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Investigation into Truro and Falmouth firefighters over night out antics still not resolved
It is understood at least five were taken off active duty, including two allegedly over WhatsApp use

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Police try and piece together suspected murder victim's final movements
Lee Hockey was found dead in woodland last week


Live: Redruth teenager has been missing for three weeks
Information should be reported by calling 999

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'Drunk' seagulls in Cornwall as Flying Ant Day arrives
Every summer thousands of flying ants appear and begin to swarm, sending seagulls into a feeding frenzy


First picture of alleged Cornwall murder victim as suspect appears in court
Human remains believed to be those of a missing man were found


Thousands of Truro homes were hit by huge power cut
Over 2,000 are affected


Nan who hid from Nazis and fled communists remembered among lost loved ones
Jeanette lived an incredible life


Man found dead in Cornwall woodland named and pictured
Police are investigating a suspected murder


Man charged with 21 offences across Cornwall
He has been remanded in custody

Truro Classic Car Show returns to Truro City Centre for one day only
The event gave car lovers a unique opportunity to see a wide variety of cherished classic and vintage vehicles in a city centre location.

Suspect re-arrested in Cornwall murder investigation
Police are searching a woodland in relation to a missing person

Eight weeks of overnight works to begin at one of Truro's main roundabouts
The city council has warned that some construction noise will be unavoidable.

Truro Crown Court: 77 convicts jailed for their crimes in Cornwall so far in 2025
A bumper round-up of big sentences handed out at Truro Crown Court


Hub Box launches bespoke menu at On The Boards
This could make for a great evening out

Work begins to demolish famous paddle steamer now derelict: expected time scale
Previously run as a floating restaurant and café remembered by many, the boat has long fallen into disrepair.

Land's End Hotel evacuated in huge fire drama
The hotel remains closed but the rest of the landmark is open

Cornish hospitals outperforming national average for waiting times
In April, more than 70 per cent of RCHT patients were within the NHS's 18-week referral to treatment target.

Land's End fire sees crews from across Cornwall rush to blaze
Crews from six stations attended after the initial responders called for back-up


Two murder probes in Cornwall as police rule out link
The two cases are being treated as unrelated

80s nostalgia exhibition to open in Cornwall this summer
The exhibition will showcase more than 200 pieces of memorabilia, including toys, fashion, technology, and pop culture artefacts.