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.

A Wadebridge quizmaster has sold an amazing 10,000 paper quizzes to help raise money for a local charity. Ian Baillie, who volunteers at Concern Wadebridge at The John Betjeman Centre, came up with the idea of selling a monthly quiz back in 2023.

Falmouth is set to come alive with spine-chilling fun and community creativity as Falmouth BID launches an exciting Halloween initiative designed to bring locals and visitors into the heart of the town. From haunted street theatre to creatively spooky shop windows, there’s something for everyone this half term.

Two splendid works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be performed at Wadebridge Choral Society’s Autumn concert this Autumn: his Solemn Vespers and the Missa Brevis in D. Both for the singers - and for the audience at the concert – this promises to be to be a musically interesting and rewarding experience.

What do Buffalo Bill, the Beast of Bodmin Moor and a host of celebrities have in common? They all feature in books by Pete Minall, the Bodmin-based Author who today announced a double-header launch with the release of two unique new works – Clunk and Buffalo Bill and the Beast of Bodmin.

Falmouth Art Gallery has launched an innovative, experimental augmented reality (AR) Town Trail, taking art beyond the walls of the Gallery and out onto the street of the town for all to enjoy.

As the shipping forecast embarks on its second century, Charlie Connelly brings Attention All Shipping: A Celebration of the Shipping Forecast, his hilarious show celebrating its quirks and unique appeal, to Launceston Town Hall on 5th November at 7.30pm.

The countdown to Christmas in Falmouth has officially begun! Once again, Falmouth needs your help to decide who will have the honour of switching on the Christmas lights and illuminating the town’s dazzling display.

A charity supporting people in and out of court recently marked its 20th anniversary with a special event at the Boconnoc Estate.

Children from Marlborough Primary and Falmouth Primary Academy took to the town centre recently to help judge Falmouth’s annual Halloween shop window competition.

The Eden Project is urging participants to sign up for their annual Sleep Out event at a time where new statistics show that help is needed more than ever.

This October half term, National Maritime Museum Cornwall (NMMC) invites families to step into a world of shadows, stories, and seasonal surprises with a week of exciting activities designed to spark imaginations and celebrate the spooky season.

Kernow Library of Things (KLOTH) has been named as a nominee for a 2025 King's Award for Voluntary Service.

KBSK Performing Arts CIC in Bodmin has been named as one of ten voluntary groups in Cornwall to be nominated for a 2025 King's Award for Voluntary Service.

Flushing Sailing Club (FSC) has become one of the first clubs in the country to use a new technological, anchor-less racing mark known as a “Mark-Set-Bot” during its busy summer racing season in the environmentally sensitive waters of Falmouth Harbour.

Bodmin Jail is set to transform into Cornwall’s ultimate Halloween destination this October, offering a chilling mix of self-guided adventures, guided tours, and spooky activities for all ages.

Falmouth Theatre Company is marking its 100th year in 2026, and to celebrate the cast will be putting a brand new production on the stage. Their launch night on Wednesday 8th October hopes to attract new performers to find out about how they can take part.

Dr Amit Dhulkotia, Senior GP Partner at Launceston Medical Centre and Long Term Conditions Lead, Cornwall Integrated Care Board, is urging patients to get vaccinated against seasonal illnesses ahead of winter's arrival. In this report, he shares the science and benefits of being vaccinated, and why we should all be looking out for one another.

While we may think of Halloween as just another excuse to dress up and eat many, many bags of sweets, it actually stems back to ancient traditions passed down through the ages.

Lawrence McNeela ran a series of ghost tours in Launceston over the summer for Make Stuff Happen CIC, opening up the world of the paranormal and the town’s fascinating history to residents and visitors to the area.

Wadebridge has been named as one of the top best places to live in Cornwall.

Falmouth has been named as one of the best places to live in Cornwall.

North Cornwall Book Festival is a literary feast for all, set along the north Cornish coast, and returns this September to its usual haunts at St Endellion.

Tucked away just a stone’s throw from the main hustle and bustle of Wadebridge, Hamilton’s Yard is a friendly, welcoming corner of the town, where business owners Jill, Sue and Steph are trying to make a difference.

For generations, cinemas have been the beating heart of communities across the world. The Regal in Wadebridge is a prime example of this, but how have things changed for this classic cinema since it first opened its doors in 1931?

Oxfordshire-based author Sue Palmer was inspired by her childhood holidays in Falmouth to write her latest children’s book, The Shell Secret.

It’s a first of many, as friendly Tennesseean Bobby Inman embraced Falmouth’s town crier robes and hat earlier this year. The role not only makes Bobby the town’s very first American town crier, but it also makes him Falmouth's first town crier since the pandemic.

A new project has opened what is thought to be the first of many exciting spaces to help improve skills and bolster opportunities for people in Bodmin.

October at Bodmin Jail is a pilgrimage for those who love all things spooky. As the nights draw in and the air turns crisp, this historic site transforms into an atmospheric hub of excitement, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of Halloween. Far from being a modern gimmick, the jail’s rich, dark history provides a chillingly authentic backdrop to the season.

Cornwall has always held a distinct place within the British Isles. With its Celtic heritage, unique language, and long history of autonomy — including its own Stannary Parliament, which once oversaw the mining industry — Cornwall’s identity is woven deeply into the fabric of Britain. Today, many argue that it is time for Cornwall to be granted nation status, on equal footing with Wales and Scotland.

Hall for Cornwall (HfC) has announced that Kernow King himself, Edward Rowe, is back in bloomers for the festive season to play this year’s pantomime Dame in Aladdin. The Cornwall Playhouse Production will be presented in association with Falmouth University and is sponsored by Cornwall Airport Newquay.

Many of us love finding an old relic; many more of us love a bargain, which is why Retro Launceston is a treasure trove for all.

Terre Verte is run by artist Richard Sharland, a man whose passion for creating opportunities for rural artists to showcase their work is the beating heart of this impressive gallery nestled in the picturesque village of Altarnun.

A group from South Petherwin have transformed what was once a dry, barren churchyard at St Paternus Church into a thriving, buzzing patch for nature, thanks to their efforts over the years.

Launceston Carnival is set to take place on Saturday, 11th October, and the committee are on the search for volunteers and participants to help make this an unforgettable event for years to come.

Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre has secured two major funding bids, which will help deliver a series of exciting new community-focused projects to strengthen its work with community wellbeing and artistic development.

As autumn draws in, Launceston’s streets come alive with the echoes of Charles Causley’s poetry. This historic town— Causley’s lifelong home—is never more alive than when the leaves turn and the evenings shorten. Best known for blending the everyday with the ethereal in his work, Causley found inspiration in Launceston’s rhythms, especially during the season of the spirits.

Nature, skills-building and community are the three main components of Nature Nicki’s Forest School sessions, which have been designed for both children and adults.

Launceston’s annual fireworks display takes place on Saturday, 1st November at Coronation Park.

Pennygillam Community Woodland has been awarded a £20,000 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, helping to maintain, improve and enhance the site for visitors and wildlife.

Lawhitton is set to host a community event to support Cornish hedgehog rescue Prickles and Paws this month.

THE PIG at Harlyn Bay is set to host a special charity event for the National Garden Scheme this September.

FORM - a free public event showcasing the outstanding work of artists and makers in Cornwall - is calling on creatives to apply to join the county’s leading arts festival next year.

Do you love to sing? A new Bodmin-based community mixed-voice choir starting in October may be just what you are looking for.

Eighty veterans from The Rifles and The Light Infantry will be joined by friends and family to walk 30 miles of Cornish coastline over three days this September.

Ekopod, a luxury glamping site near Launceston on the edge of Bodmin Moor, has been recognised by The Times as one of the UK's best places to stay.

The Eden Project’s National Wildflower Centre (NWC) turns 25 this year. To celebrate, it has launched a UK-wide wildflower photography competition in partnership with the Canary Wharf Group with cash prizes of up to £1,500.

An energetic performance filled to the brim with vitality, colour and song made for an exhilarating experience for a packed audience on opening night of Bodmin Musical Theatre Company's summer performance of CATS at The Beat.

The crew at Wadebridge Community Fire Station are offering to wash cars this September, as they set about raising funds for the Firefighters Charity.

Runners across the Launceston area and further afield are doing their last stretches in preparation for the annual Treggy 7 challenge - a 7-mile circular race around Launceston's town and surrounding villages on Sunday, 7th September.

On Friday 5th September 2025, three members of Bodmin Railway’s team will be swapping desks for determination as they embark on a quirky and strenuous fundraising challenge — all to help support the future of Cornwall’s beloved heritage railway.

Bodmin Carnival was a huge success, claimed to have been even 'bigger and better' than previous years!