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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.

• Annual Superhero sea swim returns in tribute to late founder

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  This November, the fourth annual "Superhero in the Cold" swim returns, inviting participants to brave the sea dressed as superheroes to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.

• 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 Lottery players support community groups

  The Newquay Lottery not only gives participants the chance to win cash each week, but it also helps fund Radio Newquay and supports local good causes. Now, local clubs, charities, community groups, and societies are invited to apply for the 2024 Community Grant Scheme, funded entirely by lottery players.

• 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.

• 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.

• Rail line to be closed for two weeks

  The Newquay to Par rail line is set to close for two weeks to allow new track to be laid as part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project.

• Newquay charity boss calls for biggest ever Christmas appeal before stepping down

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  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.

• 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.

• 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.