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Cornwall’s Tributes to Late Surfing Champion Andy Irons

A world champion surfer who was well known in Newquay and throughout the Cornish surfing community has died.

Andy Irons was found dead in a hotel room in Dallas yesterday. The reason for his death is unclear. He was aged just 32.

Triple world champion Mr Irons, who competed twice in Newquay, is understood to have been en route to his home in Hawaii.

At the weekend he pulled out of an event in Puerto Rico, due to illness. Continue reading

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Newquay Safe Scheme Given Awards

A scheme set up to improve Newquay’s image and keep visitors safe has won two national awards.

Newquay Safe partnership, led by Cornwall Council and Devon and Cornwall Police, has been recognised by the Chartered Institute for Public Relations (CIPR).

The partnership’s work in addressing alcohol-related safety concerns over 16 and 17 year olds visiting the town has been awarded the Local Public Services Communications Award for ‘partnership excellence’ and the West of England PRide Award for community relation
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MPs welcome LEP news

Local MPs have welcomed today’s earlier announcement that Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is to be invited to form its own Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). Continue reading

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A TRIO of intrepid North Devon juniors made the long trip to Newcastle’s … – This is North Devon

A TRIO of intrepid North Devon juniors made the long trip to Newcastle's …This is North DevonThe title race will be decided on November 13 and 14 at the Animal Newquay Open. Baker and Campbell will be in action on home surf this weekend as clubs … Continue reading

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