to 100Mbps to be widely available. Project to create or protect 6,000 jobs Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0025/-132-million-broadband-project-to-transform-cornish-economy//news/nid-0026/uk-s-first-solar-power-plant-gets-green-light-in-cornwall/Planning consent at Cornish site signals ‘solar gold rush’ Solar developer 35 Degrees has secured the go-ahead from Cornwall Council to build the UK’s first solar park at a disused tin mine near Truro in Cornwall.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0026/uk-s-first-solar-power-plant-gets-green-light-in-cornwall//news/nid-0027/wave-hub-plugged-in-and-open-for-business/The pioneering Wave Hub marine energy project has been ‘plugged in’ for the first time since its installation over the summer and is officially open for business. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0027/wave-hub-plugged-in-and-open-for-business//news/nid-0028/fantastic-opportunities-available-for-cornish-businesses-in-solar-gold-rush-123/The Council and Cornwall Development Company (CDC) are seeking local companies who can offer appropriate services and would like to be included in a directory of companies within Cornwall which can assist developers in the construction of solar farms.Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0028/fantastic-opportunities-available-for-cornish-businesses-in-solar-gold-rush-123//news/nid-0029/a-glimpse-of-the-future-for-superfast-broadband-in-cornwall/Cornwall is set to become one of the best connected locations in the world under the £132m superfast broadband project which begins roll out in 2011. IT companies in Cornwall are already collaborating and discussing ideas and opportunities to ensure they achieve maximum benefit from new speeds of up to 100mbs. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0029/a-glimpse-of-the-future-for-superfast-broadband-in-cornwall//news/nid-0030/-10m-investment-in-centre-for-tremough-campus-/A £10 million investment will help develop a new student hub at Tremough Campus, as part of moves to develop a world-class learning facility in Cornwall.Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0030/-10m-investment-in-centre-for-tremough-campus-//news/nid-0031/-132-million-project-will-bring-super-fast-broadband-to-first-cornish-customers-in-less-than-a-five-months/Leedstown, Chiverton Cross area, St Agnes, Portreath, St Day, Devoran, Stenalees and Par named in pilot scheme prior to major broadband roll-out.Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0031/-132-million-project-will-bring-super-fast-broadband-to-first-cornish-customers-in-less-than-a-five-months//news/nid-0032/green-award-for-marine-designs-pontoon-system-123/Marine Designs Ltd, part of the A&P Group, has scooped a Green Energy award for an innovative pontoon system designed to support the offshore renewables industry.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0032/green-award-for-marine-designs-pontoon-system-123//news/nid-0033/new-engineering-centre-and-highly-skilled-jobs-created-in-major-helicopter-firm-deal-with-newquay-cornwall-airport-123/British International Helicopters (BIH) has set up a new aircraft engineering centre at the airport that will create over 20 new jobs and increase revenues for the airport. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0033/new-engineering-centre-and-highly-skilled-jobs-created-in-major-helicopter-firm-deal-with-newquay-cornwall-airport-123//news/nid-0034/cornish-hot-rocks-power-plant-is-second-to-get-planning-permission-in-cornwall/A revolutionary new power plant which will draw its energy from deep below the earth’s surface has been given the go-ahead by Cornwall Council. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0034/cornish-hot-rocks-power-plant-is-second-to-get-planning-permission-in-cornwall//news/nid-0036/solar-industry-boost-in-cornwall-with-four-farms-in-development-and-many-more-to-come-123/Cornwall Council has recently announced planning permission for a fourth solar farm. There are eight more planning applications under consideration, with an additional 100 sites under review. This emerging solar industry is set to boost the economy of Cornwall. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0036/solar-industry-boost-in-cornwall-with-four-farms-in-development-and-many-more-to-come-123//news/nid-0037/wave-hub-welcomes-marine-energy-park-pledge-from-uk-energy-and-climate-change-minister-123/Wave Hub, the pioneering marine energy project in Cornwall, has welcomed a pledge from UK Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker to support the creation of a marine energy park in South West England to spearhead the commercial development of marine renewables. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0037/wave-hub-welcomes-marine-energy-park-pledge-from-uk-energy-and-climate-change-minister-123//news/nid-0038/mod-flight-training-scheme-for-newquay-cornwall-airport-123/Newquay Cornwall Airport has agreed a first in the UK deal with the Ministry of Defence for a two and a half month flight training scheme.Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0038/mod-flight-training-scheme-for-newquay-cornwall-airport-123//news/nid-0039/campaign-launched-to-safeguard-hundreds-of-big-society-community-solar-energy-schemes-in-england-and-wales-123/An urgent campaign called ‘Power to Society’ (www.powertosociety.com) has been launched today by Low Carbon Solar following the Coalition Government’s backtracking over funding for community scale solar energy schemes. The campaign site provides an easy way for the public and landowners to register their support for solar energy and to write to their MP urging the Government to shelve plans for an early review of pre-set Feed-in-Tariffs and to protect these community schemes.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0039/campaign-launched-to-safeguard-hundreds-of-big-society-community-solar-energy-schemes-in-england-and-wales-123//news/nid-0040/consumers-choose-food-and-drink-quality-over-price-despite-feeling-the-squeeze-123/Of those surveyed, 86% of people to treat themselves with quality food and drink this year; 81% rate importance of quality ingredients highly and 46% unprepared to compromise on quality. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0040/consumers-choose-food-and-drink-quality-over-price-despite-feeling-the-squeeze-123//news/nid-0041/camel-valley-vineyard-collects-trophy-for-the-worlds-best-sparkling-rose-in-italy/Beating stiff competition from around the world, Camel Valley Vineyard's 2008 Camel Valley Pinot Noir Brut has come out on top. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0041/camel-valley-vineyard-collects-trophy-for-the-worlds-best-sparkling-rose-in-italy//news/nid-0042/world-s-first-virtual-design-challenge/Hundreds of businesses across the globe are preparing to take part in the world’s first online design experiment through the “Global Service Jam”.Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0042/world-s-first-virtual-design-challenge//news/nid-0043/major-new-renewables-contract-secures-jobs-at-docks-123/UP to 100 new jobs are on their way to Cornwall after A&P Group’s Falmouth yard, the internationally-renowned ship repair company, won a multi-million pound contract this week. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0043/major-new-renewables-contract-secures-jobs-at-docks-123//news/nid-0044/cornwall-council-calls-on-government-to-reconsider-its-proposal-to-reduce-limits-for-feed-in-tariff-funding/Cornwall Council has already expressed serious concerns over the impact of changes to the Feed in Tariff on the economy of Cornwall and will now be calling on the Government to reconsider its proposal to introduce a 50kw limit for projects to be eligible for funding during the forthcoming consultation period. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0044/cornwall-council-calls-on-government-to-reconsider-its-proposal-to-reduce-limits-for-feed-in-tariff-funding//news/nid-0045/-fabtest-offers-shallow-water-testing-option-for-wave-device-developers-in-the-uk/The UK strengthens its offer to wave and floating wind device developers with the new FabTest nursery site, planned for Falmouth Harbour in Cornwall UK.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0045/-fabtest-offers-shallow-water-testing-option-for-wave-device-developers-in-the-uk//news/nid-0046/cornish-renewable-energy-pioneers-at-all-energy-123/Pioneering marine renewable energy organisations Wave Hub, A&P Group and leading research institute PRIMaRE will be sharing their expertise at All-Energy, the UK’s largest renewable exhibition, on 18-19 May at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0046/cornish-renewable-energy-pioneers-at-all-energy-123//news/nid-0050/low-carbon-committment-strengthens-in-cornwall-123/An exciting initiative to support businesses that want to reduce their carbon impact and save energy and resources has been launched. Up to £5 million of ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) Convergence is available for investments through the Low Carbon Grant Fund. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0050/low-carbon-committment-strengthens-in-cornwall-123//news/nid-0051/a-date-for-the-diary-cornwall-business-week-16-20-may-2011/Cornwall Development Company (CDC), Cornwall Chamber and Business Cornwall Magazine have joined together to promote this year’s Cornwall Business Week, commencing on 16 May 2011. The week will see a number of events, seminars and announcements being made showcasing the best of Cornish business. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0051/a-date-for-the-diary-cornwall-business-week-16-20-may-2011//news/nid-0052/three-companies-commit-to-partnership-in-cornwall-to-develop-wave-device-technology-123/An exciting collaborative partnership in Cornwall will see A&P Group, owners of three shipyards in the UK, Ocean Power Technologies Ltd (OPT) and Offshore Wave Energy Ltd (OWEL) work together on the research and development of their respective wave device technology and engineering. Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0052/three-companies-commit-to-partnership-in-cornwall-to-develop-wave-device-technology-123//news/nid-0053/-4m-for-renewable-energy-project-in-the-south-west-and-brittany/Leading South West institutions have worked with partners in Brittany to secure funds for a pioneering project worth £4M (€4.6m) to develop marine renewable energy in peripheral and island communities. Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0053/-4m-for-renewable-energy-project-in-the-south-west-and-brittany//news/nid-0054/newquay-cornwall-airport-and-weston-aviation-announce-a-special-olympic-offer-at-ebace-123/Newquay Cornwall Airport and Weston Aviation have announced free airport parking for business jets during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Onward connecting flights to London will be available via scheduled services or private aircraft. Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0054/newquay-cornwall-airport-and-weston-aviation-announce-a-special-olympic-offer-at-ebace-123//news/nid-0056/tv-campaign-to-make-cornish-company-a-household-name-123/HotelDirect.co.uk, a Truro based hotel booking agency set up in 1997 guarantees the lowest available prices on hotels across the UK and Europe. The company’s advertising agency, Artavia based in Barnstaple has created a national television advertising campaign, which runs from 4th June 2011 on ITV, Channel 4 and Sky.Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0056/tv-campaign-to-make-cornish-company-a-household-name-123//news/nid-0057/cornwalls-leaders-in-the-renewable-energy-at-all-energy-2011-123/A trio of Cornish marine renewable energy organisations have just returned from promoting their expertise at a leading trade event in Scotland.Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0057/cornwalls-leaders-in-the-renewable-energy-at-all-energy-2011-123//news/nid-0058/cornwall-s-leading-companies-discover-how-to-accelerate-their-businesses-with-superfast-broadband-123/Thirty highly respected local business leaders took part in a special superfast broadband masterclass showing them how to use the power of superfast connectivity. The event was run by Cornwall Brand, a Convergence European Regional Development Fund and Cornwall Council project, hosted by Cornwall Development Company (CDC). Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0058/cornwall-s-leading-companies-discover-how-to-accelerate-their-businesses-with-superfast-broadband-123//news/nid-0059/south-west-s-first-solar-farm-operational-123/Over 5,600 solar panels transform old tin mine to generate electricity for 400 homesWed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0059/south-west-s-first-solar-farm-operational-123//news/nid-0060/recession-topples-the-uk-s-work-life-balance-123-/- 10 million people see work-life balance suffer with recession - One-in-five work longer hours as they fear for their jobs - 86% of workforce supports business case for a good work-life balance Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0060/recession-topples-the-uk-s-work-life-balance-123-//news/nid-0061/support-for-uk-geothermal-projects-heats-up-123/This week has seen top-level support for geothermal energy projects in the UK take a huge stride forward. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0061/support-for-uk-geothermal-projects-heats-up-123//news/nid-0062/usa-owned-pall-newquay-to-benefit-from-convergence-funds-to-support-expansion-in-cornwall-123/An ambitious, multi million pound scheme for the expansion of a major employer in the Cornwall area has been approved for ERDF(European Regional Development Fund) Convergence investment. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0062/usa-owned-pall-newquay-to-benefit-from-convergence-funds-to-support-expansion-in-cornwall-123//news/nid-0063/governments-renewable-obligations-proposal-is-good-news-for-wave-and-tidal-industry-123/The UK government announcement yesterday that it intends to more than double the support available to wave and tidal projects will put Cornwall and the South West of England in an even stronger position for development of these technologies. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0063/governments-renewable-obligations-proposal-is-good-news-for-wave-and-tidal-industry-123//news/nid-0064/east-cornwall-communities-set-to-benefit-from-superfast-broadband-three-months-early-123/Superfast broadband is coming to nine communities in East Cornwall at least three months early as the first major phase of the pioneering Superfast Cornwall initiative kicks off ahead of schedule.Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0064/east-cornwall-communities-set-to-benefit-from-superfast-broadband-three-months-early-123//news/nid-0065/-6-million-grant-for-geothermal-energy-project-in-cornwall-123/Geothermal Engineering Ltd, the British company developing the UK’s first commercial-scale geothermal power plant in Cornwall, today announces that its bid for a share in the £1.4 billion Regional Growth Fund has been successful.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0065/-6-million-grant-for-geothermal-energy-project-in-cornwall-123//news/nid-0066/pioneering-cornwall-project-wins-world-communication-award-123/Superfast Cornwall, the pioneering initiative rolling out super-fast broadband across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, was last night announced as a major winner at the World Communication Awards.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0066/pioneering-cornwall-project-wins-world-communication-award-123//news/nid-0067/new-wave-energy-test-site-in-falmouth/Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) and The Crown Estate have signed a lease to create FabTest, a new wave energy ‘nursery’ test site in Falmouth Bay on the south coast of Cornwall.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0067/new-wave-energy-test-site-in-falmouth//news/nid-0068/uk-software-development-opens-on-the-west-coast-of-cornwall-123/Cornwall is not a location necessarily associated with cutting edge software development; however, investment in the region’s data infrastructure appears to be reaping returns as a series of global brands look to move their software development work into the area.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0068/uk-software-development-opens-on-the-west-coast-of-cornwall-123//news/nid-0069/darjeeling-to-be-twinned-with-tregothnan/England’s very own tea estate has been recognised by the Confederation of Indian Industry’s delegation, who has proposed that Darjeeling is twinned with Tregothnan. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0069/darjeeling-to-be-twinned-with-tregothnan//news/nid-0070/cornish-businesses-raise-the-heat-in-san-diego/Five Cornish businesses shone the spotlight on the county’s expertise in the geothermal industry on a trade mission to San Diego co-ordinated by UK Trade & Investment in partnership with Invest In Cornwall.Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0070/cornish-businesses-raise-the-heat-in-san-diego//news/nid-0071/nine-more-cornish-communities-hooked-up-to-superfast-broadband-three-months-ahead-of-schedule/Bude, Falmouth, Launceston, Liskeard and Truro included in the latest roll-out, with more than 2,000 Cornish homes and businesses already using the technology.Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0071/nine-more-cornish-communities-hooked-up-to-superfast-broadband-three-months-ahead-of-schedule//news/nid-0072/cornish-company-has-signed-contract-with-one-of-the-world-s-largest-satellite-communications-providers-123/The efforts of GES Ltd to transform Goonhilly has taken another leap forward with GES confirming they have signed a contract with one of the world’s largest satellite communications providers - SES.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0072/cornish-company-has-signed-contract-with-one-of-the-world-s-largest-satellite-communications-providers-123//news/nid-0073/cornwall-business-awards-2012-launches-today-123/Today marks the launch of the Cornwall Business Awards 2012, the most prestigious business awards event in the county and a celebration of innovation and achievement.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0073/cornwall-business-awards-2012-launches-today-123//news/nid-0074/cornish-company-mimer-energy-in-joint-venture-to-deliver-10-million-american-first-123/Energy developer Mimer Energy has signed a joint venture deal with an American town to deliver a £10 million geothermal project that will be the first of its kind in the US.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0074/cornish-company-mimer-energy-in-joint-venture-to-deliver-10-million-american-first-123//news/nid-0075/uk-s-first-marine-energy-park-is-created-in-the-south-west-123/The UK’s first Marine Energy Park is to be created in the south west –giving the region a leading international role in the development of marine renewable energy.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0075/uk-s-first-marine-energy-park-is-created-in-the-south-west-123//news/nid-0077/olympic-medallist-to-set-the-pace-at-cornwall-business-awards-2012-123/Cornwall Development Company has announced that former Olympic Medallist Roger Black MBE will be the keynote speaker for the Cornwall Business Awards 2012, the most prestigious business awards event in the county.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0077/olympic-medallist-to-set-the-pace-at-cornwall-business-awards-2012-123//news/nid-0078/new-customer-for-wave-hub-123/Ocean Energy Limited, Ireland’s leading wave energy company, is working with Wave Hub, the world’s largest grid connected offshore marine energy test site, to deploy its technology at the site later this year.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0078/new-customer-for-wave-hub-123//news/nid-0079/eti-to-assess-testing-offshore-floating-wind-platform-at-wave-hub-123/The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is investigating whether it could use Wave Hub, the world’s largest wave energy test site, to accommodate floating offshore wind turbines as part of a demonstration project valued at over £25 million.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/nid-0079/eti-to-assess-testing-offshore-floating-wind-platform-at-wave-hub-123/