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Bus depot goes up in flames
A MASSIVE fire at a bus depot near Newquay in the early hours of Monday – that has caused major disruption to bus services – could have been started deliberately.
Some 34 coaches at Western Greyhound’s bus depot at Summercourt – about a third of its fleet – were destroyed during the inferno, which wreaked more than £1 million worth of damage.
Several bus routes that operate in the area had to be cancelled...Visitor death 'not suspicious'
POLICE are continuing their investigations after a man died on a Newquay beach on Saturday morning.
The 31-year-old from Southsea, Portsmouth, was found on Towan Beach just after 2am by members of the public. He was collapsed and not breathing –attempts were made to resuscitate him but he died at the scene. It is believed...
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Sharks mourn coach's death
AMERICAN FOOTBALL
THE CORNISH Sharks got off the mark with a win, overcoming Farnham Knights 19-18 on Saturday, in a match of strong emotions due to the ill health of coach Bob Shaw.
Shaw was an original Shark and a wonderful offensive Line Coach - who sadly died the following day. Each player wore a purple ribbon insignia with Bob’s...
Tributes paid to band stalwart
A COMMUNITY stalwart who was instrumental in helping Newquay Band to flourish has passed away.
Bill Pile, aged 86, died peacefully on Sunday, May 5 – he had served with the band for more than 50 years.
The former band secretary and treasurer helped to secure Newquay Band a permanent home in Clevedon Road following his efforts gaining a grant from the National...
Pupils step up dog mess fight
A NEWQUAY secondary school has slammed “irresponsible” dog walkers for putting their children’s health at risk – and a primary school has joined the dog mess debate (right).
Staff at Newquay Tretherras say that despite signs in place around their sports field, “irresponsible dog walkers” continue to use their school sports fields to exercise their dogs and allow them to foul on the pitches.
They say the problem has grown so bad it has affected...