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• Dog owners warned to keep distance from seal pups after rise in injuries

  An urgent warning has been issued to dog owners to keep a safe distance from seal pups after several recent rescues in Cornwall were found with injuries consistent with dog bites.

• Newquay Foodbank reports rise in demand and appeals for volunteers

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  Newquay Foodbank says it is busier than ever, after helping over 1,900 adults and more than 660 children between July and the beginning of October.

• Taxi drivers react to proposed zone changes

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  Taxi drivers in Newquay have criticised proposals to remove six long-established taxi zones and replace them with one single licensing area for the whole of Cornwall.

• New supermarket to open in Nansledan in 2027

  A new supermarket in the Duchy of Cornwall’s Nansledan development is set to open in 2027.

• Visitors banned from Newquay property linked to antisocial behaviour

  Visitors have been banned from attending an address in Newquay described by police as a “hive of antisocial behaviour.”

• 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.

• Gannel Road repair work completed but closure remains in place

  South West Water says it has completed planned work to repair a sewage leak on Gannel Road in Newquay.

• Public consultation launched on new plans for Cliff Road in Newquay

  A new public consultation has opened on the latest proposals for Cliff Road in Newquay.

• Night bus hailed a success

  A late-night bus service for partygoers in Newquay has been praised for contributing to a reduction in reports of antisocial behaviour and sexual offences.

• RSPCA Cornwall launches campaign to find the right homes for Border Collies

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  The RSPCA Cornwall Branch is encouraging people to consider whether working dog breeds such as Border Collies are suited to their lifestyle before adopting.

• Newquay RNLI welcomes new lifeboat into service

  Newquay Lifeboat Station has taken delivery of its latest vessel, the D Class lifeboat D907 “Richmond”, which has already completed its maiden voyage.

• Dog dies after cliff fall

  A dog has died after falling from a cliff near Trevone. It was one of several incidents attended by Newquay Coastguard volunteers over the last few days.

• Investigation launched into Narrowcliff Hotel fire

  Investigations are underway after a fire at the derelict Narrowcliff Hotel in Newquay on Sunday.

• Potential investors show interest in Newquay and Paignton Zoos

  The charity behind Newquay Zoo and Paignton Zoo says it has received interest from potential investors after both sites were put up for sale.

• Newquay in Bloom celebrates 16th consecutive Gold award

  Newquay in Bloom has struck gold once again, winning top honours for the 16th year running at the South West in Bloom awards.

• Fears over future of historic wall amid plans for new flats and offices

  Concerns have been raised over plans to demolish a solicitors’ office in Newquay and replace it with flats and new commercial space.

• 20mph speed limit approved for Nansledan

  Plans to reduce the speed limit through Nansledan to 20mph have been approved.

• Plans for new offices and flats at town centre solicitors

  Plans have been submitted to demolish a building housing solicitors in Newquay and replace it with a mixed-use development containing nine homes and office space.

• Newquay gears up for 2025 Spooky Zombie Crawl

  Newquay is set to host one of Cornwall’s biggest free family Halloween events later this month, with the annual Spooky Newquay Zombie Crawl returning on Saturday 25 October 2025.

• Councillor calls for rethink on Newquay parking charges

  A Cornwall councillor has called for the council to scrap what she described as a “daft” one-size-fits-all parking system.