Shadows that creep up the walls under moonlight; a face appearing in the window of an old house on the hill; creaking floorboards overhead. They all create a haunting picture for any ghost story - but they are all indeed phenomena said to have been experienced right here in Launceston, Cornwall’s ancient and ‘most haunted’ capital.

“Settle down, and I’ll try to make a soothing sound,” Sarah McQuaid sings on the opening number of her current concert set.

Caremark, one of the UK’s leading providers of home care, has opened nominations for its Community Care Fund – a new nationwide initiative designed to support local projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives.

The Muddy Stilettos Awards are now open for nominations, with the chance to celebrate some of the very best businesses in the country.

The Gorsedh Kernow Awards have launched for 2026, celebrating the 'Celtic spirit of Cornwall'.

The dreams of blind and visually impaired sailors will come true with the launch of a new yacht in March after months of fundraising.

Multi-award-winning author, Wyl Menmuir, has begun restoration of ‘Eleana’, a well- loved and well-sailed 1962 wooden wayfarer, in NMMC’s workshop as part of a short-term residency.

A group of Bodmin-based media students are looking for actors to audition to take part in their short film, Melted Butter, which will explore a complex relationship between two women, with themes of longing, obsession and coming of age.

Sam Gill’s passion for Cornwall’s coastline has shaped a business that transforms ocean waste into unique products – Behaviour Change Cornwall.

Endelienta Arts, the North Cornwall-based arts charity, has announced the appointment of Nicola Nuttall as its new Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director.

The members of Bodmin Inner Wheel Club have recently made a generous donation to MISH, a bra shop based in Wadebridge which runs a 'bra bank' in partnership with Against Breast Cancer.

Far and wide across Cornwall tomorrow, towns, villages and communities will gather to celebrate St Piran’s Day.

Spring comes like a breath of fresh air, flushing out the cold, drab days of winter and awakening our senses. With a mix of fresh sunny mornings where mist rises off the fields, the need for wellies to tackle unexpected showers come the afternoon, and chilly evenings sending us marching back to our hot water bottles and blankets, it’s a time to transition into brighter, more hopeful times.

Local GP Dr Charlotte Patton, who specialises in women’s health, is bringing a collection of art made by local people to Launceston Health Hub in a special exhibition celebrating women and the female form.

Bodmin Musical Theatre Company’s sensational performance of Whistle Down the Wind by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman was a huge hit at The Beat, Bodmin, in late February.

Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club is celebrating a remarkable milestone for one of its most cherished members. Brian Liggat, the Club Secretary, has been at the heart of the Club for over 30 years - and recently marked his 80th birthday.

Bethany Coggon, who is based in Lawhitton but performs and teaches all over the South West, is a Cornish musician who developed her love for music the day she first decided to try the flute.

Cornish Poet Charles Causley lived, taught and wrote in Launceston throughout his life, and his legacy is still at work in the community. It’s been a busy winter for Causley Trust volunteers, and we’re happy to share some exciting news!

A runner from Launceston Road Runners is running 1 mile on the 1st April, 2 miles on 2nd, right up to 26 on 26th April at the London Marathon.

The 8th of March marks International Women’s Day - a time to celebrate and recognise the women and girls in our lives, and figures who have done and are doing amazing things. With the theme of celebrating women in mind, we caught up with the Launceston Ladies Rugby Team - a powerhouse group of women who have fought their way to the top of women’s rugby here in Cornwall.

Nestled in a historic building in Launceston’s Chings Alley, the Chings Alley Wine and Beer Cellar is serving up some of the best tipples hailing from Cornwall and the South West.

Launceston’s 16-year-old Finn is steadily working towards an extraordinary attempt on Mont Blanc, combining adventure, determination and community spirit as he raises funds to support veterans rebuilding their futures.

International Women’s Day was held on 8th March, giving us all the chance to celebrate the special women in our lives - whether it’s a close friend or relative, a teacher or carer, or an inspirational figure in the past or present. Here, we look at a story close to home, where many women – often for the first time - were given the opportunity to prove themselves while war raged in Europe.

Here at AK Wildlife Cruises, we are truly privileged to experience the amazing biodiversity in Falmouth Bay.

FORM is back for 2026, this year with a slight change in dates, but with the same aim as ever before: to celebrate Cornish artists and the county’s creative culture right here in Falmouth.

It’s time to throw on your dancing shoes as an exciting fundraiser comes to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall this March.

On Wednesday, 25th March, between 10am 1pm, people in the community are invited to get stuck into the annual Falmouth Spring Clean.

An exhibition taking place at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall this spring is exploring how art can play a positive role in mental health recovery.

With what is expected to be another sell-out performance coming to the Princess Pavilion stage this spring, their 2027 production already announced, and a year of celebrations to mark their centenary year, Falmouth Theatre Company has some exciting times ahead.

Cornwall Libraries has launched a new loyalty card, which is hoped to show some appreciation to regular customers and welcome new ones!

As we step into spring to brighter and longer days, I wanted to acknowledge the kindness we have experienced at Concern Wadebridge at The John Betjeman Centre, writes manager Emma Burt.

Wadebridge Choral Society celebrates its 40th anniversary with a special concert at the beautiful St Endellion Church on Saturday 25th April 2026 at 7.00pm, featuring a performance of Giacomo Puccini’s Messa di Gloria alongside a selection of much-loved opera choruses, conducted by Musical Director Nicholas Danks and accompanied by a chamber orchestra.

As spring beckons us out of winter’s grasp, you might find yourself more eager to get outside and explore what’s on your doorstep. Luckily for us here in Wadebridge, one of the most famous routes into the sweeping Cornish countryside leads from the edge of town: the Camel Trail.

A beautiful new building is nearing completion in the centre of Wadebridge!

Come rain or shine, Wadebridge Camels’ women’s team has been taking the Cornish rugby scene by storm since emerging in the summer of 2024.

Bodmin Riding & Heritage Festival is set to return in 2026, shining a light on the town’s absorbing past over a weekend in July.

The museum remains closed but much work is going on behind the scenes, writes director Helen Bishop-Stevens.

In between rain showers on a briefly sunny Wednesday morning, we caught up with the hard-working Bodmin Tidy It Team. Armed with litter pickers, rubbish bags and even trolleys, the volunteers were quick to begin traversing the pavements around Burden Close for the morning’s litter pick.

Castle Canyke Scout Group, based in Bodmin, is appealing for new volunteers to join their team this year, future-proofing activities and support for local scout members.

With International Women’s Day landing in March, we thought it would be fitting to tell the story of a local girl from Bodmin’s past. Here, we follow the story of Madeline Higgs, whose talents in Victorian embroidery excelled at a young age…

Flamm, Creative Kernow's biennial visual art festival, is set to host 28 exhibitions, artworks and events in 15 venues across Bodmin on Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March.

This February half term, National Maritime Museum Cornwall (NMMC) will celebrate science with exciting ocean-themed, hands-on activities, supported by Bodmin’s Discovery42 museum.

Bodmin Keep: Cornwall's Army Museum is hosting an evening with author Grant Bage on Friday, 20th February, exploring how Sir Alf Ramsey's service with the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry shaped the manager who would lead England to 1966 World Cup glory.

Retirement planning can feel overwhelming for many people in Falmouth, but financial experts at Octo Financial Planning emphasise that small decisions made today can significantly improve your retirement security tomorrow.

Little Margate Therapeutic Centre is appealing to the community for support after Storm Goretti swept in, causing damage to both the equestrian centre and therapy centre, which is located on the edge of Bodmin.

Bodmin Musical Theatre Company is set to present their spring show, Whistle Down The Wind, this February and March, featuring returning stars Blaine Gosling and Molly Gudz as the leading cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's emotive musical based on the novel by Mary Hayley Bell and the film produced by Richard Attenborough.

In 2025, talented local artist and Launceston u3a Vice Chair, Angie Harris, kindly gifted her painting, featuring silhouettes of Launceston landmarks, to the Town Hall.

Escape the ordinary and step into the cosmos with Budock Vean Hotel & Spa’s Stay & Gaze Weekend.. From Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd March, let the tranquil beauty of the Cornish countryside—renowned for its exceptionally dark skies—be your gateway to the stars.

Gunners Kids CIC, a Cornwall-based non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting families with children when a parent or caregiver is facing a terminal illness, has announced its upcoming Valentine’s & Finance Workshop, a free and supportive event designed especially for families navigating incredibly challenging circumstances.

Spiers & Boden will be bringing their winter/spring 2026 tour to Falmouth with a show at the Church of King Charles the Martyr on Saturday, 7th March at 7.30pm.

Are you ready to set sail for an unforgettable evening of maritime music and sea shanties? The Falmouth International Sea Shanty fundraiser is back, promising to be a rollicking, rousing evening of shanties and Cornish songs.

Wendy Eustice, receptionist at Wadebridge Osteopaths, has raised thousands of pounds for Cornwall Hospice Care while donning a festive Rudolph costume!

K9 Crusaders Dog Welfare in Cornwall is making an urgent Christmas appeal for a loving home for Issy, a young Cane Corso who has spent more than a year in care after being abandoned at a vet in a distressed and painful condition.

St Torney’s Church in North Hill will be welcoming a special guest to their Christmas carol service tonight: Tuesday, 9th December.

Falmouth’s Festive Weekend brought joy to the town as thousands of visitors enjoyed a full programme of seasonal attractions despite challenging weather conditions. Thanks to a robust wet weather contingency plan, activities continued across the town centre and indoors at the Princess Pavilion, ensuring that the celebrations remained safe, welcoming and full of festive cheer.

A Band of Brothers (ABoB) Cornwall hosts its next Homecoming Ceremony today (Wednesday 3rd December), celebrating the completion of its three-month Rites of Passage programme - a transformational journey designed for young men aged 18–25 who are in, or at risk of entering, the criminal justice system.

This Christmas, Wadebridge Choral Society will perform carols by candlelight in the tranquil setting of Egloshayle Church on Saturday, 20th December (6pm).

A 24-hour 'erg-athon' at Launceston Health and Fitness Hub has been described as a 'resounding success', with in excess of 100 people coming through the doors and making sure the ergs turned constantly.

KBSK CIC, a youth organisation based at The SPACE, is encouraging the community to support their winter appeal to make sure every child gets to experience a magical Christmas.

A woman from Falmouth has set herself the ultimate challenge to raise awareness of Neuroendocrine cancer, while supporting her husband through his diagnosis.

Amelia Fulton of AKF Pottery has been throwing clay in her coastal-inspired garden studio in Falmouth since the spring. It follows a successful start to her career, and today she strives to inspire others to dive into their own creativity.

Do you have plans for this winter which need specialist tools, equipment or gadgets and don’t want to break the bank or fill your home with kit you won’t use regularly? The Kernow Library of Things (known as KLOTH) is here to help!

Local photographer Debbie Bate has been capturing the beauty of Wadebridge and the surrounding areas since she first picked up a camera as a young woman. Today, she encapsulates the very essence of the town, from the sweeping views of the River Camel to community events, and even puts together an annual calendar featuring scenic highlights.

Running down the stairs and opening the living room door to see a pile of presents; your tummy full of anticipation waiting to know if you’d been good enough for Santa; the extra excitement when you saw the mince pie crumbs and remains of carrots knowing that ‘he had been’. Gosh I miss those days; yes, it might have been ‘too commercial’, but I long to have that bit of magic again, writes Emma Burt.

The Christmas tree has been used to celebrate the festive season for centuries, and continues to spread cheer in our homes and community spaces year-on-year.

For many, food is at the heart of festive celebrations. A chance to indulge and savour the warmth of the season - whether it’s cooking up hearty suppers for the family, stirring a fresh pot of mulled wine, or simply giving yourself permission to let the Quality Street wrappers pile up on your lap in front of the telly - we love festive food in this country. But how does our modern-day turkey and trimmings compare with the traditional winter dishes served generations before us, and should we be looking to nature for our food sources more regularly?

Winter can be long, so enjoying the little moments with your community, family and friends is really important. Board games around the fire, attending local carol concerts, and popping along to events are wonderful ways to warm those chilly evenings and make the most of the season.

There are few more delightful spots in Cornwall than the river in Altarnun with its 15th century Packhorse Bridge and backdrop of the majestic St Nonna’s Church, known as the Cathedral of The Moors.

The Eagle House Hotel has been a place for the community to gather and celebrate for generations, and the festive season is one of the busiest times of year for the team. Once again, they are getting ready to welcome guests into their bar, restaurant and hotel rooms, which will be decorated to bring a little warmth and sparkle to your Christmas celebrations.

For forty years, the members of Launceston Camera Club have been capturing our town in all its glory, from sweeping views across the valley and special sunrises over the castle, to moments snapped in the Town Square, the heart of the community.

While we’re keen to hunker down in the warmth of pyjamas and blankets, fuzzy socks and lots of layers when heading into winter’s biting chill, sometimes the warmth comes straight from the community in the form of celebrations and events.

Educator and animal lover Dannii Simmonds has been running Enchantment Cornwall in a remote corner of Bodmin Moor since 2019 and has since made a home for almost 50 animals - including four reindeer, who have a very important job to do this winter!

This year, the Bodmin & District Horizon Club partnered with Lanhydrock National Trust, gaining access to activities across the site through a free community pass, working with the community and volunteer manager Laurence Harvey.

Well, what a year it's been for The Bosvenegh Model Railway Group! Right back at the beginning of the year saw us renovating and automating the historic layout at Bodmin General Station, writes Steve Willis.

SkillSHARE Bodmin is a warm, welcoming community of all ages and abilities, but above all, it's a place where people can discover and grow in confidence.

There are many things we associate with the winter season: holly and mistletoe, the scent of oranges and cinnamon, and the endless puddings that grace our tables.

Bodmin Town Museum’s curator Marion Adams has shared some tales to remember this festive season...

What first started out as an excuse to drape a few different lights across Paul and Penny Hodge’s Falmouth home in The Gluyas, is now a spectacular lights display, featuring more than 70 sets of lights for the entire community to enjoy, while raising money for Children’s Hospice South West.

The Christmas tree has been used to celebrate the festive season for centuries, and continues to spread cheer in our homes and community spaces year-on-year.

Egloshayle Church has some wonderful events planned this festive season, bringing light, hope and the true spirit of Christmas right to your doorstep.

With the warming glow of the lights and sparkle of the decorations, various groups, businesses and organisations take part in this very special event to decorate a tree and represent their work in the community.

The Christmas tree has been used to celebrate the festive season for centuries, and continues to spread cheer in our homes and community spaces year-on-year.

St Mary Magdalene Church will once again be holding the very popular Festival of Trees and Cribs this year, beginning this Friday night to coincide with Launceston's Christmas lights switch-on and late night shopping.

From heart-warming steam journeys to twinkling festive markets and all new murder mystery missions, Bodmin Railway is gearing up for a spectacular Christmas season, filled with heritage charm and fun for all ages.

Residents and visitors to Launceston will be able to take advantage of free parking on Saturdays in December.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it all starts with Wadebridge’s Christmas lights switch-on and late night shopping event on Friday, 28th November.

With the recent wintry spells, the appearance of mince pies in bakeries and mulled wine in pubs, and the start of all familiar Christmas songs playing on the radio, Christmas is well and truly on the way – and with it brings the annual Christmas lights switch-on here in Falmouth.

Bridge Bike Hire, the original Camel Trail bike hire established in 1983, has been awarded Bronze in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award category at the prestigious Cornwall Tourism Awards 2025.

Launceston Health and Fitness Hub members and staff are taking on the ultimate challenge on Saturday, 22nd November as they get ready to row, ski and cycle for 24 hours straight, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

It’s the start of the festive season in Bodmin, as we get ready to see the town illuminated for Christmas on Friday, 28th November.

It’s that time of year again! Last week, the town council’s team were spotted installing snowflakes, bells and all things merry across the town, which can mean only one thing: Launceston’s Christmas lights switch-on is not far away!

Wadebridge Lions is once again supporting Concern Wadebridge at the John Betjeman Centre's winter support activities.

Join Wadebridge Choral Society for a musical treat to get the festive week off to a proper start, at Carols by Candlelight in Egloshayle Church.

Born in Salzburg, Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in history. Admired for the “elegance, richness of harmony and texture” in his music, Mozart forms the theme of Wadebridge Choral Society’s upcoming concert on Saturday 15 November.

A string orchestra based in Camelford, with five members from Wadebridge, is celebrating 'twenty years in harmony' this year. Here's their story...

The first ever Cornwall Swim Festival made a big splash at Trevassack Lake - drawing swimmers, families and local businesses together in celebration of community, wellness and open-water adventure, all in support of Children’s Sailing Trust (CST).

The Lost Gardens of Heligan will celebrate the finest Cornish pasty bakers in the world when it hosts the first ever Global Pasty Championships on Saturday February 28, 2026.

Bodmin Jail has collaborated with Bodmin Creative Studio to put on a rotating collection of local art work in the jail's Moor Cafe.

Flory Restaurant in Bodmin is celebrating a remarkable double success, having been honoured with a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2025 and the coveted Gold Award in the Restaurant category at this year’s Taste of the West Awards.

Residents can now comment on Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon's plans to deliver 550 new homes in Wadebridge.