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)

Devon and Cornwall PCC Alison Hernandez caught speeding
Devon and Cornwall's crime chief Alison Hernandez says she will be "reflecting" on her driving.
Newlyn film-maker Mark Jenkin: Why I ditched digital
Mark Jenkin does things the hard way, using kitchen products to develop his films.
Private probation firms in Wales and south west in administration
Unions say they had warned about the "disastrous privatisation programme" four years ago.
Most English local authorities 'plan to raise council tax'
The expected increases come as many local authorities plan to cut spending, research suggests.
Anti-terror police officer 'raped girl, 14'
The specialist Ministry of Defence officer allegedly tracked the girl down using Snapchat mapping.
Cornish language cheque refused by Lloyds Bank
Lloyds says it cannot process cheques written in languages its employees do not understand.
Butlers in the Buff wins trademark case
A company that provides scantily-clad beefcakes to serve at parties wins a dispute over its name.
Meet the Cornwall 'lifer' dogs saved from death
Problem dogs which would have been put down because of their behaviour are given a new lease of life.
'I'd rather be head-butted than spat at'
A police officer felt "degraded" and feared he had contracted a blood-borne disease after being spat at.
Christian Judge: Saracens re-sign Cornish Pirates prop for rest of season
Bath-bound Cornish Pirates prop Christian Judge re-joins Saracens on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

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.