Category Archives: Local Issues

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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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Even Nuns Lie About Their Age!

Posted on 3, February 2011 by newquayt

While most of us would not be surprised to discover that a lady would knock a few years off her age, you might be surprised to find that even nuns lie about their age! Continue reading →

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Newquay Safe Scheme Given Awards

Posted on 3, November 2010 by Falmouth Packet | Newquay

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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Penhallow Hotel Fire Memorial Stone

Posted on 14, July 2010 by newquayt

A stone was unveiled in Newquay in memory of the three holidaymakers who died in the Penhallow Hotel fire in August 2007. Continue reading →

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