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  Newquay’s Minor Injuries Unit is set to open six days a week later this month, after opening hours were previously reduced due to staffing pressures.

• RNLI releases images of Newquay landslide rescue in challenging sea conditions

  The RNLI has released images showing the challenging rescue of people stranded following a landslide in Newquay at the weekend.

• Five people rescued after cliff fall

  Five people and two dogs have been rescued after a cliff fall in Newquay.

• Warning of 15-foot waves and sudden surges along coast

  The RNLI is warning of large swell conditions around the coast on Friday, with waves of up to 15 feet forecast.

• New yellow warning for heavy rain as Newquay rail line to remain closed

  The railway line between Newquay and Par is set to remain closed until Monday 2 February at the earliest, following flooding caused by heavy rain.

• Work to install surf heritage statue begins

  Work has begun on installing a new statue celebrating Newquay’s surfing heritage.

• Beachgoers warned to avoid unstable sand dunes at Crantock

  Beachgoers are being warned to stay clear of unstable sand dunes at Crantock following recent storms.

• Newquay's bid to become the UK Town of Culture in 2028

  Newquay Town Council and Newquay BID are jointly working to submit a bid in the competition, which is open to small, medium and large towns across the UK and will award funding to deliver a cultural programme during 2028.

• Sand art reveals final big name for Boardmasters

  Boardmasters has announced Lily Allen as its final headliner for this summer’s event.

• Newquay Carnival boosted by £500 community grant

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  The Newquay Lottery Community Grant Scheme has awarded a £500 grant to Newquay Carnival.

• Newquay MP calls on government to "future-proof" the rail network after storm disruption

  Newquay MP Noah Law has joined Labour colleagues from across the South West in writing to the Minister for Rail following storm-related disruption to train services in the region.

• “Significant vandalism” forces closure of council toilets

  Newquay Town Council says a set of public toilets has been forced to close temporarily following two days of what it has described as significant vandalism.

• Joe Way Paddle for Life to return to Newquay this summer

  A popular community fundraising event will return to Newquay this summer, having raised more than £185,000 for charity over the past 18 years.

• Yellow weather warning issued as Storm Ingrid approaches Cornwall

  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as Cornwall prepares for Storm Ingrid, which is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds.

• Overturned car closes Newquay road

  A busy Newquay road was closed following a collision between a car and an unoccupied parked vehicle.

• Attraction partners with Cornwall Air Ambulance to support fundraising

  Popular attraction Lappa Valley has announced a new partnership with Cornwall Air Ambulance, aimed at raising awareness of the charity’s work and supporting fundraising efforts.

• ANPR cameras removed as Towan Headland car park returns to council control

  Automatic number plate recognition cameras have been removed as a Newquay car park is brought back under the direct control of Cornwall Council.

• Urgent search for Newquay breast screening site as service faces uncertainty

  The hunt is on to find a new home for breast screening in Newquay, with patients potentially needing to travel to Truro if a site isn’t secured.

• St Francis Dogs Home unveils major new upgrade

  St Francis Dogs Home threw open its doors on Saturday, welcoming the public to its newly redeveloped rescue centre in Newquay.

• Plans submitted for Hotel Victoria in Newquay

  A full planning application has been submitted for the redevelopment of the Hotel Victoria in Newquay.