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)

BBC Radio Cornwall newsreader saddened by death of 'Clara from Bude'
Jo Twist says she "took the time to listen" to regular listener, Clara from Bude, who recently died.
Devon finance manager admits £47k charity fraud
Kim Bruce altered bank details at two separate charities to make unauthorised payments.
Seagulls prefer food touched by humans, study suggests
A study suggests the birds are more attracted to food which has been handled by humans.
John Treagood: 70 mourners attend traveller's funeral
John Treagood turned his back on "mainstream life" about 45 years ago to pursue a life on the road.
'Arson attack' destroys unfinished bungalow in Devoran
Explosions were heard at the scene of the fire which is thought to have been started deliberately.
Landscapes of chemical and biological warfare
A gallery of landscapes of UK chemical and biological weapon sites by photographer Dara McGrath.
Cornish Pirates coach eyes Newcastle semi-final after Championship Cup win
Cornish Pirates coach Gavin Cattle wants his side to be drawn with Newcastle after winning their Championship Cup quarter-final.
Championship funding cuts: RFU chief confirms phased reduction for second-tier clubs
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney confirms that the reduction in funding for Championship clubs will be phased over the next two seasons.
Championship funding cuts could be phased in, says RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is looking to phase in cuts to funding for Championship clubs over two seasons.
Cornish Pirates suffer 40-7 loss at Newcastle - their biggest defeat since December 2017
Cornish Pirates 'well beaten' as they lose 40-7 at Championship leaders Newcastle Falcons.
Luke Jephcott: Plymouth Argyle forward named EFL Young Player of Month for January
From non-league loanee to January's best young player in the EFL - BBC Sport meets Plymouth Argyle forward Luke Jephcott.

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.