131 CommentsIt is a title race that is ending like no other as the final day of the season gets under way any of six teams could win National League South with leaders Truro City and second-placed Torquay United split by the matter of just two goals "At the start of the season I think we were favourites to go down," Truro City manager John Askey tells BBC Radio Cornwall "So if we could achieve promotion on Saturday it would be a minor miracle and it'll rank up there with a lot of promotions that clubs have had which you don't expect." Truro City are in pole position for the title - but only just just goal difference separates them at the summit following a season nobody outside of Cornwall Playing for more than four years without a permanent home they moved into a new stadium in August and have thrived Having played in front of crowds of less than 100 at various 'home' grounds, fans have flocked to the Truro Community Stadium with crowds averaging more than 1,700 and more than 3,300 packing in for their 1-0 loss to Torquay earlier this month Rex FeaturesBut hot on their heels are nearest neighbours Torquay United The Gulls spent 87 years in the bottom two tiers of the English Football League before relegation in 2014 They almost went out of existence a year ago before a consortium of local businesspeople took the club over They took manager Paul Wotton from Truro in the summer and now have the chance at promotion at the first time of asking Torquay travel to a Hemel Hempstead side who are mid-table and have just pride to play for I'm ready and the boys are in a good place and are really looking forward to it," Torquay manager Wotton tells BBC Sport "You have to keep it as normal as possible It's a game of football that we need to win I don't perceive there to be any pressure on us whatsoever I think it's a case of Truro City have got everything to lose and we've got everything to gain and the four teams below us have got everything to gain as well." Rex FeaturesAll of the top six are playing sides who are not in the title race Truro will be champions if they win and match or better Torquay's result But should Torquay overcome their two-goal swing they could go up - a 1-0 win for Truro and a 3-0 win for Torquay would mean the latter go up on goals scored Should both be tied for goal difference and goals scored then Truro would be promoted automatically as they will have won an extra match But if both of the West Country sides are defeated Eastbourne Borough's goal difference makes them the best of the rest - a win would take them up if Torquay and Truro fail to get three points If Truro lose by six or more goals and Torquay are also beaten by four or more Eastbourne could leapfrog them all with a 3-3 or higher-scoring draw with Weston-super-Mare Worthing - with the poorest goal difference - need a win the top two to lose and Eastbourne to fail to win if they are to take the title Boreham Wood and Dorking Wanderers - both on 83 points - have the best goal differences of the top six but would need the top two to lose and the next two to draw or be defeated before they can have a sniff of the title Torquay's 1-0 win at Truro City on Good Friday helped set up the tense finish to the season winning the title would give him a full set of promotions from the three divisions of the National League having guided Macclesfield Town into League Two and York City into the fifth tier from National League North But it would also be something special for Cornwall - a footballing outpost who have never had a club reach the fifth tier - Truro's current campaign is the most successful by any club from the county ever and that doesn't happen very often at football clubs," Askey said "If the players can get that win they'll be remembered forever and there's no better feeling in football than that "We're not getting carried away until we do it but until we do so it is feet firmly on the floor." Wotton will have someone in the dugout giving him the latest results as the afternoon unfolds - his tactical approach could depend on whether his side need to go all out to get goals or just need to avoid defeat But having joined a club last summer that was fresh out of administration with one contracted player Wotton has brought together a team that has consistently been around the top of the table "We've achieved our aim this season of finishing in the play-offs - we don't know what position we'll be yet," the former Plymouth Argyle captain said "The pressure of chasing the goal for the season is done "The fact that six teams can all win the title on the final day of the season is phenomenal really and unprecedented - fortunately we're one of those teams." 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. The service will include locally composed music and schoolchildren from across Cornwall All are welcome to attend a joyful service of welcome and installation of Rt Reverend David Williams as Bishop of Truro on Saturday, May 17, at Truro Cathedral. This service will see the new bishop formally occupy his official seat, known as the ‘cathedra’, and presented with the crosier once held by Bishop Benson, who as first bishop of Truro from 1877 ordered the construction of the cathedral. Truro Cathedral Choir will sing music written especially for the occasion by city composer Russell Pascoe. The service will also feature Falmouth Community Gospel choir and children from schools across Cornwall. Doors will open at 9.45am and the service will begin at 11am. It will also be live-streamed and available to watch afterwards via the cathedral’s website and its YouTube channel. Comments [email protected]Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd. | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 Truro City won the National League title on goal difference from nearest neighbours Torquay United Truro City's promotion to the National League marks the greatest moment in Cornwall's footballing history this county on the South West peninsula is more associated with holidays cream teas and pasties than high-flying football But come next season, the Tinners will become the first side from the county to play in the fifth tier of English football, after their dramatic 5-2 final-day win over St Albans City saw them claim the title on goal difference from Torquay United Their victory comes a year after they were still playing 'home' games at Gloucester City - a 390-mile round-trip - and marks the highest of highs for a club that has also seen its fair share of lows "I cannot believe that we've done," said Truro's long-serving captain Connor Riley-Lowe "The club's had some really tough times over the last few years and especially last year playing in Gloucester three times a week people don't realise the amount of effort that we put into it sometimes "What we've done this season is just reward for the last four seasons of having no home and having to graft through." Stewart Yetton (left) helped Truro City win the FA Vase in 2007 - the first final played at the 'new' Wembley Stadium The most comparable achievement to Saturday's league title win is probably when Truro won the FA Vase in 2007 Current assistant manager Stewart Yetton - who is the club's all-time record goalscorer - was part of the side that won at Wembley 18 years ago but says winning the National League South is a much greater achievement it was amazing the memories that we created that day," he said "Winning that is very different to winning the league - we've won a league that we had no right to win "When we went up through the leagues for a few years we had bigger budgets and we should have done it We've just won a league where we've probably got a bottom-six "This is the greatest achievement that Truro City has ever delivered - Cornwall's got its first National League club." Nomadic Truro City return home after four years The Canadian owner out to follow Reynolds' lead Few clubs can claim to have had the rollercoaster history of Truro City in the past 20 years Under former owner Kevin Heaney, they stormed up the regional leagues in the West Country, winning five promotions in six years, and in 2007 were the first side to win a final at the newly-rebuilt Wembley Stadium when they beat AFC Totton 3-1 to win the FA Vase. Under Heaney's ownership they continued to climb the ranks until they reached what is now National League South in 2011 But as property developer Heaney's business suffered in the global economic crisis of the time and the club went into administration in August 2012 They were hours from being expelled from the league before local businessmen Peter Masters and Philip Perryman stepped in and saved the club in October of that year the team bounced between the Southern League and the National League South the club's Treyew Road home was sold to developers Owner Eric Perez joined in Truro's celebrations In 2019, Cornish Pirates rugby club took over Truro with the aim of building the Stadium for Cornwall - a venue capable of hosting both sides leaving the club homeless - they groundshared with the likes of Torquay Plymouth Parkway and even briefly with Gloucester City After funding issues with the Stadium for Cornwall, Truro went their own way and built their own ground, which opened last August, having been taken over by Canadian investors. Truro have flourished - they have the third-highest attendances in the league and have had 3,000-plus sell-outs for their final two matches of the season "I've had a feeling all year that we could do something like this and to actually do it is a culmination of a lot of hard work from a lot of people and it's the best feeling in the world," owner Eric Perez told BBC Sport "Everything we've done since we've taken over is to build this club bigger and better and fulfil its potential and fulfil Cornwall's sporting potential "So we're going to do everything we can to do that no-one will stop us and this is for Cornwall John Askey (left) and assistant Stewart Yetton have guided Truro City to their greatest-ever achievement Comedian Paul Whitehouse once played a Plymouth Argyle fan in a car insurance advert, external - "a long old poke" he said when describing an away trip to Newcastle Well for Truro fans - and those of their opponents next season - it will be even longer Should Gateshead fail to progress through the National League play-offs it would mean their 920-odd mile round trip to Truro would become the longest away journey in English football - comfortably beating Argyle's 815-or-so miles to Sunderland and back this season Truro's 'local' derby will be a 280-mile round-trip to Yeovil Town - but many of the away days will be more than double that There could also be lengthy journeys to Hartlepool United although none are as long as Whitley Bay's trip to Truro in the FA Vase in 2008 - a round-trip of more than 940 miles "I'll probably have to renew my passport and get a visa," joked manager John Askey "It would probably be the longest trips in English football that has ever been "How we're going to navigate that I don't know but we'll have to sort it out - it's a nice problem to have." it more than vindicates what was seen as one of the most surprising non-league managerial appointment of last summer The former Port Vale and Shrewsbury Town manager has had great success in the fifth and sixth tiers He led Macclesfield Town to the National League title in 2018 and guided York City to promotion from National League North in 2022 But he had never managed a club based further south than Shrewsbury and never led a side in National League South - let alone one that had just moved to a new ground and had no idea about how many people would turn out to watch them So what has been the secret of his success "I think having honest players is a big thing," he said "The things that Truro have to put up with regards the travelling it's probably the most honest group of players I've ever had "To have achieved what they've achieved that's probably why it gives me as much pleasure with this as it as with any promotion that I've had "Whatever club you go to you want to do well because it means a lot to supporters and means a lot to people who were running the football club and obviously it means a lot to myself to win something." The Tinners are back on home soil and four games away from a remarkable promotion to the fifth tier in the middle of a ludicrous grind of 10 National League South games in 20 days This exact week 12 months ago brought four matches a period that could have been a Craig David 7 Days remix: Torquay United on Monday Yeovil Town on Thursday and Maidstone United on Saturday Sunday offered a little respite before the final stretch Just completing the campaign was an achievement Truro spent the final two months playing home games at Gloucester City a 390-mile round trip and the final bizarre but memorable chapter in a nomadic existence that spanned four years Until that point they had been groundsharing with Taunton Town and before that across the Devon border at Plymouth Parkway but a cocktail of inclement weather and pitch problems left them searching for another home The league pushed them towards Gloucester’s synthetic surface to fulfil their fixtures “I think we would have played on a local patch of grass on a roundabout if they would have allowed us,” says Gareth Davies the club’s head of media and communications and a local BBC commentator At the beginning of this season Truro finally returned home to a 3,000-seat stadium. They vacated their previous ground, Treyew Road, where they last played in October 2020, when it was sold to developers, a Lidl supermarket later built on the site. Now all the miles spent on the M5, the hours lost funnelling back and forth from Cornwall They operate with a hybrid squad of part-time and full-time players and a bottom-half budget of about £500,000 John Askey’s side are the shock leaders in a congested division where six points separate the top six they will become the first Cornish club to play in the fifth tier Last season “home” games in Gloucestershire get there at 7.30pm and kick off at 7.45pm so I was getting a 15-minute warmup and then starting,” says Connor Riley-Lowe We’d get home at 2am … so it was a dark couple of months Staying up made it all worth it and this season has been the icing on the cake Connor Riley-Lowe celebrates with fans after a 3-2 win over Welling at Truro City Stadium in March Photograph: Luke Williams/PPAUK/ShutterstockTruro’s location provides a hurdle to recruitment who came through the ranks at Exeter and is best friends with Ollie Watkins and his father run a business importing champagne “To play for Truro you have to have a certain mindset and mentality because you spend so much time travelling,” Stewart Yetton “But it is what makes us a unique and special place and I think you have to be a unique and special sort of person to be able to cope with that.” Yetton is Truro’s record goalscorer and his association with the club dates back to 2005 I think a lot of people thought we may never get back and it could be the death knell for the club,” he says “I was always hopeful we would return but there were plenty of times where it felt touch and go To get back to Truro and to a brand new stadium that first game back against Dorking … I found that quite emotional.” Truro had groundshared with Torquay in 2018-19 supporters and players a 200-mile round trip who first joined Truro as a teenager and is in his fourth spell and ninth season with the club recalls an FA Trophy third qualifying round victory there against Greenwich Borough “I think we had 23 paying fans watching us at Torquay,” Riley-Lowe says “This club has been through some tough times over the past few years now we’re averaging almost 2,000 fans a game the buzz around the club has been incredible.” Since he joined Truro other things have improved getting takeaways on the way to a game on a Friday night,” he says Free daily newsletterKick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football Truro City at an away game in Worthing this month – attendances have swelled of late Photograph: Alan Stanford/PPAUK/ShutterstockOn Good Friday they host Torquay and their former manager Paul Wotton a 95th-minute Riley-Lowe winner at Bracknell securing their place in the sixth tier The raw numbers provide a barometer of how far they have come “On Good Friday last year we played Slough Town at Gloucester for a home game there were 116 fans there and we played at 5pm because Gloucester City played on the pitch at 1pm,” says Davies “This year we sold out our [Good Friday] game 24 days before it.” Watkins attended Truro’s game against Torquay in Gloucester last season and Riley-Lowe who attended three of England’s games at Euro 2024 will be at Villa Park cheering on his friend when Paris Saint-Germain visit in the Champions League on Tuesday “He’s done all right … I still beat him at two-touch in the garden but he’s a bit quicker than me maybe that’s why he’s playing in the Premier League and I’m not,” the 29-year-old says one of the few counties without a professional club If they can achieve the unthinkable and secure promotion they could face what is surely a welcome problem: an 868-mile round trip to Carlisle who are bottom of the Football League and look likely to be relegated “It would be a challenge because at the moment we travel at tea-time after everyone finishes at work and get to most hotels at 11pm at night,” Yetton says “I don’t think we could travel at 5pm on a Friday to get to Carlisle Military housing: Private investors cashed in while families lost out The men and women from Cornwall who serve in our military deserve, at the very least, a safe and decent home. Too often over the past 14 years, Forces families were let down as the Conservative government failed to invest in their housing and it's a problem that goes back further. In 1996 the Conservative government under John Major sold off our military housing in one of the worst privatisation deals imaginable – selling off armed forces married quarters and renting them back at taxpayers’ expense. By the time Labour entered government, these rental payments had hit £600,000 a day, with homes run down and left in disrepair. We cannot turn around years of failure on Forces housing overnight. But after only six months, this Labour government announced the landmark buy-back of 36,000 homes, bringing forces’ family housing into public ownership where they belong. We're reversing a disastrous privatisation, and have already taken greater control and are working at pace to drive up standards. In the South West there are 12,605 military homes and 9354 have been brought back into public ownership. Our deal on military homes gives us the opportunity to stop the rot and start the renewal of an estate run down over decades. Bringing real benefits and stability to military families, something many of them miss out on. It’s not easy being a military family. You move frequently, often to places far from home. I came to Cornwall via Plymouth nearly 20 years ago when I was a military wife. When you’re moving every couple of years you need somewhere decent to move your family into that will immediately feel like home. This deal delivers the common-sense standards for military homes that any of us should expect. There will now be tougher requirements so that homes are clean and functional when families move in, reliable repairs when things go wrong, named housing officers to help, an end to rules that ban families personalising and improving their homes, and a new, simpler complaints process to sort out problems. These are the basics on which Forces families have been failed but where we will now act, with changes in place by the one-year anniversary of these homes being bought back. The new commitment to spending 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence will also bring more jobs to Cornwall and contracts to employers such as Falmouth Docks. This Labour government will look after our armed forces and veterans. Tel: 01566 778213[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 The report from this week’s Truro Livestock Market. Another sizeable entry of Prime Cattle this week with trade holding firm. Steers jointly topped at 410p/kg by a 681kg South Devon and a 684kg Limousin, both in from Messrs W S Gay & Son of St Allen, Truro, with the former at £2,792 and the latter realising £2,804. A run of steers from Messrs R E, G L & M R Body of Gwinear, Hayle topped at 396p/kg (£2,281) for a 576kg Shorthorn and further prices at 395p/kg (£2,564) for their heavyweight 649kg Limousin, 380p/kg for their 540kg Shorthorn and 376p/kg (£2,391) for their 636kg Shorthorn. A good 653kg Blue steer from Mr D L Grigg of Wheal Frances, Truro parted away for 390p/kg (£2,547), another good 703kg heavyweight Blue steer from Messrs Gay went under the hammer at 380p/kg (£2,671) and a final 692kg Angus steer from Mr Grigg at 354p/kg (£2,450). Heifers to 394p/kg (£2,695) for an OTM 684kg Blue from Messrs L T Harvey & Sons of Newbridge, Penzance, with UTM heifers topped at 387p/kg for a Limousin from Messrs T A & A M Wills of St Erme, Truro and another good Blue from Messrs Harvey one bid behind at 386p/kg. A pair of heifers tied at 384p/kg next being a Limousin from Messrs Wills and a Blue from Mr Grigg. A mixed entry through the Cull Ring, with some good prices seen for the better quality animals forward. A big 828kg Charolais cow from Mr B Cowell of Helston topped the section at a very respectable 330p/kg (£2,732), followed by a 768kg South Devon cow from Mr D Jenkin of Manaccan, Helston at 299p/kg (£2,296). A pair of South Devon cows from two separate vendors tied next at 287p/kg; one from Mr F Stephens of Lostwithiel at £2,064 and the other from Mr R T Lobb of St Ewe. A Salers cow from Mr O M Harris of Moorswater, Liskeard parted away at 279p/kg, with another Charolais from Mr Cowell at 276p/kg and a Shorthorn cow from the same vendor at 275p/kg. Dairy types to 301p/kg for a Jersey cow from Messrs L Wherry & Son of Sancreed, Penzance and another Jersey from the same stable following at 291p/kg. Only a handful of Friesians forward topped at 235p/kg for a 771kg animal from Messrs K & M Ferris of Gunwalloe, Helston. Cull Bulls to 307p/kg for a Blonde from Messrs P Kingdon & Sons of St Newlyn East, Newquay and a heavyweight 1169kg South Devon bull from Mr J L Sampson of St Buryan, Penance saw the top bull pounds-per-head of £2,572. A super trade from start to finish, topping at £2525 on behalf of Mr D Moyle of Camborne for his stand out single 27-month-old Simmental steer. Steers then selling to £2380 for a trio of 1½ year old Herefords on behalf of Messrs C J Osborne & Son of Fraddon, who went to sell a further trio at £2145, whilst Messrs J & J Sawle & Son of St Agnes marketed a fine 2-year-old Limousin steer at £2250. Tregerles Farm Estates of Mitchell sold a pair of 30-month-old South Devon steers to £2005, whilst Mr S P Bache of Mount Hawke marketed a single 20-month-old Limousin at £1900. 2-year-old Stabilisers from Messrs J N & M Miles of St Mawes realised £1820 and £1500, a pair of 1½ year old Blues from Mr R T Dunn of Par achieved £1770, whilst Mr P Johns of Camborne sold Shorthorn steers, being 2-year-old to £1740 and £1655. No shortage of first-class younger steers this week, selling to £1975 for the choice pair of 1-year old South Devons from Mr T G Hawke of Colan, Newquay with further South Devons from the same Vendor achieving £1870, £1810 and £1795, then Mr Hawke’s Herefords realising £1730, £1690 and £1480. A big run of 1 year old steers from Messrs T G Gwennap & Son of St Buryan, Penzance topped at £1890 for Shorthorns, with Blues to £1860 then further Shorthorns thereafter to £1565 for two and £1495 for four. Messrs C J Osborne & Son sold 1 year old Herefords to £1660, whilst 1-year-old Stabilisers from Messrs J N and M Miles parted away at £1440. Many 1-year-old steers selling in excess of £1200 thereafter. Heifers topping at £2305 for a pair of 2-year-old Limousins from Messrs J & J Sawle & Son, with further lots of Limousins from the same Vendor to £2230 and £1880. A smart 2-year-old Hereford from Mr M Allen of Roche achieved £1760, followed by a pair of 2-year-old Simmentals from Messrs R & J Bailey of Frogpool, Truro at £1530. Mr S P Bache sold a pair of 20-month-old Limousins to £1445, with Mr J T Rowe of Lower Penponds, Camborne a touch behind at £1435 for his single 20-month-old Charolais. Younger heifers enjoying a super trade, topping at £1720 for a pair of 30-month-old Limousins from Osborne Bros of St Just, Penzance, whilst a 1-year-old Shorthorn from Messrs T G Gwennap & Son realised £1545, 1-year-old Blues to £1445 on behalf of Mr D Pendray of Looe, whilst cracking Limousins from Mr C P Rundle of Fowey sold to £1410 for a 13-month-old followed by a trio of 8 month olds at £1380. Cows and calves topping at £3350 for a fine Charolais outfit on behalf of Mr J Gregory of Chacewater, Truro. A better entry in numbers this week, to include a lot of younger second quality calves reflected in the trade. The young stirks on offer saw plenty of competition, with the best trio of British Blue x steers at 6 months old selling for £825 each on behalf of Messrs N J Cox & H Floyd from Tregony, Truro who also went on to sell a further British Blue x steer at £765. A run of much younger 3 month old weaned calves for Messrs H L, T & C Lyne from St Clement saw a fast trade with a pen of four Hereford x steers making £800 with another Hereford x steer making £790. The young calves also for Messrs Lyne saw their Charolais x bulls making £555 and £545 and a Charolais x heifer at £380. Hereford x bull calves sold to £535 for Mr C Thomas from Penryn who also went on to sell his British Blue x bull for £515. Further British Blue x bulls to £535 for Messrs J A Sweet & Partners from St Newlyn East, Newquay who sold another one at £460 and their British Blue x heifers to £375. Messrs C J & P H George from Tresillian, Truro saw their best young British Blue x bull at £520 with another at £490, and going on to top the heifer section with their British Blue x at £420 and £390. A Devon x bull selling for £455 for Mr A D Nicholas from Helston, and Friesian bulls making £340 and £330 from Messrs J & S Trembath from Gurnards Head. Further heifer calves saw Hereford x to £320 for Mr W R Davey from Probus who also sold another at £265, with their Aberdeen Angus x heifers to £255. Trade throughout looking keen with plenty of buyers in attendance. An overall firm trade, with a large number of very heavy hoggs coming through; and selling to £154.50 for Beltex hoggs from Mr G M Henwood of Praze, Camborne, sold to Mr L Cleave of Highampton. Leading the averages to 321p/kg for handyweight Texels for Mr S G Collins of St Newlyn East, Newquay, sold to J V Richards Ltd of Perranwell Station. An overall steady trade, with prices similar to recent weeks. A uniform pen of 44.7kg first pick lambs from Messrs R J Vincent & Son of Blackwater sold to a top price of £165.00, purchased by R J Trevarthen Ltd of Roskrow. Setting the premium at 391p/kg were super fresh 38.7kg lambs from Mr T Ham of Baldhu, Truro. Prices Nationally have eased somewhat on the week, but remain strong. Fewer of the best sorts forward this week, nevertheless, top call was for the best of a run from Cregan Gate Partners of Grampound Road, with a super Charollais ewe selling to £220.00. Texels to £214.00 for a good conformation single from Messrs T B & M B Osborne of St Eval, Wadebridge; £200.00 for another from Messrs K & C McFadden of St Just, Penzance; and £186.00 from Mr N Phillips of Wadebridge. Further Charollais to £183.00 for the best of a run from Messrs R J & A M Pedrick of Buckfast, Devon. Suffolk Mules to £171.00 for Mr N Taylor of Bodmin. Beltex to £136.00 for Ms A Payne of Cubert, Newquay and £134.00 for Mr T Blake of St Austell. Rams to £163.00 for a Suffolk x from Mr T Folland of Kenwyn, Truro and another at £150.00 from Mr T D Retallick of St Columb. Sheep (2T) to £163.00 for a Texel from Messrs R Gregor & Sons of St Mawgan. A short run in this week and selling to £139 for Mr G W Coon of Mevagissey, St Austell, for strong hoggs, with further lots from the same Vendor selling to £138 & £104. A pair from Mr N Phillips of Wadebridge realised £137, whilst Mr C Johns of St Austell sold a pair at £127. Double couples topping at £285 for a strong Suffolk outfit from Mr W D Pascoe of St Newlyn East. [email protected]Further Links Long-serving Truro City captain Connor Riley-Lowe scored the Tinners' fourth goal Truro Community StadiumPublished26 April 2025Truro City won the National League South title after beating St Albans City 5-2 at the Truro Community Stadium The victory means Truro become the first club ever from Cornwall to win promotion to the National League Any side in the top six could have won the title going into the final round of matches with Truro heading into the weekend top on goal difference from nearest neighbours Torquay United Torquay won 4-1 at mid-table Hemel Hempstead while the rest of the top six all won too - but it mattered not as Truro got the victory they needed to claim the title level on points with Torquay but winning the title by virtue of having a better goal difference of just two goals All of the top six sides won their matches in the final round of games meaning they all end the day in the position they started The win also meant that St Albans finished the campaign in the final relegation place and will drop to the seventh tier of English football next season Rex FeaturesThe dynamic Cornish side were 3-0 up inside the first 10 minutes as they wasted no time in doing their bit to win the title Luke Jephcott converted Connor Riley-Lowe's fifth-minute cross from the left at the far post to send the home crowd into raptures Dominic Johnson-Fisher got on the end of a Tyler Harvey cross from the right to double the lead Harvey put the result beyond doubt just three minutes later as he dinked a ball over the top past St Albans keeper Michael Johnson Truro were first to the ball throughout and did not give their opponents a chance to settle St Albans did pull one back against the run of play when Harrison Smith nodded in a 28th-minute corner from close range but the hosts' three-goal lead was restored two-minutes later when Riley-Lowe flicked home Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain's long throw It could have been 5-1 moments later as Johnson-Fisher forced an incredible point-blank save from Johnson after a long throw was not dealt with by the visiting defence Luke Jephcott (centre) scored for the sixth time since moving to Truro City on loan from Newport County St Albans brought on towering striker Alex Wall on at half-time as they tried to salvage something from the game and the forward almost pulled a goal back after an hour as Oxlade-Chamberlain did well to block his header Will Dean blocked a Ken Charles shot midway through the half as Saints made the game more even After news filtered through that Hemel had reduced their deficit against Torquay to 3-1 the home fans had felt able to relax after a tense spell at the start of the second period when Torquay's former Truro striker Cody Cooke got his hat-trick to make it 4-1 in Hemel with 15 minutes left you could feel the nerves return around Truro's new ground It got even more tense when St Albans substitute Shaun Jeffers headed in a Charles cross with 12 minutes to go to make it 4-2 and narrow Truro's lead at the top to one goal on goal difference Harvey had a goal ruled out soon after when Truro substitute Andrew Neal was offside while Yassine En-Nayah shot agonisingly wide of the post with nine minutes to go long-serving Truro striker Neal sealed the promotion as he broke through and fired a low left-footed shot off the base of the post and in past Johnson to send the record home crowd of 3,597 wild "It's been a rollercoaster season," Truro City manager John Askey told BBC Sport "None of us thought we'd be here today celebrating winning the league it's been a fantastic effort by the players and I'm just really pleased for Truro and all of Cornwall." Askey - who has now won promotions out of the National League National League North and National League South - says he did not expect his side to get off to the start they did on Saturday "I've never seen it before," he added "For a promotion team who's got to win to score three goals in such a short space of time "Then when we did get a bit of a setback and it went 3-1 it's been a special day and one we need to enjoy." The charity celebrated the completion of the works at a grand opening at the weekend A MUCH-RESPECTED Cornish charity that is at the heart of mental health support and reducing the number of deaths by suicide celebrated the completion of a major capital development of its premises The Samaritans of Cornwall at Truro started work last year on the building owned by the charity on Treyew Road in Truro which is run entirely by volunteers with no paid members of staff recognised significant changes to the building were needed to improve accessibility for all and therefore ensure the continued operation of the charity voluntary director of the Samaritans of Cornwall at Truro explained: “Samaritans of Cornwall has helped hundreds of thousands of people thanks to the dedication of committed volunteers who deliver its services from the building in Truro “The charity purchased the property over 50 years ago but the layout being over many floors meant it was not accessible to all and thus did not meet the needs of the charity “An exciting but challenging journey to raise the funds necessary to make essential and major structural changes was undertaken so the building better-serves the charity whilst adding a much-needed new Training Centre building Samaritans of Cornwall receives no funding from a national office historically relying on income raised by the wonderful stall at Par Market – again run entirely by dedicated volunteers - and fundraising activities undertaken to meet running costs “A capital project costing over £1-million was a huge challenge thanks to donations and the support of significant grant We cannot thank supporters enough - they have enabled us to transform our facilities.” The charity celebrated the completion of the works at a grand opening on Saturday May 3 which was attended by over 100 people many of whom have been involved in delivering the project cut the ribbon and said: “The new Cornwall Samaritans operations base in Truro is a wonderful space for them to continue their work of compassionate listening It was a privilege to be there to cut the ribbon declare it open and thank all the volunteers who make Samaritans happen.” The development works will ensure accessibility to an energy efficient ensuring expenses are controlled and that funds raised are focussed on the provision of service; a new Training Centre will enable greater partnership working with other organisations embedded in Cornwall as well as being available to other charitable ventures for private hire The changes and accessibility of the building will help the charity to attract new volunteers increasing numbers and diversity in all areas of Samaritans of Cornwall’s work embrace new technology and offer more outreach into the community To support Samaritans of Cornwall, book its Training Centre, or for further information, email [email protected] or visit www.samaritans.org/truro Tyler Harvey has taken his tally to 26 goals for the season Truro City moved back to the top of National League South with a game to play after a 2-0 win at Weston-super-Mare Tyler Harvey scored two second-half goals to ensure the Tinners go into the final day of the season with the title destiny in their hands They are ahead of second-placed Torquay United on goal difference - Truro have a two-goal advantage on their nearest neighbours - while Eastbourne Borough move up to third who led the league at the start of the day drop to fourth after a 1-1 draw at now sixth-placed Dorking Wanderers Just three points cover the top six teams with a game to go "The other results and us getting a win today puts it back in our court," manager John Askey told BBC Radio Cornwall "At the start of season if you said you need to win your last home game to possibly win the league we'd have all taken it." Harvey opened the scoring 10 minutes into the second half as he picked up the ball from Dominic Johnson-Fisher and coolly finished Having seen goalkeeper Dan Lavercombe make an excellent save in the final minute Harvey got his second from the penalty spot in the third of 12 minutes of stoppage time to secure Truro's 25th league win of the season If they can win the title they would be the first side from Cornwall to ever reach the fifth tier of English football "I'm really pleased with the effort the players have put in and to come here and get a 2-0 win when there was something on it for Weston as well is a real fantastic effort," added Askey "It's been twists and turns all through the season "We've just got to concentrate now on getting a result against St Albans obviously they're fighting for their lives and it won't be easy." Matt Jay's goal ensured Torquay United got a third 1-0 win over Truro City this season after previous wins in the league and FA Trophy Torquay United kept their National League South title hopes alive as they won 1-0 at top-of-the-table Truro City Matt Jay’s second-half strike was enough for the Gulls who move up to third in the table with two games to play They are now a point off new leaders Worthing and level on points with Truro Just two points separate the top five sides in the league - 10-man Worthing drew 1-1 with Eastbourne Borough who drop to fifth after Dorking Wanderers were 4-2 winners over Hampton and Richmond In difficult conditions neither side could break the deadlock before the interval as Luke Jephcott and Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain had chances for the hosts while Jay twice went close for the Gulls but it was Torquay who had the first decent chance after an hour - Ryan Law’s mistake let in Jordan Young but he and Cody Cooke got in each other’s way and the opportunity went begging A great challenge from Jordan Dyer denied Truro’s Jaze Kabia soon after before Torquay took a 65th-minute lead in front of a record crowd of 3,306 at the Truro Community Stadium Jay showed excellent footwork on the edge of the area before the former Exeter City player curled a left-footed effort into the top corner Cooke blasted over from close range seven minutes later before Truro top-scorer Tyler Harvey saw a good chance saved by James Hamon with nine minutes to go Truro went close from a stoppage-time corner but they could not find a way past their former goalkeeper Hamon as the Cornish side lost for just the second time in 16 games Truro City manager John Askey told BBC Radio Cornwall: "It's obviously very disappointing "We've played a lot better than that and we probably got what we deserved today "We just huffed and puffed and allowed Torquay too much time on the ball on a couple of occasions and they've taken one of them "It's disappointing as we had so many supporters here and if we'd have got a result today we'd have been in a great position because results on the whole have been decent for us." Torquay United manager Paul Wotton told BBC Radio Devon: "It's three points away from home against the league leaders before the game "I thought first-half was really cagey I thought we were a bit edgy and sloppy on the ball "At half-time it was just a case of saying to the boys,'calm down if we lose we've got a chance of the play-offs' "We had to play with the positivity of trying to win it wouldn't have defined anything because we're having a great season anyway." Emma Carlyon leaves behind a legacy of service and commitment to her community TRIBUTES have poured in for Cornwall’s former senior county coroner, Emma Carlyon, who passed away on Thursday, April 24 following a brief illness. During her two-decade stint as coroner, Dr Carlyon was influential in the modernisation and centralisation of the service in Cornwall. Her family connections to Truro run deep, with a long line of coroners, magistrates, solicitors and councillors. Dr Carlyon was born in the city in 1963. Both her parents are former mayors; her father was a former coroner, as was his father, grandfather and other family members. Dr Clement Carlyon, a great, great uncle born in 1777, was mayor of Truro five times and was responsible for installing the city’s leats in the fight against cholera, and erecting the memorial to Richard Lander at the top of Lemon Street. Dr Carlyon worshipped at Truro Methodist Church. Rev Mark Dunn-Wilson described her as “an extraordinarily talented and caring” member of the congregation, and confirmed that Sunday's 11am service had begun in tribute. “It’s customary that when a member of our flock dies, we mark it in silence and a prayer of thanksgiving,” he said. “Emma was a huge part of our church. She brought some of the older people to church every weekend. She was very popular, and this has come as a huge shock. We miss her.” Following her retirement as coroner, Dr Carlyon was elected to Chacewater Parish Council, encouraged to stand by chairman Cllr Rob Knill. He said he was “devastated” at her loss, and described her as “a force of nature”. “She was a superb parish councillor, full stop,” he added. “She had energy, and she understood people. She was always supportive about anything that was good in the village – she organised and judged the cake competitions for the Queen’s jubilee and the King’s coronation, and was integral to the council’s emergency plan, and the new recreation area that is currently going up. “The best thing about Emma was that she always wanted to do what was right. She wasn’t one for cutting corners. She gave her heart and soul to everything she did, and it was so good to work with her – I learned an awful lot from her. She had a lot to give, and would have given a lot more. “Emma was coopted onto the council three and a half years ago, and was the first to put her papers in to sit again this time round. I have no doubt she would have succeeded, and even been chair in due course. She offered that sort of commitment, and it’s such a devastating loss.” Cllr Pauline Giles, chairman of Cornwall Council, said: “I am sorry to hear of the death of Dr Emma Carlyon, who served in the role of Cornwall's senior coroner for more than two decades. Our thoughts at Cornwall Council are with her family and friends.” Truro City councillor Bert Biscoe said: “Emma used to take great delight in sitting as coroner with a bust of her great grandfather behind her head. Her passing is a massive loss.” [email protected]Further Links John Askey took over Truro City in the summer having led York City and Macclesfield Town to promotions in the National League Truro City manager John Askey said his side can "see the job through" and stay top of National League South as they prepare for Good Friday's crucial matches The Tinners host fourth-placed Torquay United while second-placed Worthing go to third-placed Eastbourne Borough Just three points separate the top four sides as they aim for the one automatic promotion place on offer to the champions This is what you want to be involved in and hopefully we can see the job through," Askey told BBC Radio Cornwall there's still a lot of hard work to be done." Torquay United 'relaxed' ahead of key game at Truro Attendances boom as Truro and Torquay go for title While Torquay are a former English Football League side this season represents a high watermark in the history of Truro City No side from Cornwall has ever reached the fifth tier of English football before but Askey said there will be more pressure on his opponents than his side "It's a game that Torquay have got to win Both teams are obviously trying to achieve something this season "I don't think there's been any real pressure on ourselves it's tough when you're at a club like Torquay because expectations are so high it's been a bit of an exciting ride really but if we don't we'll still enjoy it there." Truro City are expecting a record attendance at their new stadium when they host Torquay United on Good Friday Askey's side were one of the favourites for relegation at the start of the season and have a budget lower than any of their title rivals But they have been on a tremendous run of form, winning nine of their past 12 games, including a key win over Worthing earlier this month and losing only once in their past 15 games you won't get a better group of players "They have to put up with a lot with the travelling "If you do that it just shows where it can take you." He added: "I don't think there's ever been a league like there's been this season to be at the top of the table with a great chance of getting automatic promotion is obviously where we want to be." Torquay United have had three attendances this season of more than 5,000 It's the tightest title race in the country With four games left of the National League South season just six points separate the top six as Truro City look to win promotion to the National League for the first time in their history and Torquay United look to edge closer to a return to the Football League Both sides have seen an increase in attendances as fans flock to the non-league scene in increasing numbers BBC Sport analysis shows a 65% growth in average attendances in the top four levels of the non-league pyramid in the lpast decade In the National League South that figure rises to 122% Torquay co-chairman Michael Westcott says more and more supporters are losing faith with the Premier League and want a local connection instead He told BBC Sport: "True football fans are being priced out of league football "A family of four has to spend nearly £200 or more to watch a game in the Premier League but they can come here for highly competitve football - where players give as much effort as anywhere - and have that day out and a fantastic experience with change out of £50 for the family "There's a lot of disillusion from fans at the highest levels and they are finding a local team to follow - people buy into that." BBC SportTorquay were relegated from the English Football League in 2014 and have bounced between the National League and National League South since But Westcott is hoping that they can make the step up again this season either by winning the title or via the play-offs "Twelve months ago we nearly didn't have a football club so it's terribly exciting," he said "We had one player under contract last summer and to be in the mix of arguably the most exciting league in the pyramid - we are thrilled anyone in the top six or seven can win this league with 12 points to play for It has captured the imagination of the wider football family "We are seeing our highest attendances since the 1970s Our ambition is to return Torquay to the Football League where we existed happily for nearly 80 years." Truro City's best crowd this season was 2,818 against Chippenham Town Leaders Truro City have never played higher than the National League South and manager John Askey says the whole of Cornwall is willing them to climb the ladder The club had to play games at Plymouth, Torquay and Gloucester City after selling their stadium in 2020 but are back in the city now and looking for promotion "We weren't expected to be up there," Askey said "We were favourites for relegation but as time goes on you keep looking at the table As soon as someone goes top they seem to fall away I have never known a season with so many teams still in the title race with four games to go "It's our first year back in Truro after a nomadic few years The whole of Cornwall wants us to get to that next step." Truro face Hornchurch on Saturday, while Torquay face Slough - with the two teams playing each other on Good Friday. "That's possibly the biggest game in the club's history," adds Askey Jaze Kabia's hat-trick took his tally to 16 goals for the season Truro City forward Jaze Kabia's performance was hailed as "fantastic" after his hat-trick saw the Tinners come back to win 3-1 at Hornchurch and stay top of National League South The win keeps Truro ahead of second-placed Worthing on goal difference as the top four sides all won Three points separate Truro from fourth-placed Torquay Having gone behind to Tom Wright's 18th-minute goal and seen Dan Lavercombe pull off a couple of good saves to keep Truro in it The Irish striker blasted into the top corner to level the game nine minutes after half-time Billy Palfrey's superb goal-line clearance from an indirect free-kick after a back-pass kept Truro in it before Kabia 66th-minute lob put City 2-1 up He completed his hat-trick four minutes later to secure three more vital points he's an unbelievable finisher," Truro City assistant manager Stewart Yetton told BBC Radio Cornwall "It hasn't really gone for him in the last run of games but they were big moments and big finishes and we needed that "I thought he was really good second half you need your big players to step up and that's what he's done." The win also guaranteed Truro a place in the play-offs but they will be aiming for the automatic promotion place awarded to the league champions The victory kept the title in Truro's hands with their superior goal difference meaning should they win their three remaining matches they will in all likelihood be crowned National League South champions "We've still got three really tough games - Torquay's going to be huge Weston away is never easy and St Albans are down there fighting for their lives so it would be a very big ask to think you're going to go and win three games," Yetton added My friend sent me a photo on my phone and we were fourth at one point so quite quickly it can turn around and you can find yourself first one minute so we don't look too far beyond the next game "I think by next Monday evening we might have a clearer picture of where we're really at." Police investigated after a hoax bomb threat was sent to schools, causing initial alarm before being identified as a false alert A hoax bomb threat was sent to schools and media across part of Cornwall this morning. Secondary and primary schools, all in the Truro area, and media outlets including Truro Voice received an email from someone claiming to have planted explosive devices on behalf of a terrorist organisation. The person, who we have chosen not to name, said: “I have drove [sic] from my home in London … to attack every single last school included in this email I have also planted multiple devices around every school.” They then threatened to stream the action on social media platforms including X and YouTube, and claimed to have stored so-called manifestos on computers and mobile devices and mailed them to newspapers across the county. The email went on to apologise to family members, claiming: “I will not be making it to my 18th birthday on the 5th of May.” A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “We were notified this morning, Monday, April 28, after a threat was sent to a number of schools in the Truro area. "Officers are content that this was a hoax. Enquiries are ongoing into the source of the email.” Penair School sent a message to parents to reassure them. It said: “Prior to the students arriving at school this morning, a number of schools and organisations in the Truro area received an email to say that devices had been planted in the building. "We were able to establish with the police that this was a hoax and no further action was required by the school. All students are in lessons as normal.” Parents were asked not to contact the school or their children. The full list of schools targeted is: Archbishop Benson, Bosvigo, Naturally Learning, Penair School, Pencalenick, Polwhele, Richard Lander, Tregolls, Truro Academy, Truro Forest School, Truro High School, Truro Nursery School and Truro School. [email protected]Further Links Cornwall Air Ambulance is making a return to Truro with the opening of a brand-new charity shop in the city centre The Association of Air Ambulances Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association of Air Ambulances (Charity) Ltd and is a registered company (08341197) Both companies are registered at Air Ambulances UK International House | The McLaren Building © Copyright - Association of Air Ambulances (Charity) Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales (1161153) and in Scotland (SC051021) as is a registered company number (9391251) A determined 10-man Chelmsford City side earned a hard-fought goalless draw against title-chasing Truro City in the final National League South fixture of March for both teams The opening 45 minutes was a closely contested affair with the best opportunity of the half falling City’s way just before the break Ryan Blackman’s corner was met by Paul Appiah at the back post but the centre back’s effort struck the crossbar The turning point in the second half came in the 49th minute when Chelmsford City defender Arthur Penney was shown a straight red card after being judged to have brought down Truro man Jaze Kabia and denied him a clear goalscoring opportunity Despite the Tinners’ numerical disadvantage meaning John Askey’s side were forced to settle for a point after failing to convert the chances they created in the second period made three changes to the starting XI that faced Tonbridge Angels last week Ruaridh Donaldson made his first league start since January and was joined by Paul Appiah in the back three Kane Crichlow returned to the team after representing Bermuda in the latest international break had a promising early chance in the third minute when he was found in space inside the Truro penalty box a combination of Tinners goalkeeper Dan Lavercombe and his defenders were able to clear the danger The best opportunity of the first half came in added time when Blackman’s corner was met by Appiah at the back post crashed off the crossbar and was cleared to safety by Truro Chelmsford City goalkeeper Ted Collins was called into action early in the second half and made two crucial saves whose dangerous overlapping run set him up for a shot Collins then saved an effort from Yassine En-Neyah moments later The key moment of the second period came in the 49th minute when Penney was shown a straight red card Tinners attacker Kabia got behind the City defence and the chasing Penney was dismissed after being judged to have brought Kabia down while denying him a clear goalscoring opportunity Truro expectedly ramped up the pressure after gaining a numerical advantage but were unable to convert a number of promising chances Kabia came close to scoring in the 73rd minute when he met Luke Jephcott’s delivery to the back post Kabia’s header went inches wide of the goal captain Conor Riley-Lowe delivered a corner that Chelmsford City failed to clear which allowed Will Dean to have a close-range shot Clarets captain for the afternoon Blackman was on hand to make a crucial goal-line clearance Truro City’s second half substitute Dom John-Fisher sent a cross into the Chelmsford City box that Collins parried into the path of fellow substitute Tyler Love-Holmes Love-Holmes’ shot landed in the grateful arms of Collins There were two notable changes from the bench for City in the second half – academy player Kennedy Mupomba made his National League South debut while Freddie Hockey returned to action for the first time since December after a long injury layoff As the match entered the final stages of the six minutes of added time Truro came close again when Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain got on the end of a set-piece delivered to the near post meaning the goalkeeper was able to preserve his well-deserved clean sheet Saturday’s stalemate earned Chelmsford City their 53rd point of the season leaving Robbie Simpson’s side in 13th place in the league standings The Clarets sit level on points with Chippenham Town Chelmsford City XI: Collins (GK); Appiah Truro City XI: Lavercombe (GK); Bell (Johnson-Fisher 77′) Match Officials: Matthew Norton (Referee) Chelmsford City FC © 2025. 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Luke Jephcott's fifth goal since moving to Truro on loan proved the difference between the sides Truro City went top of National League South after winning 2-1 at former leaders Worthing The victory sees the Tinners go above Worthing on goal difference with both sides on 80 points with four games to play after conceding a late goal in a 1-1 draw at St Albans City Will Dean gave Truro the perfect start as he fired home after Worthing failed to deal with Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain's third-minute long throw Jaze Kabia had a second goal disallowed a minute later for offside before Nick Wheeler struck the Truro bar in the eighth minute Dan Lavercombe did well to stop chances from Worthing's Temi Babalola before the Tinners keeper brought the forward down at the end of the first half and Danny Cashman converted the resulting penalty But Truro retook the lead midway through the second half as Yassine En-Neyah flicked the ball forward and Luke Jephcott got in behind the defence and fired in his fifth goal since joining City on loan as Jack Spong saw a header land on the roof of the net while Lavercombe pulled off a superb 90th-minute save to deny Babalola a second equaliser "It was vital that we got a result today to stay in it," Truro City manager Joh Askey told BBC Radio Cornwall again today and you can't ask any more of them "It was a dubious decision that gave them a goal I thought we were up against it with the refereeing today and we've gone and pulled it out of the bag so it couldn't have ended up a better day." The win puts Truro in the driving seat to win the National League South title They face bottom half sides Hornchurch and St Albans as well as eighth-placed Weston-super-Mare and fifth-placed Torquay United on Good Friday "There was a feeling that they'd always get more nervy than us," Askey added of Worthing they're in top position and want to stay there they also knew that if they got a draw they would still be in a decent position "So we knew we'd got to try and win the game and the lads have worked really hard but it doesn't make any difference at this time of the season "When you put the effort the players put in they deserve to get three points." Such were the chants people were shouting while walking down Prince Street in a rally on May 3 The crowd of around 50 eventually reached the local police station where speeches were delivered in support of a Truro police officer “We’re rallying here for justice for Constable Brent Bowden,” said event emcee Angela Bowden Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience “We want truth and transparency,” said Angela and an apology to not only Constable Brent Bowden but to the African Nova Scotian community and the community of Truro.” “They weren’t consulted in the process,” she said Brent said he could identify on security footage that the peel was thrown by two fellow officers He filed a complaint against the two officers through the Nova Scotia Police Complaints Commission because he said he did not get a resolution through the Truro police’s investigation or the town’s review of the incident Truro Police Services and the Town of Truro said that the investigation into the complaint handled by an external police agency and an African Nova Scotian police officer found that the allegation was not sustained “The impacted officer then filed a complaint under the Nova Scotia Police Act To ensure an open and transparent investigation the Truro Police Service requested a high-ranking African Nova Scotian Police leader from an outside police agency conduct this investigation This was done to ensure the investigation was free of any bias and that an African Nova Scotian lens was applied to the situation This investigation considered the lived experiences of African Nova Scotians especially in relation to racial issues which are complex and deeply rooted in Nova Scotia’s history.” “The investigation was taken very seriously and all relevant evidence and facts were carefully reviewed This investigation concluded and found the allegation was not sustained meaning the evidence didn’t support that the incident was intentional or motivated by racism or hate.” Brent said the decision he received about his first complaint was not satisfactory He said he filed two subsequent complaints with the Nova Scotia Police Complaints Commission “For his fellow officer to disrespect him by throwing a banana on his car is disgraceful,” he said Rubin (Rocky) Coward was part of the rally and also spoke to the crowd “We’re standing in solidarity to ensure that no Black officer or person has to endure this,” he said Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page The British Virgin Islands is an explorer's dream with more than 60 isles and cays to discover Expert-backed tips and a step-by-step breakdown to ward off these pests We tried it: Filtrete Smart Tower and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Chelmsford City take on title-chasing Truro City at the EMJ Community Stadium this weekend City come into the match on the back of consecutive losses in the National League South and will hope to use their final game of the penultimate month of the season to get back to winning ways Promotion-chasing Truro City will be aiming to go home from Essex sitting at the top of the league standings should results go their way again Table-toppers Worthing lost their game in hand on the Tinners earlier this week leaving them just one point ahead of John Askey’s second-placed side Here’s all that Clarets supporters need to know ahead of the game… Watch the highlights of our last home win over Truro which was at the beginning of the 2017-18 season John Askey’s team have had a sensational 2024-25 season which they are hoping will culminate in Truro’s second promotion in two years The Tinners returned to the National League South in 2023 following a four-year absence from the sixth tier After achieving survival in their first season back in Step Two Askey has built on the club’s recent success since his arrival last year Under the former York City and Port Vale manager’s guidance Truro have made themselves promotion contenders ever since the beginning of the season They have only strengthened their title aspirations this month after winning five of the six National League South games they have played so far in March leaving them sitting 2nd in the table and one point off the summit Forward Tyler Harvey has been a key cog in Truro’s title push going from strength-to-strength throughout this season and in the month of March The 29-year-old is the division’s joint-highest goal scorer and has found the back of the net eight times so far this month Harvey will hope to cap off his productive March by continuing his strong goalscoring form against Chelmsford City He has netted in both of his last two appearances against the Clarets including a brace in the reverse fixture earlier this season Following discussions ahead of next season forward Jordan Greenidge has departed the club winger Kalvin Kalala has also left the EMJ Community Stadium after completing a permanent move to Carshalton Athletic Freddie Hockey is pushing to make a return to action following a four-month injury layoff Academy forward Taylor Legg will be hoping for further minutes after making his senior Chelmsford City debut during last week’s defeat to Tonbridge Angels Supporters can click here to buy tickets online ahead of matchday Online tickets will be on sale until 12pm on the day of the game Tickets will also be available on the gate on the day of the fixture Cash or card payments are accepted at the turnstiles Please note the Chelmsford City clubhouse is a CASHLESS venue Radio Clarets will provide live audio commentary of proceedings at the EMJ Community Stadium Clarets fans can find pre-match coverage of Saturday’s match and live updates of the proceedings by following the club’s X (formerly Twitter) page: @OfficialClarets and Instagram page: chelmsfordcityfc Post-match reactions will be found on the club’s website, official social media channels and on ClaretsTV TRURO – It’s been an exciting spring for Truro gymnast Aaliyah Collins She started off April with a welcome surprise: scoring first place in her age category at the Nova Scotia Gymnastics Championships “I thought I was just going to hit my goal of third place or second place but then when I didn’t get called up for that she’s representing Nova Scotia at the 2025 Eastern Canadian Championships taking place in Oshawa The tournament features youth gymnasts from Ontario Gymnastics has taken her around the country This will be her first time competing in Ontario but then I still train throughout the summer I like the competing season more than I like the training season because I like going away for meets and stuff … I like travelling a lot.” Collins has been in gymnastics since she was three years old She remembers playing other sports like soccer when she was young the more on the soccer field I’d be that kid cartwheeling around,” said Collins with a chuckle The athlete trained at Truro’s Cobequid Spartans gymnastics club facility until it closed in 2021 she practices four times a week at Taiso Gymnastics Training Centre in Lower Sackville she also trains in competitive track and field at Cobequid Educational Centre – a new sport she’s picked up her goal is to compete in gymnastics at the post-secondary level and beyond but I also really want to do college gymnastics said she was happy about the young gymnast’s success at provincials “She had been making a lot of really great changes and working so hard leading up to provincials,” she said “I was really hoping to see it pay off for her.” Training was sometimes tedious because of the repetition involved but she was proud that Collins stayed the course “For months had really been aware of making the changes that she needed to make on a daily basis and it just really paid off for her.” Baker has known Collins for a handful of years having coached her at Cobequid Spartans in addition to at Taiso Gymnastics Training Centre The coach said the gymnast’s strongest asset is that she can do anything she puts her mind to “She’s so physically talented that all she has to do is make up her mind that she is going to do something She wants Collins to be proud of herself following the Eastern Canadian championships “I’m hoping that she’ll keep her wits about her and just do what she’s been doing in training and kind of reap the rewards again.” God might be calling you to become the next Priest in Charge (Oversight Minister) of Penzance four churches that are ready to grow as they reflect their love of Jesus joint heritage and strong relationships through a passionate engagement with the community of a truly wonderful place to live and work collaborative and willing to share our resources We would love to discern with you whether God is calling you to partner with us in the gospel the Archdeacon of Cornwall: archdeacons@truro.anglican.org For more information and to apply please visit the Truro website by clicking the 'apply for this job' button below. Part of the process will include a vocational conversation that will take place online between short-listing and the interview The appointment is subject to enhanced disclosure from the DBS Safeguarding - Everyone Matters - Everyone’s Responsibility The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures and practices. The Bishop of Salisbury invites applications for the post of Residentiary Canon and Treasurer of Salisbury Cathedral. The Benefice of Berrow + Brean and The Benefice of Three Saints We are currently 3 rural Somerset parishes, about to embark on an exciting new partnership as one benefice. The Benefice of Glastonbury St John and St Benedict with Meare An Inclusive benefice, with worship styles ranging from less formal Celtic worship to liberal catholic format with robed choir alongside traditional village services. Set in the beautiful county of Somerset in a colourful, vibrant town with an eclectic community. 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John Askey's side have lost just one of their last 13 matches Truro City manager John Askey was left frustrated as his title-chasing side drew 0-0 at 10-man Chelmsford City in National League South The draw saw the Tinners drop three points behind leaders Worthing - who they face next week And they slipped to third place on goal difference after Dorking Wanderers' win over fifth-placed Eastbourne Borough Truro and Torquay United all have 77 points with five games to play with Eastbourne two points further back Chelmsford almost took the lead on the stroke of half-time when Ruaridh Donaldson hit the bar The hosts had Arthur Penney sent off for bringing down Jaze Kabia on the edge of the box and denying a goalscoring opportunity three minutes into the second half But despite the advantage Truro could not find a breakthrough despite Kabia and Yassine En-Neyah having penalty appeals turned down "I thought both of them were penalties to be honest," Askey told BBC Radio Cornwall "It wasn't only the penalty decision that he didn't give he started to sway towards them because he'd sent somebody off "But it was the right decision to send him off he can't then try and level it up because he's sent somebody off "You might say 'you should come away and score from open play' but if you're getting fetched up when you're in front of goal and about to shoot decisions like that at this time of the season can cost you "It is still in our hands and it's a great position to be in at this time of the season "I'm not disappointed with the players' effort and how they played sometimes things don't quite go for you in certain games." Ten-man Welling United slipped to a 3-2 defeat at Truro City on Saturday After falling behind early on to their promotion-chasing hosts the Wings rallied well and got themselves level through Deon Moore before the break But Dave Winfield’s second yellow early in the second half would make it difficult for the visitors before Truro bagged another two to put themselves in control Riccardo Di Trolio’s injury-time goal was indicative of Welling’s fight and spirit on the day but it wasn’t enough to prevent his side from making the long journey home empty handed The Wings made a disastrous start against the in-form side in the division with the hosts opening the scoring with their first attack of the game A cross from the right was met by the head of Truro skipper Connor Riley-Lowe Welling responded well as they looked to take advantage of the windy conditions in Cornwall Dan Quick’s long throw into the box caused havoc with keeper Dan Lavercombe palming it as far as Anthony Grant Quick’s neat ball found the run of Moore who got into the box and kept his cool to finish nicely for his first goal in Welling colours It could have got even better when a glorious chance presented itself to the visitors just before the break when Scott Kashket launched a quick counter-attack he found himself denied by Lavercombe one-on-one before Kennedy’s follow-up drew another good stop Lovett was called into action as he raced out to keep out Dominic Johnson-Fisher who was trying to round the Wings’ keeper before Welling’s defence cleared their lines The second half saw the home side look to take advantage of the conditions with the wind now in their favour And their lives were made easier early in the second half when Welling were reduced to 10 men following Winfield’s dismissal the Wings’ captain was caught in a tussle with Tyler Harvey which resulted in bookings for each and Winfield it would be ‘backs against the walls’ stuff for the away side as Truro piled on the pressure and they got their goal with 20 minutes remaining – a cross from the right was met by  Harvey who headed firmly into the back of the net  to restore his side’s lead Despite possessing the numerical advantage the hosts didn’t have it all their own way in the latter stages as the Wings continued to battle Maxwell Statham’s dangerous cross spun across the face of goal and narrowly evaded that killer touch to take it in and with 10 minutes left a free-kick from wide right found its way to Riccardo Di Trolio at the back stick but he just could not get enough on his connection to take it over the line from close range Truro put the final nail in Welling’s coffin somewhat against the run of play as Harvey finished low into the bottom left-hand corner for his brace There would still be time for the Wings to give themselves a glimmer of hope deep in injury time when Di Trolio pulled another one back putting away a rebound from Sahid Kamara’s initial effort but it would not be enough as the home side were left to claim the points Sent off: Winfield 52 (second bookable offence) J Hearnden Skip Hire Community Stadium Park View Road Welling Kent DA16 1SY Welling United Football Club is a Community Interest Company registered with Companies House Full name Welling United Football Club Community Interest Company Limited Registered number 08055420 We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK remember your settings and improve government services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services You have accepted additional cookies. 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You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend David Williams in succession to the Right Reverend Philip Mounstephen following his translation to the See of Winchester David was educated at Bristol University and trained for ministry at Wycliffe Hall He served his title at All Saints Ecclesall from 1992 and additionally as Area Dean of Ecclesall Deanery from 1997 David was appointed Vicar of Christ Church In 2014 David took up his current role as Bishop of Basingstoke Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details Worthing were beaten at home against Truro City as the Tinners leapfrogged the Rebels at the top of the National League South Woodside Road was a cauldron-ish sort of place prior to kick-off How many months has this one been circled on the calendar tense affair; Worthing were the better side for large swathes of this one and the narrative of the season had changed Victory here lifted them to the top of National League South but the three they have this calendar year have all arrived on the road but they had all the hallmarks of a successful side It was an ugly win that featured even uglier goals It was the first time the ball had been played into any side’s box and Truro would be wheeling away in delight How did this end up in the back of Lucas Covolan’s net who had journeyed long from distant Cornwall and the goal was the least likely of which to end up giving Truro the lead Will Dean’s volley slamming into the ground bouncing between Joel Colbran and Covolan before nestling in picking the precise passes that paved the path toward parity shaping up for one of his trademark right-footed finesse shots clipped the top of the crossbar with a rasping Worthing’s pressure persisted throughout the opening half Visiting manager John Askey couldn’t have dreamt of a better start for his side As well as being one of the division’s top scorers – chiefly through the right boot of Tyler Harvey – they are similarly effective at the back But this would become an infuriating opening half of intense pressure Jack Spong and Odei Sorondo worked tirelessly to recycle possession and with the ball at their feet there was always an option up top These waves of attack started to translate into shots on target Joe Partington headed into the side netting then Temi Babalola’s shot on the swivel was well-saved by Dan Lavercombe The pair would meet again in very different circumstances As the fourth official raised the board for additional time Babalola was clattered by the visiting ‘keeper in the box and he always looked like beating Lavercombe to the ball after Sorondo’s header released the forward in behind Harrison Blair hardly hesitated as he pointed to the spot and brandished the yellow Danny Cashman collected the ball off Liam Nash and drilled the ball hard into the net Despite the scoreline Worthing had been bright and sharp They appeared somewhat unfazed by that early setback and mixed patience with positivity to get themselves back on level terms before the break At the break Joe Cook was replaced by Sam Packham A likely injury to a Worthing centre-half who has been an ever-present in Agutter’s side The Reds were similarly strong as the second half commenced orchestrating the attacks as Sorondo continued to hound and rob the opposition In the 58th minute Wheeler again curled towards goal forcing Lavercombe into a parry that is pushed into the path of Cashman He just didn’t have the time to shape his body Rarely do you see a side want to win a game of football more than Worthing did here and the 2,771 present in the ground where with them for the duration But against the top teams you can never take a moment switch off when Luke Jephcott caught the Reds defence napping and sneaked in behind to finish low beyond Covolan the dismay and exasperation that was felt in the third minute returned once more It’s frustrating at the best of times remain the better side but come unstuck through two avoidable goals As the 90th minute approached Worthing thought they had sourced their leveller did everything he could with his vicious shot on the spin Still the red shapes surged and swarmed the Truro box and by the end of this month we will know if it’s their season With four games remaining Truro City return to the top of National League South There have been umpteen twists and turns over the course of this season Worthing will hope there is one final twist to come Sussex Transport Community Stadium Woodside Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 7HQ Gilbert Investments Limited & Barry Hunter I spent a day taking officers from a distant property management company around the Cornish properties their company manages The way we build, own and manage homes these days has become incredibly complex and it’s frustratingly difficult to unravel or hold anyone to account. I spent a day on Tuesday taking officers from a distant property management company around the Cornish properties their company manages. It gave the residents a good chance to ask questions about repairs that had not been done or service charges they felt were not transparent. It is frustrating that it took the intervention of the MP for this to happen. Separately, on Wednesday, I visited a relatively new estate in a village in the middle of the constituency to look at – amongst other things – broken drains! The drain covers aren’t made to withstand cars driving over them yet they’re used in parking bays. The gulley doesn’t drain off and is blocked with weeds and rubbish so it doesn’t do anything, except trip people up. And yet neither the builder, freehold owner, housing provider or council have accepted responsibility. The houses are ‘shared ownership’ between the tenants and a housing provider. The housing provider that owns the retained part of the property has appointed another housing provider as a managing agent. Both say they are not responsible for these drains. The council say they’re not responsible for that part of the road either. They all agree it’s not any of their responsibility and the tenant owners should fix the drains out of their own pocket. As an aside, despite the properties being in a Cornish village with limited public transport, each house, even the 4 bedroom ones, seem only to have only been allotted one carparking space. The road is narrow and there isn’t much room for extra parking. It’s obviously inadequate and causes strife between neighbours. I’m not particularly blaming anyone. The situation is simply too complex. But trying to mediate between householders and property management companies across Truro and Falmouth, and the fact that my small team whose job it is to help constituents have spent inordinate amounts of time being bounced around trying to fix property issues that are unsafe, has frustrated me immensely. I’m pleased this government will finally be tackling some of the root causes of these problems. Our new commonhold law getting rid of leasehold ownership will make such a difference in future developments because the flat owners will automatically own their flats jointly as ‘commonhold’ rather than someone else being able to own them and charge ground rent and unaccountable management fees. In the meantime, this government will also bring into force The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 which will ban new leasehold houses, make it easier for leaseholders to extend their leases, take over their buildings, and improve householders’ rights to get full transparency of any service and administration charges. It will be great when the sector is finally regulated so that my staff and I are not spending so much time trying to help frustrated constituents navigate the morass of confusion about how they deal with their own homes. Tel: 01579 342174[email protected]Follow us Further Links Connor Riley-Lowe has spent much of the last decade playing for Truro City Truro City captain Connor Riley-Lowe says his side's National League South title challenge has been "incredible" The third-placed Tinners are three points off leaders Worthing ahead of a trip to the Sussex side on Saturday It comes less than a year after Truro had to play 13 games in the final four weeks of last season to stay up after a series of postponements at their temporary home grounds "A year ago we were playing two or three games in Gloucester a week," he tells BBC Radio Cornwall "It's incredible what's happened over the past year "We've said most of this year that no matter what we do not much will top staying up last year as the weeks go by this year almost does seem even more incredible than last year just with the turnaround at the club and how everything's just seemed to go so smoothly and so well on the pitch." Truro face 13 games in 28 days in bid to beat drop That smoothness has come despite major upheaval on and off the field in the form of new owners Truro's Canadian owners led City back to Truro after four years playing outside the county as they waited for their new ground to be built They would also have a new manager in charge on that opening day in August - the experienced John Askey was brought in after former boss Paul Wotton left to take over at nearest neighbours and promotion rivals Torquay United "It was a really tough one at the start of the year because throughout the summer we'd had a lot of change - we'd lost our manager and we'd got a new manager," says Riley-Lowe, who is close friends with England and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins after their time together at Exeter City's academy "We had come home to Cornwall and to our new stadium so I think looking back I would have bitten your hand off to be in the position we're in now." but he would be the first to say I think it was time to have a little bit of fresh ideas and a new manager you probably couldn't get two polar opposite characters really "It is quite interesting because both managers seemed to be doing well this year yet they've got such contradicting styles really "He's brought in some fresh faces and he's given us a little bit of a different outlook on how we can play "We've been on the front foot a lot more this year so it's been really good Truro City have averaged crowds in excess of 1,600 per game the third-highest average gate in National League South just three points separate leaders Worthing from second-placed Dorking Wanders Truro in third and fourth-placed Torquay United who all have 77 points It means City's trip to Worthing could be make-or-break for their hopes of the one automatic promotion spot given to the champions especially as the Cornish club host Torquay on Good Friday They go into the game having lost once in their last 13 games and inflicted a season's-worst 5-0 defeat on Worthing when they visited Cornwall in late August "There's no shying away from that it's a big game," said Riley-Lowe of his side's trip to Sussex "Obviously we're all looking forward to it you'd rather be involved in these games than at this point last year where we were fighting for our lives and the feel going into those games is a lot different "I think it's two good teams going head to head I think both teams are going to try and play the way that they have all season very good footballing side and we've had a lot of joy from being on the front foot so I think it'll be a good game for the neutrals and for the fans "I would say they're probably under a bit more pressure in terms of the game than us but we're under no illusions that it's an important game and ultimately we 're going to go there to try and win." Paul Wotton is in his first season at Torquay United having joined the club from Truro City last summer Torquay United manager Paul Wotton says his side will not be affected by their narrow title loss as they go into the National League South play-offs The Gulls lost out on first place in the division to Truro City last weekend and face Boreham Wood on Saturday in the play-off semi-finals A win would secure a home final against either Eastbourne Borough or Maidstone United next week "There is not one ounce of negativity that should be portrayed going into this game," Wotton told BBC Radio Devon "We've finished as the second-best team in the league "There'll be a lot of people think Truro weren't the best team in the league - they were we've got a sell out we're fully aware we're playing an excellent team Wotton's side were 4-1 winners at Hemel Hempstead on the final day of the regular season and go into the play-offs in great form They have won 10 and lost just one of their last 11 games since a 2-2 draw with Boreham Wood on 1 March including 1-0 away wins at Truro and sixth-placed Dorking Wanderers "I'm clear in my head of the team we're going to play and the way we're going to play," added Wotton "It's a game of football we need to win "You could sit there and go through all sorts of formations A bit of both with some decisions so we'll see." Welling United embark on their longest away day of the season on Saturday as they face the 600-mile round trip to Truro City (3pm) With 10 games left to play and 30 points up for grabs the Wings will be aiming to keep their heads above the dropzone and secure a positive result in Cornwall as the run-in approaches and the relegation battle hots up Chiori Johnson remains unavailable through injury After a nomadic spell of playing elsewhere Truro finally returned home to their new Truro Sports Hub facility this season and have enjoyed a successful capaign finding themselves firmly in the promotion race They come into the game in third place in National League South 10 draws and seven defeats from their 36 games played Truro are unbeaten in their last eight outings most recently securing a 2-1 victory at home to fellow promotion chasers Boreham Wood Ten-man Welling slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Truro at Park View Road in the reverse fixture back in November The Wings went ahead through Zain Walker early one but a pair of quickfire strikes turned the game around in the visitors’ favour before half time And when Dave Winfield was given his marching orders early after the restart it became a big ask of the home side to get a footing back into the game Tickets for the clash at the Truro Sports Hub are are available online in advance at the following prices Supporters should note that all prices will increase by £2 at the turnstiles on the day of the game: Wings fans not making the journey on Saturday afternoon can follow all the action with live commentary thanks to Radio Wings You can join Nigel Jones in the commentary box by clicking here come kick off. Full match updates will be available via the club’s official X account, while a match report will be available to view on wellingunited.com shortly after full-time. © 2024. Welling United Football Club is a Community Interest Company registered with Companies House. Full name Welling United Football Club Community Interest Company Limited Registered number 08055420. It was a fixture backlog that would leave even the hardest-to-fluster Premier League manager cowering in the corner, requiring the help of a trauma specialist. With no time to think let alone train, a quarter of their National League South season had to be played in less than a month. Starting the season at Plymouth Parkway's Bolitho Park and ending it at Gloucester City, just the 400-mile round trip from the city, never had club and fan felt more detached. Friday, Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday and one more Saturday for luck. A mini bus shuttled those fans who were still engaged to their home matches. For the midweek ones, they would rarely get home before 2am. The gruelling schedule left the Tinners players getting up in the morning feeling like tinmen. On Sunday morning, they were struggling to get out of bed for an altogether different reason. Rarely does anyone rise in Cornwall with a football related sore head. After all, Truro’s promotion - sealed with Saturday’s 5-2 win over St Albans City - means the county will have a team in English football’s top five tiers for the first time. If survival last season was understandably considered a big achievement, what would you call this turnaround? John Askey moved to the other end of the country because he saw something special was happening. On Saturday it was mission complete, for this season at least, as Truro were transformed in their new home. “We’ve made history,” Askey said following a more nervous final day than it appeared, thanks to Torquay United’s four goals at Hemel Hempstead. “It’s a great feeling and I’m really pleased for everyone connected to the club, and all of Cornwall. It’s something to be very proud of. “For us to come out and score three goals in ten minutes, you couldn’t write it, I’ve never seen that before. You had one team trying to stay up and another trying to win promotion. You also had to have one eye on Torquay to see what they were doing. “For this group to do what they’ve done, it says a lot about them. To get this promotion is amazing.” Now more long, long trips are ahead. Truro City are going national for the first time! Pitch Hero Ltd Registered in ENGLAND | WF3 1DR | Company Number - 636 1033 Tyler Harvey's winning penalty was his 24th goal of the season Truro City manager John Askey says it is "all to play for" in the National League South title race after his side’s 1-0 win over Salisbury coupled with a 2-0 loss for leaders Worthing at relegation-threatened Welling United means second-placed City are a point off the top having played one game more that Worthing Tyler Harvey's penalty seven minutes before half-time proved to be the difference between the sides after Conor Riley-Lowe had been fouled in the box Truro had chances to increase their lead but saw the game out as Salisbury had Josh Hedges sent off for a second booking shortly before full time I think once we got the goal you're hoping that we're going to get two or three," Truro boss John Askey told BBC Radio Cornwall but we never really looked as though we were going to concede after scoring "At this time of the season it doesn't matter how you get a win and we're just a point behind the leaders and it's all to play for again." Harvey's goal was his 24th of the season and his seventh in the last four games They have proved crucial to City's run of five wins in six matches keeping the Cornish side a point clear of third-placed Eastbourne Borough in the congested top end of the table as just three points separates the top five sides "Over the Christmas period he had a little bit of a barren spell and he probably wasn't playing as well as we've been used to over that period," Askey said "But probably this last four weeks he's come to the fore again and he makes a huge difference to us "But there's been a lot of good performances throughout the season from a lot of players everybody else is doing their bit as well." Zac Bell has become a key part of Truro City's defence since joining the club on loan Truro City have signed Maidenhead United defender Zac Bell on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee The 21-year-old has been on loan at the National League South high-fliers since January He has gone on to play 14 times for the Cornish club who are a point off the top of the sixth tier The length of the former Wales youth international's deal has not been disclosed "I spoke to Zac when he left Bristol City because he wanted to play the best level he could," Truro manager John Askey said "He's done well since joining Truro so when we had the chance to sign him on a full-time basis "He is the right age and hopefully he will only get better so we are really pleased to get him onboard." “There is a long way to go, but this government is already making steps in the right direction and I am determined to make improvements for our young people in Truro and Falmouth” I have spent time recently visiting some of the provision that we have for young people in Truro. Last week I visited Zebs Youth Centre where Young People Cornwall have been providing a safe space for young people for decades. I went to the wellbeing café on a Friday night and spoke to young people from across Cornwall who had sometimes travelled quite long distances to come. The centre is well used and valued and has lasted. In Falmouth we have the Dracaena Centre which was set up a number of years ago by some brilliant local people and still runs youth provision for the town after being adopted by Falmouth Town Council. Having the new skatepark in the grounds has provided a great resource for young people in Falmouth with a watching eye and safe space right next door. However, provision for our young people has become more and more scarce over the last 14 years of Conservative government cuts as support has often fallen by the wayside. The people who run our youth provision have often explained to me how their funding now comes from one-off grants or charitable funding and filling in the endless application forms and finding the next funding pot is a time consuming and stressful way to run a service that is so important. Alongside the COVID impact that was so marked on young people in particular who lost time when they were making crucial development steps; the virtual collapse in special and educational needs provision and rise in children dropping out of formal education; and the concerns about what young people are exposed to on the internet, mental health in young people is at an all-time low. There is a long way to go to fix some of the issues contributing to this, but providing that support for young people in a safe space while the waiting lists for formal NHS mental health services are so long is a crucial element. That is why I was so pleased to visit Brook Young People Cornwall on Friday who have received over £280,000 from the Department of Health to run their wellbeing hub this year. Early Support Hubs provide open access, drop-in mental health services that help young people aged 11 to 25 with a range of issues such as exam worries, financial difficulties, jobs and relationships without the need for a referral or doctor’s appointment. Twenty-four hubs across the country are receiving funding to deliver 10,000 more sessions such as group sessions, counselling, therapies, and specialist support over the next twelve months and I am really pleased that Truro, and Cornwall, will see the benefit of that. There is a long way to go, but this government is already making steps in the right direction and I am determined to make improvements for our young people in Truro and Falmouth. To find out more and refer yourself to Brook’s wellbeing hub, go here - https://www.brook.org.uk/regions/cornwall-wellbeing-hub Tel: 01579 342174[email protected]Follow us It ends goalless at The ReachTV Stadium as Borough's defensive record continues A point apiece sees the Sports fall five points behind leaders Torquay United although Adam Murray’s side did extend their impressive defensive record of late It’s now 555 minutes since Borough last conceded but it’s at the other end where the Sports know they need to improve – although chances were few and far between in this closely fought match Borough made two changes from the win over St Albans last week with Michael Klass and Brayden Johnson restored to the starting line up whilst there was space on the bench for new signing John Shamalo And it was the Sports who started the brighter of the two teams Yahaya Bamba nipped in between goalkeeper and defender before lifting the ball over Dan Lavercombe but Tom Harrison was there to clear for a corner Ollie Kensdale then fired over from the resulting set piece before Pierce Bird swung in a ball from the left and picked out Alfie Pavey who rose well but saw his header drop just wide of the corner with the keeper beaten as the first half wore on it was Truro who looked to press forwards Ryan Law fired off target before Bird did well to block Tyler Harvey’s effort from close range after a long throw was flicked on to the forward Harrison then rose well to meet Will Dean’s free-kick on the half hour mark and his header clipped the outside of the post before the Sports looked to break forwards but Bamba curled an effort just over after doing well to drive forward and make room for the shot Truro defender Harrison then got on the end of another set piece as he met Billy Palfrey’s ball in Borough looked to get on the front foot as the second half got underway Bird’s long throw picked out Pavey who headed just over before Klass had a first-time strike go just off target from the edge of the area The hour mark then saw Kai Innocent flash a ball across from the left that Sam Sanders blocked before Pavey could turn it in before Lavercombe was alert to gather Klass’ low cross after linking up with Bamba Pavey then flicked a ball forwards into the path of Bamba who had half a sight of goal but scuffed his effort under pressure A triple change midway through the second half included handing a debut to Shamalo and he nearly got off to the perfect start to life on the Sussex coast Sub George Alexander chipped the ball over the top and Shamalo looked to break through on goal but Lavercombe was off his line sharply to save at the forward’s feet but his glancing header went wide of the far post with twenty minutes to go David Sesay then delivered a ball in from the right and Shamalo flicked it on but it somehow missed the outstretched leg of Klass before the midfielder headed over Innocent’s cross as the Sports looked to get the breakthrough Klass then whipped in a free-kick and picked out substitute Moussa Diarra but his downward header was held by Lavercombe before Kabia led a Truro counter attack – finding Law but he fired into the side netting Borough went within inches of breaking the deadlock whose header across goal went within a whisker of the far post with Klass unlucky not to turn the ball home from close range a point apiece as the Sports’ defensive efforts were again rewarded with a fifth straight clean sheet in a closely fought game Reach TV Stadium Priory Lane Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7QH