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Newquay and St Austell MP Noah Law has paid tribute to Sir Keir Starmer, saying he has "changed the country, and Cornwall, for the better" since the General Election two years ago.

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Newquay boxer Brad Pauls suffered a points defeat to Bradley Goldsmith on the undercard of the Ryan Garner versus Michael Magnesi world title event at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton.

Cornwall Council is being urged to write to the Government opposing a controversial move to remove payments for coastguard rescue teams.

The 18th annual Joe Way Paddle for Life has once again brought the community together at Newquay Harbour to celebrate the life and legacy of Joe Way.

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A new community store aimed at helping people move beyond emergency food support has opened in Newquay.

A charity paddle event which has raised more than £185,000 for children's charities and youth wellbeing projects is set to return to Newquay Harbour on Thursday.

Newquay is set to host four surf-related events this summer, bringing together surfers, filmmakers, businesses, artists and members of the wider board sports community.

There has been discussion both in Parliament and Cornwall Council’s chamber this week about the potential for Cornwall to introduce a “tourism tax” – a levy paid by people holidaying in the Duchy.

The trial in Cornwall will run alongside the existing Beryl e-bike hire scheme operated in Newquay, Penzance, Falmouth and Penryn and Truro city.

Cornwall Council’s cabinet member for the economy has said job losses could be considered at Newquay airport due to rising costs.

England's top young surfers battled challenging conditions and improving waves at Fistral Beach as the 2026 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Championships crowned its Under-16 and Under-18 champions.

Newquay Zoo says it is entering a new phase of development, with new habitats, immersive visitor experiences and major changes beginning to take shape across the site.

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A woman from Newquay has been nominated for a national award recognising her work supporting disabled and neurodivergent people.

Tributes are being paid to former Grand Bard of Gorsedh Kernow and prominent Newquay community figure Elizabeth Carne, who has died aged 75.

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The Nansledan Arts Festival is set to return this weekend with a programme of art, music, workshops and family activities across the Newquay community.

The country's top young surfers are set to compete at Fistral Beach in Newquay this weekend after Surfing England confirmed the second part of its 2026 English National Surfing Championships will go ahead.

Two beaches in Newquay have secured Seaside Awards for 2026, but none of the town's beaches will be flying the prestigious Blue Flag this summer.

A major surfing competition held at Fistral Beach in Newquay has been upgraded to one of Europe's highest-ranking events on the World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series circuit.

Newquay Town Council has unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in South West Water over concerns about sewage pollution and its impact on Cornwall's environment.

Major improvement works are getting under way at Newquay Health Centre today, with the surgery's car park closing as part of a resurfacing project.

Facial recognition cameras will be used during this year's Boardmasters Festival in what police say is a first for Cornwall.

Recorded crime in Newquay remained largely unchanged in May, according to the latest figures from Devon and Cornwall Police.

A series of free live music and entertainment events will return to Newquay this summer.

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.

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 historic locomotive at Lappa Valley has been given a new look in support of Cornwall Air Ambulance.

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.

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.

More than £3.2m is set to be invested in upgrading gas pipes across the Newquay area.

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A well-known Newquay surf shop owner has retired after nearly 57 years in business.

The Duchy of Cornwall has reached a significant milestone in the construction of Market Street in Nansledan, with the first floor slabs for new commercial units now poured.

Visitors to a family attraction in Cornwall have helped raise £6,400 for the Cornwall Air Ambulance.

Nine seal pups rescued during a period of severe winter weather have been released back into the wild by a Cornish charity.

A special ceremony and service of dedication was held at the RNLI Boathouse at the Harbour on Saturday.

Payments will be taken via a contactless system, with a coin unit available on the accessibe toilet. 

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The group presents Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood - and there's still time to get your tickets.

This week, the Royal Air Force launches their Homeland Defence Exercise: Agile Warrior 26. It’s been described as a “long-planned major homeland defence training activity”.

Wales & West Utilities say they are carrying out urgent work to upgrade the gas pipes in the Edgcumbe Gardens area of 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.

A popular community fundraising event will return to Newquay this summer, having raised more than £185,000 for charity over the past 18 years.

At around 11pm on Monday, December 22nd, an attempt was made to force entry into a property in Trelawney Road with a hammer.

The Burger King restaurant at Station Approach in Newquay has closed for the final time, a day earlier than originally planned.

Organisers of the New Year’s Day dip at Newquay Harbour say this year’s event raised nearly £5,000 for the children’s cancer charity Young Lives vs Cancer.

It happened at around 6.30pm on Friday (19th December). Officers were called to reports of a collision on Porth Way, at the junction with Well Way.

Wild Planet Trust says Dutch leisure group Libéma will take over the operation of both Newquay Zoo and Paignton Zoo from the 2nd of January, 2026.

Newquay Health Centre is set to get four new consulting rooms as it expands to meet growing demand.

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Newquay MP Noah Law says a new £30m investment fund for Cornwall, announced in the Autumn Budget, will offer a more “mature” approach to local economic development than the outgoing Shared Prosperity Fund.

Cornwall Council has confirmed that the Towan Headland car park in Newquay is set to return to its direct control.

Newquay Foodbank has launched its Christmas campaign as new figures show that around one in eight people in the town are expected to rely on its support over the festive period.

Newquay has become the first town in Cornwall to take part in a national scheme aimed at improving safety in bars, pubs and clubs.

First Bus has announced it will end all of its operations in Cornwall in February 2026, citing rising costs, falling passenger numbers and increased competition.

Newquay has begun using a second railway platform for the first time in 38 years, as trains return to the branch line following Network Rail engineering work.

Newquay artist Diane Griffiths has been named the People’s Choice Award winner in the SAA (Supporting All Artists) Artist of the Year 2025 competition for her painting Insert Coin to Begin.

The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has announced the death of one of its most famous residents, Sheba the grey seal, at the age of 51.

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The Salvation Army in Newquay has launched its annual Christmas Present Appeal, aiming to bring festive cheer to families and individuals who might otherwise go without this Christmas.

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Over 40 Newquay schoolchildren have been busy breaking down hundreds of bodyboards to help the marine environment and raise awareness of the damage caused by single-use boards.

The first of three new murals in Newquay town centre has been completed following extra funding secured by Newquay BID.

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Newquay’s famous Land Train is making its final journey around the town today.

The Newquay to Par rail line will be closed next week for what is being described as the final phase of engineering work ahead of planned Mid Cornwall Metro improvements.

Newquay’s Business Improvement District (BID) has been voted in for a fourth five-year term after receiving its strongest backing since it was first formed in 2011.

An urgent warning has been issued to dog owners to keep a safe distance from seal pups after several recent rescues in Cornwall were found with injuries consistent with dog bites.

A new supermarket in the Duchy of Cornwall’s Nansledan development is set to open in 2027.

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Newquay Town Council has defended its decision to close two sets of public toilets in the town, a move that has been criticised by former councillors and some residents.

A late-night bus service for partygoers in Newquay has been praised for contributing to a reduction in reports of antisocial behaviour and sexual offences.

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The RSPCA Cornwall Branch is encouraging people to consider whether working dog breeds such as Border Collies are suited to their lifestyle before adopting.

Plans to reduce the speed limit through Nansledan to 20mph have been approved.

More than 40 wooden belly boards have been transformed into an original artwork by Cornish artists - and are being auctioned for the good cause.

Weekly food waste and fortnightly recycling and rubbish collections were rolled out across Cornwall in 2024 and 2025.

The plan includes a new length of footway on the existing highway verge along the road. Improved informal crossing points with tactile paving and the reinstatement of existing double yellow lines.

Over 30 veterans from across the UK will gather at Newquay Activity Centre to try a range of water sports - many for the very first time.

A spokesperson from Newquay Town Council say the incident has been reported to the police and CCTV footage is being reviewed to help with the investigation.

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The event, held at Newquay Harbour in June, was the first since the Covid pandemic and family illness led to a five-year break.

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A long-running and quirky Cornish fundraiser returns to Crantock on Friday night for its 25th year.

Dog owners are being urged to take care on autumn walks as conkers and acorns can be harmful, and in some cases deadly, to pets.

The Last Night of the Proms is returning to Newquay this week.

An urgent appeal has been launched to help save a three-year-old dog who is "fighting for her life".

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Newquay is hosting a major town-wide festival this weekend as the Be Newquay Big Day Out takes over the town centre.

An Indian Queens business has come to the aid of Newquay Surf Life Saving Club after one of its fire extinguishers was used to stop a fire spreading in the dunes at Fistral Beach.

Members of Newquay Surf Life Saving Club are being praised for their "quick thinking" in helping to put out an out-of-control BBQ fire.

Some businesses in Newquay have reported losing “thousands of pounds” in revenue compared with usual August trading levels during this year’s Boardmasters festival, according to the town’s Business Improvement District (BID).

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Titan the Robot will make a special appearance at Newquay’s annual Zombie Crawl when the event returns this October half term.

The RNLI is appealing for witnesses after thieves broke into a container at Crantock beach and stole an all-terrain vehicle used by lifeguards.

A marine wildlife charity is urging people to be extra cautious along the Cornish coast as grey seal pup season begins.

Investigations are under way into the cause of a "partial cliff collapse" at Tolcarne Beach in Newquay.

South West Water engineers have repaired a burst water main in Newquay which left homes and businesses without supply or experiencing low pressure.

Newquay’s former M&Co store is set to become the home of the town’s new Banking Hub.

Plans to redevelop the former Sutherland Hotel on Mount Wise into a 31-unit aparthotel have been given conditional approval.

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Cornwall Council has launched a consultation on plans to reduce speed limits on roads in Nansledan.

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Young people across Newquay have been collecting their GCSE and BTEC results today.

A planning application could be submitted for up to 260 homes on land opposite Hendra Holiday Park on the edge of Newquay.

A man has been given a suspended prison sentence for running an illegal waste operation in St Columb. 

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Students, staff, and families gathered at Treviglas Academy Sixth Form today to mark A-level results day.

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The charity that has taken over the management of East Pentire Headland in Newquay says it has reinstated litter bins for the summer.

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Construction of the environmentally sustainable worship and community space on Pargolla Road began last summer.

Concerns have been raised over the removal of litter bins and planned new parking arrangements at East Pentire Headland in Newquay.

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Newquay BID says town centre businesses remain optimistic despite some reporting one of their quietest trading weeks of the year.

Cornwall Council says it is working to identify “longer term, more permanent solutions” to improve access to and from Newquay by bus, rail and bike

Newquay’s Mayor has criticised the town’s Park and Ride service, describing it as “lacklustre” and calling for better planning and promotion ahead of next year’s tourist season.

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Cornwall Air Ambulance is celebrating a major milestone as its second helicopter goes into service for the first time today.

Officers were called around 8.20pm following reports of concern for two people in the water

A quirky fundraising event which has raised over £170,000 for local charities is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

More than 50 organisations across Newquay and Cornwall are set to benefit from over £140,000 in funding from the Boardmasters Foundation.

Police say they are "investigating the circumstances" surrounding the fire in a derelict Narrowcliff property after a body was found inside.

A woman from Newquay has been issued a £500 Fixed Penalty Notice for fly-tipping.

An investigation is being carried out today to establish the cause of a fire in derelict buildings on Newquay’s Narrowcliff.

Three new public sculptures inspired by ancient Neolithic stones are set to go on permanent display in Newquay.

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Hundreds of people are expected to gather in Cornwall this weekend as part of a national protest against plastic pollution.

Newquay's Katie Robinson is among a diverse group of women being honoured in a new permanent exhibition at Art Centre Penryn.

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Passengers travelling through Cornwall Airport Newquay no longer need to remove liquids or electronic items from their hand luggage, following the installation of new CT X-ray scanners at security.

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New kennels are being installed this week at St Francis Dogs Home as part of a major redevelopment at the rescue centre in Porth.

Two swimmers have been rescued by lifeguards after being swept onto rocks by a strong current at Crantock Beach.

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Footballer Katie Robinson, who grew up in Newquay, hopes for a return to to the England squad.

RNLI lifeguards rescued a swimmer caught in a strong rip current at Mawgan Porth on Wednesday.

Campaigners have invited the Duchy of Cornwall to a meeting to discuss road safety concerns in Nansledan, including calls to reduce the A3059 speed limit to 20mph.

A group of people, including children, have been targeted by rocks thrown from a cliff edge in Newquay.

A wildlife rescue centre near Newquay is urging the public to show kindness and patience, as its small team faces an overwhelming surge in demand during one of the busiest times of the year.

Newquay’s MP has called for new pedestrian crossings in Nansledan during a debate in the House of Commons.

Newquay Town Councillors have voted to support a planning application to convert part of the roof space at Newquay Health Centre, creating additional clinical rooms to meet growing demand.

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Plans have gone on display showing how the former Hotel Victoria in Newquay and neighbouring buildings, including the Griffin Inn, could be transformed into a new 4 or 5-star hotel and apartments.

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A petition has been launched in an effort to stop plans to remove 19 free parking spaces along Cliff Road in Newquay, to make way for a new cycle route, But Cornwall Council insists new parking is being created nearby.

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The RSPCA’s Cornwall branch has temporarily paused taking in new animals while it focuses on caring for those already at the centre.

Newquay is set to host a major international surf lifesaving competition as the prestigious World Ocean Series comes to the UK for the first time.

New colour changing uplighting has been installed at Newquay Harbour, transforming the iconic site with a striking visual enhancement that celebrates the area’s natural beauty.

It was reported at around 10 o'clock last night (Sunday, June 15th) three males entered a property, assaulted and threatened people inside before leaving the scene with a quantity of cash and jewellery.

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It’s Father’s Day this Sunday and dads in Newquay are being invited to join a weekly strollers club.

Cornish attraction Lappa Valley will mark a major milestone in railway history this weekend as it takes part in the nationwide Railway 200 celebrations, commemorating 200 years since the dawn of train travel.

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Newquay AFC Ladies are enjoying a well earned rest after securing promotion to the Premier Division of the Cornwall Ladies League.

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Actor and passionate motorcyclist Charles Dale, best known for his roles in Coronation Street and Casualty, is in Newquay today as part of a nationwide charity ride.

A spokesperson for the company said they've been unable to agree to terms that would allow them to keep trading there.

A faulty fire hydrant was to blame for a "fountain" like water leak on a busy road in Newquay.

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A Newquay-based surf therapy charity has received a major funding boost, with £100,000 awarded by Comic Relief to support its work with children and young people.

Thousands more children across Cornwall are now benefiting from supervised toothbrushing sessions, thanks to the expansion of the Big Brush Club to all primary schools in the county.

Specialist police officers are on patrol in Newquay and St Austell as part of efforts to deter criminal activity ahead of major summer events.

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Newquay Cricket Club's new season is off to a high, with its third team topping the league and a big push underway to grow the next generation of players.

Members of Holywell Bay Surf Lifesaving Club stepped in to help a man who suffered a back injury after falling onto rocks.

Liberal Democrat councillor Leigh Frost has been elected as the new leader of Cornwall Council.

Sand clearance work will take place at Porth Beach next month. Cormac says the routine beach management programme will begin on Tuesday 3 June. ​​​​​​​

The family of a motorcyclist who died following a collision near Fraddon, Cornwall, have described him as ‘loved beyond words’.

A community-led project is appealing for people to support its £50,000 fundraiser to transform a corner of Newquay town centre.

Four people have been injured, one seriously, following a collision near Newquay. A 20-year-old man was taken to Derriford Hospital in a serious condition after the single-vehicle collision on an unclassified road between St Newlyn East and Mitchell.

A 23-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision on the B3275 near Fraddon.

Changes to a Newquay bus route have been confirmed ahead of the permanent closure of the Trencreek Level Crossing this Thursday.

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A new event in Newquay aims to showcase career opportunities and inspire the town’s future entrepreneurs.

A Newquay church will keep its warm and community space open for another 12 months after securing lottery funding.

The Trencreek level crossing will be permanently closed to through traffic from 15 May. Signs have gone up informing motorists of the change.

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The manager of Newquay Ladies AFC is targeting promotion after her team lifted the League Cup.

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Commemorations are taking place across the country today to mark 80 years since VE Day.

After years in the planning, the Newquay Strategic Route (NSR) officially opened on Tuesday. The new road connects the A392 at Hendra roundabout to the Duchy of Cornwall development at Nansledan.

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Tributes are being paid to radio broadcaster Chris Blount – the first voice to be heard on BBC Radio Cornwall. He was 81 years old.

Newquay's Narrowcliff Surgery has reiterated its commitment to relocating to a purpose-built facility.

Members of Crantock Surf Life Saving Club sprang into action on Sunday evening to rescue a dog caught in the spring high tide at the Gannel estuary.

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Almost a fifth of the British Isles was once covered in temperate rainforest — now, less than 1% remains. In a major effort to reverse this decline, the Thousand Year Trust is raising funds to create Europe’s first temperate rainforest research station, right here in Cornwall.

A major surf competition in Newquay has been cancelled for a second time due to a poor surf forecast.

CCTV footage is being reviewed after a "significant amount of vandalism" at a Newquay play park.

Organisers of next month's Run to the Sun event have announced that it will no longer go ahead, citing rising costs and a cautious audience impacting ticket sales.

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A Newquay woman is preparing to take on the iconic London Marathon this weekend, just 18 months after being diagnosed with a rare form of arthritis.

A Newquay-based children’s mental health charity is calling on people across the UK to take part in the Get On Board national fundraiser.

Devon and Cornwall Police has arrested 65 people on suspicion of domestic abuse offences as part of a dedicated day of action.

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Up the Mints: Newquay AFC has made history, securing promotion to the Western Football League after a thrilling 5-0 victory over Wendron United at Mount Wise Stadium on Thursday night.

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Newquay AFC are preparing for what could be a defining moment in the club's recent history, as they face Wendron United in a fixture that could seal promotion to the Western Football League.

Two public toilets at Newquay Railway Station have been closed after vandals kicked a large hole between the cubicles.

The Post Office has announced plans to move to a fully franchised network with Newquay's East Street branch outsourced later this year.

Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a campaign aimed at tackling and reducing incidents of wildlife disturbance. Campaigners warn the increasing popularity of coastal visits means it's a growing problem.

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The owners of a popular fish and chip shop are calling for urgent reform to the VAT system, after being forced to temporarily close their business to avoid exceeding the VAT threshold.

The Wave Project’s Newquay shop has officially reopened following a major refurbishment aimed at expanding the charity’s Pre-loved Wetsuit Scheme.

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A Newquay music studio is preparing for its annual Giveback Concert, which helps provide music equipment for young singers and musicians across the town.

A familiar sight returns to Newquay's coastline this weekend as RNLI lifeguards begin full-time patrols for the Easter school holidays.

A Newquay hotel has been sold for an undisclosed sum. Savills has confirmed that the 76-bedroom Pentire Hotel on Pentire Avenue has been purchased by Cashmere Hotels Limited in an off-market sale.

A new mural has been unveiled in Newquay town centre as part of the MUQY Street Art Walking Trail.

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Treviglas Academy has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection - just two years after being told it required improvement in four out of five categories.

A person has been airlifted to hospital by Air Ambulance following an incident at Fistral Beach on Monday.

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A Newquay not-for-profit project that upcycles clothing and supports parents is in a race against time to find a new home.

An investigation is underway after a house near St Columb Major was reportedly damaged by an object believed to have fallen from an aircraft.

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The Boardmasters Festival is launching a new initiative to support Newquay businesses in a bid to increase footfall in the town centre.

A planning application has been submitted for the construction of 132 homes in St Newlyn East, including 39 affordable properties, a new link road, and a village green.

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Newquay’s rail line is set to reopen on Monday after a month-long closure for major upgrade work.

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Work on a striking new mural is underway in Newquay town centre.

A new Methodist Centre is set to open in Newquay this summer, which will also become the new home for Radio Newquay.

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A Newquay school teacher has completed an extraordinary challenge to support the family of one of his pupils.

The Environment Agency has ruled out "an ongoing pollution incident at Porth Beach."

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A Newquay schoolteacher has launched a campaign for the town's schools to become smartphone free.

Emergency services, including the Coastguard and fire service, rescued a man from Newquay's Boating Lake on Sunday morning.

Tributes are being paid to a decorated Newquay lifeguard who has died at the age of 59.

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Owner Oleg Ignatyev and General Manager Emma Holland took part in Channel 4's Four in a Bed.

Bosses at Cornwall Highways have explained why Give and Take restrictions were used instead of temporary traffic lights during roadworks on a busy Newquay road.

A large piece of toxic palm oil has been removed from Holywell Bay after washing up on the beach.

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Teaching members of the National Education Union (NEU) at Newquay Tretherras have walked out on strike today, as part of two days of planned action.

Plans to convert the Godolphin Arms into a care home have been approved by Cornwall Council.

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2025 is shaping up to be a big year for young Newquay band - The Newqs, as they make waves in the local music scene.

Newquay's popular Belushi's bar and hostel is up for sale.

Newquay Town Council says its seen a rise in anti-social behaviour at Concrete Waves skate park in recent weeks.

Newquay’s new Banking Hub will be temporarily housed in the East Street Post Office.

Newquay's Central Square Post Office is set to move to Spar on Tower Road.

Skateboarding is set to return to the Boardmasters festival at Fistral Beach this summer as the Beach Bar gets a new name.

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An indoor skate park is offering lessons to young fathers and individuals facing challenges such as substance abuse, anti-social behaviour, or mental health issues.

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Contractors will be setting up at Trenance Play Park in readiness for work to begin on the £178,000 facility.

A grey seal named Nanette has been successfully rescued and freed from entanglement in Cornwall. It follows multiple failed attempts due to human disturbance.

First Bus says they are scrapping their open-top buses between Newquay and Padstow because of a reduction in Cornish tourism, falling demand, and rising costs.