Co-founder of Eden Project talks of cuts
Tim Smit from the Eden Project talks about the cutbacks at the attraction
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Fewer visitors & economic pressures blamed for Eden job losses
Far fewer visitors came to Cornwall in 2012 due to a combination of the Olympics, poor summer and autumn weather and the lasting effects of the recession.
This, coupled with enormous pressure on income in the charity sector and the well-documented challenges of fundraising in the current economic climate have made it necessary to make substantial cuts to the cost base.
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Eden boss: "No sugar-coated pill will ease the anguish" of job losses
– Sir Tim Smit, Eden's Chief ExecutiveNo sugar-coated pill will ease the anguish for those affected, all we can say to those of you who will be leaving is thank you so much for all you have given Eden and we hope you will depart feeling a great deal of pride in all you have achieved in creating a very special place, for now and for the future.
Eden currently has 445 full-time equivalent jobs. The job losses are planned across all areas of its operation.
BREAKING: 70 jobs could go at The Eden Project
The Eden Project has announced that it is aiming to reduce its annual costs by £2 million.
Staff have been informed that up to 70 jobs could be lost at its site near St Austell. A statutory consultation process is due to begin on Wednesday.
David Cameron sketch auctioned
A signed sketch by David Cameron is being auctioned online to raise money for schemes at the Eden Project in Cornwall. The sale also includes artwork by the actress Joanna Lumley and lyrics signed by the composer Sir Tim Rice.
Signed doodle by David Cameron goes under the hammer
A signed doodle by Prime Minister David Cameron is going under the hammer for schemes run by the Cornwall-based Eden Project.
Mr Cameron made a sketch of a sheep with the words "THINKING OF EWE" written underneath.
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Eden Project wins travel 'Oscar' for the second year in a row
The Eden Project in Cornwall has won the Best UK Leisure Attraction category at the British Travel Awards for the second year in a row.
The attraction near St Austell was one of seven destinations shortlisted for the award and then voted for by members of the public.
It was up against Legoland Windsor, Longleat Safari & Adventure Park, Madame Tussauds, the Minack Theatre in Cornwall, the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth and Vinopolis in London.
Eden Project submit plans for new exhibition centre
The Eden Project and Cornwall College are to submit plans to Cornwall Council for a new exhibition centre at the Eden site near St Austell.
Read the full storyNew scheme to cut Cornwall's energy bills
A scheme is starting today in Cornwall that could save people and businesses hundreds of pounds on their fuel bills.
The Secretary of State for Energy, Ed Davey, will launch "Cornwall Together" at the Eden Project this afternoon. It plans to bring people across the county together to negotiate cheaper gas and electricity bills. It's hoped that more than 20,000 residents will be able to get reductions of 10 to 15%
Giant, fish-smelling flower brings in large crowds at Eden project
A giant flower that smells like rotting flesh is in bloom at the Eden Project in Cornwall.
The spectacular Titan Arum will only be in bloom for a couple of days before it wilts and dies away.
It is normally found in the jungles of Sumatra and only a few are grown successfully in artificial surroudings.
It's also noted for the pungent smell it gives off while in bloom.
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