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Oldest Person in Newquay has Died, Edith Goodwin (1905-2014)

Edith Goodwin was the oldest person in Newquay when she died, aged 108, on 20 September 2014. Edith was also the oldest person in Cornwall. She was 108 years and 279 days old. Edith Goodwin had been living at the … Continue reading

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Host Families Wanted in Newquay, Cornwall

Host families are wanted by a variety of organisations in the Newquay area.  A number of English as a Foreign Language schools have been catering for foreign students learning English, with host families being wanted to house the students (aged … Continue reading

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Disability Surf School Van Looted Underwater

After being prevented from safely leaving Towan Beach on Newquay, after delivering surf lessons to people with disabilities on Great Western Beach, a surf school van and trailer became submerged by the incoming tide. The trailer was rescued and towed … Continue reading

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Warwick Davis Filming in Newquay

Warwick Davis, the famous short guy from Star Wars, was filming in Newquay Harbour this evening for his new series. Filming was done with Newquay Rowing Club members. The blind rowers took Warwick out rowing in a pilot gig boat, … Continue reading

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