The Latest Breaking News from Truro Crown Court

NHS surgeon admits fraud after having his own legs removed

Neil Hopper, 49, pleaded guilty to two charges of fraud by false representation relating to claims made to insurance companies.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Detectives deny crime commissioner’s claims over ‘bodies’ found in woodland

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez told councillors that ‘dead bodies’ had been found in woodland near St Austell.

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

Detective disputes police boss’ claims of ‘multiple bodies’ found in woodland

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez told councillors that ‘dead bodies’ had been found in woodland

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Two women remanded in custody accused of murdering rugby player

Tia Taylor, 21, and Chelsea Powell, 22, appeared at Truro Magistrates’ Court accused of murdering Michael Allen who was stabbed near a nightclub.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Judge warns of social media risk to fair trial of Bodmin murder accused

Jake Hill was charged following an incident in the Cornish town on Sunday.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Man appears in court charged with murdering rugby player near Cornwall nightclub

Jake Hill, 24, accused of murdering Michael Allen in Bodmin

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Monster who gouged partner's eyes out fails in freedom bid for sixth time

Parole Board turn down jailed thug's application for a sixth time, ruling that he isn't safe to be allowed out on licence yet, although he will be eligible for a further review in the future

Daily Mirror · Aug 4, 2022

Drug boss started dealing as a child to 'pay off addict mum's debts'

A court heard Bradley Graham became embroiled in gangs before even starting high school

Liverpool Echo · Jun 29, 2022

Cheesemaker behind Cathedral City fined £1.5m for killing fish and stinking out homes

Residents were left feeling unwell as 'eggy and fishy smells' were reported with thousands of trout killed as a result of decisions by Davidstow Creamery, Truro Crown Court heard

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022