Lucie Akerman

How one shop is using their platform for social good

The Bean Hive by the Sea is a small art and homeware store in Falmouth, Cornwall. Since opening during Covid the shop has become a site for protest and shop owner and manager Emelye Parker believes it is her duty to use her platform for social good. Lucie Akerman finds out more. Read more

Falmouth’s famous Sea Shanty Festival returns

After a three year break due to Covid, The Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival is back and better than ever. Lucie Akerman talks to founder John Warren about how it all started and speaks with some of the singers about how a very traditional festival is keeping up with contemporary tastes. Read more

Rising living costs: How will students be affected?

Increasing living costs further divides students into those who can afford to study, and those who can’t. Read more

Are the birds of the Scillies under threat from the rats?

The rats are back on the island, but not for long. Read more