Cornwall Make A Difference 2026 nominees revealed
The eight categories cover all aspects of life in Cornwall.
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White postbox for letters of grieving families
The council hope it will provide a "meaningful way" for people to stay connected with loved ones.
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Rainforest project wins national recognition award
Cornwall Wildlife Trust wins for working towards restoring the temperate rainforest in West Looe.
Tamar Tag fee increase proposals rejected
Plans to increase Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry tag fees were unanimously rejected by councillors.
Military 'responsible for our safety' is recognised
On Armed Forces Day, serving military describe how their work keeps colleagues and the public safe.
Newquay Welcomes “Surfer of the South”
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Charity-funded Kitten Scanner helps children feel calm and confident before hospital scans
Children attending Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) for MRI and CT scans are benefiting from a new, charity-funded “Kitten Scanner” helping to reduce anxiety, improve experiences and, in some cases, avoid the need for a general anaesthetic.
Message to parents and parents-to-be
We understand that the national news about the findings of the Ockenden Review may be worrying and, for some, very difficult to read. Our thoughts are with all the families whose experiences have led to these important recommendations, and we recognise the courage it has taken to share their stories.
Kitchen Fire
Mawgan Porth — Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service incident.
Tractor Fire
Crantock — Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service incident.
Skateboard GB National Championships 2026
How PocketTalk is improving communication in maternity care
When a family arrives in maternity and English isn’t their first language, even simple conversations can feel overwhelming and in an emergency, those barriers can become frightening. To help in those moments, our maternity teams are now using PocketTalk, a small handheld device that provides real‑time, two‑way translation in over 90 languages.
MasterChef Star Helps Launch Our Community Stores
Our community store, designed to help people move on from free emergency food support, opened in Newquay town centre on Wednesday 17 June at Age UK Cornwall on Crantock Street.
Summer Fayre round-up our biggest and best yet!
Newquay Velo Cycling Club s Best Pedal Power Fundraiser
In May, the members at Newquay Velo Cycling got on their bikes to raise money for our charity. And what a great job they did! They raised an incredible £1,030 to support our ongoing work.
Advice on accessing services during Industrial Action
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed that resident doctors will take part in strike action from 7am on 15 June to 7am on 19 June 2026.
Newquay Orchard student receives commendation for her first ever entry at Royal Cornwall Show
Meet Maya!
Ofwat s response to the Town Council
Newquay Orchard students playing their part for the environment
Environment is one of Newquay Orchard’s key values.
NTC Supports Dowr Glan Campaign
Operation Cornwall all wrapped up
Our Women and Children's Hospital design and programme teams were out and about in schools in March, inspiring the next generation of hospital designers and engineers across Cornwall.
Closure order issued on former hotel after anti-social behaviour
Fourth term for Newquay BID following strongest ‘YES’ vote for 14 years
The Joe Way Paddle For Life Returns in 2025
Ugly Butterfly 2.0 to Land at the Iconic Headland Hotel
Beach Safety Improved With New Security Radios
Information on Street Traders and Entertainers