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Cornwall Council Seeks Public Views on Ambitious Air Quality Improvement Plan

Posted byby Newquay Voice
05/12/2025
2 min

Cornwall Council is actively seeking public input on its draft Air Quality Action Plan, a five-year strategy aimed at significantly reducing air pollution across the region. The plan specifically targets...

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Cornwall Barn Fire: Multiple Fire Crews Battle Overnight Blaze in St Teath

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/11/2025
1 min

Firefighters from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service were called to a significant barn fire in St Teath on Monday afternoon, November 10th. Crews from Wadebridge, Bodmin, and Padstow responded initially,...

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Home Improvement

Nansledan Pioneers Ultra Low Carbon Living with New Eco-Homes

Posted byby Newquay Voice
04/11/2025
2 min

Nansledan, the Duchy of Cornwall’s award-winning development in Newquay, has launched its first ultra low carbon homes. Developed by Morrish Homes, these three-bedroom, EPC A-rated houses are designed to be...

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Newquay AFC Powers Up with Solar Energy Installation at Mount Wise Stadium

Posted byby Newquay Voice
26/10/2025
2 min

Newquay AFC has taken a significant stride towards environmental sustainability by installing 27 solar panels and 37.5kW of battery storage at its Mount Wise Stadium. This initiative allows the club...

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Cornwall Council Seeks Public Opinion on Dog Beach Access Amidst Heated Debate

Posted byby Newquay Voice
14/10/2025
2 min

Cornwall Council is inviting residents and visitors to share their views on current restrictions for dogs on the county’s beaches. The existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) limits canine access...

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Cornwall Council Presses Ahead With 20mph Limit Rollout Despite Town’s Rejection

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/10/2025
2 min

Cornwall Council’s countywide plan to implement 20mph speed limits in built-up areas is moving forward, even as the scheme faces notable resistance in one area, St Austell. Despite the objections,...

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Legal

Cornish Farmer Faces £89,000 Bill After Asbestos-Laced Waste Scandal

Posted byby Newquay Voice
08/10/2025
2 min

A Cornish farmer has been handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay more than £89,000 for operating an illegal waste site, after 10,000 tonnes of building rubble—including hazardous...

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Cornwall Council Pushes Net Zero Deadline to 2045: Local Debate Intensifies

Posted byby Newquay Voice
08/10/2025
2 min

Cornwall Council has confirmed it plans to delay its original target for reaching net zero carbon emissions by 15 years, moving the deadline from 2030 to 2045. This major policy...

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Join the Fistral Beach Clean 2025: How You Can Help Protect Cornwall's Shores Tomorrow!

Posted byby Newquay Voice
25/01/2025
2 min

If you’re keen to make a difference, join the Fistral Beach Clean tomorrow, Saturday 25th January 2025. The event kicks off at South Fistral, where you can meet at the...

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Swedish Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Arrested at The Hague Climate Protest: BBC News Report

Posted byby Newquay Voice
07/04/2024
3 min

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested by Dutch police at a protest in The Hague against fossil fuel subsidies. The demonstration aimed to denounce the Dutch government’s tax concessions...

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