Radio Newquay

A new community store aimed at helping people move beyond emergency food support has opened in Newquay.

A charity paddle event which has raised more than £185,000 for children's charities and youth wellbeing projects is set to return to Newquay Harbour on Thursday.

Newquay is set to host four surf-related events this summer, bringing together surfers, filmmakers, businesses, artists and members of the wider board sports community.

There has been discussion both in Parliament and Cornwall Council’s chamber this week about the potential for Cornwall to introduce a “tourism tax” – a levy paid by people holidaying in the Duchy.

The trial in Cornwall will run alongside the existing Beryl e-bike hire scheme operated in Newquay, Penzance, Falmouth and Penryn and Truro city.

Cornwall Council’s cabinet member for the economy has said job losses could be considered at Newquay airport due to rising costs.

England's top young surfers battled challenging conditions and improving waves at Fistral Beach as the 2026 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Championships crowned its Under-16 and Under-18 champions.

A Newquay boxer is preparing for a potentially career-defining title defence this weekend, while local cricketers, tennis players, athletes and golfers have all been making headlines in another busy week for sport across the town.