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From Texas to Cornwall, how one barber has embraced our community

Sandy Cooper has come a long way since the days of sitting out on her parents’ porch in a never-ending Texan summer, clipping the hair around her dad’s head from the age of 12.

A strong community - wartime stories for Remembrance

We explore some of the local stories from the war years...

Claire to trek the Himalayan Foothills for charity

Many of you reading this - and certainly those whose businesses advertise in Launceston Life magazine - will know of Claire Pearce: Supermum, adventure-seeker, and an absolute whizz when it comes to advertising and working with the community.

The team 'making stuff happen' in Launceston

A new Community Interest Company focusing on community, heritage and creativity has started in Launceston.

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Latest News

From Texas to Cornwall, how one barber has embraced our community

Sandy Cooper has come a long way since the days of sitting out on her parents’ porch in a never-ending Texan summer, clipping the hair around her dad’s head from the age of 12.

A strong community - wartime stories for Remembrance

We explore some of the local stories from the war years...

Claire to trek the Himalayan Foothills for charity

Many of you reading this - and certainly those whose businesses advertise in Launceston Life magazine - will know of Claire Pearce: Supermum, adventure-seeker, and an absolute whizz when it comes to advertising and working with the community.

The team 'making stuff happen' in Launceston

A new Community Interest Company focusing on community, heritage and creativity has started in Launceston.

WIN BIG WITH

life competitions

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Latest News

From Texas to Cornwall, how one barber has embraced our community

Sandy Cooper has come a long way since the days of sitting out on her parents’ porch in a never-ending Texan summer, clipping the hair around her dad’s head from the age of 12.

A strong community - wartime stories for Remembrance

We explore some of the local stories from the war years...

Claire to trek the Himalayan Foothills for charity

Many of you reading this - and certainly those whose businesses advertise in Launceston Life magazine - will know of Claire Pearce: Supermum, adventure-seeker, and an absolute whizz when it comes to advertising and working with the community.

The team 'making stuff happen' in Launceston

A new Community Interest Company focusing on community, heritage and creativity has started in Launceston.

WIN BIG WITH

life competitions

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Tresco to Host the First Festival of Wellness on the Isles of Scilly

Tresco, a serene retreat in the Isles of Scilly, will host the island’s inaugural Festival of Wellness from the 14th – 22nd of March 2025.

The team 'making stuff happen' in Launceston

A new Community Interest Company focusing on community, heritage and creativity has started in Launceston.

Claire to trek the Himalayan Foothills for charity

Many of you reading this - and certainly those whose businesses advertise in Launceston Life magazine - will know of Claire Pearce: Supermum, adventure-seeker, and an absolute whizz when it comes to advertising and working with the community.

A strong community - wartime stories for Remembrance

We explore some of the local stories from the war years...

WIN BIG WITH

life competitions

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Event held at Eden Project explores learners’ potential

Step Into Learning, Transferable Skills, The Outdoor Place, and Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change recently held an interactive and engaging event at The Eden Project in December.

Webbers Estate Agents named as one of the very best estate agents in the UK

Webbers has been identified as one of the top estate agents in the UK and now features in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2025 – the most comprehensive review UK agencies.

Learning from The Land Gardeners: How to feed and heal the soil in your garden and grow cut flowers throughout the year

The Cornwall Garden Society’s (CGS) February lectures will be given by Henrietta Courtauld and Bridget Elworthy who established The Land Gardeners to research plant and soil health through growing, cutting and designing.

Organisation offers free activity days for families facing terminal illness

Families with children experiencing the challenges of a parent or carer having a terminal illness are invited to take part in a series of free activity days and workshops, designed to provide support, connection, and meaningful memories.

A Christmas Carol: Did Dickens take inspiration from Cornwall?

A couple of years ago, we ran a story about Charles Dickens and his trip to Cornwall in 1842. Did he take inspiration from the places and people he met before writing A Christmas Carol? One hundred and eighty-two years on from Dickens's trip to Cornwall, and just in time for Christmas, we take a look back at the story. Let us know your thoughts!

Festival organisers thank community after huge success

The organisers of St Mary Magdalene Church's annual Christmas tree festival have extended grateful thanks to the community for their generosity.

A country house at Christmas

We explored the ancient Kelly House, near Lifton, to discover the family’s traditions of Christmas past, and how they have been brought into the 21st century.

A winter message from Launceston Foodbank

For many the countdown to Christmas is a happy and exciting time; but for some it’s a time of year they dread. Money worries, large heating bills and illness, to name a few, can cause tremendous feelings of failure, despair and anger of not being able to provide the extra food and gifts for your family, especially your children, writes Yvonne King, Launceston Foodbank Project Manager.

Gifting inspiration: Crates is High picks three future classics

Simon, owner of the Crates Is High Record Shop in Northgate St, Launceston, has hand picked three contemporary releases that he feels will become classics in their genre. They are available in store.

Ways to recycle your Christmas tree in Cornwall

Find the best way to recycle your real Christmas tree after the festive season…

Pact launches in Cornwall to unite parents in delaying childhood Smartphone ownership

A quarter of 3 and 4 year olds now own their own Smartphone, according to data from Ofcom, and by the age of 12 it rises to 95% of children, according to Smartphone Free Childhood.

Cornwall Christmas Fair raises £68,000 to support Cornish communities

The Cornwall Christmas Fair, held at the Eden Project recently, raised £68,000 for charities across Cornwall.

Cornwall's best kept secret: Charlie Bears

The magical world of Charlie Bears is on our doorstep, and the team are inviting the community to join them at The Bearhouse for a very special festive weekend this December.

Wildflowers sown along new Cornish road

A volunteer group known as the Wildflower Warriors, and the Eden Project’s National Wildflower Centre (NWC) have been bringing colour and life to a major new link road being built in Cornwall with a wildflower planting scheme.

Cornish Christmas beach swims

Hold your horses - before you crack open the Christmas bubbles or tuck into those chocolates you’ve been eyeing up on the side, why not head into the great outdoors for a chilly winter dip in the sea? If this sounds like your idea of a good time, stick around! We’ve put together a list of beaches in Cornwall that are known for hosting festive swims.

Launceston Folk Dance Group reflects on an exciting year

Having restarted Launceston Folk Dance Group following the summer break, members have been enjoying the fun and exercise that Tuesday nights provide.

Community spirit at Christmas: Launceston’s community Christmas Day lunch

A team of volunteers are inviting people who may be struggling to their free community Christmas lunch on Christmas Day.

Then and Now: The Old Police Station

When we spend so much time walking around town, scurrying to and from the office or dipping in and out of the local shops to grab what we need, it’s easy to overlook the stories each old, wonky but charming building has to tell.

Getting into the festive spirit in Launceston

We can’t believe we’re here again, getting ready to decorate our homes with twinkling lights and obscene amounts of tinsel, but Christmas is approaching, and there is plenty to do in and around Launceston this festive season.

St Torney’s Church reopens its doors to the public, following extensive restoration work

St Torney’s Church, a Grade I listed Cornish church in North Hill, threw open its doors to the public for the first time in five years recently, with the view of creating a wonderful new community space to find peace, explore local history and delve into the arts.

Delving into the life and work of St Piran

As the annual St Piran’s Day celebrations get ready to roll out once again this year, we take a look at the man in question, and how we came to celebrate his legacy every 5th March.

Artist focus: Winning's Gallery

Tony Winning opened his gallery on Westgate Street two years ago...

Fireside reading: An autumn book recommendation from The Byre

Sarah Bradley, owner of The Byre, has delved into the bookshelves of her beautiful shop to recommend a book you won’t be able to put down...

New book explores the history of Launceston's shops

Phil World explores the history of Launceston's shops and business community in his new book...

Winners of Young Person's Poetry Competition announced

The Charles Causley Trust has announced the winners of its Young Person's Poetry Competition, with a runner-up coming from Launceston...