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• Newquay AFC secure historic promotion with 5-0 Victory in front of record crowd

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  Up the Mints: Newquay AFC has made history, securing promotion to the Western Football League after a thrilling 5-0 victory over Wendron United at Mount Wise Stadium on Thursday night.

• Newquay AFC prepare for promotion clash at Mount Wise

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  Newquay AFC are preparing for what could be a defining moment in the club's recent history, as they face Wendron United in a fixture that could seal promotion to the Western Football League.

• Firefighters tackle blaze at Newquay fish and chip shop

  Firefighters were called to deal with a fire at a fish and chip shop in Newquay this afternoon (Tuesday 15 April)

• Vandals cause major damage to railway station toilets

  Two public toilets at Newquay Railway Station have been closed after vandals kicked a large hole between the cubicles.

• Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in A30 collision

  A man in his 60s has suffered serious injuries following a collision on the A30 near Mitchell.

• Newquay's main Post Office to be sold off

  The Post Office has announced plans to move to a fully franchised network with Newquay's East Street branch outsourced later this year.

• Police tackle "growing problem" of wildlife disturbance along the coast

  Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a campaign aimed at tackling and reducing incidents of wildlife disturbance. Campaigners warn the increasing popularity of coastal visits means it's a growing problem.

• Fish and Chip shop owners call for VAT reform after temporary closure

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  The owners of a popular fish and chip shop are calling for urgent reform to the VAT system, after being forced to temporarily close their business to avoid exceeding the VAT threshold.

• Series of burglaries could be linked

  Detectives are investigating a series of burglaries in West Cornwall which are believed to be linked.

• Work begins on new wildlife ‘Hogspital’ near Newquay

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  Construction is underway on a new purpose-built wildlife hospital for hedgehogs near Newquay. The £200,000 project will be the future home of Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue, which has operated for years from a domestic setting in Cubert.

• Boost for wetsuit recycling scheme as The Wave Project opens revamped shop

  The Wave Project’s Newquay shop has officially reopened following a major refurbishment aimed at expanding the charity’s Pre-loved Wetsuit Scheme.

• Concert featuring young Newquay talent to support next generation of musicians

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  A Newquay music studio is preparing for its annual Giveback Concert, which helps provide music equipment for young singers and musicians across the town.

• RNLI Lifeguards return to Newquay beaches for Easter

  A familiar sight returns to Newquay's coastline this weekend as RNLI lifeguards begin full-time patrols for the Easter school holidays.

• Newquay hotel sold in off-market deal

  A Newquay hotel has been sold for an undisclosed sum. Savills has confirmed that the 76-bedroom Pentire Hotel on Pentire Avenue has been purchased by Cashmere Hotels Limited in an off-market sale.

• Fourth mural added to Newquay’s street art walking trail

  A new mural has been unveiled in Newquay town centre as part of the MUQY Street Art Walking Trail.

• LISTEN AGAIN: How Treviglas Academy turned its Ofsted rating from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’

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  Treviglas Academy has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection - just two years after being told it required improvement in four out of five categories.

• Casualty airlifted to hospital following rescue at Fistral

  A person has been airlifted to hospital by Air Ambulance following an incident at Fistral Beach on Monday.

• Newquay children’s clothing project urgently seeks new premises

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  A Newquay not-for-profit project that upcycles clothing and supports parents is in a race against time to find a new home.

• Property damaged by suspected object from aircraft

  An investigation is underway after a house near St Columb Major was reportedly damaged by an object believed to have fallen from an aircraft.

• Boardmasters to support Newquay businesses in app

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  The Boardmasters Festival is launching a new initiative to support Newquay businesses in a bid to increase footfall in the town centre.

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