Some believe that the characteristics of gold, particularly its durability relative to most other commodities, make it uniquely suitable as a monetary base.

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Mr Jones said Newquay had been suggested as a new base but he believed St Erth is more suitable for flights to the Isles of Scilly.

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Building turbines on land can be just as controversial, suitable locations for fixed-base shallow-water turbines are limited and a new generation of big turbines will need lots of space: only a couple can be placed in each square kilometre.

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Morgan also suggested the town was not a suitable place for the League One club, as he did not believe there was strong O's fan base in the area.

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