Truro and Cornwall News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Truro and Cornwall. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro faces 'imminent closure'
The museum says it faces closure after a bid for council funding failed.
Man in 'serious condition' after assault
Police are appealing for witnesses of an assault which happened in Truro on Saturday night.
Hunt for Newquay man Connor McAuley over alleged attack
Police ask anyone who sees Connor McAuley to report any sightings but not to approach him.
Masks compulsory again at Royal Cornwall Hospital
Cornwall's main hospital returns to compulsory mask wearing after a surge in Covid-19 cases.
Tributes to navy engineer Rohan Hicks killed in motorbike crash
Rohan Hicks, 21, from Looe, was described as "adored" and a "dedicated sailor".
Cornwall park and ride closed after travellers move in
Cornwall Council said it was considering "appropriate next steps" for the site on the edge of Truro.
Minions: Cinemas ban teens in suits over #gentleminions trend
Young people following the #gentleminions TikTok trend are accused of disturbing others.
Queen's baton relay in South West tour in Cornwall
It begins the day in Cornwall before going to Plymouth and Exeter.
Harvey Beaton: Cornish Pirates sign Saracens prop on season-long loan
Cornish Pirates sign Saracens' former England Under-20 prop Harvey Beaton on a season-long loan.
Cornwall get 'reality check' after 36-24 Hunslet defeat in League One
Cornwall head coach Neil Kelly says his side got a "reality check" in their 36-24 League One loss to Hunslet.
Cawsand memorial service for marines who drowned in 1968
A plaque was unveiled in memory of the three men who perished in an accident off the Devon coast.
Concerns rising fuel prices put school trips 'at risk' for some pupils
It is feared children who have already lost out on important experiences may now miss more.
Thousands of public sculptures put online for first time
Charity Art UK took 140,000 photographs of works by artists such as Antony Gormley and Henry Moore.
Marines who drowned 54 years ago 'never forgotten'
Four friends tried to row home after a night out but only one survived after their boat capsized.
Man beaten and robbed in daytime mugging
Police are investigating the robbery, which left a man in his 30s with face and head injuries.
Lifeguards in Cornwall rescue surfer caught in rip current
The surfer was "being pummelled by breaking waves" before lifeguards came to his aid.
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.
Jermaine Baker: Fatal shooting of unarmed man lawful but Met criticised
Jermaine Baker was shot dead by an officer during an attempt to free an inmate from a prison van.
Oldham doctor jailed for killing patient in botched procedure
Isyaka Mamman, thought to be 85, used the wrong needle and inserted it into his patient's heart sac.
Danny Humble: Teenagers guilty over Cramlington killing
Danny Humble, 35, died after his neck was stamped on during the attack by the group last year.
Shadika Patel: Man murdered mother taking lockdown food to sons
James Sinclair killed Shadika Patel, who he did not know, in March 2020 and tried to kill another woman.
Undercover police officer 'invited into military armoury'
It was part of a plot by two Coldstream Guards officers to sell him military ammunition, a jury hears.
Last Supper targeted by climate protesters at Royal Academy
Four activists glued their hands to the frame of the Renaissance painting in the Piccadilly gallery.
Electric vehicles not suitable for police response says PCC
Officers find electric cars "run out of puff" in rural areas, a Police and Crime Commissioner says.
Leeds: Toddler dies after falling from block of flats
A one-year-old boy has died after falling from the window of a block of flats in Leeds.
Alex Belfield: Former BBC presenter 'stalked fellow broadcasters'
Alex Belfield goes on trial accused of stalking eight people, including broadcaster Jeremy Vine.
Devon family tries to get baby home after Cyprus birth
The family says the premature newborn is still in hospital with bills of about £860 a day.
Norwich woman warned to remove 'dangerous' flowerpots
Tracey Stubbings has been warned by Norwich City Council that her plant pots are a fire hazard.
Bedford gas explosion: Aerial pictures reveal extent of damage to flats
Fire engulfed 20 flats after an explosion at the building leaving one person dead and three injured.