Lachlan Mykura

Students Left Struggling After Energy Cap ‘Nightmare’

The cost of living is set to hit record levels in 2022, and many people are struggling to make ends meet. With inflation at a 30 year high, how are people managing? Lachlan Mykura talks to students at Falmouth University students about how the rising cost of living is affecting them. Read more

The Lockdown Olympics: Covid-19 in Beijing

China has decided to go ahead with hosting the Winter Olympics this February, despite a rising number of Covid-19 measures. Athletes staying at the Olympic Village say that strict lockdown procedures have left them feeling like 'prisoners.' Read more

Falmouth Autonomous Community Space

The Falmouth Autonomous Community Space (FACS) is an unofficial community project occupying the abandoned Falmouth United Reform Church building. Kara Philips and Lachlan Mykura interviewed a FACS representative (who wished to remain anonymous) about their plans for the project, and how local police had reacted. Read more

Rats Seen on Scilly for the First Time in Years

Rats have been spotted on two of the Scilly Isles, prompting fears for the safety of local bird populations as they come back to the Isles for the breeding season. Read more

Falmouth leisure centre closes its doors for the last time

Despite fierce opposition from the local community, Falmouth based leisure centre Ships and Castles closed its doors for the last time on March 31st, after bids by two potential operators were rejected. Read more

Covid By Numbers: How has the pandemic affected students?

Studies by the ONS and HESA show the impact of Covid on student enrolment and experience Read more

How keeping pet rats can help students cope with loneliness

Nearly half of students in the UK report feeling lonely. Some students are turning to unlikely pets to combat this - rats. Read more