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Council Chair Threatens Police Call Over £13bn AI Data Centre Abuse

Posted byby Newquay Voice
23/09/2026
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A council chair has said he will ask police to intervene if abuse towards councillors and officers continues over a huge data centre planned for Torrington. Cllr Doug Bushby (Ind,...

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Ex-NATO Chief Appointed to Advise Devon Battery Recycler

Posted byby Newquay Voice
23/09/2026
2 min

A former UK Chief of Defence Staff has been appointed to advise Devon-based Altilium on defence and sovereign supply chains as critical...

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WPP Opens Flagship East London Production Facility

Posted byby Newquay Voice
22/09/2026
1 min

LONDON, UK – 23 September 2026 – WPP today officially opens Devon's Point, a new, flagship production facility in East London.

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Government Rejects Petition for Data Centre Moratorium

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/09/2026
2 min

A petition calling for a moratorium on planning permission for data centres and battery energy storage sites (BESS) has been rejected by the government. A councillor from North Devon set...

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Cornish Man Creates Free Game To Test Cornwall Geography

Posted byby Newquay Voice
18/09/2026
1 min

A Cornish man has created a daily game that tests players' knowledge of the county's geography. CornwallTap presents five random locations or landmarks each day, asking players to pin them...

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AI Camera Targets Dangerous U-Turns at A30 Hotspot

Posted byby Newquay Voice
15/09/2026
1 min

A camera using artificial intelligence to detect dangerous U-turns has been installed at a crash hotspot. Vision Zero South West, a road safety partnership involving 17 organisations, said the camera...

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AI Camera Targets U-Turns at Cornwall A30 Hotspot

Posted byby Newquay Voice
15/09/2026
1 min

A camera that uses artificial intelligence technology to detect dangerous U-turns has been installed at a crash hotspot.

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Batteries Made With Cornish Lithium Successfully Produced

Posted byby Newquay Voice
14/09/2026
1 min

Batteries made with 100 per cent Cornish lithium could reach the market in the near future. Mining firm Cornish Lithium said lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) produced from ore mined at...

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Firm Says Hydrofoil Could Link Cornwall and Scilly

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
2 min

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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Wildanet Launches Internet TV Service in Cornwall

Posted byby Newquay Voice
10/09/2026
2 min

Wildanet, based in Cornwall, announced the new service on September 9, offering customers a single box for live TV, catch-up, and streaming...

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Marine Tech Firm Advances Hydrofoil Ferry Plan for Isles of Scilly

Posted byby Newquay Voice
09/09/2026
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A marine technology firm is now exploring a new passenger ferry service to the Isles of Scilly that would take only an hour and let people fly over the waves....

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Devon And Cornwall Police Deploy Facial Recognition For First Time

Posted byby Newquay Voice
09/09/2026
1 min

The technology scans faces in crowds and checks them against a watchlist of wanted people.

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Devon Police Use Facial Recognition for First Time

Posted byby Newquay Voice
08/09/2026
2 min

Police in Devon have used live facial recognition technology for the first time. The system scans faces in crowds from a live camera feed and checks them against a watchlist...

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Plymouth Brothers 3D Print Mobility Aids for Toddlers

Posted byby Newquay Voice
03/09/2026
2 min

Josh and Max Dixon make free toddler mobility trainers for families.

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Woman Urges Social Media Overhaul After Head-On Crash Killed Family

Posted byby Newquay Voice
29/08/2026
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A woman whose husband, two-year-old son and unborn daughter died in a Devon crash is calling for social media companies to take responsibility for dangerous driving content on their platforms....

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Campaigners Battle ‘Monstrous’ Devon AI Data Centres

Posted byby Newquay Voice
29/08/2026
2 min

An army of campaigners battling against two 'monstrous' AI data centres tonr Devon farmland have uncovered how detailed plans were for more...

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Police Warn of Increasingly Sophisticated Online Scams

Posted byby Newquay Voice
27/08/2026
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POLICE are warning residents to stay alert to increasingly sophisticated online scams, urging people to take a moment before responding to...

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Devon Police Deploy Facial Recognition Van in Exmouth

Posted byby Newquay Voice
26/08/2026
3 min

Live Facial Recognition is coming to the streets of Devon for the first time this week. A clearly marked van will patrol the town centre of Exmouth on Friday, using...

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Cornish Community Centre Gains Free Full-Fibre Broadband

Posted byby Newquay Voice
24/08/2026
2 min

A community centre in Cornwall is now offering free ultra-fast Wildanet broadband, delivered through the UK Government’s Project Gigabit programme. Praa Sands and District Community Centre hosts a busy programme...

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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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Public Notice Portal Helps Devon Residents Track Local Changes

Posted byby Newquay Voice
14/08/2026
2 min

A free online tool is helping Devon residents keep track of changes in their area. The Public Notice Portal lets people search for official announcements about new developments, road closures,...

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Bodmin Man Jailed After Dangerous Police Chase Ends in Flipped Car

Posted byby Andy Halliday
14/12/2025
2 min

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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Truro and Penwith College Welcomes New Principal After Extensive National Search

Posted byby Newquay Voice
05/12/2025
2 min

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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Nansledan Pioneers Ultra Low Carbon Living with New Eco-Homes

Posted byby Newquay Voice
04/11/2025
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Nansledan, the Duchy of Cornwall’s award-winning development in Newquay, has launched its first ultra low carbon homes. Developed by Morrish Homes, these three-bedroom, EPC A-rated houses are designed to be...

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How AI Customises Our Everyday Choices With Its Personalised Algorithms

Posted byby Newquay Voice
28/10/2025
4 min

Artificial intelligence is tracking us, even when we don’t realise it. This happens everywhere now – from online shops to music apps, from email to fitness trackers. Even in places...

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Newquay AFC Powers Up with Solar Energy Installation at Mount Wise Stadium

Posted byby Newquay Voice
26/10/2025
2 min

Newquay AFC has taken a significant stride towards environmental sustainability by installing 27 solar panels and 37.5kW of battery storage at its Mount Wise Stadium. This initiative allows the club...

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Best Games to Try in 2025

Posted byby Julie
22/10/2025
2 min

If you thought 2024 was a good year for gamers, 2025 has already raised the bar. Across consoles, PC, and even mobile, this year’s line-up has offered something for every...

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Cornwall Airport Newquay Revolutionises Travel With Next-Generation Security Upgrade

Posted byby Newquay Voice
03/10/2025
2 min

Cornwall Airport Newquay has officially opened its advanced, next-generation security facilities, marking a significant leap forward in passenger experience and operational efficiency. This upgrade positions the airport as one of...

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South West tech businesses sought for pioneering growth programme

Posted byby Newquay Voice
11/04/2024
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Tech South West is currently seeking South West-based tech businesses that are primed for growth to participate in its innovative “Growth Forge” accelerator programme. The programme includes a face-to-face Growth...

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Google Explores AI-Powered Paywall Option

Posted byby Newquay Voice
06/04/2024
3 min

Rumblings within the tech world have revealed that Google is delving into uncharted territory by considering a paywall for premium content crafted by artificial intelligence (AI). This move could potentially...

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