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Anger as mural is painted over

Posted on 15, February 2011 by NQT News from BBC

A mural to promote responsible behaviour among young people in Newquay has been painted over.

Burger King said the mural on its wall “had to be repainted” after a request from the landlord of the building.

The organisation behind the mural, My A’th Kar Newquay, which means “I Love You Newquay” in Cornish, said young people behind the mural were “reeling” from the incident.

The owners of the Burger King building were unavailable for comment.

The mural was painted on the wall of the Burger King restaurant in Cliff Road, Newquay, in November by members of My A’th Kar Newquay, a voluntary project. Continue reading →

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Newquay cinema creates jobs

Posted on 27, January 2011 by NQT News from BBC

Officially named ‘Lighthouse Cinema, Newquay’ the new four-screen is to generate 25 new jobs in the town. Continue reading →

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Drink restaurant licence warning

Posted on 26, January 2011 by NQT News from BBC

A restaurant believed to have served alcohol to a teenager before he fell to his death in Newquay has not had its licence revoked. Continue reading →

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Airline scraps flights to London

Posted on 10, January 2011 by NQT News from BBC

Air Southwest confirms it is withdrawing its service between Plymouth, Newquay and London Gatwick from 1 February. Continue reading →

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