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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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Paedophile John Graley, from Fraddon, has been sentenced to three years in prison for touching a girl under the age of 13 and that touching was sexual
Paedophile left girl, 13, so traumatised she was unable to go to schoolHer moving story was read out in court
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Devon and Cornwall Police officer faces multiple sex offence charges
Devon and Cornwall Police
The 33-year-old officer - currently suspended from duty - was expected to stand trial in February this year
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Man who lashed out against 'intruder' said it was a 'fight or flight' moment
Truro Crown Court
He said he didn't know who the intruder was
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Helen Glover's terse response after narrowly missing out on gold
Helen Glover
The Olympic winning rower walked away with a silver medal
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Fury at developers as people need 'roof over their heads'
Environment
The latest applications aim to address the housing needs in various areas of Cornwall
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'Precious mama' among this week's death and funeral notices
In the News
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Cornwall Council slammed for causing another 'lockdown' in Cornish town
Liskeard
Work on a new services hub in Liskeard is having a 'massive impact on hundreds of people'
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Developer tries to 'buy' housing permission by offering £2m assets to village for £1
Housing
Councillors are torn while considering allowing 'once in a lifetime' deal for Charlestown
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Heat health warning for South West amid fears of 'significant impacts'
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Temperatures are set to soar into heatwave territory until Friday
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Retired Army colonel died after waiting 5 hours in an ambulance outside hospital
Royal Cornwall Hospital
He couldn't access treatment that could have saved his life
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Safety fears over affordable homes for 'proper job locals'
Housing
Debate raged over desperate need for housing versus suitability of the site
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Cornwall planning: Hundreds of new homes among latest proposals
Housing
A seaside hotel could be demolished to make way for 39 retirement flats
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What's On

TruroFisherman’s Friends announce special charity show in Cornwall
All proceeds will be distributed between five charities with strong local connections
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Inside Cornish town dubbed 'Britain's friendliest' and 'coolest coastal spot'
Reach Review
A Londoner has reviewed one of our most popular towns
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Cornwall festival celebrating music, food and culture 'from Cornish to Cuban'
Things to do in Cornwall
The fourth Celebration of Culture on Truro's Lemon Quay will include food and entertainment from all over the world
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Grease is the word at Hall for Cornwall this week - you'll be hopelessly devoted
Hall For Cornwall
The stage version is so good it will banish all thoughts of John Travolta and the late Olivia Newton-John
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Russell Watson to perform with him at Truro Cathedral
Truro
The 'magnificent' tour is coming to Cornwall
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