It emerged earlier this month that Mr Hygate asked Cornwall Council for advice on suspending the head teacher before school governors were made aware of any problems.

BBC: Philip Hygate

Originally from Cornwall, Mr Churchill is currently second mechanic with the all-weather lifeboat crew at Arbroath.

BBC: Ron Churchill Snr

Mr Bell said Visit Cornwall hoped a number of campaigns which promoted the county would help to attract tourists to the region.

BBC: 'Fewer visitors' holiday in Cornwall says tourist board