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• Man rescued from cliffs in Newquay

  A man has been rescued from a cliff in Newquay after emergency services were called to reports of someone stuck between Newquay Harbour and Towan Beach.

• Banking returns to Newquay’s town centre as new Banking Hub opens on Bank Street

  A new Banking Hub has opened in Newquay town centre, marking the return of banking services to Bank Street after the closure of all traditional high-street branches in recent years.

• Next phase of Mid Cornwall Metro scheme given green light despite opposition

  Cornwall Council has set out the next phase of plans to redevelop the area around Newquay railway station, after the Cabinet member for transport formally signed off proposals linked to the Mid Cornwall Metro project.

• Thrill seekers set to take the plunge this New Year

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• Christmas carol concert to bring festive cheer to Newquay

  Newquay’s St Michael’s Church will be transformed for a festive musical spectacular this weekend as a traditional Christmas carol concert returns.

• Full line-up of Christmas events in Nansledan this week

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• Family pays tribute to great-grandmother who died after A392 collision

  The family of a great-grandmother from Cornwall have paid tribute after she died following a road traffic collision near Newquay.

• Police appeal for witnesses after serious sexual assault in Newquay

  Detectives are appealing for help to identify two potential witnesses who may have information about a serious sexual assault in Newquay.

• Council approves flexible deal on Narrowcliff affordable housing

  Cornwall Council has approved a modification to the planning agreement for the redevelopment of the Narrowcliff site in Newquay.

• BUDGET 2025: Cornwall to receive £30m ‘Kernow Industrial Growth Fund’

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  Newquay MP Noah Law says a new £30m investment fund for Cornwall, announced in the Autumn Budget, will offer a more “mature” approach to local economic development than the outgoing Shared Prosperity Fund.

• Police appeal for witnesses to A392 collision

  A woman has been airlifted to hospital after a road traffic collision near Newquay.

• Planning appeal over Whipsiderry cliff stabilisation plan dismissed

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• Fatboy Slim and Kasabian among first acts announced for Boardmasters 2026

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• Towan Headland car park to return to Cornwall Council control

  Cornwall Council has confirmed that the Towan Headland car park in Newquay is set to return to its direct control.

• Newquay Foodbank launches Christmas campaign as demand reaches new high

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• Newquay Becomes first town in Cornwall to join national night-time safety scheme

  Newquay has become the first town in Cornwall to take part in a national scheme aimed at improving safety in bars, pubs and clubs.

• First Bus to withdraw all Cornwall services in 2026

  First Bus has announced it will end all of its operations in Cornwall in February 2026, citing rising costs, falling passenger numbers and increased competition.

• Newquay one of the top locations for eBike use in Cornwall

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