The Tamar Teasers: A group of women who enjoy 'growing old disgracefully'!
Meet the group of women who are led by a rogue Queen, enjoy ‘growing old disgracefully’ and wear red hats and purple dresses! The Tamar...
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Rosie Cripps
Oct 12, 2021
Get up to some spooky fun this October half term!
October is here, and that means plenty of treats, dressing up and Halloween fun are to be had this half term. That’s why we’ve put...
Rosie Cripps
Oct 6, 2021
The show must go on: Lili from Altarnun wows audiences
English Youth Ballet's Nutcracker will be at Princess Theatre, Torquay, this October after devastating cancellations in 2020. With them,...
Rosie Cripps
Sep 13, 2021
65-year-old from Launceston to be the oldest person to swim the North Channel
Loretta Cox, 65 from Launceston, is a triple crown swimmer and still coaches Channel swimmers. She continues to swim, and each marathon...
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 2, 2021
Dom Joly heads to Launceston this November
Comedy, theatre and performance is back, Lanson! And we're delighted to be able to tell you about the upcoming show at Launceston Town...
Rosie Cripps
Aug 10, 2021
Enjoy a cream tea in aid of Children's Hospice South West
Surely everyone in Cornwall LOVES a cream tea? Well now you can indulge in one while raising a few pounds for your local children's...
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 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 22, 2021
Bring the kids for hours of FREE fun activities in Launceston this Saturday
Do you fancy taking the kids for a fun day out, with minimal costs? Well, don’t we have the answer for you! This Saturday, a number of...
Rosie Cripps
Jul 21, 2021
Banbury's Beauty Spa celebrates new expansion
Banbury’s Beauty Spa in Launceston has expanded, despite the challenges thrown at small businesses during the pandemic. Many people will...
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 14, 2021
‘Putting Ewe First’ - the event getting the farming community together after a tough year
The course of the pandemic has been tough for everyone, but for the farming community the events that have been cancelled - many for the...
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
Jul 8, 2021
The South West Independent Publishing Alliance launches
After 18 months of uncertainty within our communities, the pandemic has shown the importance of coming together and showing support for...
Rosie Cripps
Jul 8, 2021
Get voting in this year's Muddy Stilettos Awards
It’s always an exciting time when local people and businesses are up for awards - showcasing the very best Launceston has to offer. The...
Rosie Cripps
Jul 6, 2021
Organisers gear up for the Charles Causley Festival of Arts & Literature 2021
You know summer is in full swing when the Charles Causley Festival of Arts & Literature is just around the corner. There is always...
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,...
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