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Julian Giraffe Vandalism Leaves Crowlas Community in Mourning

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
2 min

Residents of a small Cornish village are grieving after a garden mascot called Julian Giraffe was destroyed in an act of vandalism. Valerie Grace Boakes, of Crowlas, near Penzance, built...

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Expectant Mothers in Devon Face £150 Taxis and No Signal

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
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Health chiefs have denied that suspending birthing services at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) is a "deliberate downgrading" of the most remote acute mainland hospital in England. They say they...

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CRCC Celebrates 80 Years of Support at Truro Market

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
2 min

Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) will take centre stage at Truro Farmers Market on Lemon Quay this week offering visitors the chance...

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Cornwall Council Approves Distillery Plan for Bodmin Jail

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
2 min

Cornwall Council has given the green light to the plans for a new distillery at Bodmin Jail.

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Food & Drinks

Winemakers Say Heat Leaves Them in Uncharted Territory

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
1 min

Winemakers have said the sustained period of hot dry weather has left them in "uncharted territory." Sam Lindo, from Camel Valley near Bodmin, said he may not be able to...

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Travel

Burnham Backs Cornwall Tourist Levy, Readers Want Funds Kept Locally

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
1 min

Cornwall Live readers have heard that Prime Minister Andy Burnham has backed an overnight tourist levy for Cornwall. He said it could become a major new source of funding for...

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Giraffe Statue Destroyed by Vandals in Crowlas

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
1 min

The statue in Crowlas, near Penzance, has been at the spot for 10 years.

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Property

Devon Woman Says Social Housing Search ‘Gone Beyond Desperation’

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
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"I feel like I am banging my head against a brick wall." Susan Musselwhite, from Paignton, Devon, said she had been searching for social...

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Vandals Destroy Cornwall’s Landmark Giraffe Statue

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
2 min

The statue in Crowlas, near Penzance, has been at the spot for 10 years.

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Met Office Lists 18 Devon Towns Expecting Rain on Wednesday

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
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The Met Office has named the 18 Devon towns set to see rain on Wednesday as downpours continue. ‌. While last week was dominated by...

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Criticism Over Delays to Exeter Road Reopening Timetable

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
2 min

Devon County Council has refuted claims that it is delaying a move to bring traffic back to a blocked Exeter street. Article continues below.

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Met Office Maps Forecast Wednesday Downpours for Nearly 20 Cornish Towns

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
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The Met Office says nearly 20 Cornish towns are expected to get rain on Wednesday as downpours continue. Last week was a scorcher, with the UK's fifth heatwave of the...

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Devon Council Hails £65m Support for Drought-Affected Farmers

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
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Devon County Council has said the funding could offer relief for farmers in the South West.

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Cornish Escape Rooms Join Forces to Support Quieter Residents

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/08/2026
2 min

Escape rooms across Cornwall are coming together for the first Cornwall Escape Room Challenge. The event will support Quiet Connections CIC. Escape Rooms Cornwall in Penzance, Locked in Escape Rooms...

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Two Teenagers Arrested Following Cullompton Assault

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
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Two arrests have been made after an assault in Cullompton. The attack took place in the St Andrews Estate on Saturday, August 15. Devon and Cornwall Police say one arrest...

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Travel

Hay-Lorry Fire Closes A303 in Devon as Blaze Reaches Verge

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

Images shared online show several cars halted behind the large blaze.

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Nearly 900 Sign Petition Against Illogan Cricket Field Homes

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

Nearly 900 people have signed a petition calling on Cornwall Council to reject plans for 40 new homes on Illogan's 'Cricket Field'. Campaigners describe the 1.6 hectare site off Mary's...

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Photos Capture Ongoing Police Incident at Truro Car Park

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

Police and paramedics were called to a Cornish car park "following reports of concern for the welfare of a person" this afternoon,...

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Artist Remembered as ‘Strong, Bright’ After Fatal Crash

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

The family of Elizabeth Brown pays tribute, describing her as a "warm,bright" person.

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Cornwall Police Urge Help Finding Teen Sisters Missing for Days

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
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The force have launched an urgent appeal after two missing teenage sisters have not been seen since Friday, as they become 'increasingly...

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Ground Floor of Truro Car Park Cordoned Off by Police

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
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Police say they have closed the car park after getting calls about the welfare of a person.

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Cornwall Fire Service Says Don’t Call 999 About Neighbour’s Barbecue

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

Shock as remains of disposable barbecue found on parched golf course in county.

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Police Close Ground Floor of Truro’s Moorfield Car Park

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

Police say they have closed the car park after getting calls about the welfare of a person.

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Outdoor

Woman Rescued After Slipping on Rocks at Golitha Falls

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

East Cornwall Search and Rescue Team was called to the beauty spot on Bodmin Moor at around 3.54pm on Saturday.

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Carriageway Closed in Devon After Serious Fire and Smoke

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

A major road has been closed because of a serious fire and smoke which has spread to the central reservation and a nearby field. Devon and...

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Serious Fire Closes A38 as Smoke Drifts Over Carriageway

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
2 min

The A38 was closed in both directions after a wildfire broke out on an embankment next to the road. Drivers should expect delays on the dual carriageway at Dean Prior,...

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Padstow Sea Safari Boats Join Rescue of Six Swimmers

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
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Boats looking for wildlife were first on the scene to help sea swimmers who got into trouble.

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Tribute Paid to Artist Elizabeth Brown After Fatal Shaldon Crash

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

The family of Elizabeth Brown, a beloved artist described as a "dear friend to many," have paid tribute after she died at the scene of a crash in Devon. Brown,...

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Burglar Who Lived in Devon Holiday Home Attic Given Suspended Sentence

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

A 'sponging' drug user broke into a family's holiday home in Devon and ransacked the property, a court heard. Article continues below.

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Firefighter Calls For Permanent Ban On Disposable BBQs

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

A senior firefighter has said he wishes disposable barbecues were permanently banned. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews...

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Devon Councillor Welcomes Drought Package but Calls for Bluetongue Action

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

A Devon councillor and sheep farmer has welcomed the £65 million Government support package to help farmers cope with drought, extreme heat and wildfire risk, while calling for greater action...

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Devon May Launch Legal Challenge Over 2028 Council Plan

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
2 min

Councillors have warned of the “dilution of democracy” as new “interim” warding arrangements are set out for unitary authorities in Devon. The changes form part of the biggest local government...

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Police Appeal for Witnesses After Connor Downs Motorcycle Crash

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

Police are appealing for witnesses following a motorcycle collision in Connor Downs on Sunday. Emergency services were called to Gwinear...

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Cornwall Fire Service Thanks Public as Fire Risk Eases

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
2 min

With no new incidents to report, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has thanked the public for its support and cooperation during the...

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Report Says Passenger’s Lean Blocked Pilot’s View Before Honiton Crash

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
2 min

A Tiger Moth plane crashed near Honiton after the pilot's view was blocked by his passenger leaning over, an official air accident report...

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Family Remembers Artist Elizabeth Brown After Shaldon Collision

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

THE family of a woman who died following a fatal collision in Shaldon have paid tribute to an artist whose bright paintings reflected her...

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Outdoor

Woman Suffers Head and Shoulder Injuries in 30ft Cornwall Climbing Fall

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
2 min

A woman who was rock climbing in Cornwall suffered head and shoulder injuries after falling around 30 feet on Friday. The volunteer crew of Sennen Cove RNLI were tasked by...

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Summer Policing Plan Adds Frontline Officers in Devon and Cornwall

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

Devon and Cornwall Police has introduced a comprehensive summer policing plan to help keep communities safe during one of the busiest times...

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August Ban on Nail Gel Chemical Now in Force Across UK

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
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A new rule is now in force across the UK, effectively banning some kinds of nail gel in all salons. The regulation, which came into force on Saturday, August 15,...

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Councillors Warn ‘Dilution of Democracy’ as Devon Ward Boundaries Shift

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
2 min

Councillors have warned of the “dilution of democracy” as new “interim” warding arrangements have been set out for unitary authorities in...

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St Austell Crew Tackles Skip Fire in Early Hours

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

Elsewhere in Cornwall, crews tackle number of fires in the open.

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Newquay Minor Injury Unit Closed For Day Due To Staffing Pressures

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
1 min

Newquay Minor Injury Unit is closed today (Monday), Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed.

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Technology

Devon Police Warn of Fake Celebrity Profiles Used by Scammers

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
2 min

RESIDENTS across Devon are being warned to be on their guard against fake social media profiles impersonating celebrities and other...

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Cornwall Divers Free Two Sharks From Lost Crab Pot

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
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Cornwall Wildlife Trust is encouraging people to report lost fishing gear after two bull huss sharks were found trapped inside a lost crab pot. Matt Slater, the trust's marine conservation...

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B3174 Reopens Following Reported Lorry Crash Near Exeter Airport

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
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A crash involving a lorry was reported near Exeter Airport this morning (Monday, August 17). The B3174 was blocked in both directions between the A30 and London Road. Drivers were...

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Bude’s RNLI Lifeboat Day Set for Full Day of Family Fun

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
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Bude is counting down the days to its RNLI Lifeboat Day, with organisers promising a full day of family fun, live entertainment and...

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Lidl Begins Construction on Braunton Store Set for Spring Opening

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
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Lidl has started construction on its new multi-million-pound store on Tinever Road, Braunton. The store is expected to create 40 new jobs when it opens next spring. Lidl employees are...

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Liskeard Aldi Expansion Wins Conditional Council Approval

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
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Plans include an extension to the existing store, together with a new plant compound, additional car parking and an associated pedestrian...

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Four ‘Great Neighbours’ Chosen for Cornwall Make a Difference Awards

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
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People who have been praised for being a top neighbour in their community have been nominated for a BBC Radio Cornwall Make a Difference...

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Police in Plymouth Target Speeding and Illegal Exhausts

Posted byby Newquay Voice
17/08/2026
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Drivers caught speeding, using illegal number plates and creating excessive noise have been targeted in a police road safety operation.

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