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.

New lock gate installed in storm-hit harbour
The owner of the harbour describes the project as a "labour of love".

Care home put in special measures after inspection
A care home is rated inadequate after an investigation finds people were not treated with respect.

Police ask public to register CCTV to fight crime
A new media system will allow the force to request CCTV from volunteering businesses and individuals.

Inside schools where phones are locked away
Pouches and confiscations are among the ways schools are tackling "mobile phone fatigue".

Rottweiler pups named after gangsters join police
They are thought to be the only rottweilers in the UK being trained as general purpose police dogs.

New treatments hoped for brain tumour patients
The University of Plymouth has been awarded £2.8m to develop its research.

Major repairs to medieval quay under way
Contractors are using traditional methods to replicate the material originally used in its creation.

Veteran's years of struggle after leaving Army
Chris Jones says his feelings of isolation gradually became worse after his military career ended.

Cornish Pirates face 'key month' in Champ title race
Cornish Pirates coach Joe Walsh says the next month will go a long way to determining their season in the Champ.

More than 100 arrests in county lines operation
Police say drugs, guns and thousands of pounds were seized as part of the operation.

Tribute to 'treasured grandmother' after crash
Pamela Arthur, 76, died after suffering serious injuries in a crash on the A390 on 18 November.

Pub warns rising rates threaten survival
Amy Bennetts says she is worried she could lose The Seven Stars in Falmouth.

Hidden Cornwall
The maritime object dates back to 1568. Photo credit: isles of Scilly Museum.

Kiefer Sutherland has fond memories of Cornwall
The award winning actor has been talking to David White. Photo: Getty/Toni Anne Barson

Hidden Cornwall
BBC Radio Cornwall's David Dixon has more details.

The Whale, Secrets of a Stranding
Rumour of a buried whale's head in a community rich in folklore and mythical tales.

An Nowodhow - the News in Cornish
An Nowodhow was written and presented by Kensa Broadhurst and edited by Wella Morris.

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.
Major incident as 200 homes evacuated and two held
A controlled blast took place after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.
Putin 'morally responsible' for Dawn Sturgess poisoning death, says report
Dawn Sturgess, 44, died in 2018 after coming into contact with the nerve agent Novichok.
Call for CCTV in nurseries after 'sickening case'
Chan pleaded guilty to 26 charges of sexually abusing young children in his care in north London.
UK's busiest stations named - find out how your local station compares
Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.
Doctors 'missed chances' to prevent teen's death
Callum Hubbard, 14, died after treatment at hospitals in Chesterfield and Sheffield.
School apology after MP's photo placed near fascists
The Reform UK MP's photo was placed close to well-known fascists in a political wall display.
Airport boss rules out Ozzy Osbourne rename
Almost 77,000 people signed a petition calling for the change, but the airport's CEO has said no.
Woman thought she was hungover before sudden death linked to contraceptive
Áine Hurst's family is raising awareness of contraceptive pill side effects.
Ferry officer jailed over fatal fishing boat crash
Ferry Commodore Goodwill collided with trawler L'Ecume II, killing three of the fishing boat's crew.
'Almost all' have water back but boil warning still in place
Households in areas of Kent and East Sussex have been told to boil water by South East Water.
Firm fined after man crushed to death by forklift
Hessle Plant Ltd of Castleford admits health and safety breaches after the death of Chris Keegan.
Burger chain's Home Alone spoof ad gets 1m views
The advert follows a young boy locked in The Beefy Boys restaurant overnight.