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.
Birds seized from pet trade breed at wildlife park
Three pairs of hill mynahs were rescued from Belgium and taken to Paradise Park in Cornwall.
Beach safety app goes live in Cornwall
The app aims to help people plan their beach visit and improve safety.
Chief constable 'should be asked to resign'
The chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police has been suspended for a year.
E-bike rider seriously injured in crash
Police say a man in his 30s has potentially life-changing injuries.
Conservatives lose majority on Cornwall Council
A second Conservative councillor this week has quit the party over unhappiness about its leadership.
New homes replace 15 ruined by 'concrete cancer'
Former properties were demolished after "mundic block" made then unstable.
Children's no dig fruit and veg farm reaps award
They use cardboard and compost to grow plants and it has been a big success say staff.
'Ambitious' plan revealed for further Cornish devolution
A White Paper outlining Cornwall?s desire for further devolution will be submitted in September.
Pupils unwittingly smoking spiked vapes, study finds
University of Bath research has found schoolchildren are smoking vapes spiked with the drug spice.
Scilly Ferries service postponed until August
Scilly Ferries said the most recent postponement was "due to unforeseen reasons" beyond its control.
Traders fear A39 closure will hit summer business
One of Cornwall's busiest roads has been shut since the end of June because of a dangerous building.
Food bank uses reserve account as demand rises
A rise in demand and a fall in donations sees a charity use a reserve account to supply enough food.
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.
Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash
Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.
The story behind the largest maternity review in the NHS
The review followed hundreds of baby deaths and injuries at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
PC to face criminal investigation over airport kick video
A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says.
Dolphin encounter 'like winning jackpot'
Ben Felton and his friend Nick Woods are joined by the small pod of dolphins.
'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'
Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.
Horse killed and mutilated in 'cruel' attack
Nottinghamshire Police is warning horse owners to be vigilant after the "heartless assault".
The club helping people find their voice
Zarifa, from Afghanistan says "my life is different because now I can go to school".
Children who died in fire named as parents pay tribute
Nakash, 13, Aayat, 11, and seven-year-old Muhammad Malik died in the blaze in East Ham on 13 July.
Ex-Strictly dancer shocked at complaints
Chloe Hewitt told BBC Radio Stoke the news felt like it "wasn't real".
'Paul was a friend and colleague - I'm proud to ride for him'
The 17 riders are wearing bracelets to commemorate their former colleagues who died while on duty.
'Making 3,000 toasties at Latitude is my dream job'
The four-day event is Suffolk's biggest music festival and there are plenty of local connections.
Hometown big screen for swimmer's Olympic debut
Bishop's Castle residents will be cheering on homegrown talent in the 100m backstroke.