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Cornwall Wildlife Trust has received shocking footage showing multiple injured dolphins. The imagery recorded by crew on the Mevagissey to Fowey ferry on Sunday, 3rd August, shows at least five animals within the pod of dolphins filmed had injured dorsal fins. Three dolphins had dorsal fins damaged or bent over and two had them completely cut off.

The summer months can feel like an expensive time but Better leisure centres in Cornwall can help keep kids occupied for less than £10.

Cornwall Playhouse is ready and waiting to welcome you and the family to your next favourite show. With everything from dinos to drama, pop concerts to pantomime adventures, there’s something to bring out the biggest smiles from your little ones in the coming months.

Hundreds of lovers of musical theatre from south east Cornwall, Plymouth and west Devon gathered in the summer sunshine on Sunday 20th July at Sterts Arts and Environmental Theatre in Upton Cross for a special show called Ever After!

Against the odds, a steam engine society based at the tip of the country has defied expectations and reached a remarkable milestone.

Cornwall Air Ambulance is celebrating a major milestone as its second AW169 helicopter goes into operation for the first time.

With less than a week to go until Boardmasters 2025, the organising team have revealed details of a reimagined festival experience as well as a wealth of improvements to safety.

Theatre Royal Plymouth is proud to announce the relaunch of its Young Company, providing an exciting range of new and returning opportunities for young people in the South West.

A new report produced by Healthwatch Cornwall shows the extraordinary value the organisation provides to Cornwall and its residents, according to Cornwall Council’s new Cabinet member for Adult Social Care and Health, Cllr Jim McKenna.

This Saturday 2nd August, the waterfront at Cattewater, Barbican will host the highly anticipated Summer Sports Fest, an all-day celebration of strength, endurance, and community — organised by local not-for-profit Tugboats & Dolphins CIC.

On July 24th 2025, Camborne Town Council celebrated excellence at the Camborne Community Awards. The evening was held at Camborne Rugby Club, and was a chance to recognise the fantastic people doing great things in Camborne.

The Trust is delighted to announce it has received funding from the NHS Chargepoint Accelerator scheme to install 30 new electric vehicle chargepoints across the county.

Cornwall Council has unanimously approved a voluntary ban on the sale, purchase and use of plastic flying rings, following a motion brought by Councillor Rosie Moore at the Full Council meeting on Tuesday.

Following the July meeting of Newlyn Pier & Harbour Commissioners (NP&HC), the appointment of two representatives from Cornwall Council to the Board and the ongoing progress of the Newlyn Marine Skills & Resource Centre are among the latest developments at the Port.

This includes donating over £140,000 to local Organisations, Charities and Schools. Since 2017, the Foundation has donated almost £600,000 to community projects, causes and cultural initiatives across Cornwall.

Cornwall’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network will be given a boost with up to 2,000 charge points to be installed from next year.

Over 1,000 people gathered at Spaceport Cornwall on Saturday 5th of July for the sold-out Reach for the Sky Festival - a groundbreaking event designed to inspire girls to explore careers in aviation, aerospace, and STEM.

Around 200 people attended a special event to celebrate the talent and achievements of Cornwall’s children in care. Joined by foster carers and friends, the children enjoyed a range of activities at the Eden Project on Sunday (July 20).

Hall for Cornwall (HfC) has dropped 19 new shows coming to the Cornwall Playhouse stage in 2026, bursting with everything from West End hits to comedy favourites, renowned tributes to classical perfection, and powerful drama to leading names in dance.

St Ives Town Council, in close partnership with St Ives BID, are funding a scheme to pilot regular patrols of street marshals over the Summer holidays.

The refreshed Looe Food & Drink Festival was one of the big hits of the Cornish calendar last year, and the organising team has announced that the 2025 event will make a welcome return on Sunday 14th September, supported by Sharp’s Brewing Co, The Sardine Factory Restaurant and Cornish Collection.

Eden Project and renowned sand artists highlight the magic of nature in fleeting 100m anamorphic artwork.

YMCA Cornwall is inviting the community to a special Open Day on Saturday, 23rd August 2025, to raise funds for its ambitious new housing initiative, Your Help, Their Future – a campaign to build four new homes for young people aged 16–24 at risk of homelessness in Cornwall.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering even more outdoor wellbeing workshops for school children in Cornwall this summer.

Cyclists can get their bikes checked and fixed for free on Tuesday 29 July from 10am to 1pm outside St Austell Leisure Centre, and Thursday 31 July from 10am to 1pm outside Bodmin Leisure Centre.

Hundreds of people from Penzance and beyond banded together this weekend to stand up against plastic pollution with a ‘human chain’ as part of a national day of protests.

That's right, hot off his tour with Oasis, Richard Ashcroft is coming to Cornwall in his only South West headline show at Live at Scorrier House, 22-24 August 2025, and we've teamed up with them to give YOU the chance to win 4 x weekend camping tickets to the August Bank Holiday weekender!!

Over 250 attendees gathered at Cornwall’s Baby Show this Sunday at Gwel an Mor, marking a resounding success in celebrating pregnancy, parenthood, and family health. The event brought together expectant parents, new families, healthcare professionals, and a wide array of local businesses and services, creating a vibrant hub of support and information.

In a significant boost for Cornwall's burgeoning tech sector, Digital Futures Cornwall has received £1,574,740 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Cornwall’s Rewind Radio is excited to announce an impressive 208% increase in connections via Alexa, their App, and Radio Player on their website, over the past 60 days compared to the previous period. This significant growth reinforces the station's expanding influence and engagement with the Duchy.