Radio Newquay

A golf club has thanked firefighters for preventing a large wildfire near Mawgan Porth from causing more serious damage.

Fire crews tackled two outdoor fires on Tuesday afternoon as residents were urged to remain indoors and keep windows and doors closed.

The next phase of work to improve Cliff Road in Newquay will begin in September and is expected to continue until late spring 2027.

A Newquay business has seen queues form around the block as people try to buy special glasses ahead of Wednesday night’s partial solar eclipse.

Early indications suggest Newquay town centre enjoyed a busy Boardmasters weekend, according to the town’s business improvement group.

He has also been ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid community work. 

A casualty cut off by the tide near the Boardmasters site has been rescued and taken to safety at Newquay Harbour.

The Boardmasters Open has successfully concluded its inaugural World Surf League QS 4,000 division, with Janire Gonzalez Etxabarri and Sam Piter crowned the 2026 champions following two days of elite competition at Fistral Beach. While the Shortboard champions have been decided.