📢🏊‍♂️ Just in case you haven't heard...Falmouth’s Mayor, Cllr Alan Jewell, is on a mission - and he’s making a splash for a great cause! 💦 This year, Alan has chosen Pendennis Leisure as his Mayor’s charity, supporting their campaign to bring back a public swimming pool to Falmouth. To raise funds and awareness for this vital cause, he’s taking on the English Channel distance - 33,700 metres in 33 sessions (1,348 lengths!) at Carn Brea Leisure Centre. So far, Alan has swum just over a third o

Did you know Falmouth has been named as one of the most vegan-friendly universities in the UK? 🌱😍 Here are just a few of the best vegan-friendly spots on and off campus. #FalmouthUni #WorldVeganDay #VeganFood #UniLife | Falmouth University

Falmouth in Ruins After Hurricane Melissa | Aerial View of Jamaica’s Devastation Aerial footage from Falmouth, Jamaica, reveals catastrophic damage after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025. Entire neighborhoods are destroyed — roofs ripped off, homes flattened, and debris scattered across the town. The Falmouth Hospital, courthouse, and markets sustained severe damage, leaving essential services crippled. Prime Minister Andrew Holness emphasized rebuilding stronger, m

On the road today, first stop Manchester, then Falmouth in Trelawny, followed by East Central St. James as we work to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa and ensure a speedy recovery. | Andrew Holness

Falmouth Hospital was among the directly impacted hospitals with major roof damage resulting in relocation of patients, repurposing operating theatres, labs, and other rooms for patient recovery and holdings. Flooding was another issue and leaking that affected machinery and equipment. While the A&E is still functional, there is still pressure on the hospital as patients need attention from Falmouth and Cornwall Regional Hospital. There is also pressure on the staff, many of whom have yet to go