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  Fatboy Slim and Kasabian have been announced as two of the headline acts for Boardmasters 2026, as organisers release the first wave of more than 50 artists set to appear at the festival.

• Towan Headland car park to return to Cornwall Council control

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

• Drivers urged to take care after deep pothole damages vehicles in Newquay

  Drivers in Newquay are being warned to take extra care on Trevemper Road after a deep pothole caused damage to several vehicles.

• Newquay Becomes first town in Cornwall to join national night-time safety scheme

  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 to withdraw all Cornwall services in 2026

  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 one of the top locations for eBike use in Cornwall

  Newquay has been named one of the most popular locations for Beryl eBike trips, as riders pass the milestone of one million kilometres travelled across Cornwall.

• Drive for better bus services during roadworks turned down

  A Newquay residents’ group says its attempts to secure more frequent buses and additional stops during major roadworks have hit a dead end.

• Second platform reopens after nearly four decades

  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 does it again - scooping second national People’s Choice Award

  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.

• New 15-minute water testing device to be showcased in Newquay

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  A pioneering handheld device that can test water quality in just 15 minutes will be demonstrated at a special event in Newquay.

• Newquay’s MP urges tourism sector to “work together” following collapse of Visit Cornwall

  Newquay’s MP Noah Law is calling for Cornwall’s tourism industry to work collectively, warning businesses not to form separate groups, as work continues to develop a replacement for Visit Cornwall.

• Delivery driver threatened at knife-point

  Detectives are carrying out house to house enquiries following the knife-point robbery in Indian Queens.

• Residents call for improved bus services during Treloggan Road closure

  Residents in Newquay are pushing for better bus services five days into a long-term closure of Treloggan Road.

• Cornish Seal Sanctuary mourns loss of much-loved resident Sheba

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

• Christmas Present Appeal launched in Newquay

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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.

• Daily Newquay to London flights to resume with Skybus

  Daily flights between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London are set to resume later this month after Cornwall Council agreed a short-term contract with Cornish airline Skybus.

• Bodyboard recycling event as calls grow to ban the board

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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.

• First of three new murals completed after Newquay secures additional funding

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

• Newquay rail line closure extended

  Rail passengers travelling between Newquay and Par are being advised to plan ahead, as engineering work on the branch line will continue until Tuesday 18 November.

• Apply now for a Newquay Lottery grant

  The Newquay Lottery not only gives participants the chance to win cash each week, but it also helps fund Radio Newquay and supports local good causes.