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Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is celebrating the generosity of one its most loyal members whose donations have enabled around 1,150 local school children to visit the theatre, some for the first time.

"Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love." - Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey

Voluntary and community organisations can now apply for grants of up to £500 to create projects aimed at understanding the impact of child poverty in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The Easter holidays brought a wave of visitors to Whitsand Bay - but also a surge in incidents for on-duty RNLI lifeguards, as beachgoers found themselves caught out by the incoming tide.

Penlee’s Old Lifeboat House at Penlee Point near Mousehole opened its doors for visitors on Easter Monday 21st April with more than 250 visitors descending the steps to enter the building and step back in time.

Cornwall parents are being urged to look out for early signs of myopia in their children.

Falmouth BID, town council and Openreach collaboration swiftly restores the town to critical Easter business following criminal damage.

The majestic Rainforest Biome at the Eden Project is the fitting setting for a special BBC Live Lesson airing on Earth Day (April 22).

Casino-themed entertainment is gaining popularity in Cornwall. This trend is reshaping the local entertainment landscape. Discover why this phenomenon matters and what you need to know.

Newquay AFC is set to host one of the most significant fixtures in the club’s history on Thursday 17th April 2025, when they take on Wendron AFC in a decisive clash under the lights at Mount Wise Stadium. Kick-off is at 7.30pm, with gates and clubhouse opening from 5.00pm.