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June 25, 2025

Lanivet Pandas celebrate presentation evening at The Beat

The Beat in Bodmin was the venue for the presentation evening of the Lanivet Pandas netball team recently.
June 25, 2025

Falmouth Harbour to keep harbour users safe using AI

Falmouth Harbour with technology partners RoboK have been awarded a UK Gov grant to fund a unique pilot project aimed at using the power of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionise safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability across its operations.
June 25, 2025

Local garden to open to the public

A garden in Wadebridge is set to open its doors - or garden gate! - to the public this Sunday and Monday, 29th and 30th June, raising money for health and nursing charities.
June 25, 2025

Wayside marker in memory of Quakers to be unveiled this weekend

An event this weekend will see the unveiling of a new wayside marker at a site at St Austell, once a burial place for more than 100 Quakers.
June 19, 2025

Endurance riders return to Boconnoc for a weekend of competitive spirit and community support

This weekend, the historic Boconnoc Estate, thanks to its owner Mrs Elizabeth Fortescue, opened its gates to riders, crews, and spectators for one of the most anticipated dates in the South West endurance calendar.
June 18, 2025

Bodmin's Queen of Baking: Meet Amy Vercoe

Local baker Amy has come a long way since admiring her grandmother’s kitchen baking as a child, having run two successful tea rooms in Cornwall and now starting a new venture as the cafe manager at Pencarrow House and Gardens.
June 18, 2025

Former mayor abseils to support local causes

Launceston's outgoing mayor, Cllr Helen Bailey, recently took on the ultimate challenge to support local organisations - and it is not for the faint-hearted!
June 18, 2025

St Torney's Church to host historical fiction author for first literary event

If you are a lover of history and literature, you might want to buckle in for this one. St Torney's Church in North Hill will be hosting historical fiction author Annie Garthwaite on Thursday, 14th August - the church's first literary event since reopening to the public last year.
June 18, 2025

Bluey to visit Bodmin Railway this weekend

Children in Bodmin have the chance to meet Bluey, the beloved Australian Heeler from the children's hit show, at Bodmin Railway this weekend, as part of her tour around Cornwall throughout June.
June 18, 2025

Royalty chosen for this year's Wadebridge Carnival

The Wadebridge Carnival committee has officially selected its royalty for this year's event.
June 18, 2025

Child bereavement charity to hold family fun day to celebrate 30 years

A fun day packed with activities for families and children, music, shopping and food and drink will help raise funds for Cornish child bereavement charity, Penhaligon’s Friends at Rayle Farm near Redruth on Saturday 28th June.
June 12, 2025

St Tudy Carnival is back and 'bigger than ever'!

Back for its 79th year, St Tudy Carnival is looking forward to welcoming crowds this summer.
June 12, 2025

Community encouraged to share stories and memories for new exhibition

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.
June 12, 2025

Police put out message following string of robberies

Launceston Police have advised the public to remain vigilant, following an increasing number of reported break-ins and burglaries in the area.
June 10, 2025

The Little Red Bus: A shining example of community volunteering

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.
June 10, 2025

Banking hub recommended for Launceston

Launceston is set to receive a new banking hub, as outlined in an announcement by LINK yesterday.
June 10, 2025

Falmouth gets ready for annual International Sea Shanty Festival this weekend

Summer’s events are already creeping up on us, as we get ready to welcome back the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival this weekend!
June 5, 2025

Bodmin student teams up with National Maritime Museum Cornwall to repurpose exhibition banners

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.
June 5, 2025

Launceston Poetry Festival a great success

Last weekend, The Charles Causley Trust held a series of workshops, events and free community activities for the inaugural Launceston Poetry Festival.
June 4, 2025

Discovery Market takes over monthly town market

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.
June 4, 2025

Get involved with Wadebridge Carnival!

Wadebridge Carnival is set to take place on Saturday, 19th July with lots of fun to be had.
June 4, 2025

From bakers to stationers, Bricknells has been serving the community for more than 50 years

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.
June 4, 2025

Soak up the sounds of summer with Wadebridge Choral Society

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.
June 4, 2025

Lobsters released at the National Maritime Museum to mark 25th anniversary of the National Lobster Hatchery

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'.
June 4, 2025

Local locations star in The Salt Path

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.
May 27, 2025

Lanstefan Arts: A space for art, spirituality and conversation

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.
May 27, 2025

Meet fishmonger and cookery school proprietor, Annie Seabourne

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.
May 27, 2025

Keeping Launceston Blooming

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’.
May 27, 2025

A look back at Launceston's grisly past

A local man is set to release his second book dedicated to Launceston’s history, this time exploring local murders and crimes.
May 27, 2025

Celebrating Cornish crafts and produce

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.
May 27, 2025

Summer literary event to bring the women of the Wars of the Roses to life

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.
May 19, 2025

The Filo Project on the search for Falmouth hosts

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.
May 19, 2025

SW Sailing Championships remembers 'much-loved' Commodore

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.
May 19, 2025

US comedy superstar Rich Hall to stop by Launceston on UK tour

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.
May 19, 2025

Causley Trust gears up for Launceston Poetry Festival

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.
May 19, 2025

Falmouth's arts community: Meet singer-songwriter Essy Sparrow

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.
April 29, 2025

Services to be held in Bodmin to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day

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.
April 29, 2025

Town to celebrate 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.
April 29, 2025

Community activities 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.
April 28, 2025

Countdown on for Cornwall Open Studios

The countdown is on for this year's Cornwall Open Studios events, taking place across the county from Saturday, 24th May.
April 28, 2025

Sea shanty festival announces main stages

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.
April 17, 2025

Young people encouraged to get designing for children’s architectural model competition

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!
April 17, 2025

Jozef's Dream and Children's Hospice South West benefits from fundraising walk

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.
April 17, 2025

Funeral director donates £500 to Penhaligon's Friends

A North Cornwall funeral director has donated £500 to support the work of a Cornish child bereavement organisation.
April 17, 2025

Get ready for Bodmin Carnival this summer!

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.
April 17, 2025

Just days left to explore Bodmin's magical spring trail

Looking for something to do with the family this long Easter weekend?
April 16, 2025

Launceston Poetry Festival to celebrate town's rich literary culture

The Causley Trust has announced plans for this year's Launceston Poetry Festival, taking place from Thursday 29th May to Sunday 1st June.
April 16, 2025

Eden Project head chef helps launch nationwide Big Lunch Recipe Search

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.
April 16, 2025

North Cornwall Arts and Craft Show showcases young talent

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!
April 10, 2025

Red Arrows to make appearance at Falmouth Week

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.
April 10, 2025

Falmouth student uses marine waste materials to create bags for children in care

Business & Digital Marketing BSc (Hons) student Lucy Lockwood is using her final major project to create positive change in the community.
April 10, 2025

Government backs Resonance community-led housing initiative with £20-million investment

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.
April 1, 2025

2025 Muddy Stilettos finalists revealed - who will you vote for?

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!
April 1, 2025

The National Lobster Hatchery celebrates 25 years

This year sees The National Lobster Hatchery celebrate a milestone twenty-five years since its grand opening which took place on 20th October 2000.
April 1, 2025

Free activities for children this Easter

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.
April 1, 2025

Launceston Ladies make history!

The players of Launceston Ladies’ Rugby Team are celebrating after retaining the Women’s Cornwall Cup last weekend.
April 1, 2025

Falmouth’s Business Brunch: Fostering Community, Collaboration and Growth

Two female business owners from Falmouth are bringing the town’s business community together with a brunch event that focuses on collaboration and growth.
April 1, 2025

Swimming group encourages sobriety and connection to nature

Sober Sea Swimmers CIC is a new project with a mission to connect the community to nature and a greater sense of wellness.
March 27, 2025

Summer literary event to celebrate the women of the Wars of the Roses

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.
March 27, 2025

Kerdroya: A Timeless Monument to Cornwall’s Heritage

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.​
March 27, 2025

Secrets from the Cornish garden - Pencarrow House and Gardens

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.
March 27, 2025

New walking group encourages men to open up

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.
March 27, 2025

Whatever Floats Your Boat – Falmouth Carnival Returns with a Splash!

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.
March 27, 2025

Secrets from the garden - Kelly House and Gardens

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.
March 27, 2025

Spring farmers’ market celebrates the season

Puddle Farm, based at Lanlivery (PL30 5BY), will hold their monthly farmers’ market this Sunday, 30th March.
March 26, 2025

Community spirit keeps Launceston Leisure Centre thriving

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.
March 26, 2025

Bee group invites youngsters to get involved

Launceston Beekeeping Group is encouraging young people in the community to come and get involved in a new junior section of the group.
March 26, 2025

Wadebridge Sports and Leisure Centre: A space for the community, made by the community

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.
March 26, 2025

Cornwall Garden Society's annual Spring Flower Show: 5th & 6th April

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.
March 26, 2025

Take on the Beacon Beast this April

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.
March 26, 2025

LOSTFEST 2025: A much loved community event

LostFest is a well-loved Lostwithiel tradition, which marks the start of the summer festival season.
March 26, 2025

The Real Food Garden: 'Nourishing people and place'

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.
March 26, 2025

Falmouth Food Festival: An epicurean experience by the sea

Falmouth Food Festival returns this spring for its third year, celebrating the very best of the foodie world, right here by the sea.
March 26, 2025

The cafe building community connections: Castle Beach Cafe

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.
March 26, 2025

Falmouth's arts community: A look at art shop and creative classroom, Maya's

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.
March 26, 2025

Aled Jones to share the stage with choir from Launceston

Aled Jones is set to share the stage with the Launceston-based Popchoir on the latest leg of his one-man Full Circle tour.
March 26, 2025

Author draws on own struggles in latest compelling novel

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.
March 26, 2025

Secrets from the Cornish garden - Trebah Garden

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.
March 25, 2025

Celebrations underway as Cornwall Air Ambulance shop opens in Launceston

There was cause for celebration on Friday morning, when Cornwall Air Ambulance opened their brand new charity shop here in Launceston.
March 24, 2025

Students bring the world of Roald Dahl to life

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.
March 24, 2025

Ian Baillie: The volunteer putting community and fun at the heart of everything

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.
March 24, 2025

Man reunited with father’s Second World War medals

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.
March 20, 2025

Foundation launches new £200,000 funding programme

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has launched a new open application programme for charities and community groups that are focused on social mobility.
March 5, 2025

The Pad supports Bodmin Tidy It Team

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.
March 5, 2025

Spring Sounds lands in Launceston

Enjoy the power of music at a brand new event springing into Launceston this month.
March 5, 2025

New book shop and coffee shop for Bodmin

Attention all bookworms - a brand new book shop and cafe is set to open in Bodmin later this month.
February 27, 2025

St Piran’s Parade to take place in Falmouth

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!
February 26, 2025

3rd Bodmin Scouts Group benefits from donation

Persimmon Homes has made a generous donation of £1,000 to the 3rd Bodmin Scouts Group.
February 25, 2025

Post Office moves premises

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.
February 25, 2025

Get ready for the 2025 Muddy Stilettos Awards!

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.
February 25, 2025

St Piran’s Parade to take place in Launceston

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!
February 19, 2025

Launceston resident completes aerobatic stunt over Cornwall

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.
February 19, 2025

Webbers wins GOLD!

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.
February 19, 2025

Musician releases new single ‘Falmouth’: A journey through Cornwall and LGBT

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.
February 19, 2025

Young photographer captures local wildlife

A 23-year-old photographer with a passion for nature has captured some of Polzeath and Pentire’s wild residents recently.
February 6, 2025

Santa Bus raises funds for bereaved children's charity

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.
February 6, 2025

Little Margate Therapy Ponies

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.
February 6, 2025

Tackling Winter Isolation with Cuppa Club

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.
January 27, 2025

Changing of the guard at Pentire

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.
January 27, 2025

Sovay Berriman

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.