Town Brand update - here's your 'sign' to get involved!
Launceston’s Town Brand is available to be used for any projects that benefit Launceston. This season, the Chamber's Place Shaping...
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- 4 days ago
A mid-term report by Cllr John Conway
I have had the honour of serving the residents of Launceston South (basically Launceston Town south of the River Kensey) since May 2021....
Guest Author
- 4 days ago
Cornish family funeral service takes over respected Launceston business
With the retirement of Garfield Gubbin from the much-respected G F Gubbin Funeral Directors, he has passed his business on to a...
Rosie Cripps
- Sep 18
Celebrating 60 years: Launceston Railway Circle
Launceston Railway Circle is to celebrate its 60th anniversary with a special event at Launceston Steam Railway this October. Since 1963,...
Rosie Cripps
- Sep 18
Georgie Adams: The local children's author taking inspiration from Launceston
The Cornish countryside is surely one of the most inspiring places to be for a writer, and local author Georgie Adams has proven that,...
Rosie Cripps
- Sep 18
Addressing hygiene poverty in the local area
A team of volunteers are leading the way in addressing hygiene poverty here in Launceston, by launching a Hygiene Bank to serve the town...
Rosie Cripps
- Sep 18
New club to host community launch event this September
If you are a fan of folk music, make sure you head to Launceston Town Hall on Saturday, 23rd September for the launch of Launceston Folk...
Rosie Cripps
- Sep 18
Launceston's biggest autumn event comes to town
Get ready for plenty of fun, as Launceston Carnival prepares to return this October. Taking place on Saturday, 7th October, the carnival...
Rosie Cripps
- Sep 11
A destination for Launceston's railway heritage
Launceston is well known for its long scroll of history, but did you know that it also had a working railway line from the mid 19th...
Rosie Cripps
- Sep 11
Launceston Cycles: Looking after you this autumn
Summer may be over for another year, but there are still plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and make the most of the wonderful area...
Rosie Cripps
- Sep 11
Forest for Launceston finally opens!
Launceston has some amazing people doing incredible things for our community, often quietly working away behind the scenes to bring...
Guest Author
- Aug 31
Community litter pick takes place in Launceston
Coop members, customers and colleagues gave their time on Wednesday, 30th August, to complete a community litter pick in town. Volunteers...
Guest Author
- Aug 29
Go-ahead for new Launceston dental practice designed by local architects
Launceston is to get a new dental practice after proposals for the new facility on the outskirts of the town were approved by Cornwall...
Guest Author
- Aug 29
Jen Brister: The Optimist comes to Launceston Town Hall this November
After 76 sold out shows across the country Jen is extending The Optimist tour for a third and final time... If middle age has taught Jen...
Guest Author
- Jul 3
Forest for Launceston has arrived!
By Lottie Wilson It’s finally here! The grand opening of the Forest for Launceston is upon us, and we could not be more exited to share...
Rosie Cripps
- Jul 3
Remembering a local legend
2023 marks 20 years since local poet and teacher Charles Causley passed away, so how does this ever humble yet talented writer still...
Mimi Attenburrow
- Jun 28
Summer nights in Cornwall
Here in Cornwall, there is great scope to enjoy a number of different events, from buzzing live music events in pubs and bars, to amazing...
Rosie Cripps
- Jun 28
Keep safe by the coast
Being in Cornwall means wherever you are, you’re not far away from a beach. But as wonderful as it is to spend the day by the coast, it’s...
Rosie Cripps
- Jun 28
Summer cocktails: Impress your guests with these cocktail recipes from Eagle One Gin
Are you wondering how to improve your cocktail-making game? Perhaps you’re planning a special BBQ or garden party and want to find a...
Rosie Cripps
- Jun 26
Protect coastal wildlife this summer
With better weather promised as summer sets in, many of us will want to spend those hazy days by the coast, and will find ourselves...
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