Radio Newquay

People in Newquay are being urged to prepare for potentially damaging winds as Storm Austen approaches Cornwall, bringing heavy rain and the risk of widespread disruption overnight and into Friday morning.

Organisers of Newquay's annual Zombie Crawl have cancelled Saturday's parade because of forecast strong winds and heavy rain, but say the town's free Halloween activities and entertainment will still go ahead.

The RNLI is urging people to stay away from exposed coastal areas as Storm Austen threatens to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to Newquay and Cornwall in the early hours of Friday.

A legal ‘loophole’ which allows second homeowners to flip their properties to short-term holiday lets and then claim back council tax refunds for as far back as 33 years ago has been branded ‘almost criminal’ by Cornwall Council’s cabinet member for resources.

A scheme which gives unwanted wetsuits a second life while supporting young people through surf therapy has won a national award.

An amber weather warning for wind has been issued for Storm Austen, with potentially damaging gusts and huge waves forecast to hit Newquay on Friday morning.

Newquay's MP is inviting residents to share their concerns about antisocial behaviour at a public meeting involving police and local organisations.

A meeting between Cornwall’s MPs, its council leadership and members of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s team at No 10 North yesterday points to Cornwall moving into the future, according to Cornwall Council’s Liberal Democrat leader Leigh Frost.