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Cornwall travellers can fly direct to Tenerife next winter without travelling to airports outside the county

Truro and Penwith College is celebrating national recognition for the high-quality information, advice and guidance (IAG) it provides to learners after successfully regaining the prestigious Matrix Quality Standard accreditation for a further three years.

Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust is delighted to announce that it has achieved the Investing in Volunteers award for a third successive time.

As excitement builds ahead of this year’s Boardmasters Festival, businesses and town leaders across Newquay are coming together with one clear message: Newquay is open for business during Boardmasters week — and visitors should not avoid the town.

Cornwall-based lettings, sales and property management company Lang Llewellyn & Co has expanded into St Austell following the acquisition of RPM Lettings.

St Austell Surgical Hub has been officially accredited for delivering high standards of clinical care and operational practice as part of an NHS England quality assessment scheme.

A major public health campaign encouraging people to check their blood pressure has smashed its original target of 10,000 checks in 1 year, reaching more than 15,000 people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in just 6 months.

Cornwall’s finest food and drink will be celebrated later this month (June 12-21) when the Great Cornish Food Store marks its tenth anniversary.

The first week of new Mid Cornwall Metro (MCM) services saw passenger journeys between Newquay and Par increase by nearly 25 per cent on the previous year, with the first Saturday seeing a 50 per cent jump in numbers.

Looe Food & Drink Festival is set to return to East Looe Quayside on Sunday 14th June 2026, bringing another vibrant celebration of Cornwall’s exceptional food and drink scene to the picturesque harbour town.

Inspectors from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have recognised both strengths and areas for improvement in SEND services across Cornwall.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Cornwall adult social care services as good following its recent inspection.

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Eden Project, a charity dedicated to inspiring people to connect with nature, has relaunched a partnership with the Seychelles Environment Ministry.

South West housebuilder Cavanna Homes has donated £14,874.97 to Children’s Hospice South West, supporting the charity’s vital work with children and families across the region.

The number of people killed or seriously injured (KSI) on Devon and Cornwall’s roads has dropped to the lowest ever level in recent reporting history, new figures reveal.

A new pilot programme in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is trialling ways of supporting people when they become unwell and need time away from work, offering more personalised practical help to people connected to employment and aid their recovery.

The tickets have now been counted, and Devon County Show has officially confirmed an audited attendance of 106,000 visitors for 2026 — an uplift of 5,000 on last year’s record-breaking figure.

From pollinator tracking to bug hotel building and planting in the outdoor gardens, the Eden Project is inviting people to roll up their sleeves and give volunteering a go this June by offering free entry to anyone who takes part in a special weekend of community action.

Businesses and individuals gathered for a night of celebration and recognition for the Cornwall’s Rewind Radio Business Awards at Tregenna Castle on Friday.

TR7 Indoor Skatepark CIC has teamed up with Super Skate Posse to host the SSP Cornwall Giveback, a community skateboarding event taking place on Sunday 31st May from 10am at Roche Skatepark (Outdoor, PL26 8HB).

As the artworld drama The Christophers prepares for its full release on 15th May 2026, the ‘ghost artist’ role of Newlyn-born and based painter Iona Sanders, whose paintings became the signature work for Coel’s character, can now be revealed.

Mark your calendars and pack your picnic blankets - a summer of theatre, laughter and live performance is heading to the Isles of Scilly, as the new Museum and Cultural Centre unveils its 2026 arts programme.

70+ works selected from around 900 entries worldwide, with a prize-giving ceremony at the exhibition opening celebration on 10 June to mark the start of the FIFA World Cup.

Producer Josh Andrews is delighted to announce that the World Premiere stage production of Before I Go To Sleep – based on the international bestselling novel by S J Watson, which was later adapted into the hit film starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth – will embark on a major UK and Ireland theatre tour from January to June 2027. Tickets are available from BeforeIGoToSleep.com

Cornwall Council has launched a new climate and energy plan aimed at delivering more clean local energy, warmer homes, sustainable travel and support for organisations to cut carbon emissions and energy bills.

The newly-elected Mayor of Penzance says that he is ready to embrace the ‘strong communities’ of the whole parish, with ‘absolutely nothing less than 100% commitment to this task’.

A new Assistant Principal has been appointed to lead the highly anticipated return of A Levels to Cornwall College St Austell in 2027.

Cllr Leigh Frost will continue to lead Cornwall Council for the next year after being re-elected at Cornwall Council’s Annual Meeting in Truro yesterday.

From beach days and barbecues to coastal walks and family fun, the May half term and bank holiday is a great time to enjoy everything Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have to offer.

The awards just kept coming for Truro and Penwith College’s outstanding alumni at this year’s prestigious Cornwall Chamber of Commerce 30 Under 30 Awards.

Lang Llewellyn & Co has been recognised as one of Cornwall’s leading employers after being ranked 3rd in the “Best Places to Work” awards featured by Business Cornwall magazine.

One of Penzance’s longest serving mayors is looking forward to ‘digging out the surfboard and wetsuit and getting back in the water’ when he steps down from his civic role after three celebrated terms in office.

Award‑winning children’s author Tom Palmer will be visiting every library in Cornwall during the May half term.

The Devon County Show is delighted to announce that acclaimed actor and countryside advocate Martin Clunes will officially open the Heavy Horse Festival, in association with WHISTLEFISH, at 10am on Thursday 21st May.

This summer, Bodmin Jail is bringing history to life in an exciting new way with Brick History, a major LEGO® exhibition running from 24th June to 8th September 2026.