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The Newquay Hornets Under-14 rugby team is inviting the community to take part in a vibrant and family-friendly Hornets Colour Run on Sunday 17th May from 10:00am at Newquay Sports Centre.

Vending machines might usually be associated with grabbing a quick snack or drink to get through the day. Now the University of Plymouth has installed one stocking artwork from local creatives, students and alumni.

Paws on the beach is back – raising funds for RSPCA Cornwall and packed with feel-good activities to get tails wagging. Dogs are welcome on the beach at Watergate Bay all year round – and on Saturday 11 April, from 11am to 3pm, they’re getting their own unique day out. Free to attend and a must for any dog owner, it’s an event not to be missed.

Wales & West Utilities is investing over £1.2 million over the next 18 months to upgrade gas pipes across Bude, helping ensure a safe and reliable supply for around 680 customers for decades to come.

The Council of the Isles of Scilly has today launched its new Manifesto for Culture 2026–2030, setting out an ambitious, island-wide vision for the future of arts, heritage and creativity.

Strictly Come Dancing bad boys Brendan Cole and James Jordan will go on tour together in a revealing new show.

The University of Plymouth has announced that David Noyes will be the new chair of its Board of Governors.

Flights between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London Gatwick are set to resume this summer after easyjet announced a new twice-weekly service for the route.

Truro Farmers Market has been awarded £25,000 through Airbnb’s “Best of British” fund, recognising its important role in championing local food, community connection, and authentic Cornish experiences.

After a Cornwall-wide search, you have chosen our most inspiring residents over the age of 60.

Goonhilly Earth Station, the world’s first commercial deep space ground station, based in Cornwall, UK, will play a role in NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, by passively tracking the Orion spacecraft as it journeys around the Moon and back to Earth.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has reached 25 years of keeping beaches safer by delivering a world class lifeguard service to coastal communities around the UK. As the charity marks this milestone, its lifesavers are training ahead of the 2026 season and the Easter school holidays.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to confirm the minor injury unit will once again be open 7 days a week from Saturday 4 April 2026.

As The Wave Project prepares to reopen its Newquay shop on 1 April 2026 for the spring season, the young people’s mental health charity is celebrating major milestones in both fundraising and reducing waste through its innovative wetsuit reuse and recycling scheme.

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly is sharing easy advice to help everyone stay safe and well over the Easter holidays.

A new network of Youth Hubs has officially launched across Cornwall to help young people access employment, training, and personalised guidance.

Today [24 March], HM The King and HM The Queen paid a visit to Cornwall’s iconic visitor attraction and educational charity the Eden Project to mark its 25th anniversary and launch The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out, the nation’s biggest celebration of community, taking place on 5-8 June.

Strategic approaches to catalysing the next phase of development at Newlyn Harbour was the focus of the Newlyn Pier & Harbour Commissioners’ (NP&HC) March meeting.

Community organisations in Cornwall can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 to fund projects aimed at understanding the different factors that affect people’s health and wellbeing.

A celebration of new life and the vibrant natural colours of spring will be taking over The Lost Gardens of Heligan this Easter holiday (April 3 to 19).

People living with COPD or asthma can now access free, NHS‑endorsed digital support to help manage their condition.

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has been named one of the first six areas in England selected for the ‘Creative Health Leads’ programme from the National Centre for Creative Health.

The next steps in securing further devolution for Cornwall led the agenda when Cornwall Council’s Cabinet met in Truro this morning.

The Sweetest Ending: From Cheesecake to Christmas Pudding, Nine Rescued Seal Pups Finally Head Home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Businesses and organisations from Truro and Newham, along with residents, came together last week to help spruce up the city’s streets as part of a two-day clean up.

Josh Fedrick is completing 10 fitness events to raise money for Huntington’s disease research.

Today (17 March 2026), the Eden Project – the world-renowned and pioneering environmental education charity – marks 25 years of inspiring people to believe in the brightest of futures and one that remains ours to make.

Parkdean Resorts, the UK’s largest holiday park operator, is looking for seasonal recruits in Cornwall as it gears up for another busy season.

A statue of the Mermaid of Zennor was unveiled at St Ives station today as Great Western Railway invites families to discover the landscapes behind the myths and legends across our region.

Cornish charities upskilling people to find work are being offered a free financial boost from National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED).

Cornwall Air Ambulance is encouraging the people of Cornwall to step forward and sign up for their brand-new Heli Hike walking event to help raise funds for the lifesaving charity.

Plant lovers, curious souls and canine companions are being warmly invited to explore the gardens at Trevince – the country estate in Gwennap, at the heart of Cornwall’s historic mining district – as the promise of spring turns to the bloom of summer, and its heritage landscape undergoes a period of change.

Boardmasters, the festival of music, surf and wellness set against the stunning Cornish coastline, announces that pre-sale sign ups for 2026 Day Tickets are now open.