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)

Boy who had meningitis wants people to know about after effects
Matthew Penfound, 10, had meningitis as a baby and was badly bullied at school.
Surfers take part in English Adaptive Surfing Open
Surfers from around the globe took part in the English Adaptive Surfing Open in Newquay.
Meningitis B vaccine for 100 people after teen's death
About 100 people are to be offered the vaccine after George Zographou, 18, died from the meningitis B strain last month.
Lushington Cove rock fall after heavy rain
Coastguards say the rubble extends well on to the beach and are warning people to keep clear.
Appeal to help storm-hit Manx shearwaters
The birds, now being cared for in Somerset, were rescued from Pembrokeshire by the RSPCA on Monday.
First 'digital dogs' police unit trained in Exeter
Tweed and Rob have been trained to sniff out hidden digital devices at crime scenes
Man sought after sex assault on Plymouth to Newquay train
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to.
Ex-council house in St Ives sells at auction for £1.44m
The former council house has one of the finest sea views in Cornwall, bidders were told.
Cornwall and Wales deadly man-of-war five-year record
Wildlife experts record 144 Portuguese man-of-war washed up on beaches.
Stowe's Pound fairy stack creators 'are historic vandals'
Archaeologists want signs erected on the scheduled monument site to help prevent people removing stones to build so-called fairy stacks.
Could English wine conquer the world?
The English wine making industry is growing, but could it ever threaten the dominant European producers?
The landmarks that mean you're nearly home
From the Angel of the North to Didcot Power Station, BBC News takes a tour of some the landmarks that signify journey's end.
Championship: Jersey Reds 19-13 Cornish Pirates
Cornish Pirates remain without a Championship win this season, as Jersey Reds score three first-half tries in a narrow win.
Reid wins world Para-triathlon bronze
Andy Lewis and Dave Ellis win golds as Britain claim eight medals at the Para-triathlon World Championships Grand Final in Rotterdam.

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.