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West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Site excavated after Arthur finds prehistoric tooth at beauty spot
A SIGNIFICANT discovery could have been made after a boy thought he found a shark tooth.
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September 04, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Campaigners call for 'transparency' from council over tree felling order
THE long-running saga of Falmouth’s tree felling, which has seen three protests since the end of last year, continues.
3 min |
September 04, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Work to restart on 'bomb site' project
Buildings set to be demolished in Pydar scheme. See page 7
1 min |
August 28, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Council tax misery
»4.99% increases are inevitable, says cabinet member. Page 11
1 min |
August 07, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Calls for Duchy to become the fifth nation
»Council sends clear message to Westminster. Pages 14-15
1 min |
July 31, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Scrapped plan for bridge to link city cost £1m
Massive cost of 'iconic' Truro scheme revealed. See page 8
1 min |
July 24, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
IT'S DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS
This unique former toll house may have a cute and modest appearance but the deceptive three-bedroom property actually offers practical, family-sized accommodation and generous gardens.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Cornwall home advantage in T20 Super12
>>CORNWALL will have home advantage in the Super12 stage of the National Counties T20 competition after doing the double over Herefordshire at St Austell at the weekend.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Rapist jailed for subjecting girl to 'appalling' abuse
A CORNWALL takeaway owner who raped and assaulted a young girl has been put behind bars for up to 15 years.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Hard work at hospital pays off as waiting lists fall significantly
WAITING times at hospitals run by the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) are better than the national average, the trust has said.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
The Natural Beauty Series: Part 6 - Scenic Quality
This article is the sixth part of our series on Natural Beauty and explores the concept of scenic quality, one of the recognised factors contributing to natural beauty, as identified by Natural England, and was written by Louise Barattini, planning officer, Cornwall National Landscape Team
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July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
RENOVATED FORMER SCHOOLHOUSE
This substantial and fully renovated former schoolhouse, dating back to 1750, has been meticulously transformed by the current owner. Retaining a wealth of history and traditional features, the property has been expertly converted into a stunning residence that masterfully blends modern design with its historic charm, offering a variety of thoughtfully crafted living spaces.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Cornwall’s cables are key to the entire nation’s security
THOUGH the presence of military forces in Cornwall has diminished over the decades, the county now finds itself on the front line of a new kind of warfare, a minister has stated.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Aim is to make the South West a manufacturing titan
THE Great South West Partnership has launched a major Manufacturing Investment Plan, backed by Make UK, a renewed South West Manufacturers’ Network and the rollout of the Made Smarter programme across the region.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
VILLAGE SETTING
Nestled in an elevated position in the peaceful village of St Just in Roseland, Rose Hill is a delightful two-bedroom bungalow set within a generous plot of around half an acre, including a 0.25 acre paddock that protects its exceptional views.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Pirates and Penzance set to separate and Amateurs to end
CORNISH Pirates are set to demerge from Penzance & Newlyn and join up with Pirates Amateurs, who will lose their identity.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Prince William reviews Duchy of Cornwall's charity rental policies
THE Prince of Wales is overseeing an \"era of deep change\" at the Duchy of Cornwall in the wake of criticism over multimillion-pound deals the landed estate struck with public bodies.
3 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Judi and Gus Honeybun make comeback for CHSW
BROADCASTER Judi Spiers and puppet rabbit Gus Honeybun are making a comeback, returning to their roots for a special cause.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Cornwall caught on camera by our talented readers
WE receive far more submissions for our regular Big Picture feature in the letters and opinion section than we can accommodate, so today we're again taking the opportunity to feature a selection of hitherto unused images which richly deserve their moment in the spotlight.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Married couple pilfered £20,000 from rugby club
TWO then-married fraudsters who stole more than £20,000 from a small rugby club to spend on drugs and clear their debts have been handed suspended prison sentences.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Homes plan for builders' yard
AN application has been submitted to Cornwall Council seeking planning consent in principle for the construction of six dwellings at a former builders' yard at Longdowns, near Penryn.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
FAT'S THE WAY TO DO IT...
Chunky shapes and sculptural seating is all the rage, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
2 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
FRONT OF HOUSE
GIVE YOUR VISITORS A WARM WELCOME WITH A GORGEOUS GARDEN
2 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Sledgehammer and screwdriver used in brutal attack
TWO thugs who beat their victim with a sledgehammer and stabbed him with blade and a a screwdriver while he was visiting a friend have been jailed for 10 years.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
New exhibition explores diverse communities
A POWERFUL exhibition celebrating Cornwall’s diverse communities has opened at the county's archive centre, Kresen Kernow.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Play the long game and reap the rewards
Ignore the economic forecasts. Even the head of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan, admitted he couldn't predict interest rates more than six months out, yet investors obsess over what might happen with inflation, GDP or central bank policy
3 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Award for Falmouth home site manager
THE site manager at Barratt Homes's Pen Bethan development in Falmouth has secured a national title.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Celebration of lensman's life
An event in Falmouth will celebrate the life of Cornish photo-journalist David Brenchley
1 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Taking the stress out of festivals
LISA SALMON FINDS OUT HOW TO KEEP KIDS SAFE AND HAPPY AT EVENTS THIS SUMMER
3 min |
July 10, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
SNACK TALK
George Egg - AKA The Snack Hacker - shares his journey into social media, discusses his new cookbook and reflects on what it's like collaborating with his son. By CAMILLA FOSTER
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