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.

Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

G7 summit 'fantastic opportunity' for Cornwall
Carbis Bay, near St Ives, will host the event which incoming US President Joe Biden is set to attend.
Covid: 'Chickens can't be furloughed,' egg farm warns
A Cornish farm is donating tens of thousands of unwanted eggs to food banks.
Food parcels 'a welcome gift' for struggling fishermen
The Fishermen's Mission in Newlyn has been delivering food hampers in a bid to spread "hope".
Coronavirus: Case rates in Devon and Cornwall
The latest number of cases of Covid-19 across Devon and Cornwall.
Penzance serial offender left neighbour 'terrorised'
Clifford Morgan led a nine-month campaign of stalking against the woman, a court hears
Cornwall pre-school manager calls for financial support
Leanne Goodwin, from Nancledra Pre-school near Penzance, said it has been "a year like no other".
Marine waste turned into beach cleaning equipment
A Cornwall-based charity uses marine litter to make a beach cleaning station.
Deputy Speaker stops MP talking 'like a Dalek'
As Scott Mann started his virtual speech to the Commons, it became clear that his audio was wrong.
Covid: 'Small number of cases' at Pilgrim's Pride meat plant
The firm, Pilgrim's Pride, in Redruth, says those affected are self-isolating.
'Long-awaited' Cornwall A30 upgrade to start in 2021
Highways England hopes the £330m upgrade will create job opportunities.
Covid: Cornwall school attendance 'up seven-fold' on first lockdown
Figures show thousands more children are at school compared to the first lockdown in spring 2020.
Melton Mowbray swimmer completes ice bath challenge
Solicitor Justine Sore says she devised the challenge to get her "cold water fix in lockdown".
Did we see a Christmas coronavirus spike?
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?
Coronavirus: What powers do police have if people break Covid rules?
Coronavirus lockdown rules are changing across the UK, but who is responsible for enforcing them?
Covid: Are lockdown rules changing? Public Health England answers your questions
Public Health England answer questions about vaccinations, shop workers and lockdown.
Covid: What are the lockdown rules across the UK?
People across England are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

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.