Truro and Cornwall News
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Care shortage keeps couple in their 90s apart
Sheila and William Glass, married for 74 years, cannot be found accommodation to live in together.
Boy, 10, rescued after getting stuck on rock
The boy was cut off by the tide on a Cornish beach, rescuers say.
New landing craft for freight for Isles of Scilly
The Gugh is being built in Devon and will allow freight to be taken straight to shore.
Heavy rainfall delays Cornwall sewer replacement
South West Water says sewer levels need to return to normal before work can resume in Penryn.
Scheme will be council?s own ?bankruptcy project?
The project in Cornwall includes plans for 300 homes, a university centre, a hotel and restaurants.
Northern Lights put on display above Cornwall
People across the county saw the Aurora Borealis lighting up the night's sky on Tuesday.
Drifting traffic cone sparks lifeboat rescue
Volunteers had spotted items floating a mile out to sea that looked like a kayak and a paddle.
'Magnificent' Truro seal National League survival
Truro City boss Paul Wotton says his side have been 'magnificent' as they seal National League survival by beating Dover Athletic.
Trees feature in new naval station perimeter fence
RNAS Culdrose is planting thousands of trees as part of the project to replace nine miles of fence.
Community centre pleas for £40,000 to stay open
A community centre in Launceston says it is struggling to pay for rising energy bills.
Man feels failed by community mental health teams
A man who is battling depression says he asked for mental health support but did not receive it.
'Oldest Humboldt penguin in Europe' turns 36
Spneb, who lives at Paradise Park in Hayle, celebrates her "incredible age" with a "fishcake".
Wheelchair fencing cut criticised
National wheelchair fencing champion Matthew Campbell-Hill criticises UK Sport's decision to scrap funding to his sport.
Pirates set to upgrade Mennaye
Cornish Pirates chief executive Rod Coward says the club plan to make "significant improvements" to their Mennaye home.
Pirates pack set record straight
Cornish Pirates coach Ian Davies says his team were upset by comments from Swansea ahead of their 30-10 win in Wales.
Launceston 'must cut out errors'
Launceston boss Cliff Rainford says "small errors" are costing his side as they lose 28-12 at Worthing in National Two South
Truro miss chance to close gap
Truro boss Lee Hodges says his side were "not at the races" in their 1-0 defeat by fellow strugglers Maidenhead.
Fuca happy with Redruth momentum
Redruth captain Chris Fuca is expecting even more from his side after the 39-11 win over Clifton in National Two South.
Argyle continue director search
Plymouth will continue their search for a director of football as John Ward becomes Bristol Rovers boss.
Businessmen seal Truro takeover
Truro City are taken over by Pete Masters and Philip Perryman, Kate Breese of administrators Walsh Taylor confirms.
Exeter 1-1 Plymouth
Joe Lennox scores his first goal for Plymouth earn them a draw at Exeter in the Devon derby.
Back Paterson eyes Albion move
Launceston's 22-year-old back Lewis Paterson is in talks over a potential move to Championship side Plymouth Albion.
Review board 'sorry' for failing Andrew Malkinson
Mr Malkinson spent 17 years in prison for rape before being exonerated by DNA testing.
Hitman had 'inside knowledge' in 1981 murder
Allen and Margaret Morgan made unexplained cash withdrawals before his wife was killed, court told.
Council refuses Russell Brand's pub conversion plan
Russell Brand's bid to transform The Crown Inn in Pishill has been rejected.
Boys aged 11 and 12 sentenced for killing animals
The boys caused £10,000 worth of damage during a break-in at a west London environmental college.
Grandmother dies after 'do not resuscitate' error
The family of a gran who died in a 'do not resuscitate' error want staff to take extra time to check.
KFC car ram gang jailed over machete murder
Three men are sentenced for killing the father after ramming his son's car at a KFC restaurant.
Cliff fall dog found safe after 50-hour search
Truffle was found after two volunteers descended the cliff in Filey on ropes and followed paw prints.
Man, 64, jailed for hoax terror threats
Gary Preston sent white powder and threatening letters to schools, a hotel and a shopping centre.
Baggage handlers fined over Heathrow crush death
A worker was killed when a scissor lift carrying containers collapsed on him at Heathrow Airport.
Teen attacked sleeping pupils with hammer - court
Two students and a staff member were seriously injured in the attack at a private school in Devon.
Mum of nursery death baby 'assured child was safe'
A mum tells a court she was assured her baby was safe at the nursery where the nine-month-old died.
US fighter jet 'regrettably' causes sonic boom
Residents heard "a thumping bang" following a training exercise over Lincolnshire.