Spooky Newquay returns for half term

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  Newquay town councillors have raised no objections to plans to refurbish the Hotel Victoria and build new residential units on land currently occupied by neighbouring buildings.

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• New murals and town improvements planned after funding award

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• Newquay business leader warns Chancellor of “unsustainable pressure” on high streets

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• Tenant removed as Newquay property hit with second court order

  A property in Newquay has been issued with a second closure order, making it illegal for anyone to enter the address.

• Newquay Minor Injuries Unit to return to longer opening hours

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• RNLI releases images of Newquay landslide rescue in challenging sea conditions

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• Five people rescued after cliff fall

  Five people and two dogs have been rescued after a cliff fall in Newquay.

• New yellow warning for heavy rain as Newquay rail line to remain closed

  The railway line between Newquay and Par is set to remain closed until Monday 2 February at the earliest, following flooding caused by heavy rain.

• Work to install surf heritage statue begins

  Work has begun on installing a new statue celebrating Newquay’s surfing heritage.

• Beachgoers warned to avoid unstable sand dunes at Crantock

  Beachgoers are being warned to stay clear of unstable sand dunes at Crantock following recent storms.

• Newquay's bid to become the UK Town of Culture in 2028

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• Sand art reveals final big name for Boardmasters

  Boardmasters has announced Lily Allen as its final headliner for this summer’s event.

• Newquay Carnival boosted by £500 community grant

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  The Newquay Lottery Community Grant Scheme has awarded a £500 grant to Newquay Carnival.

• Newquay MP calls on government to "future-proof" the rail network after storm disruption

  Newquay MP Noah Law has joined Labour colleagues from across the South West in writing to the Minister for Rail following storm-related disruption to train services in the region.

• “Significant vandalism” forces closure of council toilets

  Newquay Town Council says a set of public toilets has been forced to close temporarily following two days of what it has described as significant vandalism.

• Joe Way Paddle for Life to return to Newquay this summer

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• Yellow weather warning issued as Storm Ingrid approaches Cornwall

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