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Truro is Cornwall's only city and as such it is Cornwall's county town centre for administration, leisure and retail. Its population was recorded as 18,766 in the 2011 census. People from Truro are known as Truronians. It has a cathedral and is one of the UK's smallest cities.

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17:58, 18 AUG 2026
[] []Beloved grandparents among loved ones remembered in Cornwall death notices
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of all of those remembered in our most recent list
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Man arrested after unexplained death in Truro car park
Truro
He was arrested for a string of offences, including administering a noxious substance
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Cornwall PIP claims hotspots mapped
Your Money
Check the number and proportion of personal independence payments (PIP) claimants where you live, along with the main disabilities, using our interactive map
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'Do not call 999 to tell on your neighbours'
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Under huge pressure at the moment, Cornwall's fire service has asked people to only call 999 if there is an emergency
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Tribute to dad of three daughters in Cornwall funeral notices
People
He was also a treasured son, as we're sure the other loved ones remembered in our most recent list were too
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[]Man found dead in Truro car park
TruroPolice are treating the death as 'unexplained'
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Korean troops 'raid' Cornwall in anti-terror training
Armed Forces
The two-week joint exercise saw South Korean Navy Special Warfare Group and Royal Marines take part in a series of realistic counter-terror scenarios
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Cornwall Council's now 1.5 billion debt costing us 62.7 million a year
Cornwall Council
Managers are being asked to find ways to cut 22 million, alongside a looming nearly 1 million in extra leap year care costs
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Fears Cornwall will massively lose out in Burnham's income tax plans
Politics
Cornish politicians have spoken out - including one of his own Labour MPs
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New family supercar experience launches in Cornwall for petrolheads
Motoring
Your family - including kids - can drive some of the world's most stunning supercars
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Save The Rave: Nostalgia-filled dance rave coming to Cornwall
Entertainment
Break out the glow sticks and dance your heart out with mates to your favourite '90s and '00s rave classics at 'one massive day of nostalgia'
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Mapped: Japanese knotweed hotspots spreading across Cornwall
Environment
Two Cornish towns have the most in our top 10 spots for the invasive plant that can destroy your property and knock thousands off the value of your home
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Strangler told ex 'now you know how you brother felt' - who hanged himself
Truro Crown Court
So chilling. After years of 'torture' she says life is ' a constant daily struggle. I have panic attacks on a daily basis. I don't understand why I was subjected to this abuse.'
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'Attack on democracy' could end planning committees in Cornwall
Planning
Government changes could end planning applications being decided in public by elected councillors - instead being down to planning officers behind closed doors
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Kids with braces left in limbo after dentist stops NHS contract overnight
NHS
Hundreds of children and their families have been waiting for months. 'It's not good enough.'
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Cornwall Council calls for removal of South West Water in favour of a publicly owned water company
South West Water
A cross-party vote of no confidence in the much-criticised company followed a passionate debate among councillors. 'I believed their promises and they failed to deliver. I handed them my town's trust and they spent every last penny of it. I have no trust left to give.'
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Cornwall care agency collapses and 'rebrands' leaving massive tax debt
Employment
The boss laid off staff and told people the name change was part of a 'rebrand' - no mention of debt or insolvency of the debts, which are also owed to staff and other businesses
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New speed limit mooted for one of Cornwall's busiest roads
Traffic & Travel
There is also a proposal for double yellow lines
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Cornwall jobs at risk but expanding nursery chain confirms no closures
Employment
Some staff have now entered a consultation process
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Cornwall hospitals trust backs down on hundreds of job losses
Royal Cornwall Hospital
'When workers stand together, we win together'
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Earthquake fears show cracks in new Cornish power plant plan
Cornwall Council
It wouldn't be the first time it's happened - or second - in Cornwall. They also have concerns about possible environmental breaches, contamination and the effects on one of our most popular beaches
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'Deep concern' over Cornwall's latest A&E and ambulance waits
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Hundreds of people in Cornwall are waiting longer than 12 hours for an emergency hospital bed each month, with ambulance waits to hand over patients also among the worst in the country
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3.7m security contract agreed to reduce risk at homeless pods sites
Cornwall Council
It reduced risk to the vulnerable residents of the pods as well providing reassurance to neighbours
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[]AstronomyMet Office confirms date of NEXT big eclipse - and part of South West gets 100 per cent coverage
Expert explains date - and said it showed why it's important to get a good look at today's - as there's a catch
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Home Bargains Truro store opening date revealed
Truro
It will take over the former Homebase opposite the Royal Cornwall Hospital
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The Celtic Tossers axe throwing shop in Truro is closing its doors
Things to do in Cornwall
The business opened three shops in as many years - now they will all have closed down
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Devon and Cornwall beaches named Britain's best for active summer staycations
Cornwall beaches
We have so many beautiful spots to enjoy during the summer break
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From a Cornish farm to national Fame as Tom's dreams come true
Entertainment
One of the country's most respected choreographers and directors, the 'grafter' is returning to his home turf with an all-singing, all-dancing bona fide classic
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