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• Crantock Surf Life Saving Club plans backed by residents, the RNLI and national body

  Plans to replace the clubhouse at Crantock Surf Life Saving Club have received widespread backing, including support from the RNLI, Surf Life Saving Great Britain and members of the local community.

• Para Surfing Roadshow set to return to Newquay

  A national para surfing roadshow aimed at introducing people with disabilities to the sport is set to return in 2026, with a stop planned in Newquay.

• St Mawgan FC secure historic promotion as Newquay sides impress across sport

  St Mawgan Football Club have secured promotion to the South West Peninsula League for the first time in their history, while there were also strong results for Newquay AFC Reserves, the Newquay Hornets and the town’s cricketers over the weekend.

• Reform UK retains Newquay council seat in by-election

  Reform UK has held the Newquay Porth and Tretherras division in a by-election, following weeks of campaigning by candidates across the area.

• New date set for English National Surfing Championships youth event after cancellation

  Surfing England has announced a new date for its 2026 English National Surfing Championships Under-16 and Under-18 shortboard event after this weekend’s competition was cancelled.

• Former Treviglas headteacher and choir figure Rob Spowart dies aged 78

  Tributes are being paid to a former Newquay headteacher and prominent figure in the town’s musical and community life, who has died aged 78.

• New facilities officially opened at Treviglas Academy in Newquay

  New facilities at Treviglas Academy in Newquay have been officially opened during a ribbon cutting ceremony.

• Seasonal parking charges to change at South Fistral car park in Newquay

  Seasonal parking charges are set to change at South Fistral car park in Newquay

• Planning permission granted for Newquay community garden project

  Planning permission has been granted to transform a community space in Newquay into a more welcoming and accessible area.

• Rob Spowart - a tribute by Jim Christophers

  Tributes are being paid to a former Newquay headteacher and prominent figure in the town’s musical and community life, who has died aged 78.

• Candidates invited to share views ahead of Cornwall Council by-election

  As the countdown continues to the Cornwall Council by-election on Thursday 23 April, Radio Newquay has been speaking with candidates standing in the Newquay Porth and Tretherras Division.

• Cornwall Council votes to pause weed spraying plans after concerns raised

  Cornwall councillors have voted to pause and reconsider proposals to resume the use of glyphosate for weed control across the Duchy.

• Newquay Town Council criticises Cornwall Council in letter to cabinet over weed treatment

  Newquay Town Council has criticised Cornwall Council over the timeframe given to town and parish councils to respond to proposals to reintroduce glyphosate for weed control.

• Crantock Street Community Garden seeks new contractor after delay

  Work on a community project in Newquay has been delayed after the contractor appointed to redevelop it withdrew due to ill health.

• Newquay BID launches new street art trail and doorway mural project

  A new street art initiative in Newquay has seen more than 20 painted doorways created across the town, as part of a wider effort to expand its growing mural trail.

• Newquay AFC secure sixth place finish in Western League

  Newquay AFC have secured a sixth-place finish in their first season in the Western League after a 2-0 victory over Shepton Mallet.

• Newquay residents honoured in Cornwall’s 60 Over 60 awards

  Newquay residents are among those aged over 60 who have been honoured at a special ceremony held at County Hall in Truro.

• Newquay councillors to challenge plans to reintroduce glyphosate spraying

  Newquay town councillors have voted to write to Cornwall Council over plans to reintroduce glyphosate weed spraying across the county.

• Historic Spitfire thrills crowds in Cornwall during 90th anniversary tour

  A historic RAF Spitfire has touched down in Cornwall as part of a nationwide tour marking 90 years since the aircraft’s first flight.

• Almost 96% of Cornwall children secure preferred primary school place

  Almost 96% of children in Cornwall have been offered a place at their preferred primary school for September.

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