Radio Newquay

A Newquay business group is encouraging visitors not to stay away from the town during Boardmasters week, saying outdated perceptions about congestion are affecting trade.

Residents are being invited to come together for a community celebration in Nansledan this weekend as The Big Lunch and Big Help Out return to the growing Newquay neighbourhood.

Passenger journeys on the Mid Cornwall Metro route increased by almost 25 per cent in the first week of the new service, according to rail operator Great Western Railway.

A new community shower has been launched in Newquay to support people who may struggle to access washing facilities.

Newquay's first team cricketers suffered a narrow defeat against Paul, while St Newlyn East enjoyed success in both cricket and football and Newquay AFC's women and veterans teams added silverware to the club's trophy cabinet.

A popular road race linked to Newquay Carnival is set to return this summer for the first time in more than 30 years.

The manager of Newquay BID says he wants "a conversation" with Cornwall Council over plans being explored for a replacement care home in Newquay.

A former hotel in Newquay has been issued with a closure order following reports of anti-social behaviour at the site.