A parent pact launched in Cornwall in September 2024, which allows parents to pledge to delay smartphone ownership for children, has seen a strong take up from families in Falmouth and Penryn.

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

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.

A receptionist from Wadebridge has been doing her bit for charity this festive season, creating a ‘living Christmas tree’ and inviting locals to get involved.

Attention all bookworms - a brand new book shop and cafe is set to open in Bodmin later this month.

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

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

Falmouth-born musician Alexander Paul Burton has released a new single, ‘Falmouth’, a nostalgic Soul Piano acoustic pop piece that tells his story of life in Falmouth and how the town has shaped his music and personal journey.

For most, Christmas is a time of happiness and joy, but for others this may not be the case. Cornwall is known for its beautiful landscapes and stunning coastline, but it is also an area of deprivation, where many families struggle to make ends meet. Nobody wants to think of a child going without for Christmas, which is why several charities and businesses run toy appeals each Christmas to provide gifts for children in Cornwall, who may otherwise not receive anything on Christmas morning.

A huge congratulations to the team at Wadebridge Post Office, who have been working super hard to move into their brand new premises on The Platt.

A talented group of fashion students from Falmouth University got a career boost recently when they teamed up with Hall for Cornwall’s giant Christmas show for a piece of career-defining work.

Vicki Glaister is a local jewellery designer and creative soul, whose business Inspire Makers has helped put countless Cornish artists and creatives in the spotlight of the community. With 75% of retail and hospitality outlets in Falmouth being independently run Cornish businesses, Falmouth is making waves with its independent, eclectic, and diverse shops, galleries, and eateries.

Persimmon Homes has made a generous donation of £1,000 to the 3rd Bodmin Scouts Group.

Cornwall’s landscapes have inspired artists from all over the world. In this case, Alexander Paul Burton - born and raised in Falmouth, and now living in Toronto, Canada - has drawn inspiration from his upbringing in Cornwall and created new music that is captivating listeners on both sides of the pond.

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.

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.

Six Cornish voluntary groups have been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service - announced today for the king's birthday - including Young Generation Theatre in Falmouth.

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.

Concern Wadebridge at The John Betjeman Centre hosted is annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 2nd November – with a very special guest!

From a handful of girls who gatecrashed the first ever Scout rally, demanding ‘something for the girls’, Girlguiding has grown into a vast and vibrant network.

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.

Rock and Port Isaac based holiday letting agency John Bray Cornish Holidays has once again run its Christmas card designing competition, inviting students from primary schools across North Cornwall to get creative in preparation for the festive period.

The Pad’s passionate proprietors, Kelvin and Sam Donaghy, along with young attendees of the gaming venue, hosted a quiz night to raise money and shine a spotlight on the wondrous work of Bodmin Tidy it Team.

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

If, like many in Wadebridge, you take the walk to get onto the Camel Trail, have you ever stopped to notice a very special stone, overlooking the river?

Webbers, a distinguished Member of The Guild of Property Professionals, has been recognised as one of the UK’s top estate agents, winning Gold for Sales in the South West, Gold Overall Winner for Sales, Gold for Lettings in the South West, and Gold Overall Winner for Lettings at The Guild Annual Conference and Awards ceremony. The prestigious event took place on 7 February 2025 at the QEII Centre in Westminster, London.

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...

Those amazing men in their flying machines, ‘They go up, Tiddley up, up. They go down, Tiddley down, down’. Now the female embodiment of that might well apply to Cornish-born Corinne Dennis, who gave an engaging talk recently just outside Launceston, about her journey from learning to fly and building a plane virtually from scratch.

The Bodmin branch of the Royal British Legion has raised a whopping £17,818.93 during this year’s Poppy Appeal.

From quirky stocking fillers and thoughtful gifts to place around the tree, to the wine you should have on your Christmas table, everything you will need for the Christmas season can be found right here in Falmouth. Here’s some inspiration...

Maya’s is the latest business to join Falmouth’s high street and, as 2024 comes to a close, owner Maya Jonah is excited to get stuck in with the community and provide a vibrant space for people to explore their own creativity.

A Cornish child bereavement charity has benefited from funds raised by the annual Santa Bus initiative run by public service bus operator Go Cornwall Bus.