The scene of the rescue attempt at Mullion Cove in November last year. Picture: Bina Fellowes RESCUERS and volunteers have been praised for their bravery at an inquest into the deaths of a father and daughter who were swept into the sea and drowned at Mullion Harbour last year. The praise came during the inquests into the deaths of Matthew Smith, aged 47, and 26-year-old Bonnie Smith, who were both washed from the harbour wall by a giant wave during the early evening of Monday, November 2. They were airlifted to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro by the coastguard helicopter, following a major rescue attempt involving coastguards and two lifeboats, but were sadly confirmed to have died later that evening. The cause of death was drowning.
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Thousands of shoppers flooded Newcastle s high street today as Britons continue to enjoy the relaxation of lockdown rules.
Pictures showed Northumberland Street - the city s main shopping thoroughfare - was absolutely jam packed today as shoppers flocked to the city centre in huge numbers.
Large crowds were pictured on the main shopping street, with little social distancing in place as people jostled to visit their favourite stores.
It comes after all non-essential retail stores was allowed to reopen from Monday giving high streets across the country a much-needed boost.
As well as shops, hairdressers, beauty salons and gyms were all also allowed to welcome back customers after months of lockdown.