Real Life - Newquay Voice

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Events

Cornish Crafters Sound Alarm Over ‘Overpriced Tat’ at Local Fairs

Posted byby Andy Halliday
14/12/2025
2 min

Local artisans in Cornwall are expressing growing frustration over the influx of cheap, mass-produced goods being sold at inflated prices in what are advertised as genuine craft fairs. This trend...

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Posted inin Events
Holidays and Travel

Cornwall Seller’s Generosity: £10,000 Discount for Local First-Time Buyer

Posted byby Newquay Voice
07/12/2025
2 min

A heartwarming act of generosity has seen a young local woman secure her first home in Cornwall, thanks to a significant £10,000 discount from the seller. The seller chose to...

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2 min

Posted inin News
Real Life

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

Posted byby Newquay Voice
07/12/2025
2 min

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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Posted inin Arts
Events

Reality TV Star’s Barn Conversion Sparks Fierce Debate and Council Divide in Cornwall

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/11/2025
2 min

A controversial planning application by former reality TV star Barnes Thomas to convert an agricultural barn into a residential dwelling has deeply divided Cornwall Council members. Despite initial recommendations for...

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Posted inin Nature and Wildlife
News

Cornish Village Overrun by Cows Exercising Ancient Grazing Rights

Posted byby Newquay Voice
04/11/2025
2 min

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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Posted inin Legal
News

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

Posted byby Newquay Voice
02/11/2025
2 min

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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Posted inin Business
Industry

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

Posted byby Newquay Voice
22/10/2025
2 min

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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Posted inin Automotive
News

Men Attack Car in Road Rage Incident Near Redruth School

Posted byby Newquay Voice
20/10/2025
2 min

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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Posted inin Legal
News

Devon and Cornwall Police Investigate Suspicious Death of Couple in Camelford

Posted byby Newquay Voice
14/10/2025
2 min

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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Posted inin Charity
Entertainment

Cornwall Hospice Care Celebrates 45 Years of Compassionate Service

Posted byby Newquay Voice
12/10/2025
2 min

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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Real Life

Armed Standoff Rocks Quiet Cornish Village of Trewoon

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/10/2025
2 min

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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Real Life

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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Posted inin Environment
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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Posted inin Holidays and Travel
News

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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Posted inin News
Real Life

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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Real Life

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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Posted inin Business
News

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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Real Life

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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Posted inin Events
Outdoor

Heroic Surfers Save Teenager From Treacherous Rip Current at Newquay’s Fistral Beach

Posted byby Newquay Voice
02/10/2025
2 min

A dramatic rescue unfolded at Newquay’s popular Fistral Beach on Saturday evening when two surfers bravely saved a teenage girl who had been swept into a dangerous rip current. The...

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Posted inin Legal
Lifestyle

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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1 min

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Henwood Funerals Newquay: Your Trusted Funeral Director, Andrew Henwood

Posted byby James Phil
11/02/2025
4 min

When you need to arrange a funeral, finding a trusted, local guide makes all the difference. Henwood Funerals Newquay is Newquay’s oldest family-owned funeral director, offering the stability and care...

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