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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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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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Clocks go Back! October 2016

Posted on 28, October 2016 by newquayt

The clocks go back, so don’t forget… When do the Clocks go Back? It’s always at 2am early in the morning of the last Sunday of October. In 2016 this is Sunday 30 October. 2am Sunday becomes 1am … Continue reading →

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Cornwall Shaken by Earthquake, October 2016

Posted on 27, October 2016 by newquayt

A small earthquake that occurred in Liskeard, Cornwall, was felt in Newquay by a few people who happened to be awake at 3am! Nothing to see here really – there was an earthquake, it was miles away, it was small. … Continue reading →