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.
Host raises funds to send refugee's body home
The host of a Ukrainian refugee who died in Cornwall is raising money to return his body to his family.
'Revolutionary' heart surgery performed in South West
Patients needing a coronary angioplasty had previously needed to travel away from the region.
Kingfisher courtship caught on camera
Amateur Cornish photographer captures moment kingfishers begin courting.
Knife victim's sister 'feels' for killer's family
Jake Hill was found guilty of murdering Michael Riddiough-Allen in Bodmin in April 2023.
New homes boarded up in Cornish village
Devon developer blames Cornwall Council for the site's collapse in a row over affordable housing.
Potholes leave nations' roads at 'breaking point'
A new report says the rate of pothole repairs in England and Wales has reached an eight-year high.
'Harmless dye' turns river 'fluorescent green'
The Environment Agency says the "fluorescent dye" was used to trace the pathway of drains.
Pauls feels he 'did enough to win' British title
Cornwall's Brad Pauls feels he "did enough" to win the British middleweight title after his split draw with Stoke's Nathan Heaney.
Man taken to hospital after being hit by car
A 50-year-old man was believed to have suffered serious injuries after the crash.
Derelict hotel owners try again to convert building
The owners say new plans, scaled back by 25% from a 2020 application, reflect feedback from locals.
Many attractions fail to hit pre-pandemic levels
Business leaders blame the cost of living crisis and fewer international visitors.
Cornwall suffer heavy opening League One loss
Cornwall suffer a tough start to the 2024 League One season as they were beaten 54-12 at Keighley Cougars.
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 charge after man killed 'during car theft'
A man has been charged with murder after Christopher Hanley died on Saturday.
'My abuser died waiting for trial'
An abuse survivor fears victims may not report crimes due to record court backlogs.
Doctor sorry for girl's 'sub-standard' care before death
Ivy Rupasinghe's grieving parents are considering their next move after a hospital's admission.
'Untreated trauma led to our soldier son's suicide'
As a study says veterans need better mental health care, bereaved families share their stories.
Funeral inquiry 'casts shadow' over profession
Members of the sector and its regulatory body are gloomy about what the Hull inquiry portends.
Labour MP apologises for swearing in Commons
Clive Lewis, the MP for Norwich South, says he is sorry for his "outburst" as he left the chamber.
Kingfisher courtship caught on camera
Amateur Cornish photographer captures moment kingfishers begin courting.
Potholes leave nations' roads at 'breaking point'
A new report says the rate of pothole repairs in England and Wales has reached an eight-year high.
Major search continues for missing swimmer
The search started after reports a swimmer failed to return to shore near Tinside Lido.
River Wye pollution leads chicken firm to be sued
Up to 23 million birds are farmed at any one time in the Wye's catchment area, estimates suggest.
Six people banned from city hospitals over behaviour
It comes after an NHS trust brought in a red and yellow card system due to a rise in incidents.
Couple receive 'too realistic' cake replica of dog
The cake, ordered as a birthday treat, is a life-sized version of their pet Arthur.