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  Police have released further details about a series of vehicle break-ins in the Newquay area as they appeal for witnesses and information.

• Lucky escape for Newquay surfers as jetski fails at Cribbar

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  Two surfers had a narrow escape after their jetski suffered a mechanical failure while tackling the Cribbar, Newquay's renowned big wave.

• 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.

• 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.

• "Eyes on the coast" charity changes coastwatch station name

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  Newquay's fishermen are being reminded of a key change to the name of a watch point off the coast.

• 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.

• 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

• Two people jailed for retail theft

  Two "prolific offenders" of retail theft in Newquay have been jailed. Inspector Steve Johnson says that with the help of the Neighbourhoods Support Team and local retailers, they secured convictions last week.

• 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.

• Builder jailed after customers left £200,000 out of pocket

  A cowboy builder who lost customers £200,000 has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison, following a successful prosecution by Cornwall Council.

• 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.

• 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).

• "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.

• Campaigners fight council plans for Newquay car parks

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  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.

• Appeal launched to celebrate 10 years since the restoration of Trenance cottages

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  A fundraising appeal has been launched to support Newquay’s Trenance Cottages, marking ten years since their reopening as a heritage centre.

• 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. 

• Duo turn washed-up seaweed into sustainable fertilisers

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  Two childhood friends from Newquay have embarked on an inspiring mission to transform washed-up seaweed into sustainable plant fertilisers.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.