Radio Newquay

Measures, described as ‘draconian’ and ‘strict’, have helped Cornwall Council claw back its worrying financial position, but the local authority still faces an overspend of almost £8 million during the second quarter of the year.

The colourful festive event in Trenance Gardens on Friday 20 November will be preceded by two community lantern-making events.

One of Newquay's best-known landmarks will once again be illuminated in purple to remember those who have died from pancreatic cancer and raise awareness of the disease.

Cornwall Council’s Cabinet members haven’t pulled any punches in response to last week’s resignation by the CEO of the local authority’s taxpayer-funded company, Corserv. Deputy leader Adam Paynter said that Neil Edmond “hasn’t delivered”.

People across Cornwall are being encouraged to wear an item of clothing inside out this month to raise awareness of childhood bereavement.

Newquay's business community has joined a Cornwall-wide campaign encouraging shoppers to support their local high streets this Christmas.

Access to Porth Beach in Newquay has been improved following the replacement of deteriorating handrails on steps leading down to the sand.

A plan to build 132 new houses in a Cornish village has been approved despite the local parish council’s dismay that a promised link road won’t now be built until 95% of the homes are occupied.