In this week’s Cornish Times we are leading with the news that three local people are bringing a new business and new life to Liskeard’s former Carlton Suite nightclub. Ash Abernethie speaks to us about why he and his wife Amy and friend Alex Darling are so passionate about this project – and what you can expect when the Social Bar and Eatery opens!

On the back page this week read about Ruby Griffiths from Looe – this young swimmer is just 14 years old, but she could be representing her country at the delayed Tokyo Olympics later this year. The Cornish Times spoke to Ruby and her dad about her dedication to get as far as she has already.

Inside the paper, it’s hoped that Looe’s major flood defence project can be brought forward by two years. A new online platform has been launched where local people can share their flooding experiences, and give their views on the scheme.

We’ve got a story on how local businesses have supported the completion of a project to keep Callington safe and reduce anti-social behaviour.

And in Liskeard, we hear how an organisation is getting healthy food out to families that have been hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic with the support of Cultivate Cornwall. Cultivate Cornwall are distributing food to groups on the ground all over the county, and they estimate they’re now feeding one percent of the Cornish population, with demand still rising.

In our Open for Business section, read how leaders at the G7 summit will be discussing the world’s toughest problems over a cup of tea or coffee made just down the road here by a local company.

There’s quite a focus on the care sector in this week’s paper, including an interview with Kay Robinson, whose 25 year career started at the same time as the introduction of the Learning Disability Discrimination Act. She tells us about the great strides taken for the better in the area of supporting adults with learning disabilities - and what changes still need to be made.

With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, we’ve teamed up with Time and Motion in Liskeard to offer a beautiful piece of jewellery to a lucky winner. All you have to do is enter the competition!

As well as all this we’ve got updates from women’s football, rubgy, golf and cricket in the Sports section, political comment columns, Ray Roberts’ Nature Watch page, a bumper new Puzzles page to enjoy, and much more besides.

Look out for your latest edition of the Cornish Times, in the shops now!