Young people across Newquay have been collecting their GCSE and BTEC results today.
Doors opened early at Newquay Tretherras and Treviglas Academy as students discovered their grades. Nationally, the GCSE pass rate has fallen again – but at Tretherras nearly 70% achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Maths this year.
Press play to hear from students Rosie and Joseph, along with Headteacher Gemma Harries, in our full report...
(coverage of Treviglas Academy to follow)
Newquay Carnival Mile Race to return after more than 30 years
A popular road race linked to Newquay Carnival is set to return this summer for the first time in more than 30 years.
Business group calls for “conversation” over car park care home plans
The manager of Newquay BID says he wants "a conversation" with Cornwall Council over plans being explored for a replacement care home in Newquay.
Former Newquay hotel issued with closure order over anti-social behaviour
A former hotel in Newquay has been issued with a closure order following reports of anti-social behaviour at the site.
Cornwall joins record-breaking UK heatwave as tropical nights continue
Cornwall has been caught up in the UK’s record-breaking late spring heatwave, with forecasters describing conditions as more typical of the height of summer.
Mayor of Newquay encourages groups to apply for community grants
The Mayor of Newquay is encouraging local groups and organisations to apply for funding through Newquay Town Council’s 2026 Community Grant Scheme.
Work begins on new play park for central Newquay
Work is underway on a new play park in central Newquay following a groundbreaking ceremony at Mount Wise Gardens.
Major rescue of two people trapped on cliffs
Two people have been rescued after becoming trapped on cliffs near Bedruthan on Tuesday evening.
Newquay Foodbank launches Crowdfunder for low-cost community supermarket
Newquay Foodbank has launched a Crowdfunder campaign to help create a new low-cost supermarket aimed at supporting people towards financial independence.
Weekend Sport
Newquay AFC goalkeeper Shaun Semmens has returned to Mount Wise and it was a mixed weekend for local sport.
Coastguard reminder after sheep die in cliff incident near Polly Joke
Three sheep have died after going over a cliff near Kelsey Head.
New images released as search continues for missing woman last seen in Cornwall
Police investigating the disappearance of Holly Collinson have released new information including an appeal over belongings left at a Newquay caravan site.
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride set to arrive in Newquay
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is set to arrive in Newquay this Sunday after being rescheduled from last weekend.
Prince William visits Nansledan during Cornwall tour
Prince William visited Nansledan on Thursday as part of a two-day visit to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Newquay night bus service returns for summer season
A night bus service in Newquay is set to return this weekend as part of a wider scheme aimed at improving safety and supporting the night-time economy across Devon and Cornwall.
Business group pushes for further action on town infrastructure concerns
A Newquay business group says it is continuing to push for improvements to infrastructure issues across the town following discussions with Cornwall Highways and Openreach.
Rip Curl Grom Search returns to Fistral Beach this weekend
This weekend, some of the UK’s best young surfers will head to Fistral Beach as the Rip Curl Grom Search returns to Cornwall for 2026.
Singer James Morrison donates signed guitar to Joe Way Paddle For Life raffle
Singer-songwriter James Morrison has donated a signed guitar to this year’s Joe Way Paddle for Life fundraiser in Newquay.
Expanded Newquay rail services begin as Mid Cornwall Metro launches first phase
The first phase of the new services started operating on Sunday, providing what rail operator Great Western Railway described as “the best train service on the line since the 1960s”.
Newquay boxer Brad Pauls to defend IBF International title in Southampton
Brad Pauls has announced he will defend his IBF International middleweight title against Bradley Goldsmith on Saturday, 20 June.
Historic locomotive repainted in colours of life saving charity
A historic locomotive at Lappa Valley has been given a new look in support of Cornwall Air Ambulance.
