Newquay Now
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Henver Road and Nansledan targeted in spate of vehicle break-ins
Police have released further details about a series of vehicle break-ins in the Newquay area as they appeal for witnesses and information.
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Lucky escape for Newquay surfers as jetski fails at Cribbar
Two surfers had a narrow escape after their jetski suffered a mechanical failure while tackling the Cribbar, Newquay's renowned big wave.
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Over 38,000 patients supported by walk-in pharmacy service
A self referral minor illness service operated in pharmacies across Cornwall has seen over 38,000 people since its launch three years ago.
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Police appeal after commercial burglary and criminal damage in Nansledan
Police have issued an appeal following reports of burglary and criminal damage in Nansledan at the weekend.
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"Eyes on the coast" charity changes coastwatch station name
Newquay's fishermen are being reminded of a key change to the name of a watch point off the coast.
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Urgent and emergency care at hospital trust "Requires Improvement"
Urgent and emergency care services at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust have been rated Good for being Safe, Caring and Well-led by the Care Quality Commission. However urgent and emergency care was rated as "Requires Improvement" in the latest inspection.
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Cyclist injured in road collision in Newquay
A cyclist has been taken to hospital following a collision with a car in Newquay.
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Significant improvement in 999 call answering time in Devon & Cornwall
Devon & Cornwall Police has significantly improved the speed at which the Force answers 999 calls and 101 inquiries, according to new figures
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Cubert wildlife charity releases 100th Hedgehog at military base
A Cubert-based wildlife charity has released its 100th hedgehog into the wild at RAF St Mawgan.
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Newquay surgeries warn of potential scam involving imposter healthcare professional
Newquay’s GP surgeries are urging residents to be vigilant after a man posing as a healthcare professional gained access to a patient’s home in Saltash.
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Toy Amnesty underway at Lusty Glaze
The 7th annual Toy Amnesty is well and truly underway at Lusty Glaze Beach - in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
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"Health services remain busy" as critical incident ends
The NHS in Cornwall has announced that the system critical incident declared for health and care services has been stood down after five days.
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Campaigners fight council plans for Newquay car parks
A campaign group has been set up to fight Cornwall Council's plans to transfer 28 council-owned car parks to one of its arms-length companies.
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Appeal launched to celebrate 10 years since the restoration of Trenance cottages
A fundraising appeal has been launched to support Newquay’s Trenance Cottages, marking ten years since their reopening as a heritage centre.
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Police investigate to see if there is a link between burglaries at commercial premises
Police are appealing for witnesses after a number of commercial break-ins in the Newquay area.
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Duo turn washed-up seaweed into sustainable fertilisers
Two childhood friends from Newquay have embarked on an inspiring mission to transform washed-up seaweed into sustainable plant fertilisers.
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New Year dip raises over £2,500 for children's cancer charity
Organisers of the annual New Year Dip for CLIC have raised over £2,500 for the children's cancer charity Young Lives vs Cancer.
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Town centre hit by roadworks as separate gas projects begin simultaneously
Wales and West Utilities have confirmed that two separate projects to upgrade gas pipes are getting underway within a mile of each other in Newquay town centre this week.
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Newquay Women's Surf Club awarded £500 grant from Newquay Lottery
Members of Newquay Women's Surf Club are celebrating this Christmas Day after receiving a £500 grant from the Newquay Lottery Community Grant Scheme.
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Newquay Band celebrates Newquay Lottery grant award
Newquay Band has been awarded £500 by the Newquay Lottery Community Grant scheme, becoming the second group this month to receive support.
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Crantock and St Agnes choirs release Christmas song
A Crantock choir, formed in 2023, is raising money for the homeless charity St Petrocs with the release of a Christmas song.
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There's still time to secure a spot at Paulo's Circus' Christmas Day event
Kenny Darnell Jnr and members of the team will be hosting a free Christmas meal to help combat loneliness.
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Newquay shopfronts to be given a spruce up
Thirteen businesses in Newquay are set to improve their shopfronts thanks to nearly £10,000 of funding.
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Newquay schools release annual song to raise money for Foodbank
Several Newquay schools have teamed up once again to raise money for Newquay Foodbank this Christmas.
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Newquay Foodbank to extend opening hours thanks to festive event
Newquay Foodbank will open two extra days a week for the first four months of 2025, following a donation from the Cornwall Christmas Fair.
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Rail line reopens
The Newquay to Par rail line has reopened after a nearly four-week closure for scheduled works and emergency repairs on the line.
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Salt on power lines linked to Newquay power cuts
The National Grid has revealed that salt deposits on overhead power lines, caused by Storm Darragh, are behind recent power outages and interruptions affecting Newquay and surrounding areas in Cornwall.
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NEWQUAY LOTTERY: Surf life saving club secures grant for lifesaving training
Newquay Surf Life Saving Club has been awarded £500, thanks to players of the Newquay Lottery.
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Lappa Valley raises £1,000 for Cornish child bereavement charity
A popular tourist attraction has raised money for a Cornish child bereavement support charity through a special event.
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Newquay artist wins national award with painting featuring Texaco garage
A Newquay artist has won a British Art Prize. Diane Griffiths' acrylic painting, Driving Home, features the Texaco garage on Trevemper Road beneath a striking night sky.
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Town councillors object to application to replace existing cliff top house
Newquay Town Councillors have objected to an application to replace a derelict cliff-top home on Island Crescent with a new dwelling.
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Newquay will be getting a new supermarket as Nansledan continues to expand
Construction will begin on a Tesco store on the estate's Market Street early next year.
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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.
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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.
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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
The trustees of DISC say the charity will close from the 1st of January.
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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.
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Newquay Foodbank is appealing for volunteers to support its work in Newquay
As seasonal pressures take hold, leading to an increase in demand, the charity is asking for people to help its busy operation.
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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.
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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.
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Newquay Foodbank is appealing for donations as it warns that seasonal pressures have led to a doubling in demand for the service
The charity, which operates three sessions a week around the area, is asking people to support it with food or monetary donations.
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AUDIO: Newquay businesses celebrated at Cornwall Tourism Awards
Several Newquay businesses have been honoured at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2024, recognising their contributions to the Duchy's vibrant tourism scene.
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Huer's Hut to turn purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Day
The Huer's Hut will once again turn purple later this month to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
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Enhanced security and new safety measures for Boardmasters
Boardmasters organisers say they are enhancing security and stewarding at next year's event.
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Newquay Women’s Surf Club launches £20k appeal
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.
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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.
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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.
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AUDIO: Beloved landlady 'Muff' prepares to bid farewell to the Godolphin Arms
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.
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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.
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Businesses vow to fight plans to remove parking bays
Opposition is growing against plans to replace parking bays on Cliff Road with a new cycle lane.
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Newquay based surf magazine transitions into not-for-profit
Wavelength Surf Magazine, a staple in British surfing culture since its founding in Newquay in 1981, has transitioned into a Community Interest Company (CIC).
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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.
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Newquay's Clothes Horse supporting families with affordable recycled clothing
A Newquay organisation helping struggling families save money through recycling and reusing is thriving.
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Reclaim the Night event to return to Newquay
An event calling for an end to violence against women and girls is returning to Newquay this winter.
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Newquay charity boss calls for biggest ever Christmas appeal before stepping down
Monique Collins, the manager of Newquay charity DISC, is calling for this year's Christmas appeal to be bigger and better than ever as she prepares to step down after seven years in the role to prioritise her health.
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Additional 3,000 pensioners in Cornwall to receive financial support
An additional 3,000 pensioners in low-income households in Cornwall are among those set to receive payments to help with the cost of living crisis.
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Railway station palm trees moved to new home
A set of iconic palm trees that have welcomed thousands of railway passengers to Newquay for over 30 years have been relocated to a new home.
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Newquay’s 8-Year-old tennis star shines with wins
Eight-year-old tennis player Poppy Clemow from Newquay is turning heads after winning the Tennis County Championships in both the under-nine and under-ten categories.
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Warning to dog owners of risks posed by toys
Charities are raising awareness of the risks posed to seals by frisbee dog toys.
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4 month road closure set to disrupt traffic from Monday
Motorists are preparing for a significant four-month road closure starting on Monday, as part of the ongoing development at Trevithick Manor Farm.
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Future plans for Dairyland revealed
A new farm shop and business space are earmarked for the Dairyland Farm Park site after it closes this Autumn.
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Dairyland closure announced
The owners of Dairyland Farm Park, a family attraction near Newquay, have announced the park’s closure.
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Suspected Arson At Derelict Newquay Hotel
Fire crews from Newquay, St Columb and Perranporth were called to a fire in a derelict hotel along the Narrowcliff yesterday.
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A Newquay Cobbler Is Off To Italy After Finishing In The Top Three Of A National Competition.
Joey Cope, who runs Cobbler Cope at Prow Park, took part in the shoe repair contest at the Charles Birch Show in Leeds.
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Work Begins on New Methodist Centre in Newquay
Construction is now underway on a new Methodist Centre in Newquay.
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Giant New Mural In Newquay Complete
The first of three murals in Newquay town centre has been completed ahead of a new festival this Autumn.
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Banking Hub To Open In Newquay
Newquay will be among the first towns in the UK to get a banking hub as a result of new rules that come into effect today.
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Safety Warning After Latest Rock Fall At Newquay Beach
Beachgoers are being urged to stay clear of the bottom of cliffs following another rock fall at Great Western Beach.
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New Terminal And Spaceport Expansion Unveiled In Future Plans For Cornwall Airport
Passenger terminal buildings at Cornwall Airport could be relocated as part of future plans for the site near Newquay.
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Dolphins Accompany Newquay Lifeboat After Major Search
Video has emerged of Newquay lifeboat volunteers being accompanied by a pod of dolphins following a major search off Fistral beach.
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Cornwall Dog Welfare Team Wins Prestigious RSPCA Award For 14th Year
Cornwall Council’s dog welfare team has been recognised for its outstanding care of lost and abandoned pets.
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Booking System To Be Introduced At Newquay Waste And Recycling Centre
A new booking system is being introduced at Newquay's Waste and Recycling Centre from Monday.
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Newquay MP Calls On Angela Rayner To Ensure "Right Kind Of Homes" Are Built In Cornwall
Newquay MP - Noah Law, has called on the Government to ensure the "right kind of homes" are built in Cornwall.
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Record Breaking Month For Newquay Coastguard
Newquay Coastguard has revealed that August was its busiest month on record.
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New Look Facilities At Newquay School
Students at Treviglas Academy in Newquay are returning to school this term to find newly refurbished facilities.
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