Keep active this winter with Physical Postcards
An initiative to encourage gentle regular activity within the home returns this year with a 12-week programme, commissioned by Public...
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Rosie Cripps
Oct 26, 2021
Put a smile on someone’s face this Christmas
With the effects of the pandemic still in full swing, we can all agree it’s been a tough couple of years for most. For many of us, the...
Rosie Cripps
Oct 21, 2021
SILC initiative opens its doors to people in Launceston
As mental health problems become an increasing concern for communities here in Cornwall, it was a breath of fresh air to meet a fantastic...
Rosie Cripps
Oct 11, 2021
Firefighters from across Cornwall come together to tackle flat fire in Launceston
The work of our emergency services never goes unnoticed - but when an incident happens close to home, it makes you consider all of the...
Rosie Cripps
Sep 14, 2021
Planning application for 28 affordable homes aims to tackle housing crisis
Launceston Community Development Trust has submitted a planning application for 28 eco, affordable homes in Launceston in response to the...
Rosie Cripps
Sep 14, 2021
Launceston Town Plan Group explores ways to revitalise town centre
Covid-19 has presented many challenges to us all over the past 18 months, however it has also offered Launceston a unique opportunity to...
Rosie Cripps
Sep 14, 2021
Launceston Rotary news: 10-year celebrations and photo competition
Launceston Rotary celebrates ten years in their community shop! The Rotary Club of Launceston celebrated ten years of operating their...
Rosie Cripps
Sep 6, 2021
Launceston Life's new look magazine is launched
It's here! Your brand new Launceston Life has been launched and will be making its way to your doors this week. The team has been working...
Rosie Cripps
Sep 1, 2021
Look out for hedgehogs this autumn
With autumn and winter approaching, we may not be spending as much time sat in the garden, but you may find a couple of prickly visitors...
Rosie Cripps
Aug 4, 2021
Outrage as Launceston MIU closes until October
A decision to temporarily close the Minor Injuries Unit in Launceston has sparked outrage within the community. The decision, which was...
Rosie Cripps
Jul 30, 2021
North Petherwin Parish Hall Playground Project named as finalist in Calor Rural Community Fund 2021
The North Petherwin Parish Hall Playground Project has been announced as one of the finalists in this year’s Calor Rural Community Fund...
Rosie Cripps
Jul 29, 2021
'My boy decided he was going to fight': Kaston shows bravery in the face of leukaemia
No parent ever wants to hear that their child has cancer, but that was the reality for Coads Green mum Jennifer when she was told in...
Rosie Cripps
Jul 28, 2021
Launceston Life to take on the 'Bodmin Banner' after continued success
Due to continued success in Launceston and the surrounding area, the Launceston Life team are delighted to announce that they will be...
Rosie Cripps
Jul 27, 2021
Devon cats unexpectedly hitchhike to Cornwall for the day
Two ginger cats from Devon took an unexpected journey into Cornwall recently, after they accidentally hopped into a delivery van. Karen...
Rosie Cripps
Jul 20, 2021
Come and look around the Devon Cottage Gardener’s two acres for the Flower Farmers’ Big Weekend
The Flower Farmers’ Big Weekend is taking place this August, and a gardener based in Portgate on the Cornwall-Devon border is giving...
Rosie Cripps
Jul 8, 2021
Launceston Life to launch podcast
Podcasts are becoming more and more popular - it’s a perfect way to keep up with news and relevant discussions. Just simply log onto...
Rosie Cripps
Jun 30, 2021
Village community’s mission to improve local playground
A playground is an integral part of a community - it’s where children can unleash their imagination, school friends can meet on weekends,...
Rosie Cripps
Jun 8, 2021
Become a Making Space for Nature volunteer
Over the course of the summer, autumn and winter months, Making Space for Nature will be hosting volunteer days in Launceston - so you...
Rosie Cripps
Jun 4, 2021
The appeal to help one local paramedic walk again
We are a community of good people, Lanson - and when bad things happen, many of our wonderful residents come together to help as much as...
Rosie Cripps
Jun 4, 2021
Launceston celebrates heritage across the G7 Summit weekend
We might not see nor hear from Boris or Biden (we are pretty sure their big shiny cars wouldn’t get through the Southgate Arch anyway),...
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