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

• Missing Midlands man with links to Newquay sparks Police appeal

  Devon and Cornwall Police have issued an appeal for a man with links to Newquay who has gone missing from the Midlands.

• Arrests after serious assault in the street

  A man from Newquay is among two people arrested following a serious assault in Penryn.

• Newquay artist looking for double wins

  A Newquay artist has once again been shortlisted for a major art competition. Diane Griffiths, who won the 2024 People’s Choice Award in The British Art Prize, is now in the running for another accolade.

• Two people arrested and £4000 pounds worth of illegal drugs seized during raid

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• Two men jailed after Police seize drugs bound for Boardmasters festival

  Two men who were headed for Boardmasters in 2024 with a haul of drugs have been jailed.

• Newquay footballer Katie Robinson celebrated in new exhibition

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

• South West Water CEO announces retirement amid enforcement action

  The chief executive of South West Water has announced her retirement, days after the water regulator Ofwat revealed plans for a £24 million enforcement package against the company.

• New technology speeds up security at Cornwall Airport Newquay

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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.

• Major milestone reached in St Francis Dogs home build

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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.

• MP calls for £24m South West Water levy to fund urgent infrastructure upgrades

  Newquay’s MP is calling for proceeds from a proposed financial enforcement package against South West Water to be used to speed up key infrastructure improvements in the region.

• Swimmers rescued after being swept onto rocks by strong current

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

• Katie Robinson pops into her hometown as she eyes return to England squad

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

• Cornwall Council delays cycle lane plan to assess business impact

  Cornwall Council has delayed an order that would have paved the way for a new cycle lane to replace 19 free parking spaces along Cliff Road in Newquay.

• New air ambulance touches down at Newquay base

  Cornwall Air Ambulance’s second lifesaving helicopter has officially arrived at the charity’s airbase near Newquay.

• Newquay church applies to convert former Lloyds Bank building

  An application has been submitted to turn the former Lloyds Bank building in Newquay into a place of worship and community hub.

• Swimmer rescued from rip current at Mawgan Porth

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

• Duchy of Cornwall invited to meeting over Nansledan road safety concerns

  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.

• Police enquiries after rocks thrown at family from cliff edge

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

• Wildlife rescue charity urges public to “be kind” amid rise in abuse

  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.