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Cornwall Live - Truro

Happy Days nurseries in staff consultation over second hub opening in Swindon

Some staff have now entered a consultation process

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Cornwall Live - Truro

Man named and charged after armed police swarm village

A man was reportedly making threats while in possession of a firearm

Cornwall Live - Truro

Murder accused 'boasted' of his acres of land where human remains were found, court told

A court heard how James Desborough entered a pub with Daniel Coleman and sat next to two strangers at the bar

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Cornwall Live - Truro

Armed police swarm Cornwall village after 'aggressive' man with gun seen

He also 'made threats to harm people'

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Bishop of Truro appears before district judge for sentencing over offence in Cornwall

The Bishop of Truro has appeared before a district judge in Taunton to plead special circumstances following an offence in Cornwall last year.

Cornwall Live - Truro

New Cornwall plans for 133 homes and 'affordable' development

All thirteen houses on one development would be available for social rent

Cornwall Live - Truro

Funeral notices: Camborne mum who is greatly missed remembered

Our thoughts go out to all those grieving someone special

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Falmouth man remanded in custody after admitting assault causing injuries

A Falmouth man has been remanded in custody after admitting assaulting a woman in Truro, causing actual bodily harm, with sentencing adjourned for reports court.

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Prolific shoplifter from Falmouth given suspended sentence after string of offences

A shoplifter has been handed a suspended prison sentence after a series of offences in Truro, a court has heard.

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Truro City sign Wales under-21 international

The 21-year-old, who has two Wales under-21 caps, came to prominence playing for Welsh Premier outfit Penybont Town.

Cornwall Live - Truro

Family speaks after ruling that son who stabbed mum 100 times was failed

'Bernadette was not only a partner, mother and granny, she was the youngest sister who enjoyed life, loved her family and animals and was opinionated and kind. She didn't believe anyone should be left out or bullied.'

Cornwall Live - Truro

Twenty years since the torture and murder of Steven Hoskin sent shockwaves across Cornwall

The harrowing case forever changed the way safeguarding works in Cornwall

Cornwall Live - Truro

Trans harasser, bad driver and cannabis thug sentenced by Cornwall magistrates

The man who harassed a trans person got a longer punishment because of the hate crime and the guy with weed assaulted a man and a woman

Cornwall Live - Truro

Truro 'threat' back on estate because of legal loophole

There will now be an increased police presence, but residents are nonetheless worried and even the authorities are concerned. 'Our intentions to protect the residents of the area, particularly women, have never been stronger.'

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall MP says council's late-night lights switch-off is not 'fair or safe'

'There will be women and men who've been out in the town or work... and they'll be walking home in the dark.' There's growing anger as Cornwall Council is turning off street lights to save money and reduce light pollution.

Falmouth Packet | Truro

New CCTV images released in anniversary appeal over death of Truro man

Detectives have issued a fresh appeal and new CCTV images to help solve the unexplained death of Truro man Lee Hockey one year on.

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Ex-Everton chief to bring Premier League know-how to Cornish football club

He will be providing strategic advice and support to the club’s senior leadership team going forward.

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall Council leader calls Reform councillor 'complete plonker' over Cornish language comments

He made the comment during a celebration of the Cornish language where school pupils sang in Kernewek

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Truro to Falmouth trains cancelled for third day as heat disruption continues

Train services between Truro and Falmouth Docks have been disrupted for a third day, with cancellations continuing as extreme heat impacts rail infrastructure and rolling stock.

Cornwall Live - Truro

St Agnes Surgery hit by a "massive bolt" of lightning

'I was very nearby and it scared the life out of me when it hit. So loud!' It's now coping with major disruption.