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Upcountry councils 'absolutely not' buying homes

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

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April 24, 2025

PERSISTENT rumours that councils in the north of England and the Midlands are buying homes in Cornwall to house people from their areas have been firmly dismissed by the councillor responsible for housing in the county.

The issue has been debated at County Hall/Lys Kernow in Truro before but was raised again last Tuesday at the final full council meeting before the May 1 elections.

Councillor Adam Paynter (Independent, Launceston North and North Petherwin) asked Conservative housing portfolio-holder Olly Monk: "There seem to be rumours speculating yet again about councils upcountry buying up social or affordable homes in Cornwall.

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West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

Share offer could help to save village’s historic pub

VILLAGE residents are on a mission to save their pub.

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2 mins

November 27, 2025

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

Share offer could help to save village's historic pub

VILLAGE residents are on a mission to save their pub.

time to read

2 mins

November 27, 2025

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

Man with ‘heart of gold’ named as alleged murder victim

THE family of a young man allegedly murdered in Cornwall has described him as having a “heart of gold” and “infectious smile”.

time to read

1 min

November 27, 2025

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

Future uncertain for staff of luxury north coast resort in administration

A LUXURY holiday resort on the county's north coast has gone into administration.

time to read

1 mins

November 27, 2025

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

Man with ‘heart of gold’ named as alleged murder victim

THE family of a young man allegedly murdered in Cornwall has described him as having a “heart of gold” and “infectious smile”.

time to read

1 min

November 27, 2025

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

Future uncertain for staff of luxury north coast resort in administration

A LUXURY holiday resort on the county's north coast has gone into administration.

time to read

1 mins

November 27, 2025

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

Future of town’s Trago store under threat as chain consults with staff

THE future of Trago's Falmouth store is hanging in balance as the Cornish-founded chain undergoes a consultancy process with all ofits staff at the outlet.

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2 mins

November 20, 2025

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

'Cold War warrior' signs off on five-decade career

ONE of the Royal Navy's last “Cold War warriors” has retired after a 50-year career with the Fleet Air Arm.

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1 mins

November 20, 2025

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

Kayaking star visits school

A TEAM GB kayaking star has made waves with students after dropping in for an energetic and motivational visit aimed at getting youngsters to believe in their dreams.

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1 min

November 20, 2025

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

Homewares chain calls in administrators

A MAJOR homeware retailer is due to close all of its showrooms, including in Truro, after the business went into administration.

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1 min

November 13, 2025

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