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January 2024 Following a series of events consulting with local businesses and councillors, Imerys British Lithium (IBL) is running the first of this year's public consultation sessions at Roche Victory Hall Social Club on Wednesday 21 February from 2-7pm. Anyone...

For Penzance triathlete star Neil Eddy, 37, training is a way of life. The former long distance world champion has raced all over the world and his sights are now firmly set on winning gold at this year’s Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. He won silver...

More than fourteen million people in the UK can’t swim one length of a swimming pool according to Swim England – almost one third of the population. That’s why Newquay Leisure World has introduced a brand-new adult learn to swim session from 2.45 to 3.30pm on Monday...

GLL, the not-for-profit social enterprise that runs nine leisure centres in Cornwall on behalf of Cornwall Council, has been awarded Investors in People Gold status. Operating under the Better brand, GLL is a staff-owned co-operative organisation. IiP is an...

Well-known accountant Sean Mitchell, from St Austell, has joined Lang Bennetts as a director. Sean is based in Truro and specialises in owner-managed business accountancy.  Having worked in the area for 20 years, he enjoys long term relationships with many local...

Ian Gilbert has scooped Franchise of the Year Award for Fonehouse Camborne and Fonehouse Helston, beating 70 other shops for the title. Born and bred in Hayle, he couldn’t be happier about his latest accolade, nor about his continuing 21 years of business success in...

Local community representatives visited the Imerys British Lithium (IBL) pilot plant near Roche in December as part of Imerys’ Community Liaison meetings. They were invited to listen to an update on the company’s plans for the construction of a full-scale lithium...

Debbie Gilbert’s new job really does feel like coming home. She grew up in historic Walsingham Place in Truro and as the recently appointed CEO of Healthwatch Cornwall, that’s where Debbie is now based. “My parents ran their business from number one, where we lived,...

There was plenty to see and do at the Cedar Grange Christmas Fayre and plenty of residents, families, staff and visitors to enjoy it. The nursing and residential home in Launceston boasted craft and food stalls, an owl from a nearby falconry, festive music, a raffle...

Better leisure centres in Bodmin, Bude, Newquay, St Austell and St Ives are taking part in the Warm Welcome Spaces campaign this winter. Each centre is offering weekly free drop-in sessions to anyone in need of warmth, a hot drink, biscuits and wifi. Run by...

The Butterfly Companion Volunteer Service is now a key part of end-of-life care at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT).  A year-long pilot project funded by the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity has proved so successful that Butterfly Companions have been...

Frankie has made many friends at Cedar Grange Residential and Nursing Home in Launceston.  The 8-year-old dog makes weekly visits there with owner Louise Hopes and is more than happy to be stroked. He’ll even raise his paw in welcome. Louise, from Rilla Mill,...

Magical interactive games to play on the floor, impressive murals and virtual skylights – the new Trelawny Scanning Suite at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro (RCHT) is bright and entertaining thanks to bequests made to the RCH Charity. Patients having MRI (magnetic...

As role models go, Melissa Reid is exceptional. Not only has the visually impaired athlete from Porthtowan won a Paralympic bronze medal in triathlon, she’s also a globally ranked surfer who has just won silver at the 2023 para surfing world championships in...

Mosaic artist Alec Rice and metalworker Dan Peppiatt have been chosen to transform Camborne railway station with two landmark installations showcasing the town. The GWR Customer & Community Fund awarded BID Camborne funding to create the artworks by February next...

Stephen Chidgey donated a 3–4-night stay at his multi award-winning self-catering cottage near Padstow to Cornwall Air Ambulance and was delighted to hear his generosity raised £750. The lot was part of an online auction held at the charity’s annual golf day which...

Amelia Kitchen, from Hayle, has been elected Vice-Chair of GLL’s Worker Board. As a charitable social enterprise, GLL is a staff owned cooperative that is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this year. To mark the occasion Amelia, a senior general manager in...