The Porthleven-based Leven Media Group has this month launched Little Piece of Cornwall, an online marketplace celebrating premium Cornish products.

Showcasing the best merchandise from Cornwall’s finest gift shops, artists and designers, the website allows the many people who hold Cornwall close to their hearts the chance to enjoy it, wherever they may be.

"Here at our HQ in Porthleven, we get to browse around artists’ galleries, fabulous gift shops and wonderful market stalls every day," said a spokesman. "We see people who are really excited to be here and spend their money - some on holiday, some visiting friends and relatives, some staying in their second homes and some, like us, who just happen to live here. It seems everyone loves to shop in Cornwall.

"We thought, what if we created a virtual gallery and marketplace to display all these fabulous wares and invited all 84,000 plus of our engaged subscribers, 150,000 monthly magazine readers and 25,000 plus website viewers through the digital doorway? So we did, and Little Piece of Cornwall was born.

"From jewellery to pottery, fashion to art, toys and pet accessories to food and drink, our new website offers a Little Piece of Cornwall to everyone, all year round. For those who have memories of specific places within the county, the marketplace can be searched by location. For those who love anything to do with Cornwall, the marketplace can be searched by product."