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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The Rick Stein Group has permanently closed its fish and chip restaurant in Falmouth.
In a statement the Cornwall-based group confirmed the closure, adding that the site would be taken over by The Taphouse. It also suggests the restaurant s team will be taken on by the new owner.
Called Rick Stein s Fish and located on Falmouth s Discovery Quay, the restaurant launched in 2010 and was Stein s first opening outside of Padstow.
The statement reads: A message from Rick about the closure of Falmouth: ‘I am very happy that The Taphouse has taken over our wonderful site and team in Falmouth. As we opened our first ‘nationwide restaurant’ in the summer; Stein’s At Home, bringing our simple, easy to cook, dining experience into homes across the country, our teams need to work on growing this area further to ensure we ‘pandemic proof’ the company and our other restaurants for the future.
Last minute holidays you can still book for the early May bank holiday
Britons have been rushing to book their bank holiday breaks, but there s still some availability for latecomers
Kilnwood is a relaxing countryside retreat located in Somerset s Mendip Hills
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The first May bank holiday is looming, and with the possibility of international holidays still a glimmer in Grant Shapps eye, that means those hoping for a getaway will have to look for it close to home.
For those who have booked their domestic bank holiday trips months in advance, there’s no problem (unless you count the threat of apparent holiday ‘gazumping’). But what of those who have put off making plans? Thankfully, there are still options. Previously locked down Britons are flocking to campsites and self-catered accommodation now that domestic holidays have become possible in England, but not everything is booked up just yet.