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Martin Jennings Memorial Run Postponed a Week Due to Weather

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11/09/2026
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The annual Martin Jennings Memorial Run has been postponed because of weather concerns, organisers announced on Friday morning. In a statement shared on Facebook, they confirmed the event, which was...

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Parenting & Children

Cornwall Seeks More Short Break Carers as Demand Grows

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11/09/2026
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More carers are being sought in Cornwall to help provide vital short breaks for children and young people with disabilities as demand for...

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Cornwall’s Scallop Shell Poppies Honour 9/11 Victims

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/09/2026
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Rick Rescorla saved 2500 people who were inside the World Trade Center's South Tower.

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Council Considers Truro City Centre Parking Changes

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11/09/2026
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An overhaul of how city centre parking works in Cornwall is being considered. Proposed changes to on-street parking in Truro are intended to...

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Devon and Cornwall Chief Constable to Stay Until August 2028

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/09/2026
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Chief Constable James Vaughan is to remain in charge of the force until August 2028.

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Truro Parking Proposals Could Change How Drivers Use Spaces

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11/09/2026
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Residents and visitors are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to on-street parking in Truro city centre aimed at improving...

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Property

Scots Granny Wins £4m Coastal Cornwall Mansion

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/09/2026
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Mary Dickson, 72, from Castle Douglas, scooped the stunning four-bedroom mansion with a £15 ticket.

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Devon and Cornwall Chief Constable Extends Tenure to 2028

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/09/2026
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Chief Constable James Vaughan will continue to lead the Devon & Cornwall Police, extending his tenure until August 2028.

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Kirstie Allsopp Updates Fans on Broken Leg After Devon Beach Fall

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/09/2026
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TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp has said her leg looks like "it has been bitten by a shark" as she gave fans a health update after she broke it when she...

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Farm Buildings and Land by Sea in Cornwall Up for Auction

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/09/2026
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A complex of barns and farm buildings with a "truly breathtaking position in the heart of west Cornwall" has come on the market. Portheras Farm Buildings at Pendeen near Penzance...

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Devon and Cornwall Police Chief to Stay Two More Years

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/09/2026
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James Vaughan will remain in post beyond plans to abolish the police and crime commissioner's role.

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Cornish 9/11 Hero Rescorla Commemorated in Hayle Parade

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11/09/2026
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Cornish-born Rick Rescorla helped rescue thousands of people from the World Trade Center's South Tower during the 9/11 attacks.

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Beach Club Customers Seen Urinating in Front of Children

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/09/2026
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'They've ruined the enjoyment of my house and garden and, on top of that, they've illegally sold alcohol.' Concerns raised as a barbecue...

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Devon Pledges Action on Quarry Dust Monitoring

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11/09/2026
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Pressure over dust from quarries and its impact on residents has led to a pledge from Devon's largest council to work out who should be...

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Derriford Hospital’s New Emergency Department Reaches Full Height

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11/09/2026
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A new six-storey emergency care building in Plymouth reaches its highest point.

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Cornwall’s Twin Towers Hero Predicted 9/11

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11/09/2026
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Twenty-five years after the attacks that changed the world, the story of Rick Rescorla continues to be remembered on both sides of the Atlantic. Hayle-born Cyril Richard 'Rick' Rescorla became...

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Police Seek Motorbike Rider After Falmouth E-Scooter Crash

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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The e-bike rider had to be airlifted to hospital.

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Woman Suffers Facial Injuries in Camborne Attack

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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The attacker approached the woman after getting out of her car.

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Devon County Council Demands Refund for Reorganisation Costs

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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Devon County Council is set to demand a refund from the government for money it spent preparing for the biggest local government reorganisation in 50 years, a plan that may...

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Firm Says Hydrofoil Could Link Cornwall and Scilly

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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A marine technology firm has been showing off an all-weather electric hydrofoil vessel that it says could travel between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Artemis Technologies said the hydrofoil,...

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Council Under Pressure Over Quarry Dust Monitoring

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10/09/2026
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CAMPAIGNERS from Kingsteignton were among residents putting pressure on Devon County Council to decide who should be monitoring dust from...

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Man Jailed for Strangling Women in Hotel Rooms

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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A man who strangled and assaulted women in hotel rooms has been jailed for more than seven years. Tobias King, 36, who previously lived in Devon and Somerset, carried out...

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Holidays and Travel

Cornwall Tourist Tax Moves a Step Closer

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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The tourist tax would be unlimited at that. 'It's a potential gift and also a potential burden, as it's one of those topics that will divide...

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New Kerenza Hotel Conversion Plan Submitted to Planners

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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The latest proposal to convert the former Kerenza Hotel into residential accommodation has been put before Cornwall Council’s planners. The scheme, for the disused hotel on Flexbury Avenue in Flexbury,...

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Autumn Security Warning for Devon Farmers

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10/09/2026
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FARMERS across Devon are being urged to review their security measures as the shorter days and longer nights of autumn and winter create...

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St Ives Post Office Staff Help Catch Cannabis Dealer

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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A mail order cannabis dealer was busted after post office staff raised their concerns with police about the content of parcels he was...

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North Devon Council Bans Mobile Tattoo and Piercing Units

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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Skin piercing businesses will not be allowed to operate from mobile units in North Devon, the council has ruled. North Devon Council adopted the formal policy after receiving applications and...

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Newquay Seafront Development Abandoned as Undeliverable

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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A huge development on Newquay seafront has been abandoned as "undeliverable", meaning an old hotel will now be demolished with no promise that anything will replace it. Manchester-based Salboy has...

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Devon SEND Overspend Forecast At £88m Amid Funding Fears

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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A predicted overspend of £88 million just this year in Devon's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) service highlights the...

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Cornwall Council Weighs Beach Ban on Disposable Barbecues

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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Cornwall Council is considering a ban on disposable barbecues on beaches after a summer of wildfires. At a meeting of the council's community wellbeing scrutiny committee on Thursday, September 10,...

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Quarry Dust Fears Lead to Devon Silica Monitoring Pledge

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10/09/2026
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Pressure over dust from quarries and its impact on residents has led to a pledge from Devon's largest council to work out who should be...

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Body Found in Search for Missing Plymouth Teenager

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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A body has been found in the search for a missing teenager from Plymouth. Devon and Cornwall Police said the body was found in an update today (Thursday, September 10)....

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Video Captures Coach U-Turn on Notorious A30 Stretch

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10/09/2026
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Video footage has captured the moment a coach performed a U-turn on a notoriously dangerous stretch of the A30 in Cornwall. The footage, taken on Wednesday (September 9), shows The...

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Devon Council Seeks Refund for Reorganisation Costs

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10/09/2026
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A demand for a refund is set to be made by Devon's largest council for money it spent on prepping itself for the biggest reorganisation in...

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Holidays and Travel

Cornwall Tourism Alliance Formed After Visit Cornwall Collapse

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10/09/2026
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Cornwall's tourism industry has launched an independent alliance to lead destination management after the collapse of Visit Cornwall last...

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Love Is Blind Couple Talk ADHD and Life in Guernsey

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10/09/2026
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A couple who appeared on the Netflix show tell of their "amazing" life in the bailiwick.

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Cornwall Visitor Alliance Launches After Visit Cornwall Collapse

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10/09/2026
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A new tourist organisation has been established to help champion Cornwall's visitor economy. The creation of Cornwall Visitor Alliance...

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Crash Near Newquay Airport Leaves Man with Head Injury

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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It says: "A3059 in both directions partially blocked, slow traffic due to accident, two vehicles involved at Newquay Road.".

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$Council to Decide Future of Ilfracombe Pitch and Putt$

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Council to Decide Future of Ilfracombe Pitch and Putt

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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North Devon Councillors will decide on Monday whether to extend the lease for a popular pitch and putt facility in Ilfracombe, described as one of a handful of things that...

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Tributes to ‘Incredible’ Mum, 25, Who Died from Peanut Allergy

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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A young mother described as "incredible" has died from anaphylactic shock at the age of 25 after a fatal peanut allergy. Liv Cash, who was engaged to be married, was...

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Cornwall’s 2026 Make a Difference Winners Announced

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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A hedgehog hospital, an LGBT history project and a community martial arts gym in Bodmin were all celebrated at a ceremony in Cornwall. The winners of the BBC Radio Cornwall...

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St Ives Pub With Troubled History Seeks Extended Opening Hours

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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Some locals fear a return of the antisocial behaviour, fights, drug-taking and drinkers urinating in the street which plagued their lives...

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Charity Seeks Foster Homes for Devon Guide Dogs

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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A charity is seeking foster homes for some of the 27 guide dogs it currently has in training.

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Truro Street Stone Repairs Prompt Pedestrianisation Calls

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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The project aims to restore deteriorated sections while preserving the streets' historic character. The council explains that the setts...

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Devon Seeks Reimbursement for Paused Reorganisation Costs

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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Devon County Council is calling on the Government to compensate for the significant costs already incurred while preparing for a paused...

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MP Challenges Government Over Devon NHS Dentistry

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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The government has been urged to back its words with action on South Devon's 'painfully inadequate' NHS dental care. Liberal Democrat MP Caroline Voaden, who represents the area, has tabled...

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Parenting & Children

Devon Chief Executive Compares Ofsted Review to World Cup Win

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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A review of Devon's largest council's ability to look after some of the county's most vulnerable children was “like winning the World Cup”,...

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Property

Council Approves Hatt Supported Living Plan Despite Parish Objection

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
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Cornwall Council has granted conditional planning permission for 20 Sunnybanks to be changed from a dwelling into two supported living...

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Family-Run Cornwall Holiday Park Ranks Among UK’s Top Five

Posted byby Newquay Voice
09/09/2026
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The independent holiday park chain has four resorts, including one in Cornwall, and was praised for its food and drink offerings,...

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Alleged Plot to Paint Palestine at Johnson Wedding Venue

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09/09/2026
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