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Bodmin Man Jailed After Dangerous Police Chase Ends in Flipped Car

Posted byby Andy Halliday
14/12/2025
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A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after a high-speed police chase near Bodmin, Cornwall, concluded with his car flipping onto its roof. Jean-Luc Coombe admitted...

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Real Life

Cornwall Men Jailed for Violent Taser and Scaffolding Bar Attack Outside Pub

Posted byby Newquay Voice
07/12/2025
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Two men have been sentenced to prison for a brutal attack outside a Cornwall pub, involving a 30,000-volt Taser and scaffolding bars. The assault, which occurred on a Tuesday afternoon,...

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Education

Truro and Penwith College Welcomes New Principal After Extensive National Search

Posted byby Newquay Voice
05/12/2025
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Truro and Penwith College has announced the appointment of Carl Riding as its new Principal and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The decision follows a rigorous nationwide search, with Mr. Riding...

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Cornwall Airport Newquay Boosts Safety and Efficiency with Advanced Radar System Upgrade

Posted byby Newquay Voice
05/12/2025
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Cornwall Airport Newquay is set to enhance its operational capabilities with a significant upgrade to its radar system. This modernisation effort, part of a broader infrastructure improvement plan, aims to...

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Cornwall Council Seeks Public Views on Ambitious Air Quality Improvement Plan

Posted byby Newquay Voice
05/12/2025
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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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Legal

Cornwall Council Proposes Rent Hike to Fund Crucial Housing Upgrades Amidst Development Boom

Posted byby Newquay Voice
05/12/2025
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Cornwall Council is set to implement a 4.8% rent increase for its council homes, a move designed to fund significant upgrades to the local authority’s housing stock. This proposal comes...

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Legal

Devon & Cornwall Police Urge Public to Register CCTV for Enhanced Crime Fighting

Posted byby Newquay Voice
05/12/2025
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Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing to the public and businesses to register their CCTV and doorbell cameras. This initiative aims to streamline the process of obtaining crucial footage for...

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Raccoon Causes Stir in Cornwall Following Flamingo’s French Adventure

Posted byby Newquay Voice
16/11/2025
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Cornwall residents were on alert this week following the sighting of a raccoon roaming freely in a garden in the Gwennap area. The exotic animal, native to North America, prompted...

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Devon and Cornwall PCC Role Abolished in Shock Government Move

Posted byby Newquay Voice
16/11/2025
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The role of Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) across England and Wales is set to be abolished in 2028, a decision that has sent shockwaves through the sector. The government...

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Skybus Steps In: Newquay-London Flights Secured After Airline Collapse

Posted byby Newquay Voice
16/11/2025
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The vital air link between Newquay and London Gatwick is set to resume as planned on November 23rd, following the collapse of previous operator Eastern Airways and subsequent disruption from...

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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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Skybus Rescues Vital Newquay-London Air Link After Eastern Airways Collapse

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/11/2025
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Skybus, a regional airline operated by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, is set to resume the crucial Newquay to London Gatwick flight route following the unexpected collapse of Eastern...

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Cornish Village Overrun by Cows Exercising Ancient Grazing Rights

Posted byby Newquay Voice
04/11/2025
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A herd of cows has caused a stir in the Cornish village of St Breward, leaving residents bemused and their gardens trampled. The unexpected visitors were seen grazing on lawns...

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Truro Murder Investigation: 23-Year-Old Man Found Dead, Another Arrested

Posted byby Newquay Voice
02/11/2025
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A murder investigation has been launched in Truro, Cornwall, following the discovery of a deceased 23-year-old man. Police were called to a property on Polruan Road on Wednesday morning after...

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Shocking Sinkhole Engulfs Car Outside Redruth Bakery

Posted byby Newquay Voice
02/11/2025
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A dramatic incident unfolded in Redruth, Cornwall, when a sinkhole suddenly opened up, swallowing a parked car. The vehicle, a Mini belonging to local resident Malcolm McKenzie, was partially consumed...

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Cornwall Woman Among 11 Charged in £13.8 Million Birmingham Airport Drug Bust

Posted byby Newquay Voice
02/11/2025
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A 21-year-old woman from Cornwall is one of eleven individuals charged in connection with the seizure of over half a tonne of cannabis at Birmingham Airport. The significant drug haul,...

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Royal Navy Marches Through Cornish Village Honouring Nelson and Trafalgar Victory

Posted byby Newquay Voice
22/10/2025
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Sailors from RNAS Culdrose and other organisations paraded through the village of Madron in Cornwall to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and honour the memory of Vice...

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Cornwall Sees Surge In Housing Applications, Including Major Developments

Posted byby Newquay Voice
22/10/2025
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Cornwall Council is reviewing a significant number of planning applications, with proposals for over 200 new homes topping the list. Among the latest submissions are plans for a large housing...

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Cornwall’s Bus Services Poised for £500k Overhaul Amid ‘Nightmare’ Issues

Posted byby Newquay Voice
22/10/2025
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Cornwall’s struggling bus services are set to receive a significant boost with a new £500,000 government pilot scheme aimed at overhauling how services are managed. The initiative will see the...

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Men Attack Car in Road Rage Incident Near Redruth School

Posted byby Newquay Voice
20/10/2025
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Police are seeking information after a disturbing road rage incident occurred near Redruth School on the A3047. Two men reportedly attempted to force a motorist off the road before physically...

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Devon and Cornwall Police Investigate Suspicious Death of Couple in Camelford

Posted byby Newquay Voice
14/10/2025
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A husband and wife have been found dead at their home in Camelford, Cornwall. Police were called to the property on September 24 following concerns for their welfare. The couple...

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Cornwall Council’s Chief Operating Officer Resigns From Six-Figure Role After Less Than A Year

Posted byby Newquay Voice
14/10/2025
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Cornwall Council’s Chief Operating Officer, Alice Gunn, has resigned from her six-figure salary position after less than a year in the role. Ms. Gunn, who joined the council in January,...

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

Posted byby Newquay Voice
14/10/2025
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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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Second Fire Engulfs Derelict Narrowcliff Hotel in Newquay, Investigation Underway Amid Structural Concerns

Posted byby Newquay Voice
14/10/2025
2 min

A significant fire has once again ravaged the derelict Narrowcliff Hotel in Newquay, Cornwall. Fire crews battled the blaze, which spread across multiple floors and through the roof, for several...

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Police Urge Public To Help Locate Wanted Man With Newquay Links

Posted byby Newquay Voice
14/10/2025
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Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection with serious offences. The individual, who has known links to several areas across...

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Newquay Night Bus Drives Down Summer Crime Rates

Posted byby Newquay Voice
14/10/2025
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A dedicated late-night bus service in Newquay has been lauded for its significant impact on reducing crime reports over the summer months. The initiative, aimed at providing a safe travel...

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Cornwall Hospice Care Celebrates 45 Years of Compassionate Service

Posted byby Newquay Voice
12/10/2025
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Cornwall Hospice Care (CHC) is celebrating a significant milestone, marking 45 years of providing essential specialist hospice care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses across Cornwall. Since opening its first facility,...

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Lord Matthew Taylor Appointed New Chair of Cornwall NHS Trust

Posted byby Newquay Voice
12/10/2025
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Former Truro and St Austell MP, Lord Matthew Taylor of Goss Moor, has been appointed as the new Chair of Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. He will succeed Margaret Schwarz,...

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Armed Standoff Rocks Quiet Cornish Village of Trewoon

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/10/2025
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A tense evening unfolded in the village of Trewoon near St Austell after reports of a gunman led to a dramatic police operation. Residents witnessed a heavy police presence as...

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Cornwall Reform UK Deputy Leader Steps Down Amid Party Rift

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/10/2025
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A significant internal shake-up has hit Reform UK in Cornwall after the party’s deputy leader at Cornwall Council, Councillor Rowland O’Connor, announced his resignation. The move comes just five months...

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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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Cornwall Cemetery Attack: Three Jailed After Kidnapping and Violent Assault

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/10/2025
2 min

Three men have been sentenced to prison following a coordinated kidnapping and violent assault on a man after he was lured with the promise of a lift from a cemetery...

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Entertainment

Hollywood Wizards Arrive: HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot Begins Cornwall Filming

Posted byby Newquay Voice
09/10/2025
2 min

The magic of Harry Potter is returning to screens—this time as a high-profile HBO series. Filming for the much-anticipated reboot has begun on the scenic beaches and rugged cliffs of...

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Double-Decker Bus Crashes Into Cornwall Hospital Entrance: One Passenger Onboard, No Injuries Reported

Posted byby Newquay Voice
09/10/2025
2 min

A double-decker bus collided with the canopy at the main entrance of Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro on the morning of 9 October 2025. The impact occurred just before 9am,...

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Legal

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

Posted byby Newquay Voice
08/10/2025
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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 Community Outraged as Affordable Home Sits Vacant for Nine Years

Posted byby Newquay Voice
08/10/2025
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In the quiet village of Veryan on the Roseland peninsula, an affordable home intended for local families has remained empty for nine years, sparking anger and disbelief among the community...

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

Posted byby Newquay Voice
08/10/2025
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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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A30 Bus Blaze in Cornwall Triggers Major Disruption and Road Closure

Posted byby Newquay Voice
07/10/2025
2 min

A serious bus fire erupted early Tuesday morning on the A30 near Bolventor, Cornwall, causing significant travel disruption, major delays, and the closure of the westbound carriageway. Emergency services responded...

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Cornwall Village Sees Relief as Police Shut Down Anti-Social Behaviour Hub in Troon

Posted byby Newquay Voice
07/10/2025
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A residential property in Fore Street, Troon, Cornwall, infamous for anti-social behaviour including noise, suspected drug activity, and late-night disturbances, has been forced to close its doors for three months....

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Ryanair Unveils Major Winter Expansion and New Routes at Newquay Airport

Posted byby Newquay Voice
06/10/2025
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Budget airline Ryanair has announced a major expansion at Cornwall Airport Newquay, launching its Winter 2025 schedule with additional routes, extra capacity for the festive season, and a renewed push...

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Teen Arrested on Suspicion of Drug Driving After Newquay Crash Involving Motorcyclist

Posted byby Newquay Voice
06/10/2025
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A collision in Newquay on Friday morning has led to the arrest of a teenager on suspicion of drug driving after a motorcyclist sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred on...

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Cornwall Faces Economic Challenges as Beloved Stores and Jobs Disappear

Posted byby Newquay Voice
05/10/2025
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A wave of closures and job losses has shaken communities across Cornwall with several popular businesses and institutions announcing layoffs, cutbacks and departures from the region. The abrupt changes have...

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Shockwaves In Cornwall: Tourism Board Collapses Amid Financial Crisis

Posted byby Newquay Voice
05/10/2025
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Cornwall’s leading tourism board, Visit Cornwall, has gone into voluntary liquidation after facing overwhelming financial difficulties. The abrupt closure of the not-for-profit body has sent ripples through the region’s visitor...

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Holidays and Travel

Tourism Slump in Cornwall: Fears Grow as Staycation Drop Hits Local Economy

Posted byby Newquay Voice
05/10/2025
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Cornwall, long celebrated as the crown jewel of the British seaside holiday, is facing an alarming downturn in both staycations and overall visitor numbers. As costs soar and anti-tourism sentiment...

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Newquay Fire Leads to Murder Arrest After Man’s Body Discovered

Posted byby Newquay Voice
03/10/2025
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A significant fire in Newquay has resulted in a murder investigation and an arrest. Emergency services were called to a property on Narrowcliff on Tuesday afternoon where a blaze had...

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Newquay Rail Services Restored After Major Mid Cornwall Metro Upgrade

Posted byby Newquay Voice
02/10/2025
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Trains are once again running to and from Newquay following the completion of significant upgrades as part of the Mid Cornwall Metro (MCM) project. The extensive work, which involved four...

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Folk Sensation Charlie Noordewier Set to Electrify Newquay’s Dead Famous

Posted byby Newquay Voice
02/10/2025
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Folk singer-songwriter Charlie Noordewier is set to headline his first full band performance in Cornwall next Friday, October 10th, at Newquay’s Dead Famous. Known for his introspective lyrics and captivating...

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Newquay Zoo’s Future Uncertain Amidst Investment Search

Posted byby Newquay Voice
02/10/2025
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The future of Newquay Zoo, a beloved Cornish attraction, is facing uncertainty as its owners, Wild Planet Trust, actively seek investment. The trust, which also operates Paignton Zoo, has acknowledged...

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Lifestyle

Unresolved Mystery: Search Continues for Newquay Woman Believed to Have Taken Her Own Life

Posted byby Newquay Voice
02/10/2025
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The search for Tara Norveil, a 52-year-old woman from Newquay, continues after her body was never recovered following her disappearance in March 2024. An inquest has concluded that it is...

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New Data Shows Gambling Harm Support Takes Average of 35 Days, GambleAware Reports

Posted byby David Dooley
13/04/2024
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Most recent data released by GambleAware has highlighted that on average, gambling harm support through the National Gambling Support Network takes 3.5 days to reach individuals seeking help. This data...

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