6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (783+ words) Rhys Wynne-Jones' life has changed beyond recognition in the past two years. Known as The Nightchurch Pianist, Rhys, who was homeless for more than a decade, now receives voice notes from Peter Andre. At the Pride of Britain Awards last…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (776+ words) The red phone box is a icon of British culture. These eye-catching structures still litter towns and the countryside, not too long ago connecting them together for the price of a few pence. Now, in the age of mobile phones,…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (1082+ words) The scores are in - the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses across Cornwall have been revealed. Environmental health officers have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (303+ words) A Cornwall artist has been named one of the UK’s Nation’s Favourite Businesses for 2026. Gemma Lessinger, based in Newquay, was recognised by the Small Business Saturday campaign, nearly four years after leaving a 20-year fashion career to pursue art full-time....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (253+ words) The sun shone down and the people came in their droves to the St Peter’s Church summer fete in Flushing. It was described as a wonderfully successful event on August Bank Holiday Monday, held on the Bowling Green in Flushing....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (724+ words) As part of Falmouth Finds, our series celebrating the independent businesses and people that make the town what it is, this week we're dropping the needle on one of Falmouth's latest arrivals, Milk Records - a new independent record shop born…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago   (191+ words) A whippet has been named the Best in Show at Mawnan Smith’s fifth Fun Dog Show. The event took place on Saturday, August 22 in aid of Mawnan Church. A good number of dogs entered classes during the show. The whippet,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (574+ words) A Cornwall family is taking on a 1,000 mile cycle to raise money for important charities that have helped their loved ones. Ian Collick, a Helston business owner, is pedalling from John o' Groats, Scotland, to Land’s End with his son,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (233+ words) Helston Fatstock Show will return to Franchis Farm on Saturday, November 14, offering free entry to visitors. The 154th annual event will be held at the farm in Helston by permission of Mr Bob Cowell and Mr Don Cowell. Preparations are under…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (364+ words) Penryn Fair Day 2025 (Image: Kathy White/Falmouth Packet) The streets of Penryn are set to come alive with music, colour, and celebration. Penryn Fair Day 2026, taking place this Saturday, August 29, promises a packed programme of entertainment and activities. At 12.30pm on…...