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An inspiring evening of recognition took place at New County Hall in Truro yesterday evening, as the annual His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards for Cornwall honoured individuals and organisations for their exceptional service and commitment to the Reserve Forces and Cadets.

A fleet of electric (EV) buses are now connecting communities in south-east Cornwall bringing cleaner air and quieter journeys.

Twenty four competitors were clearly having a ball in more ways than one at Cornwall’s first ever Senior Club Games.

Plus The Alive, and a Saturday drum clinic with Shane Hawkins & Miles Elze 

Cornwall’s Rewind Radio is proudly celebrating its 4th on-air birthday today, marking four years of delivering the soundtrack to daily life across the Duchy. As the only local independent commercial radio station covering the whole of Cornwall, Cornwall's Rewind Radio continues to go from strength to strength with local presenters on-air all day, every day.

Homeowners and private landlords can now apply for a loan to fund house repairs and energy saving improvements through a Council-backed scheme.

Cornwall Hospice Care proudly mark 45 years of providing specialist care at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice, supporting people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Since opening its doors in 1980, the charity has become an integral part of Cornwall’s community, offering comfort, dignity and compassion to thousands of people across the county.

Everyone knows the Minack as a major attraction for visitors to Cornwall, but many people are unaware that the theatre also creates and funds an extensive programme of creative arts opportunities under the title Taking Part.

Cornwall’s longest-running hospitality trade show, Expowest Cornwall, returns on Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th March 2026, bringing together everything the Duchy’s hospitality sector needs, under one roof.

A team from Cornwall’s Rewind Radio have successfully completed their epic “Monopoli or Bust” challenge, driving an incredible 2,055 miles from Cornwall all the way to Monopoli in southern Italy – all in aid of Huntington’s Disease charity HD Livin’.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new multi-disciplinary design team to lead the design development of the Women and Children’s Hospital, and key enabling schemes which include a new microbiology building to bring together pathology services at the centre of the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. The new Women and Children’s Hospital for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is a Wave 1 scheme within the Government’s New Hospital Programme.

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.

On Thursday, 25th September, an extraordinary fusion of art and surf culture came to life as 43 uniquely hand-decorated belly boards were auctioned in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care, raising over £26,000. This creative initiative, aptly named "Where Art Meets The Wave," was sponsored by Rodda's and featured boards specially crafted for the project by Fyne Boat Kits of Kendal and Derek Thompson of Surf Classic Boards.

This October, Stoptober returns in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for its 14th year, with a renewed focus on the power of community and connection.  

The Time2Move (T2M) Holiday Programme known nationally as the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme provides holiday activities and food for children across Cornwall, and it has wrapped up its fifth Summer of holiday provision in Cornwall, with spectacular results…

How Cornwall can turbocharge national missions was the theme at a growth summit that took place last week.

An event that recognised Cornwall’s care sector was hailed a huge success last week with awards given to care workers whose achievements shone above the rest.

James Curry, GLL Head of Service in Cornwall, welcomed local MP Jayne Kirkham to Truro Leisure Centre last Wednesday (24 September) where free gym taster, aqua fit, Pilates and yoga sessions were being offered as part of National Fitness Day. 

Cornwall’s beloved singer-songwriter Will Keating will perform at St Just Town Hall on Friday 3rd October 2025 in a special concert for YMCA Cornwall’s Your Help, Their Future campaign – to build four new homes for young people at risk of homelessness.

Leading water engineering solutions company, ELIQUO HYDROK, is delighted to partner with Truro City Football Club.

· £35m of equity funding secured with up to £31m from the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and £4m from TechMet. · Funding will progress the Trelavour Lithium Project towards a construction decision and the Cross Lanes Geothermal Lithium Project to commercial drilling, advancing the business to the next stage of development. · New crowdfunding campaign to launch on the Crowdcube platform to allow existing and new investors to participate.

Theatre Royal Plymouth is, once again, searching for two teams of eight children to take part in this year’s Theatre Royal Plymouth Pantomime, Dick Whittington.

South West Water has cut storm overflow spills by 76% at a Cornwall site thanks to a programme of targeted improvements as it continues to drive improvements in spill numbers across the region.

Felty Fanatic, Woolly Wiggler, Mohair Master, Secretive Stitcher, Raffia Rebel and Purly Princess have been busy in Camborne.

Dr Colm Owens, Consultant Psychiatrist has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer (designate) at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Colm is a recognised medical leader with extensive psychiatric experience.

The Great Estate, Cornwall's most rambunctious garden fête, has revealed British rock icons Skunk Anansie as the Sunday night headliner for 2026. As one of the most powerful and exciting bands on the planet, famed for their powerful live performances, Skunk Anansie are set to deliver an energetic set mixing new tracks with fan favourites. Taking place from Friday 29th May - Sunday 31st May 2026, tickets are now available from www.greatestatefestival.co.uk

A rare and endangered palm in the Eden Project’s Rainforest Biome has produced its first mature leaf - believed to be the largest of its kind in the UK.

At 50 years old, husband and father-of-twins Danny Teare is preparing to represent the UK in the upcoming Euro Open Bodysurf Tour, less than six years after surviving a life-altering stroke while surfing.

Richard Woods, Managing Director of Cornwall’s Rewind Radio, and Shaun Ford, the station’s Operations Director, plus friends Roy Jackson and Jamie "Billsy" Bills are gearing up for an extraordinary challenge: a 3,500-mile round trip across Europe in just 10 days as part of the Banger or Bust Rally – Monopoli or Bust.

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.