Dossier
Newquay
Coverage of Newquay in the Nexus archive.
- Father died trying to save his daughter after she was swept out to sea while they were fishing on holiday in Newquay, inquest hears
A father died attempting to rescue his daughter after she was swept out to sea during a fishing trip in Newquay. The incident occurred while they were on holiday, according to an inquest.
- Tourists in Cornwall concealing number plates to dodge car park fines and 'camp' overnight close to Newquay's best beaches
Tourists in Cornwall are concealing vehicle number plates to avoid car park fines. They are also camping overnight near Newquay's best beaches.
- Coast Guard wreck found after century, confirms World War I tragedy that killed all 131 aboard
The wreckage of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter 'Tampa,' which sank during World War I in 1918 killing all 131 crew members, was discovered off the coast of Cornwall, UK, after a century-long search. A British technical-diving team confirmed the wreck with historical records, and the Coast Guard plans underwater research to honor the crew's sacrifice.