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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.

A new piece of community artwork, created by pupils from Newquay Junior Academy, has been launched at Newquay station.

Devon County Show will welcome a truly remarkable guest on Thursday 21 May, as 94‑year‑old Malcolm Batten from Saltash returns to the showground for what promises to be a very special visit in his honour.

Watergate Bay’s summer is looking bright with a packed programme of beachside events celebrating food, music, wellbeing and laid-back coastal living.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) has begun using a new digital tool to help find people who may be at risk of liver disease, potentially before symptoms appear.

Lang Llewellyn & Co has been recognised for delivering outstanding customer service to its clients by winning a Best in Postcode Award from The ESTAS - the biggest customer award scheme in the UK residential property industry.

From Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May, 322 artists and makers from across the county will welcome visitors into their studios and workshops to experience the cornucopia of colour and creativity that is Cornwall Open Studios.

Up to 200 patients each year at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) could benefit from a new, rapid immunotherapy injection that can be given in as little as 60 seconds.

The Devon County Show is set to deliver its most dynamic Devon Woodlands feature yet, with high‑energy displays from The Devon Axe Team and demonstration on pole climbing by the Bicton students taking centre stage in a newly expanded woodland area for 2026. These crowd‑pulling performances will anchor a feature that blends entertainment, education, and hands‑on woodland skills like never before.

Boardmasters has opened applications for Boardmasters Breaking, a new competition offering emerging artists from the South West the chance to perform on the festival's Main Stage this August!

Well-known charities and adventurer Bear Grylls are calling on people to take action for nature where they live, as part of this year’s Big Help Out from 5–8 June.

UK festival exclusive Chevy Metal featuring Shane Hawkins, Skunk Anansie’s first Cornish headline performance, headline sets from Kaiser Chiefs and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, plus a high-energy DJ set from Simon Pegg!

The Lost Gardens of Heligan is giving visitors the opportunity to throw axes, shoot arrows, make fires and tackle an assault course as the ever-popular Wild Week returns during May half-term (May 23 to 31).

Newquay is set to welcome a truly unique and stylish event this May, as the globally renowned Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride arrives in town on Sunday 17th May.

The Eden Sessions will mark a major milestone this summer as the iconic live music series celebrates its 150th Eden Session, in a year that also sees the Eden Project celebrate its 25th anniversary as an education charity and global botanic garden.

A two-year-old black Labrador from Cornwall is heading off on an epic adventure that will raise money and awareness for charity.

More than 13,300 children and young people took part in a survey asking them to share their feelings and experiences on a range of issues that impact their lives.

Cornwall’s Rewind Radio is proud to reveal the finalists for its inaugural Business Awards, following a highly successful judging day that saw over 300 nominations reviewed.

Launching in Bodmin, Bude, Launceston and Liskeard!

An estimated spend of at least £140,000 has been generated in the four years since BID Camborne introduced a loyalty card scheme to encourage shopping in the town.

Cornwall Hospice is calling on the people of Cornwall to help make history — and enjoy a scone while doing it.

New research reveals significant improvements in mental health, confidence and connection following early intervention from The Wave Project charity, highlighting the importance of Surf Therapy for young people with one million still waiting for support.