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• Council defends decision to scrap publicly subsidised London flight

  Cornwall Council leaders say they want Cornwall Airport Newquay to grow and become financially sustainable without relying on public subsidy.

• Seven Newquay schools sign smartphone-free agreement

  Seven primary schools in Newquay have signed up to a new smartphone-free agreement aimed at improving pupils’ focus, wellbeing and online safety.

• Kevin Towill, Cornwall councillor and former Newquay mayor, dies aged 46

  Tributes are being paid to former Mayor of Newquay and Cornwall Councillor Kevin Towill who has died at the age of 46.

• Newquay restaurant - The Ugly Butterfly awarded Michelin star

  The Ugly Butterfly, which relocated to Newquay’s Headland Hotel last year, has been awarded a Michelin star.

• Armed police seize car and drugs in Newquay stop

  Armed police have seized a vehicle and recovered a large quantity of Class A drugs during a proactive stop in Newquay.

• TikTok funds free horse riding lessons near Newquay

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  A horse riding centre near Newquay is using social media to make riding lessons more accessible for people who might otherwise miss out.

• Cornwall Council repairing hundreds of potholes a day amid surge in reports

  Cornwall Council says it has been receiving around 2,500 reports of potholes and other highway defects each week since the start of the year, as wet weather continues to take its toll on the Duchy's roads.

• Newquay councillors raise no objections to Hotel Victoria redevelopment plans

  Newquay town councillors have raised no objections to plans to refurbish the Hotel Victoria and build new residential units on land currently occupied by neighbouring buildings.

• Residents views sought on plans for pedestrian crossings in Nansledan

  Residents are being asked for their views on plans to introduce new pedestrian crossings in Nansledan, following a campaign to improve road safety in the area.

• New murals and town improvements planned after funding award

  Newquay has been awarded Town Regeneration and Investment Programme (TRIP) funding to support a series of cultural and infrastructure projects aimed at improving the town’s long-term vibrancy.

• Lappa Valley scoops four top honours at Cornwall family awards

  A popular visitor attraction near Newquay is celebrating after scooping four top honours at a family magazine awards ceremony.

• Newquay business leader warns Chancellor of “unsustainable pressure” on high streets

  The manager of a Newquay business organisation has written to the chancellor warning that government policies are placing “unsustainable pressure” on high street businesses.

• Tenant removed as Newquay property hit with second court order

  A property in Newquay has been issued with a second closure order, making it illegal for anyone to enter the address.

• Newquay Minor Injuries Unit to return to longer opening hours

  Newquay’s Minor Injuries Unit is set to open six days a week later this month, after opening hours were previously reduced due to staffing pressures.

• RNLI releases images of Newquay landslide rescue in challenging sea conditions

  The RNLI has released images showing the challenging rescue of people stranded following a landslide in Newquay at the weekend.

• Five people rescued after cliff fall

  Five people and two dogs have been rescued after a cliff fall in Newquay.

• New yellow warning for heavy rain as Newquay rail line to remain closed

  The railway line between Newquay and Par is set to remain closed until Monday 2 February at the earliest, following flooding caused by heavy rain.

• Newquay's bid to become the UK Town of Culture in 2028

  Newquay Town Council and Newquay BID are jointly working to submit a bid in the competition, which is open to small, medium and large towns across the UK and will award funding to deliver a cultural programme during 2028.

• Sand art reveals final big name for Boardmasters

  Boardmasters has announced Lily Allen as its final headliner for this summer’s event.

• Newquay Carnival boosted by £500 community grant

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  The Newquay Lottery Community Grant Scheme has awarded a £500 grant to Newquay Carnival.

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