Joey Cope, who runs Cobbler Cope at Prow Park, took part in the shoe repair contest at the Charles Birch Show in Leeds.
Over the summer Joey helped support the Newquay community by repurposing donated school shoes for struggling families.
He tells Radio Newquay there's been a shift towards people recycling and restoring shoes.
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New move to sort ‘big problem’ of bad mobile phone coverage in Cornwall
Councillors have heralded as “good news” a move by Cornwall Council to use over £1m of funding to ensure the “big problem” of poor mobile coverage across the Duchy is improved.
Police appeal after cyclist seriously injured in Indian Queens collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist in his 70s was seriously injured in a collision with a car at Indian Queens.
Newquay rugby fan enjoys 'best day of his life' as England mascot
An eight-year-old rugby player from Newquay has described walking onto the pitch with the England team at Twickenham as the "best day of his life".
Cornwall Council criticised over response to overnight street lighting safety concerns
A Newquay town councillor says he is "disgusted" by Cornwall Council's response to concerns about the safety of women walking home from work after midnight.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary issues advice after first pup of the season returns to the wild
The pup was rescued after becoming separated from her mother
Over 100 council posts remain vacant to save money
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.
Newquay Lantern Parade returns this month with two lantern-making workshops
The colourful festive event in Trenance Gardens on Friday 20 November will be preceded by two community lantern-making events.
Newquay's Huer's Hut to be lit purple in memory of pancreatic cancer victims
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.
Boss of council company who quit ‘hasn’t delivered’ says Cabinet
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 urged to wear clothes inside out to raise awareness of childhood grief
People across Cornwall are being encouraged to wear an item of clothing inside out this month to raise awareness of childhood bereavement.
Newquay business group joins Cornwall wide Christmas shop local campaign
Newquay's business community has joined a Cornwall-wide campaign encouraging shoppers to support their local high streets this Christmas.
Steps to Porth Beach repaired with new safety handrails
Access to Porth Beach in Newquay has been improved following the replacement of deteriorating handrails on steps leading down to the sand.
132 new houses to be built in village despite link road concerns
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.
Newquay AFC continue impressive form with three-goal victory at Wells City
Newquay AFC continued their impressive run of form in the Western League with a convincing 3-0 away victory over Wells City.
Cornwall hospital data breach caused ‘loss of trust and ongoing anxiety’
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) has admitted a huge data breach has led to many affected staff experiencing “significant distress, loss of trust and ongoing anxiety”.
Newquay music studio appeals for support to help emerging musicians
A Newquay music school and recording studio is appealing for donations to improve its facilities and create more opportunities for young and emerging musicians across Cornwall.
Council leader accused of ‘total b******s’ over another top job absence
A former Cornwall Council cabinet member has hit out at the current leader, accusing him of ‘total b******s’ over his response to a question about another absence at the top.
Plans submitted for up to five homes on Newquay bungalow site
Plans have been submitted to build up to five homes on the site of an existing bungalow in Newquay.
Newquay Old Cornwall Society launch fundraiser for new banner.
The current one will be retired after representing the society for almost 100 years.
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