Truro News

Six shops in Truro city centre have closed within a month - Cornwall Live

The Aga ovens outlet in Quay Street has also pulled out of the city along with St Agnes Bakery in Victoria Square, which has a sign in its window telling customers that the high costs of running the business were to blame for its departure from ... Read More...

Arson investigations launched after three fires in St Austell and Truro - Cornwall Live

Three arson investigations have been launched in St Austell and Truro in as many days following a series of suspicious fires. Police said they launched the probes after being called out to a suspicious car fire in Par Moor Road, at 11.18pm on Wednesday ... Read More...

Car crashes into garage forecourt at Hewas Water blocking road between Truro and St Austell - Cornwall Live

The main road between St Austell and Truro has been shut after a car crashed into a garage forecourt. The A390 at Hewas Water was closed in both directions following a smash just after 10pm and remains shut. Traffic experts Inrix said: "The A390 in ... Read More...

When Arch Hill roundabout in Truro roadworks will begin - Cornwall Live

Last October Cornwall Council said Arch Hill would start in December and Treluswell in January, but also said they were reviewing the time table to ensure minimum impact on drivers. In the end Arch Hill never began and Treluswell started on time and is ...and more » Read More...

From Cornwall to New Zealand: A look at Jack Nowell's rise to Lions test match selection - Devon Live

Jack Nowell's rise to the top of rugby has been nothing short of extraordinary, as he looks to make more history this weekend. Truro probably seems a million miles away from Wellington, New Zealand for the 24-year-old. Well, it may not be that much ... Read More...

Gold for Truro Prep School - Business Cornwall Magazine

Truro Prep School has become the first school in Cornwall to receive the Woodland Trust's Gold Award after taking part in the 'Green Tree Schools' initiative. The project saw students from all year groups get involved in green activities including tree ... Read More...

Truro Magistrates Court: 19 people who have appeared before the bench in June - Cornwall Live

ROBERT SHANE BURNS, 45, of City Road, Truro, was found guilty at Truro Magistrates' Court on June 14 of assaulting Cons Michael Ayepe, a community support officer, on April 22 at Truro, and assaulting Joanna Childs on May 4, offences he denied, and ... Read More...

Wartime sweethearts say starting new life in Truro in their 90s was best thing they have ever done - Cornwall Live

"We started looking at properties in Cornwall but hadn't found anything that really ticked all the boxes," said George. "Then my daughter saw an advertisement for Churchill's new Tregolls Lodge in Truro and knew it would be perfect for us. "We came ... Read More...

Shopkeeper Scott Cheadle from Truro groped girl aged 13 in Devon ... - Cornwall Live

A businessman from Truro allegedly travelled to Devon where he groped a 13-year-old girl. The girl alleges that shopkeeper Scott Cheadle touched her breasts, ...and more » Read More...

Cornwall retail sector experiences highest level of growth outside ... - Cornwall Live

The county's retail sector has been highlighted as one of the UK's success stories after a buoyant year for both big name chains and independent businesses.and more » Read More...

Truro launches new signage - Business Cornwall Magazine

The first phase of the new wayfinding system for Truro has been installed at the main welcome points in the city. The contemporary design focuses on the visitor experience, revealing its rich heritage with historical images and stories complemented by ... Read More...

Man arrested after pulling out knife in Truro city centre - Cornwall Live

A Truro police spokesperson said: "Following a call to police about a male in the centre of Truro potentially in possession of a knife. Officers attended the location and found a male matching the description passed. "He was searched and found to have ...and more » Read More...

​Truro European Capital of Culture 2023 bid officially ditched by Cornwall Council - Cornwall Live

"Working with our partners in Cornwall and with the Arts Council and Heritage Lottery Fund, we wish to continue to work to demonstrate the value of our culture in relation to our communities, our economy and our well-being. The ambition to celebrate ...and more » Read More...

Serious accident shuts Truro city centre to vehicles - live - Cornwall Live

Part of Truro city centre has been shut off to vehicles after a "serious accident" this lunchtime. Traffic experts Inrix say: "Prince's Street in both directions closed, very slow traffic due to serious accident at Boscawen Street, congestion on A390 ... Read More...

Bishop of Truro left appalled by report into abuse cover up by the Church of England - Cornwall Live

The Bishop of Truro has admitted feeling 'appalled and deeply saddened' after an independent report was published showing how the Church of England "colluded" with and helped to hide the long-term sexual abuse of young men by one its bishops. Read More...