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Cornwall Reform UK Deputy Leader Steps Down Amid Party Rift

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/10/2025
2 min

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
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 Community Outraged as Affordable Home Sits Vacant for Nine Years

Posted byby Newquay Voice
08/10/2025
2 min

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
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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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
2 min

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
2 min

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
2 min

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
2 min

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
2 min

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
2 min

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
2 min

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
2 min

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
2 min

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
2 min

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

Posted byby Newquay Voice
02/10/2025
1 min

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
2 min

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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Former UK PM Harold Wilson Had Affair While in No.10 – Advisers Reveal

Posted byby Andy Halliday
11/04/2024
3 min

Disclosed after nearly 50 years, the recent revelations about former UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s concealed affair while in office has shocked the nation. Wilson, who served as PM twice...

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