News For Cornwall
A Newquay-based artist has seen one of her paintings take on an unexpected second life, after it was used as the cover artwork for a new album by Hawkwind. Diane Griffiths, a contemporary artist known for her atmospheric night scenes, originally created The Train of Lights inspired by the Dartmouth Train of Lights, capturing the glow of illuminated carriages reflected across the River Dart.
Springtime is upon us at last – so there’s no better time to add a few joyful new characters to your garden. Friendly, curious and easy to care for, hens make brilliant pets and reward their keepers with fresh eggs to boot.
Cornwall has joined the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities with the Centre for Ageing Better to enhance the lives of older residents.
The Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro is celebrating the replacement of two new Linear Accelerators in the Sunrise Centre in the last 16 months. Linear Accelerators, or LINACS, are used in the treatment of cancers, delivering high-energy, high-precision radiation therapy. Together, the commissioning of these two medical devices will ensure the continued outstanding and timely care of cancer patients across Cornwall.