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Whipsiderry Beach clifftop earmarked for plush Newquay holiday villas is disintegrating
About 2,000 tonnes of rock came crumbling down days ago, as seen in this video. 'This cracked area forms the gardens of the planned holiday homes. Would you sunbathe and plant roses there?'

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Newquay woman horrified as 'naked man posts spaghetti' through letterbox
She spotted the bizarre incident on her Ring Doorbell camera


Cornwall planning: 'At risk' airport hotel deal has finally been agreed
Earlier this year Cornwall Council was accused of not being 'bothered picking the phone up' to secure the Marriott deal

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Cornwall planning: Proposals for over 200 new homes across the county
There is also a plan for over 100 caravans


Controversial Cornwall councillor resigns post to take up Spaceport role
Opposition councillors are aghast at Louis Gardner's move - as he also resigns from the ruling cabinet - with a former leader of Cornwall Council saying it 'smells so fishy'


Fear as tourists turn their backs on 'overpriced' Cornwall to jet abroad
Tourism in Cornwall boomed during the pandemic as Brits sought staycations but now, almost five years on, tourists are turning their backs on the county


'I booked a holiday to Paris – but ended up in Cornwall instead'
Social News Assistant Editor Samantha Bartlett decided to head to Paris for a little weekend away – however things didn't go to plan and she ended up in Cornwall instead


'Do not approach and call 999' if you see Newquay woman wanted by police
Jasmine Doughty has been recalled to prison and police want to find her


Manchester City star Erling Haaland spotted at Newquay Harbour
One fan said he "seems like a really nice chap"


Young man found dead had been discharged after suicide attempt
'Had I known he would be discharged I would have been there. I would have kept him safe'


David Dearlove the Cornwall writer who had show on the West End dies
David was a prolific songwriter who worked in an astonishing range of genres including pop, jazz, folk, opera, film and TV - but also as a farmhand in Cornwall for £6 a week


Cornwall planning: Fears for seaside town 'saturated' with shared rental houses
It was explained that people are 'desperate for this type of accommodation'


Cornwall planning: Neighbours fear Airbnb expansion will lead to more bad behaviour
'This is a full-time, 52-week holiday let that has significantly impacted on our wellbeing,' says resident, though Cornwall planners recommend approval of roof terrace


Major response after man enters water at beauty spot
It sparked a major response involving the coastguard


Newquay Zoo lynx to be one of the first in the world to be released into the wild
The young lynx will start her training in Germany soon


AD FEATURE: Incredible manor house with holiday cottages, 34 acres and pool up for sale
Polstrong Manor is the stuff of dreams


Cornwall sees sudden surge in tourists before summer
They all came for the same reason


Tourists 'abandoning' Cornwall as Brits favour all-inclusive holidays
"We're competing for guests"


United Downs Raceway: Banger racing season gets underway
Some drivers will be out with a bang


Cornwall planning: Saints Trail plan is 'accident waiting to happen' say walkers, cyclists and horse riders
Locals say would be an 'accident waiting to happen' and someone will get 'badly hurt'. Council officers think it's fine.
