Category Archives: NewsArchive2010-2011

Hotel company admits fire breach

The company that owned and ran the Penhallow Hotel in Newquay, which was destroyed in a fire that killed three people from Staffordshire, admits breaching safety laws. Continue reading

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Early start to the season for the RNLI’s volunteer lifeguards on Fistral

RNLI lifeguards are hoping to bring some sunshine to Fistral beach in Newquay, Cornwall, tomorrow as they start four weeks of voluntary weekend safety cover during March, a month ahead of the official start to the 2011 lifeguard season.Anton Page, RNLI… Continue reading

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Lack of warning of risk from fumes led to Newquay hotel guest death, court told.

Story from ThisIsCornwall A father-of-two who slept as fatal levels of carbon monoxide were pumped into his hotel room, died as a result of "shoddy" workmanship and criminal negligence, a court heard.
Frederick Jackson was killed after s… Continue reading

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Newquay Fistral Beach Cleanup

On the last Saturday of every month, there’s a beach cleanup at Fistral Beach.

If you want to be involved, then be at Bodhi’s Café, on South Fistral at 10am, ready for a 10:15am start. The beach cleanup lasts an hour and you’re provided with all the equipment you need (picking-up sticks, plastic bags, gloves).

Children and dogs are welcome. Continue reading

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