- A popular Bonfire Night event in Truro has been cancelled for the second year over health and safety concerns.
- The city event was expected to draw up to 5,000 people, placing it in the “advanced tier” under Martyn's Law, which requires particular public events and venues to boost their security preparedness and ramp up protective measures against terrorist attacks.
- The law, which is named after Ariana Grande fan Martyn Hett , who was killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, received Royal Assent in 2025.
- Truro City Council said that it could not safely hold the event, which includes a fireworks display, within the available budget.
- A council statement read: “The Council recognises that this decision will disappoint the local community and will continue to investigate options to overcome the challenges faced in organising this year’s event with the aim of staging a safe and affordable event in the future.”
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