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20 hours ago
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Crews tackle fire at derelict Newquay hotel
Local residents have been told to keep their windows and doors shut and avoid the area [Ben Brown] Crews are tackling a fire at a derelict hotel in Newquay. Local people have been asked to keep windows and doors closed because of a "large smoke plume", Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) said. The fire, at the site of the former Narrowcliff Hotel near Tolcarne beach, was reported at about 16:15 BST on Tuesday. CFRS said multiple crews were expected to be on the scene for a "prolonged period of time" and people should stay away from the area. Narrowcliff has been closed between Ulalia Road and Hilgrove Road roundabout. ADVERTISEMENT Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ More on this story Related internet links
BBC News
20 hours ago
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Crews tackle fire at abandoned Newquay hotel
Crews are tackling a fire at an abandoned hotel in people have been asked to keep windows and doors closed because of a "large smoke plume", Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) fire, at the site of the former Narrowcliff Hotel near Tolcarne beach, was reported at about 16:15 BST on said multiple crews were expected to be on the scene for a "prolonged period of time" and people should stay away from the area. Narrowcliff has been closed between Ulalia Road and Hilgrove Road roundabout.
BBC News
2 days ago
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Helicopter rescues two people stuck on rocks in Devon
Two people were rescued by helicopter on Sunday after being cut off by the tide and becoming stuck on rocks. Beer Coastguard Rescue Team said the rescue took place at the eastern end of Beer beach.A rescue helicopter was dispatched from Newquay and it successfully winched both casualties from the rocks to the Independent Lifeboat said once safely ashore the casualties were assessed by Beer Coastguard, with no serious injuries reported. Beer Coastguard Rescue Team said it was initially unable to reach the casualties by foot or by water due to the sea Independent Lifeboat was then called in and prepared a sled for potential casualty extraction. At the request of Beer Coastguard, the lifeboat collected two members of the Coastguard Rescue Team from the beach, Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat said. The lifeboat stood by in case the helicopter was unable to winch the two casualties to safety.A helicopter extraction was decided to be the safest option given the conditions, it said. Beer Coastguard said: "Thankfully the two casualties were winched up and lowered onto the beach where we assessed their injuries, nothing too serious, but they were advised to attend a minor injuries unit on their way home."
BBC News
3 days ago
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Spaceport Cornwall to help develop hypersonic defences
Spaceport Cornwall has been selected by the government to help develop hypersonic defence technology for the site based at Cornwall Newquay Airport is one of 90 organisations chosen to be part of the Ministry of Defence's £1bn Hypersonic Technologies and Capability Development seven-year programme aims to research and develop hypersonic technology - such as guidance systems, warheads and liquid propellants - as part of the government's Strategic Defence bosses said the site's horizontal launch capabilities and location opposite RAF St Mawgan were beneficial for the scheme. Ross Hulbert, head of engagement at Spaceport Cornwall, said the site was ready to support the testing, development and deployment of the UK's future defences."This is a defining moment for Spaceport Cornwall and demonstrates our commitment to supporting Britain's defence capabilities," he said."Our unique position as the UK's first licensed spaceport, combined with our world-class facilities and proximity to both civilian and military aviation infrastructure, makes us ideally suited to contribute to this vital national capability," he said.
BBC News
6 days ago
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Bob Vylan set to play Boardmasters festival near Newquay
Punk band Bob Vylan is set to play at a music festival in Cornwall after organisers confirmed they will not be dropped from the list of bosses said the band, who received backlash after leading chants at Glastonbury of "death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]" during a live broadcast on the BBC, would perform at the event near Newquay in August.A member of the public has submitted a licensing review to Cornwall Council in relation to the band's performance.A Boardmasters spokesperson said it had agreed a plan with the authorities to ensure the event "continues to meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and community accountability". The band is due to perform on the festival's main stage at 17:00 BST on 10 August. Festival organisers told the Local Democracy Reporting Service they had spoken to Devon and Cornwall Police and other relevant partners about the performance."Due to statutory timelines any formal hearing will take place after this year's festival," the spokesperson said."As such, this year's event will not be affected by the review process and will go ahead as planned."We are working closely with the licensing authority and relevant partners to understand and respond to the issues raised." 'Respectful and safe' The spokesperson added the festival was committed to being "a space where people from all backgrounds feel welcome and safe"."We do not tolerate hate speech, incitement to violence or behaviour that puts anyone at risk, and we will continue to uphold these principles throughout the event and beyond," the spokesperson said."Our decision to proceed with the performance reflects a balance of factors, including the festival's careful consideration of recent concerns, our ongoing dialogue with stakeholders and the band's agreement to the terms of their participation."We have been clear with the band and their representatives about our expectations particularly the importance of maintaining a respectful and safe environment for everyone attending, working at or involved in the festival." Bob Vylan's comments at Glastonbury were aired live by the BBC, with the broadcaster later saying it should have cut away from the performance, which is no longer available to view on the their comments during the performance, the band said they had been "targeted for speaking up".The band have had performances at other festivals cancelled and been pulled as a support act on Gogol Bordello's European and Somerset Police said it had launched an investigation into whether comments made by Bob Vylan or fellow Glastonbury performers Kneecap amounted to a criminal offence.
