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The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Tragedy as man in his 40s dies after being pulled from the water in front of horrified onlookers at popular UK beach
A MAN has died after being pulled from the water at a popular UK beach. Cops rushed to Mawgan Porth beach near Newquay, Cornwall, at around 8.30pm on Tuesday following reports of concern for two people in the water. Tragically, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed a man in his 40s from the Oxford area died at the scene, despite being given emergency treatment after being recovered from the water. Another man suffered minor injuries. Cops said the death was not being treated as suspicious and that the man's next of kin had been informed. Witnesses told of how rescue teams and a coastguard helicopter arrived "within minutes" as people became concerned for the two men in the water. One onlooker told BBC Radio Cornwall: "It was apparent the person on the beach was in big trouble as they started resuscitation and that went on for some time. "Somebody went to the lifeguard hut for the defibrillator, so it was obviously very serious." They recalled how a search of the water by rescue teams went on into darkness, with boats "scouring the bay" with their searchlights. Investigating officer Det Sgt Dave Squire said Devon and Cornwall Police was "conducting inquiries on behalf of the coroner to understand the circumstance of this tragic death". He added: "We will be viewing any available CCTV and speaking to witnesses to fully understand how this happened." is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun. 1
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Police investigate report of sheep chased off cliff near Newquay
Police are investigating reports sheep were chased off a cliff in incident is reported to have taken place in the Polly Joke area of Newquay on was reported one of the individuals responsible was aggressive to a member of the public who challenged them, Devon and Cornwall Police force said inquiries were ongoing into the incident.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Work starts on the Duchy of Cornwall's first homelessness project
Work has started on the Duchy of Cornwall's first homelessness project. The scheme is located in Nansledan, Newquay, and was announced by HRH The Duke of Cornwall last year. The project is a partnership between the Duchy of Cornwall and Cornish charity St Petrocs and will provide 24 homes for homeless people. The low-carbon project will also offer support to help the residents. The first phase will be completed in 2026 and will have temporary accommodation for 16 people. This includes two four-bedroom homes and eight one-bedroom apartments. The land being used is provided by the Duchy of Cornwall as part of its Nansledan development and is being built by one of Nansledan's housebuilders, CG Fry & Son. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall on a visit to St Petrocs. (Image: Newham and The Port of Truro.) The houses are being constructed to high low-carbon standards to minimise environmental impact and future costs for St Petrocs. Project manager at the Duchy of Cornwall, Peter James, said: "This is a pioneering initiative in several respects. "It marks a first for the Duchy in directly addressing homelessness and supporting local people on a path toward secure, long-term housing. "At the same time, it deepens our understanding of low-carbon building techniques as part of our commitment to reaching net zero. "We hope the insights gained here will prove valuable and inspire similar efforts across the UK." Work begins on the St Petrocs project at Nansleden. (Image: Hugh Hastings) St Petrocs will manage the scheme and will help residents to find permanent accommodation. They will also work with local organisations such as Newquay Orchard to help residents build community connections through training and employment. READ NEXT: Police continue to investigate death of man following fire in Newquay Dramatic footage shows two people being saved from crashing waves in cliff rescue Housing association wants to build 37 affordable homes in Penzance Henry Meacock, chief executive of St Petrocs, said: "Having gone through a rigorous design process which has included input from St Petrocs' staff, volunteers and clients, it is tremendously exciting to see the construction work commencing. "This development scheme will provide much needed additional capacity to St Petrocs' supported accommodation service, complementing our existing presence in the Newquay area and across Cornwall. "The focus of this scheme will be on breaking the cycle of homelessness through a person-centred approach and providing community-based opportunities for people to progress away from homelessness for good."
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Man released on police bail after Cornwall murder arrest
A man who was arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal fire in Newquay has been released on bail, police have body of a man in his 30s was found after the blaze broke out in a property in Narrowcliff in the Cornish town on 22 July, Devon and Cornwall Police said. A 33-year-old man from Bolton who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on police bail, pending further inquiries, the force Supt Jon Bancroft, the senior investigating officer, said: "We are keeping an open mind in relation to the circumstances surrounding the death, which we are currently treating as unexplained." He asked potential witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage, doorbell or CCTV footage to get in and Cornwall Police said the cause of the fire was thought to be are ongoing to find out what happened and a police cordon is still at the scene, the force man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, the force Supt Bancroft added: "Officers are continuing to carry out a number of inquiries in relation to this investigation."
The Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
I thought my snoring was caused by a blocked nose – it was actually a sign of a skull-eroding disease
WHEN Claire Barbery first started snoring, she didn't think much of i t. But the blocked nose the 51-year-old from Newquay, Cornwall, had been battling turned out to be something serious - a tumour eating away at the base of her skull. 4 The mum-of-two nearly cancelled the hospital appointment that led to her diagnosis because she didn't want to 'waste the time' of the NHS. 'There's nothing wrong, I thought. But looking back, that decision could have cost me my life," she added. 'I started snoring, which I'd never done before. I was waking myself up, breathing through my mouth rather than my nose. 'Even then, I nearly cancelled my hospital appointment. I didn't want to waste anyone's time. I just left it and thought it was something to do with having had Covid the month before.' Claire had been experiencing a continuous blockage in one side of her nose and initially put it down to the effects of regular Covid testing while working in a care home. After a steroid spray failed to help, she sought medical advice in January 2023. Following scans and a biopsy, doctors delivered the news she had olfactory neuroblastoma - a rare cancer developing in the upper part of the nasal cavity. The 5cm tumour had already begun eroding bone at the base of her skull. She underwent complex surgery at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital to have it removed. Claire has now partnered with UK charity - the Get A-Head Charitable Trust to raise awareness of World Head and Neck Cancer Day today, which was yesterday (27 July). The most common symptoms of pancreatic cancer - as patients share their stories She added: 'If you know your body, then you've got to push. 'If there's something wrong, don't ignore it.' The procedure in January last year was performed by consultant surgeon Shahz Ahmed, who specialises in skull base procedures. It was filmed as part of the Channel 5 documentary 'Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death'. Mr Ahmed said: 'Claire had a very rare form of cancer that needed to be removed. 'Untreated, it could have metastasized and spread into the neck and the rest of the body. 4 4 'It had already gone through the skull base into the base of the brain and if left, it would have become harder and harder to treat.' The delicate operation involved removing the tumour, along with Claire's olfactory bulbs - meaning she has permanently lost her sense of smell - and reconstructing the area between her nose and brain. Mr Ahmed added: 'The key worries were operating between the left and the right eye. 'The main blood supply to the brain is in very close proximity so the risk of seizures, stroke, injury to the brain and loss of life, were all very real. 'Thankfully, the surgery was a huge success and Claire suffered no complications.' Following surgery, Claire underwent six weeks of chemotherapy and radiotherapy and is now under regular review with her medical team. She is gradually returning to work and since treatment finished has been enjoying holidays with her husband Gary as well as spending more time with daughters Lowenna, 27, and Keizha, 25.
