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)

Nearly 800 hoax calls made to South West Ambulance Trust
South West Ambulance Service Trust said staff were diverted from 91 emergencies in 2017 due to hoax calls.
Plane turns back to Newquay after windscreen cracks
The plane landed safely after it turned back when a crack covered the outer layer of its windscreen.
New mums dance with their babies at Newquay 'Sling Disco'
The monthly 'Sling Disco' is run by dance teacher Miranda Howard in a Newquay bar.
Walking 'helps mother survive' death of daughter
Natalia Spencer will keep walking until she raises £1m in memory of her daughter Elizabeth, who died in 2015.
Thomas Orchard custody death: Police force charged
Devon and Cornwall Police faces a health and safety charge over the death of Thomas Orchard in 2012.
Dean Lowe 'flushed girlfriend's body down toilet' in Cornwall
Dean Lowe lived in blood-stained flat for four months after murdering Kirby Noden, a court hears.
Perranporth's 'Mr Swan' likely to remain a widower
The bird - nicknamed "Mr Swan" - is unlikely to mate with a new female, park-keepers said.
Penzance murder: Cecilia Seddon, 32, named as victim
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody, police say.
Cornwall mother jailed for daughter salt poisoning
The 29-year-old woman poisoned her 18-month-old daughter with more than a tablespoon of salt.
Police investigate Perranporth care home over safeguarding
The management team is replaced at the Cornwall home following concerns over its quality of care.
Cornwall Council votes to approve partial funding of stadium
Stadium for Cornwall backers are hoping to get another £3m of funding from the government.
Bronze age pot uncovered in Cornwall field
The dig near Looe also turned up prehistoric artefacts like flint tools and pottery.
Matt Bolwell and Sam Matavesi: Cornish Pirates pair sign new one-year deals
Back-row Matt Bolwell and hooker Sam Matavesi sign new one-year contracts with Championship side Cornish Pirates.
Tom McHale: Truro City keeper says stadium decision means club has 'great future'
Truro City keeper Tom McHale says Cornwall Council's decision to approve funding for a planned new stadium has boosted the club.

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.