New inshore lifeboat for resort

The new lifeboat is bigger and has updated technology

A Cornish resort has taken delivery of a state-of-the-art inshore lifeboat.

The Atlantic 85 lifeboat will be based at Newquay and replace the town's 11-year-old inshore boat, Phyllis.

The new £125,000 lifeboat uses radar technology, can carry one extra crew member and has more room for casualties.

The replacement has been named Gladys Mildred in honour of Gladys Mildred Hay from Saltash who left a bequest for a boat in her will.

The old lifeboat rescued 340 people and helped save 14 lives.