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Cornwall Live - Truro

Anger in Stithians as 'lake of poo' forms in streets and sewage laps at people's doors

With human faeces and toilet roll lapping at people's doors - and even IN their homes - some have now even stopped paying their South West Water bills

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Cornwall Live - Truro

Truro crash leaves moped rider in hospital with serious injuries

Police closed the road

Cornwall Live - Truro

Family 'shocked and devastated' after talented teen chef died unexpectedly

Gentle and much-loved Harry had been excited for his 18th birthday, his inquest has heard. Our thoughts are with all those affected. R.I.P.

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Cornwall Live - Truro

Truro A-road re-opens after crash

The incident shut the road for an hour and a half

Cornwall Live - Truro

Serial fly-tipper dumped fridges, furniture and household waste across Cornwall

The convicted benefits fraudster collected people's waste despite not having a licence - and even carried on after being busted

Cornwall Live - Truro

Don't call me a lump of furniture, says chair in terse Cornwall Council debate

Some say the issue - its second debate - is a waste of council time while others argue outdated language should be changed over equality and diversity. 'In this country we live in a patriarchy which seeks to deliberately oppress women from reaching their potential and competing with men.'

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall funeral notices as much loved wife and mum among those remembered

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Julie, who was only 64, and all those who lost a loved one in our list this week

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall Council responds to Newquay airport 'gross mismanagement' claim

It allowed his question claiming 'gross mismanagement' of Newquay airport - with 80 per cent empty flights and the £1.6 million it is owed - he branded the ban 'something out of Russia'

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Truro City held to a goalless draw against Tamworth

The Lambs recovered from an early reshuffle due to an injury suffered by Oliver Lynch, to carve out a series of opportunities.

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Truro City sign ex-Championship striker Jack Stretton

The 24-year-old was born in Burton-upon-Trent and cut his formative footballing teeth in the Midlands with Nottingham Forest.

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Football: New defender added to Truro City back line

The 23-year-old, who came through the ranks at Field Mill, will see his temporary switch with the Tinners last until the end of the 2025/26 Enterprise National League.

Cornwall Live - Truro

Husband jailed for 20 years for raping wife repeatedly over ten years

His claims that he was suffering from sexsomnia at the time were rejected by a jury

Cornwall Live - Truro

Taxi driver sexually abused child in car in exchange for free lift

His victim did not have enough money to pay the fare - and ended up 'terrified' as she 'froze' and thought she would cry before he told her to keep it quiet

Cornwall Live - Truro

Parking charges plan for free car parks slammed as 'short sighted'

A consultation has begun on a proposed replacement parking order which would also introduce winter charges at 11 car parks and motorhome charges at 10 car parks

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall planning: School to be homes, hotel transformation and bungalows among new plans

They are just a few of 139 planning applications filed with Cornwall Council last week, and include destruction of a pub, a nightclub and a restaurant

Cornwall Live - Truro

'Entrenched abuser' threatens to kill partner in terrifying recordings

WARNING: Distressing content of chilling and harrowing voice recordings may be triggering

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Cornwall Hotel Collection raises £11k for good causes

The total, raised throughout 2025, supports a range of local and national charities through events and activities.

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall woman saves £12K a year living rent-free and travelling the world

Emma from Cornwall has managed to keep moving for over three years already, spending the thousands she saves on restaurants and activities instead

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall funeral notices as much loved mum and granny among those remembered

A couple who sadly passed away two weeks apart and a master mariner are also in this week's funerals and death notices. Our thoughts are with the friends and family of all those who have lost a loved one in our list.

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Dolphins find their way into small creeks of Fal Estuary

It's been a busy week for the British Divers Marine Life Rescue.