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)

Surgeons warn of serious hand injuries from dog leads and collars
A Cornwall dog owner had the skin torn off her middle finger by a lead wound tightly round her hand.
Josh Clayton: Police apologise to mum over death probe
Tracey Clayton says the "inadequacies" of the police investigation meant opportunities were missed.
Cornwall councillor criticises university gaming courses
Cornwall councillor Neil Burden says digital gaming "is the most horrendous thing in the world".
Plea for GP written in sand by Mevagissey villagers
Residents in a Cornish fishing village could be without a doctor when their only GP leaves in July.
Jordan Adlard Rogers inherits Penrose Estate after DNA test
Jordan Adlard Rogers only confirmed who his father was after his death and inherits a 1536-acre estate.
Royal Mail to launch parcel postboxes
Customers will be able to post parcels in the same way as letters, as long as postage is pre-paid.
Newlyn fish expert is first UK female master fishmonger
Elaine Lorys is the 13th person in the UK to receive the highest accolade in fishmongering.
Josh Clayton: Police criticised over young man's death
Complaints against Sgt Colin Taylor - aka the Scilly Sergeant - and a senior officer are upheld.
2019 Euro elections: The South West
Candidates standing for election to the European Parliament in the South West region.

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.