Airport expansion given go-ahead

Expansion plans for Cornwall's Newquay Airport have been approved.

The changes include a larger arrivals hall and departure lounge with an extra gate, a new retail outlet, business lounge and more seating.

Car parking spaces will also increase and a covered walkway will be built to link arrivals and departures halls.

An airport spokesman said the improvements were needed to cope with expected growth in passenger numbers and 13 new destinations being served.

Chris Cain, project director, said: "We have been gearing up to start work as soon as planning permission was received so this week's decision was great news, allowing us to make an early start."