Monday, September 7, 2026

A SeaHive of underwater activity at Falmouth Harbour

I recently visited the National Maritime Museum Cornwall with David Francis, the creator of an innovative habitat structure called a SeaHive. Suspended in front of the windows in the museum's tidal zone, it catches your eye immediately. At first glance it looks like an underwater bug hotel, but it's much more than that, writes Vicki Spooner from Falmouth Harbour.

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Wadebridge Wheels raises more than £34,000 for good causes after record-breaking show

Sep 7, 2026

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Wadebridge Wheels 2026 has been hailed a roaring success after thousands of people flocked to the Royal Cornwall Showground for Cornwall’s biggest classic vehicle celebration.

Ship’s Bell to Ring in a New Era for Falmouth’s Classic Sailing

Sep 5, 2026

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A distinguished Cornish public figure will ring a ship’s bell aboard a historic tall ship in Falmouth this weekend to mark a new chapter for one of Cornwall’s best-known traditional sailing organisations.

A30 road safety work between Kennards House and Five Lanes to begin this month

Sep 4, 2026

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Drivers using the A30 between Kennards House and Five Lanes are being warned to expect delays and changes to traffic arrangements as a major programme of road safety improvements gets underway.

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Sep 4, 2026

The Pearl Exchange: Five Years of Creativity, Connection and Community in Bude

In the heart of Bude, aremarkable community has grown around a simple but powerful idea: thatcreativity, connection and kindness can transform lives. Over the past five years,The Pearl Exchange (TPE) has become a welcoming haven for young adults,offering a place to learn, create, share experiences and find support.

Sep 7, 2026

Cornwall’s heritage survives because people choose to care

Behind so many museum archives, archaeological digs and community festivals is a volunteer giving their time, passion and energy to protect the stories, places and traditions that make Cornwall unique.

Sep 4, 2026

Local Legal Support in Bude

Having trusted legal support close to home can make a real difference, particularly when dealing with important decisions or unfamiliar situations.

Sep 4, 2026

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do

People often know Neetside Community Centre or Berries Community Café, but don't always realise they're connected and run by the same charity, Bude-Stratton Community Project (BSCP).

Apr 30, 2026

Rock Choir to expand to Launceston, Bodmin, Bude and Liskeard

Rock Choir, the world’s largest contemporary choir experience, is launching new locations in Cornwall, including Launceston, Bodmin, Bude and Liskeard, and are inviting potential new members to experience the joy, community and music that have made it a household name across the UK.