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Cornish Murders: Nevell Norway, 8 February 1840

Posted on 8, February 2017 by newquayt

The true story of the 1840 murder of Nevell Norway, a Cornishman is a famous Cornish murder. Nevell Norway was the great grandfather of author Neville Shute (1899-1960). Although the murder itself was unremarkable in itself, it had great media … Continue reading →

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Body Found, Treyarnon Beach, Newquay, Cornwall

Posted on 4, February 2017 by newquayt

A body was found at Treyarnon, near Newquay, Cornwall, early in the morning of Saturday 4 February by a member of the public. UPDATE: The body was identified as Newquay resident Patrick Foster, aged 46. The police are investigating the … Continue reading →

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Diplodocus Tour, Dippy the Dinosaur – Nearest to Cornwall

Posted on 4, January 2017 by newquayt

Dippy the Dinosaur will be on a UK Tour from 2018-2020, so where are the nearest locations to Cornwall?  Dippy will not be visiting Cornwall, you will need to travel to see the Dippy Tour. There are eight locations across the … Continue reading →

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Newquay New Year’s Day Swim 2017

Posted on 22, December 2016 by newquayt

For the New Year Swim 2018, see: New Year Swim Newquay 2018 The annual Newquay New Year’s Day Swim 2017 is on Sunday 1 January, starting at 12 noon.  Get there early for a good spot – the Quayside’s usually … Continue reading →

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