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• A Newquay artist is in the final of The British Art Prize

  Dianne Griffiths has created an acrylic painting of her drive home, which takes in Trevemper Road and the Texaco garage - and the night sky above it.

• The new owners of the Hotel Victoria say they will use their "experience and investment to restore the hotel to its former glory"

  Nicolas James Group say their aim is to "breathe new life into the site through substantial investment and redevelopment" - with details of proposals made available by spring next year.

• A Newquay charity say they're determined to make their last ever Christmas appeal the best yet - after it announced it will be closing in the New Year

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  The trustees of DISC say the charity will close from the 1st of January.

• Today marks the 160th anniversary of Newquay Lifeboat's first ever shout

  The six-oared RNLI lifeboat Joshua and her carriage arrived at Newquay railway station in September 1860, when it is said that half the population of the town, thought to be approximately one thousand, turned out to greet her.

• Newquay Foodbank is appealing for volunteers to support its work in Newquay

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  As seasonal pressures take hold, leading to an increase in demand, the charity is asking for people to help its busy operation.

• The Newquay to Par rail line is closed from today

  The two week closure is to allow for new track to be laid as part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project.

• A fraudster former postman has been jailed for a number of offences including stealing mail and using the contents of the post to carry out further frauds

  42-year-old John McKinney, formerly of the Newquay area, appeared at Truro Crown Court for sentence yesterday after pleading guilty to a number of offences.

• Newquay Foodbank is appealing for donations as it warns that seasonal pressures have led to a doubling in demand for the service

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  The charity, which operates three sessions a week around the area, is asking people to support it with food or monetary donations.

• AUDIO: Newquay businesses celebrated at Cornwall Tourism Awards

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  Several Newquay businesses have been honoured at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2024, recognising their contributions to the Duchy's vibrant tourism scene.

• Huer's Hut to turn purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Day

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  The Huer's Hut will once again turn purple later this month to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

• Enhanced security and new safety measures for Boardmasters

  Boardmasters organisers say they are enhancing security and stewarding at next year's event.

• Newquay Women’s Surf Club launches £20k appeal

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  Newquay Women’s Surf Club CIC (NWSC) has launched a fundraising drive to raise £20,000, with half of the money being matched by Sport England.

• Crantock Bale Push donates £20,000 to good causes

  The organisers of the annual Crantock Bale Push have announced that this year’s event raised £20,000 for local causes.

• Fresh application for redevelopment of former Newquay hotel

  Fresh plans have been submitted to convert the former Sutherland Hotel on Mount Wise into a 31-unit aparthotel.

• AUDIO: Beloved landlady 'Muff' prepares to bid farewell to the Godolphin Arms

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  As Margaret Ashwood prepares to pull her final pint and close the doors of the Godolphin Arms, we’ve been hearing about how her journey at the Newquay venue began over four decades ago.

• Newquay’s festive lantern parade moves to new home

  Newquay's much-loved Lantern Parade is moving to a new home this year at Trenance Cottages.

• Businesses vow to fight plans to remove parking bays

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  Opposition is growing against plans to replace parking bays on Cliff Road with a new cycle lane.

• Newquay based surf magazine transitions into not-for-profit

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  Wavelength Surf Magazine, a staple in British surfing culture since its founding in Newquay in 1981, has transitioned into a Community Interest Company (CIC).

• Mayor awards holiday park for Excellence in Tourism

  The mayor of Newquay has awarded the inaugural Mayor's Award for Excellence in Tourism to Newquay Holiday Park.

• Newquay's Clothes Horse supporting families with affordable recycled clothing

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  A Newquay organisation helping struggling families save money through recycling and reusing is thriving.

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