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New murals bring colour and calm to St Austell MIU
St Austell Community Hospital’s Minor Injury Unit (MIU) has been given a major upgrade. The unit now has a larger waiting area, 2 bays that can hold 4 beds at a time, and 3 new treatment rooms. It is also celebrating 3 new murals. These murals were made possible thanks to the long‑standing support of the St Austell Community Hospital League of Friends.
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Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival returns with 80+ groups from all around the world
This June (Friday 12th – Sunday 14th), the world-famous, award-winning Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival will return to the Cornish port with three days of maritime music for the 22nd year running. More than 80 groups from across the UK and overseas will descend on the town for a jam-packed weekend of jovial song, harbourside harmonies, salty shanties and deck stomping choruses.
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Fly to Lapland and back in a day: magical Santa trip launches from Newquay
Families can meet Santa, ride husky sleds and return to Cornwall the same evening on new festive charter. For the first time ever, a same-day Lapland experience will depart from Newquay, taking passengers straight to Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland - the official home of Santa Claus - on 21 December 2026.
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Engineers attempt to resurrect “Dead Cat” on TV at Eden Project
As the Eden Project celebrates 25 years this week (17 March), one of the educational charity’s earliest and most memorable exhibits – the Plant Takeaway, affectionately known as “The Dead Cat” – is set to feature in an upcoming episode of BBC One’s hit TV show The Repair Shop on the Road. The episode will be broadcast on BBC One at 15:45 on Friday 20 March 2026.
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Join our litter heroes for the Great British Spring Clean
Cornwall Council is encouraging residents to support local picks during this year’s Great British Spring Clean. Cornwall Council works in partnership with Clean Cornwall to support people that take part in litter picks.
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Vehicle owners invited to display their automobiles at the Truro Classic Car Show this August
Truro BID are inviting owners of classic and vintage cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles to display their cherished automobiles at the Truro Classic Car Show, which returns to Truro this year on Sunday 2nd August.
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Cornwall events aim to break down barriers in starting a career in policing
Cornwall-residents are invited to come along to a local event in their area to learn more about the world of policing and what it takes to join Devon & Cornwall Police.The series of five pop-up events will run across the county, offering people from all backgrounds a chance to chat with officers about what to expect from being a police officer in the force.
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AMB Rural and Commercial Ltd launches, offering advice-led insurance for rural businesses
March 2026 sees the launch of AMB Rural and Commercial Ltd, providing agricultural and commercial insurance to clients across the South West and beyond. The business is focused on personal service, clear advice and insurance that reflects the realities of how rural and commercial businesses operate.