Torquay Paddleboarder Seeks Record-Breaking Feat
Brendon Prince will eat and sleep on a paddleboard in a bid to paddle 311 miles (500km) non-stop.
Mountaineer to Run 100 Miles for Search and Rescue
A CORNISH adventurer and author will be attempting to run 100 miles across East Cornwall this weekend to raise money for a local charity.
Winter Aid Funding Opens for Cornish Community Groups
Warm hubs, village halls and community groups helping people through the colder months can now apply for funding from National Grid...
Martin Jennings Memorial Ride Raises £10,000 Despite Two Minor Crashes
The organiser of Cornwall’s largest annual charity motorcycle ride has described the event as a huge success despite two minor crashes. The Martin Jennings Memorial Run took place on Sunday...
Arrest Made as Urban Explorers Target Closed Devon Centre
Police have reportedly made an arrest after dozens of so-called “urban explorers” ran amok at a Devon outdoor activity centre stealing and...
South Kerrier Alliance Thanks Volunteers After King’s Award Nomination
Helston's South Kerrier Alliance has thanked its volunteers after being nominated for a King's Award for Voluntary Service - the highest...
Hospice Cream Tea Party Sets World Record
A hospice has broken a world record for the largest cream tea party. Cornwall Hospice brought 2,483 people together to beat the previous record held by Mercedes-Benz in Beijing with...
Cornwall Hospice Cream Tea Breaks Guinness World Record
Cornwall Hospice brings 2483 people together for a record-breaking cream tea.
Veterans With Dogs and Forthglade Win National Award for Devon Partnership
Nine-year partnership recognised at the Third Sector Awards 2026, marking a second consecutive year of national award success for Veterans...
West Coast Academy Reaches 12-Year Milestone of Community Impact and Growth
As West Coast Academy (WCA) celebrates its 12th anniversary, the team is marking more than a decade of growth and community impact.
Cyclists Raise Funds in Devon Air Ambulance Challenge
Around 120 cyclists participated in the first-ever Devon Air Ambulance Cycle Challenge on September 12, raising vital funds for the...
Cornwall Suicide-Loss Charity Takes on Three Peaks Challenge
A dedicated team from Cornwall suicide-loss organisation Sunrise Cornwall CIC is taking on one of the UK's toughest fundraising challenges...
Cornwall Sets World Record for Largest Cream Tea Party
Wet weather didn't prevent people from coming to the Royal Cornwall Showground on Saturday to help break a world record.
Burraton Primary Receives £2,000 for Outdoor Learning
A SALTASH primary school is to give its outdoor learning facilities a £2,000 boost after receiving a donation from one of Cornwall's biggest...
Make a Difference Animal Award Finalists Honoured
A pair of remarkable dogs, a people-loving alpaca and a team of wildlife volunteers are finalists.
Politicians Unite to Condemn Cornwall Islamic Centre Attack
Politicians have called for unity against hate following the “racially aggravated” incident.
Tractor Run Raises £1,000 for Dialysis Unit in Farmer’s Memory
A tractor run has raised more than £1,000 for the renal unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, in memory of a farmer who died with kidney disease. John Warne died...
Buddy Bench Donated to Cornish School to Unite Pupils
A charity has given a "buddy bench" to a Cornish primary school to help bring the children together. Looe Shedders CIO delivered the bench to Duloe Church of England Primary...
Equine Charity Urgently Seeks New Base in Cornwall
West Country equine charity Healing Hooves Devon is urgently searching for a new base, and founder Lucy Culverhouse believes Cornwall could be the lifeline they need. Launched in 2017, the...
Devon Air Ambulance Receives £2,780.75 from Exmouth Classic Car Show
The Exmouth Classic Vehicle Show, held in August on the Imperial Recreation Ground, raised £2780.75 for Devon Air Ambulance through...
Cornwall Community Groups Invited to Apply for Police Property Fund
Community groups and charities across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are being invited to apply for support from the Police Property Act...
Devon Musician’s Album to Support Parkinson’s Charity
Dad could fix anything. The only thing he couldn't fix was getting sick.”
Cornwall Air Ambulance Flies 214 Missions in Busy Summer
Cornwall Air Ambulance was tasked with 214 missions across July and August, newly released figures reveal.
Cornwall Christmas Fair Returns to Eden Project This November
The popular Cornwall Christmas Fair is set to return to the Eden Project this November, bringing festive shopping, food and drink together...
Prince William Launches Princetown Fund During Dartmoor Visit
The Prince of Wales also got to meet a couple of alpacas during the trip to launch the £250k fund.
Prince William Returns to Dartmoor for Community Fund Launch
The Prince of Wales visited Princetown on Dartmoor for the launch of its community fund. He began his day, at Gather & Moor, a new community...
Dawlish and Bitton Park Host Charity Bowls Days
Dawlish Bowling Club hosted the final charity day of the season at the end of August, welcoming the community for the Rodney Gover Cup.
Appledore Lifeboat Station Appoints First Female Coxswain in 200 Years
Natalie Withey says it is a "privilege" to have been appointed as coxswain.
Locals Hail Prince of Wales’ £250K Fund for Princetown
The funding comes after William decided to stop personally benefiting from the prison's £1.5m rent.
Prince William to Launch £250k Fund for Princetown Village
The Prince of Wales will launch a new regeneration fund next week to help the community next to Dartmoor prison. William will visit Princetown on Tuesday to unveil the Princetown...
North Devon Firefighter Go Karts to Lapland for Charity
Scott, from Devon, is raising funds so children who desperately need a break can have 'some magic put into their lives'. News.
Tickets On Sale For Cornwall Christmas Fair At Eden Project
Two full 'feel-good' festive days that have been enjoyed by tens of thousands for more than three decades, including, if you're early,...
Flamingo Walk Planned in Memory of Laura Plane
A group of women dressed as flamingos will take on a "punishing walk" along the coast to honour their promise to a late friend to continue her legacy of fighting...
Cornish Father Wins BBC Award for Son’s Legacy Charity
A promise made to a little boy from Cornwall is now bringing hope to children and families affected by mitochondrial disease.
Andy’s Man Club Expands in Devon for 10th Anniversary
A national men's mental health and suicide prevention charity marking its 10-year anniversary is expanding further in Devon.
Firefighter From Teignmouth Completes 9/11 Tribute Climb
A firefighter from Devon said it felt great to show solidarity with US crews by completing a 9/11 memorial stair climb.
Martin Jennings Memorial Run Postponed a Week Due to Weather
The annual Martin Jennings Memorial Run has been postponed because of weather concerns, organisers announced on Friday morning. In a statement shared on Facebook, they confirmed the event, which was...
Cornwall’s Scallop Shell Poppies Honour 9/11 Victims
Rick Rescorla saved 2500 people who were inside the World Trade Center's South Tower.
Tributes to ‘Incredible’ Mum, 25, Who Died from Peanut Allergy
A young mother described as "incredible" has died from anaphylactic shock at the age of 25 after a fatal peanut allergy. Liv Cash, who was engaged to be married, was...
Cornwall’s 2026 Make a Difference Winners Announced
A hedgehog hospital, an LGBT history project and a community martial arts gym in Bodmin were all celebrated at a ceremony in Cornwall. The winners of the BBC Radio Cornwall...
Charity Seeks Foster Homes for Devon Guide Dogs
A charity is seeking foster homes for some of the 27 guide dogs it currently has in training.
Nurse Returns to Decorate Hospital After Lottery Win
Jon and Lucy Waring visited Torbay Hospital to help create lasting artwork to comfort patients.
Hit-and-Run a Week After Wedding Leaves Electrician with Life-Changing Injuries
An electrician from West Devon is in hospital with "life-changing" injuries after being hit by a car one week after his wedding. Matt Retter was on a morning run on...
Unpaid Carers Receive Wellbeing Treat Boxes
A total of 100 carers are given gift boxes in recognition of the support they give others.
Handmade Guitar Raffle Yields £2,500 for Two Cornwall Emergency Services
A handmade guitar has raised £2,500 for Penlee RNLI and Cornwall Air Ambulance. The money will be split equally between the two emergency...
Exeter Hit-and-Run Appeal and Hospice Lodge Opening
Police are appealing for witnesses after a hit-and-run crash in Exeter on Monday, August 31. A car failed to stop after hitting another vehicle at the junction of Wreford’s Lane...
Cornwall’s Scallop Shell Poppies Mark 9/11 Anniversary
A special tribute has been created to remember the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks, including a Cornishman whose actions are credited with helping to save lives. The Veterans Charity...
Fundraisers Celebrated in BBC Cornwall Make a Difference Awards
Bex Fennell (l) and Sophie Alway (r) scaled the highest mountains in Scotland, Wales and England for the charity Georgia's Voice.
Cornwall Vets Say Pets Give Homeless Stability
A charity that helps homeless people care for their pets says the animals often provide the "only thing in their life that gives them any...
Campaigner Carries Nine-Foot Tiger on 1,000-Mile Trek to Cornwall
Paul Goldstein and the tiger are due to cross into Cornwall this weekend.