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• Bodyboard recycling event as calls grow to ban the board

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• Newquay rail line closure extended

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• One last ride for Newquay’s Land Train

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

• Eastern Airways suspends flights and faces collapse

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• Mid Cornwall Metro takes a step closer with final piece of engineering work

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• Newquay businesses back fourth term for town’s Business Improvement District

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• Newquay Town Council defends decision to close two public toilets

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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.