The Cornish & Devon Post

The Cornish & Devon Post is a weekly publication based in Launceston, Cornwall, England, and has been in circulation since its inception in 1856. Notably, it was among the last UK newspapers to feature advertisements on its front page instead of news. Since 1986, it has been part of the Tindle Newspaper Group. This newspaper serves the key towns of Launceston, Bude, Holsworthy, and Camelford, along with the surrounding regions of northwest Devon and northeast Cornwall.

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Strictly star set to bring sparkle to North Cornwall

2 days ago | thepost.uk.com | James Davies

The much-loved television personality and performer is bringing his show to Cornwall's ancient capital (Comical Entertainment)STRICTLY superfans are set for a treat as one of the show’s much-loved characters is visiting North Cornwall. Strictly Come Dancing favourite Craig Revel Horwood will bring his ‘fab-u-lous’ one-man show back to theatres next spring.
Launceston park to receive facelift as council award contract

2 days ago | thepost.uk.com | James Davies

The park is set to receive a number of new features (Google/Launceston Town Council)A PLAY park in Launceston is set for a face lift after the contract to regenerate Priory Park has been awarded. Following a public consultation, Launceston Town Council has announced the organisation set to rejuvenate the area with a variety of new equipment. In August last year, residents were given the opportunity to have their say in the future of one of the town’s parks which was in need of some attention.
Record breaking sum raised at Stratton Hospital fete

2 days ago | thepost.uk.com | James Davies

The team of the Stratton Hospital League of Friends and staff members ready with a warm welcome at their annual summer fete (Picture: Adrian Jasper) (Adrian Jasper)RESIDENTS came out in force this week to help raise money for a vital community service. On Saturday, June 14, the North Cornwall community came together to enjoy the Stratton Hospital Fete. The event had been organised by the nurses and other staff of the hospital and featured a variety of stalls, food and games for everyone to enjoy.
Council to work with community to find Camelford bypass alternative

3 days ago | thepost.uk.com | James Davies

A39 Camelford Bypass (Submitted)CORNWALL Council has said it will be working with the local community following the government’s decision against providing funding for the Camelford Bypass. The Department for Transport has confirmed it will not provide funding for re-routing the A39 Atlantic Highway at Camelford, bringing an end to four years of uncertainty about the project’s future.
Bude Sea Pool to open new shop in heart of town

3 days ago | thepost.uk.com | James Davies

The shop is set to open its doors on Morwenna Terrace (Google)A FAMILIAR face is set to extend its reach with the opening of a new shop in Bude. Bude Sea Pool has announced that it will be opening a new shop in the heart of Bude. For the past nine years, the charity has successfully operated a shop in the Summerleaze car park but has long hoped to move closer to the town centre to benefit from greater footfall. Now, with the opening of the new town shop, that goal has become a reality.
Holsworthy appoint North Devon legend Squire as new boss

3 days ago | thepost.uk.com | David Sillifant

Kevin Squire (centre) is the new first team manager at Holsworthy. He is pictured alongside chairman Steve Lee (left) and president Fred Prouse. (Picture: Holsworthy AFC). (Holsworthy AFC)HOLSWORTHY have appointed ex-Barnstaple Town and Okehampton Argyle boss Kevin Squire as their new manager.
Hundreds flock to Bude for annual Lifeboat Run

3 days ago | thepost.uk.com | David Sillifant

The Bude RATs that finished the Bude Lifeboat Run on Wednesday, June 11. Back row from left: Robbie Petrie, Charlotte Chapman, Ben Hockridge, Rachel Penn, James Dean, Robin Jennings, Andy Quinn, Antony Jarvis, Gavin Hannah and Lora Tanner. Front row from left: Chloe Constantine, Paula Wilkinson, Liz Eley and Colleen Finn. (Picture: Bude RATs). (Bude RATs.)THE 2025 Bude Lifeboat Run was held on Wednesday, June 11 with dozens of local runners taking part.
Bude Pilot Gig Club celebrates new racing gig after 23 years

3 days ago | thepost.uk.com | James Davies

Towards the end of last year, the club officially opened its new boathouse (James Davies)A CLUB in Bude is set to celebrate following a new addition to its racing fleet. Since its inception in 2002, Bude Pilot Gig Club has had only one racing gig: Bedehaven. Although training gigs are made of GRP - also known as fibreglass - racing gigs are carefully crafted in wood and are a requirement in order to take part in Regattas, where gigs from all over Cornwall compete with each other.
South Petherwin Ladies off the mark as Werrington also win

4 days ago | thepost.uk.com | David Sillifant

South Petherwin's ladies were all smiles after their five-wicket victory over their Grampound Road counterparts on Sunday. Back row from left: Kate Gordon, Emma Wynn, Maisie Clements, Olivia Jones, Freya Payne and Paige Clements. Front row from left: Alice Kodritsch, Alice Mitchell, Leah Davey (captain), Meg Masters and Emma Barnes. (Picture: South Petherwin Cricket Club).
Hockin and Barnard bowl Werrington to victory over St Austell

4 days ago | thepost.uk.com | David Sillifant

Sam Hockin, pictured bowling against St Austell last summer, took 7-32 from his 10 overs as Werrington saw off the same opposition by seven wickets on Saturday. (Picture: Paul Hamlyn). (Paul Hamlyn)WERRINGTON skipper hailed opening bowlers Sam Hockin and Dan Barnard after the duo shared all ten wickets in a seven-wicket rout over St Austell in the ECB Cornwall Premier League.