A woman who lives in 'the best seaside town in the country' says it has a little-discussed dark side.
Earlier this month St Ives was judged to be amongst the UK's best seaside towns, beating the likes of Whitstable and Southwold.
The Cornish idyll was praised for its excellent art scene centred around the Tate gallery, charming side streets and the exceptional array of places to eat and drink.