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  A man has suffered a serious arm injury following a collision near Newquay.

• Brad Pauls receives hero’s welcome in Newquay after title triumph

  Newquay boxer Brad Pauls received a hero’s welcome on home soil this weekend, leading out Newquay AFC with his newly won title belt held high.

• Gig rowers praised after rescuing casualty from water in Newquay

  Gig rowers in Newquay have been praised for their “quick actions” after rescuing a casualty from the water near the harbour.

• MP meets Newquay sports clubs to discuss future of facilities

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• Final Skybus flight from Newquay to Gatwick as subsidised route ends early

  The final Skybus flight between Newquay and London Gatwick is due to take off tonight, marking the end of the publicly subsidised service.

• Free interactive railway exhibition train to visit Newquay station

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  A travelling exhibition inside a train featuring interactive exhibits and historic artefacts is due to arrive in Newquay on Easter Monday.

• Surf statue takes shape on Newquay’s Killacourt

  The surfer element of a new statue celebrating Newquay’s surfing heritage has been lowered into position on the Killacourt.

• Candidates announced for Newquay by-election

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• Hotel Victoria in Newquay to reopen with new name

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• Gas network upgrades planned for Newquay

  More than £3.2m is set to be invested in upgrading gas pipes across the Newquay area.

• Newquay Town Council reports vandalism at public facilities

  Newquay Town Council says it is “disappointed” after a series of vandalism incidents at public facilities across the town.

• New hedgehog hospital opens near Newquay after community funding drive

  A new purpose-built hedgehog wildlife hospital has opened near Newquay.

• Newquay boxer Brad Pauls eyes international middleweight title after win

  Newquay boxer Brad Pauls has strengthened his hopes of a future world title shot after a stoppage victory in Manchester.

• Plans submitted to replace Crantock Surf Life Saving Club hut

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• Newquay charity reuses 10,000 wetsuits to cut waste and support young people

  A Newquay charity says it has recycled or reused nearly 10,000 wetsuits, helping to cut waste and support young people’s mental health.

• Legal graffiti wall project to support artists and help cut vandalism

  A new legal graffiti wall has been launched in Newquay in a bid to support artists and reduce vandalism in the town.

• Newquay surf shop owner retires after nearly 57 years

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  A well-known Newquay surf shop owner has retired after nearly 57 years in business.