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• King Charles visits Newquay along with Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer

  Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner also joined the visit.

• Nearly 50 firefighters have been called to a "large barn fire" near Mitchell

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• Spending a penny is about to get easier at the Killacourt

  Councillors have approved the installation of new contactless payment machines at the Newquay Town Council-owned toilets at the Killacourt.

• Peppermints title hopes continue

  Newquay AFC extended their lead at the top, local hockey teams delivered high-scoring performances, and two Newquay Hornets players starred for Cornwall U20s in a standout weekend of sport.

• Body found in search for missing woman

  A body has been located in the search for 44-year-old Colette Marshall, who had been reported missing from Perranporth.

• Free digital skills event to help over 65s stay connected

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  Staying connected in today’s digital world can be challenging, but now over-65s in Newquay are being given extra support. A free digital skills session will be held on Friday 28th February, 2-4pm at Trenance Cottages.

• Month long closure of the Newquay to Par rail line announced

  Another major closure of the Newquay to Par rail line will take place later this month as the next stage of the Mid Cornwall Metro (MCM) project progresses.

• Boardmasters introduces new ticket ballot for residents

  Organisers of the Boardmasters festival have announced a new initiative to help residents secure tickets through a ballot system.

• UPDATE: Dog owners urged to keep pets on leads after toxic plant washes up on beaches

  Cornwall Council says it is putting up signs warning dog owners to be vigilant.

• Dog owners urged to avoid Fistral

  Dog owners are being warned to stay away from Fistral Beach and Little Fistral following reports of pets falling ill, with some cases proving fatal.

• Newquay café owner calls for support in poetic tribute to local businesses

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  A Newquay businessman is encouraging people to support small and independent businesses through a spoken-word poem.

• Police launch amnesty after gun reclassification

  Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a firearms amnesty following the reclassification of certain type of gun.

• A new era for football in Newquay as clubs unite

  Two of Newquay’s football clubs have announced they are merging. Newquay AFC and Newquay AFC Youth will become a single organisation.

• Major upgrade to coast path

  A significant upgrade to 75 miles of footpath along the South West Coast Path has been completed.

• Major Newquay road reopens after four month closure

  A major Newquay road has reopened after roadworks to install a new signalised junction overran.

• Dead seal found on Porth beach

  A young female seal has been found dead on the beach at Porth.

• Two Newquay car parks are to have their pay-on-exit barriers removed

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• Newquay school just weeks away from moving into their new home

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  After what's been described as a "long journey", staff and pupils at Newquay Primary Academy are getting ready to move to their new academy building.