People are being encouraged to bring their surfing and coastal stories and memories to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall to contribute to a new community co-created exhibition.

Launceston Police have advised the public to remain vigilant, following an increasing number of reported break-ins and burglaries in the area.

The Little Red Bus provides a vital service to the residents of Launceston and the surrounding areas, helping people get from A to B, while directly addressing the issue of rural isolation. What makes it even more special is that it is run solely by volunteers.

Launceston is set to receive a new banking hub, as outlined in an announcement by LINK yesterday.

Summer’s events are already creeping up on us, as we get ready to welcome back the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival this weekend!

People flooded into the National Maritime Museum Cornwall to catch a glimpse of the Pirates exhibition held between March 2023 and December 2024. Now the exhibition has moved on, the museum has been working with a student from Bodmin to find a way to repurpose the banners.

Last weekend, The Charles Causley Trust held a series of workshops, events and free community activities for the inaugural Launceston Poetry Festival.

Formerly known as Wadebridge Market Wednesday, the new monthly market has this year been taken over by Discovery Market, which already runs a well-established market in Falmouth.

Bricknells Stationery is celebrating 50 years of being based in the heart of Wadebridge, though the Bricknell family has been operating in Cornwall for more than a century.

For their Summer Concert, Wadebridge Choral Society will be at Wadebridge Town Hall on Saturday, 5th July at 6.30pm. The main work on the programme will be Bob Chilcott’s ‘Little Jazz Mass’ and there will also be songs by Gershwin and specially invited guests will perform.

National Maritime Museum Cornwall (NMMC) has teamed up with the National Lobster Hatchery to host the release of tiny juvenile lobsters as part of the Hatchery's 'Releaseathon'.

The Salt Path, based on the poignant memoir of Raynor Winn, has been hitting cinemas recently, and you might just recognise some of the locations featured throughout the film.

From the mermaids of the north coast and battles between giants, to drizzle- drenched figures haunting Bodmin Moor, Cornwall is a county rooted with folklore and mystery, something that a group of locals are hoping to tap into with a new arts space in the heart of Launceston.

If you head towards the picturesque Helford River and stop off in the pretty village of Mawnan Smith, you will find fishmonger, cookery school proprietor and proper Cornish girl Annie Seabourne cooking up something delicious in her delightful little cottage kitchen.

You may find yourself walking around town, admiring the fl oral arrangements and beds that can be found across various sites, and wonder who is responsible for it. It may surprise you that it is down to a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about making a difference, and keeping ‘Launceston in Bloom’.

A local man is set to release his second book dedicated to Launceston’s history, this time exploring local murders and crimes.

Whether you’re looking for quality ingredients for your summer dishes, fresh bread and pastries for breakfast in the garden, beers to enjoy with friends by the beach, or gifts for loved ones, Discovery Market Falmouth has everything you need, right on your doorstep.

Medieval history lovers, listen up! Annie Garthwaite, acclaimed author of Cecily and The King’s Mother, reveals the powerful women at the heart of the Wars of the Roses: a compelling story of mothers and sons, of maternal ferocity and female ambition during England’s bloody civil war.

Not-for-profit dementia day care service The Filo Project is on the search for people in Falmouth to host small groups, in order to meet growing demand in the area.

The South West RS Aero Championships held at Restronguet Sailing Club in Falmouth Harbour recently created a poignant tribute to the much-loved RSC Commodore John Calvert and the racing class he enthusiastically promoted and competed in.

US comedy superstar Rich Hall is set to include Launceston Town Hall in his list of venues for his latest show 'Chin Music', as he tours the UK this summer.

The Charles Causley Trust, which promotes the life and legacy of Launceston poet Charles Causley (1917-2003), is excited to be working with the community as they prepare for the inaugural Launceston Poetry Festival later this month.

If you’re looking for new music exuding whimsical charm to see you through summer, local musician Essy Sparrow is making waves in the industry, and is working on some exciting material this year.

Get the bunting and flags out, it’s time for a community celebration, as Bodmin gets ready to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Get the bunting and flags out, it’s time for a community celebration, as Wadebridge residents get ready to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Get the bunting and flags out, it’s time for a community celebration, as Launceston gets ready to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

The countdown is on for this year's Cornwall Open Studios events, taking place across the county from Saturday, 24th May.

The countdown is on for Falmouth's International Sea Shanty Festival this June, and with four main stages across the town sponsored by local businesses, there will be plenty of nautical tunes and awe-inspiring performances to get your toes tapping and heads bopping.

Have you got children at home who are always drawing, or scribbling weird and wonderful designs? A local architectural model competition may be just the ticket for them!

A team of six people walked 15 miles last month to raise funds for Jozef’s Dream CIC and Children’s Hospice South West in memory of Jozef Stasiak, who suffered from complex health issues and passed away aged just 12.

A North Cornwall funeral director has donated £500 to support the work of a Cornish child bereavement organisation.

The organisers of Bodmin Carnival are encouraging people in the community to get involved at this year’s event, which takes place on Saturday, 16th August.

Looking for something to do with the family this long Easter weekend?

The Causley Trust has announced plans for this year's Launceston Poetry Festival, taking place from Thursday 29th May to Sunday 1st June.

Are you a whizz in the kitchen, cooking up a storm most days, whether it's for family, friends or just yourself? The Big Lunch has today launched a nationwide search to unearth culinary gems and their stories with the help of celebrity chefs, including Ainsley Harriott, Dame Prue Leath and Briony May Williams, as part of the Eden Project's campaign to invite people to take part in this annual celebration for neighbourhoods and communities, taking place this June.

Scouts and Guides from across the area recently took part in the 45th North Cornwall Arts and Craft Show, with some incredible creations put on display!

The Falmouth Town Team recently announced that the RAF Red Arrows will be providing a spectacular display once again at this year's Falmouth Week, set to take place in August.

Business & Digital Marketing BSc (Hons) student Lucy Lockwood is using her final major project to create positive change in the community.

Launceston-based social impact investor Resonance has welcomed a major funding boost it has received recently, with £20m committed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) into Resonance Community Developers in a concerted bid to support community-led local housing projects.

The regional finalists of the 2025 Muddy Stilettos Awards have been revealed, and there are a huge number of business names from the Life Community Media area!

This year sees The National Lobster Hatchery celebrate a milestone twenty-five years since its grand opening which took place on 20th October 2000.

Kernow Youth Yoga has announced four days of free dance, yoga and arts and crafts for local children this Easter holiday, funded by Active Cornwall's Time2Move programme.

The players of Launceston Ladies’ Rugby Team are celebrating after retaining the Women’s Cornwall Cup last weekend.

Two female business owners from Falmouth are bringing the town’s business community together with a brunch event that focuses on collaboration and growth.

Sober Sea Swimmers CIC is a new project with a mission to connect the community to nature and a greater sense of wellness.

St Torney's Church in North Hill is set to welcome acclaimed author Annie Garthwaite to talk about her books, 'Cecily' and 'The King's Mother', which bring the women of the Wars of the Roses to life.

A week after the Spring Equinox, Life Community Media team member Ellie ventured into Kerdroya, the newly unveiled labyrinth on Bodmin Moor. As she traced its winding paths, her fingers brushed against the meticulously placed stones of the Cornish hedges, each whispering stories of the land's rich heritage. Designed to endure for 4,000 years, outlasting even Stonehenge, Kerdroya stands as a testament to Cornwall's timeless traditions.​

Cornwall’s vast, rolling countryside and coastline is home to incredible country estates with typically English, rose-walled gardens; tropical havens overlooking sandy shores; and outdoor spaces created using methods and styles from across the world, brought to our doorsteps.

A man from Falmouth is inviting men in the area to join the local Men Walking and Talking group, which meets each Tuesday and encourages healthy conversations around mental health.

Organisers unveil exciting changes to Falmouth Carnival, including the long-awaited return of decorated floats and new ways for locals and businesses to take part.

Devon and Cornwall’s vast, rolling countryside and coastline is home to incredible country estates with typically English, rose-walled gardens; tropical havens overlooking sandy shores; and outdoor spaces created using methods and styles from across the world, brought to our doorsteps.

Puddle Farm, based at Lanlivery (PL30 5BY), will hold their monthly farmers’ market this Sunday, 30th March.

When Launceston Leisure Centre was at risk of being closed down in 2022, a band of volunteers came together with a view of saving it. Fast forward three years, and the leisure centre remains a hub for the community, with some exciting plans in the pipeline.

Launceston Beekeeping Group is encouraging young people in the community to come and get involved in a new junior section of the group.

When Wadebridge Sports and Leisure Centre was at risk of closing down in the autumn of 2021, a team of volunteers came to its rescue.

Spectacular Show Gardens with the theme of ‘A Place to Heal’, a ‘Grow Your Own’ allotment with incredible edibles, a Sustainability Hub and Tipi Talks by even more local luminaries and national names are just some of the vibrant new features that will complement the breathtaking displays of beautiful blooms and gorgeous greenery at the Cornwall Garden Society’s 2025 Spring Flower Show.

Calling all runners! The Beacon Beast Marathon - The Bodmin Way takes place on Sunday, 27th April, and is set to be even bigger and better than before.

LostFest is a well-loved Lostwithiel tradition, which marks the start of the summer festival season.

Tucked away against the leafy rural lanes of Inches, just outside of Bodmin, the Real Food Garden prides itself on providing quality ingredients to the people of Bodmin and the surrounding areas.

Falmouth Food Festival returns this spring for its third year, celebrating the very best of the foodie world, right here by the sea.

Finding a way to bring the community together, while balancing a personal life and earning a living is no mean feat for anyone. But for twenty-something Emily, owner of Castle Beach Cafe, she has found a way to blend all of this, with her cafe on the seafront taking pride of place amongst her passions in life.

Maya Jonah is a young artist whose new shop and classroom space in the heart of Falmouth allows the community to harness their inner creativity.

Aled Jones is set to share the stage with the Launceston-based Popchoir on the latest leg of his one-man Full Circle tour.

Sue Kittow battled with and recovered from anorexia 40 years ago, and has weaved some of her own deeply personal and “terrifying” experiences into a fictional story of courage and hope.

Cornwall’s vast, rolling countryside and coastline is home to incredible country estates with typically English, rose-walled gardens; tropical havens overlooking sandy shores; and outdoor spaces created using methods and styles from across the world, brought to our doorsteps.

There was cause for celebration on Friday morning, when Cornwall Air Ambulance opened their brand new charity shop here in Launceston.

The magic of Roald Dahl was brought to life in Launceston as St Joseph’s students brought to life the characters from one of Roald Dahl’s most beloved stories.

Fun-loving Ian Baillie can often be found going from table to table at the John Betjeman Centre, serving lunches, topping up drinks and having a natter. He is also a well-known quiz master, and runs the centre’s popular monthly quizzes, helping to raise vital funds for this important community space.

A man from St Austell has been reunited with his father’s Second World War medals, thanks to a passionate medal expert at Wadebridge Antiques Centre.

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has launched a new open application programme for charities and community groups that are focused on social mobility.

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.

Enjoy the power of music at a brand new event springing into Launceston this month.

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

Grab your Cornish flags, St Piran’s Day is almost here, and a huge celebration is to be held here in Falmouth - in true Cornish style!

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

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.

Now in their 12th year, The Muddy Stilettos Awards are back with a bang in Cornwall! The most coveted awards for independent small businesses across 35 counties, the Muddy Awards champion the very best lifestyle SME businesses, chosen by customers and Muddy readers.

Grab your Cornish flags, St Piran’s Day is almost here, and a huge celebration is to be held in Launceston - in true Cornish style!

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.

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.

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.

A 23-year-old photographer with a passion for nature has captured some of Polzeath and Pentire’s wild residents recently.

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.

It’s not often that you get to visit a scene out of a real life Beatrix Potter story, but that’s exactly what we did recently when we met Amy from Little Margate Therapy Ponies, located on the edge of Cardinham Woods.

Two friends from Falmouth are tackling winter isolation with their new walking group, Cuppa Club, aimed at people who work from home or might feel lonely during the working week.

After more than 25 years working for the National Trust, Lead Ranger Mike has recently hung up his steel toe capped boots and moved on to pastures new.

Sovay is an artist, leader, champion of the arts as well as Director of plumbing and heating company, Plumb Maid. They were awarded the 2023/24 Visual Arts Fellowship, supported by a-n The Artists Information Company.

The first donation kicks off a community-interest company’s mission to improve the lives of children with complex needs in Cornwall.

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 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.

The Cornwall Cricket Board proudly hosted the thrilling launch of the Women’s Hardball Indoor Cricket League recently, marking a significant milestone for women’s cricket in the region.

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 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.

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

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!

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.

As the days draw in, many of us look for comfort in the home-like cafes and the dimly lit restaurants that dapple the streets of Falmouth, writes Barney Farnworth.

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

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.