Truro and Cornwall News
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Man jailed after defrauding couple in will scam
A man is jailed for five years and six months after forging the wills of an elderly couple.
Jelly beans and peaches to fuel Channel swim teen
Lowenna North is already the youngest person to swim from the Eddystone Lighthouse to Plymouth.
Cornwall Make a Difference Award winners revealed
Some amazing people and groups have been honoured for their work in Cornwall.
Leaders push for a South West powerhouse
The Great South West Partnership brings together Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset.
Can the South West find a devolution solution?
Councils across the South West are submitting proposals to the government for more devolved powers.
Paddling to school through jellyfish for charity
Elsie, 13, is paddleboarding to school for 10 days to raise funds for her surf club.
Man developed flesh-eating disease after bite
Nigel Hunt believes he was bitten on his stomach while in bed at home before a flight to Egypt.
Derbies to bring "massive" boost to Cornish sides
Derby matches between Redruth and Camborne this season will provide a big financial bonus to both clubs says Camborne boss Steve Larkins.
Gold medallist fulfils 'dream' to visit old school
The Olympic gold medallist was described as not the most elite but the "keenest" by his teacher.
Thousands of jellyfish wash up in Isles of Scilly
Many of the jellyfish were spotted on St Mary's. Photo credit: BareFoot Photographer
Water voles released into wild to restore river
The Duchy of Cornwall says the water voles will help improve biodiversity in the River Fowey.
Warning of tough decisions on leisure centres
Cornwall Council warns its leisure centres are under pressure as it seeks views on a new plan.
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.
Murder arrest after three die in tower block
Police find a firearm and arrest an 18-year-old on suspicion of murder.
MI5 'monitored' girl who took own life after charge
Rhianan Rudd, 16, took her own life in May 2022, months after terror charges had been dropped.
Watch: CCTV captured gang firing shots in store
The gang smash windows with axes and fire shots in the Smethwick store in the footage.
Teenager who appeared in Freddie Flintoff show dies
Umar Mahmood, 18, had featured in Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams BBC series following young cricketers.
'I just want dad's necklace back' - Sam Tompkins
The 27-year-old singer says he came home to find a small window smashed on 12 September.
Woman cleared by court for coconut placard at rally
Marieha Hussain held a placard at a protest depicting Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman as coconuts.
Fan prepares for 560-mile FA Cup round trip
Will Grashoff is taking his wife to Brackley's game against Cornish side Truro City.
Seven men jailed for 'harrowing' abuse of girls
The case is part of the Operation Stovewood inquiry into child abuse in Rotherham.
Hospital bosses deny Letby concerns supression
A public inquiry into the serial killer nurse heard senior managers felt they had acted reasonably.
Most wanted man pleads guilty to drug charges
Alex Male will be sentenced in October after admitting supplying cocaine and ketamine.
Minute's applause for boy, 6, who died from cancer
The club is encouraging fans to pay tribute to Bob, who they described as a "true inspiration".
Paralympics GB team celebrate homecoming
The event in Birmingham comes after the team finished second in the medal table with a total of 124.