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A low pressure system tracking across the Atlantic will deliver consistent 4–6ft swell with 12-second periods from Thursday. Winds are forecast WSW at 15–20mph, easing Saturday afternoon to create cleaner conditions.

A low pressure system tracking across the Atlantic will deliver consistent 4–6ft swell with 12-second periods from Thursday. Winds are forecast WSW at 15–20mph, easing Saturday afternoon to create cleaner conditions.

Cornwall Council has approved £180,000 towards restoring the boating lake and Victorian glasshouses at Trenance Gardens. Work is expected to begin in autumn, with the lake reopening in time for summer 2027.

This year's Fish Festival on 16–17 August will feature 38 food and craft stalls — up from 27 last year. Free to attend on the harbour front, with live music and cooking demonstrations.

Newquay's recycling centre on Treloggan Road will open until 7pm on weekdays from 1 July — an extra two hours. The extension follows a petition signed by over 900 residents.

Gusts of 45–55mph are expected along the north Cornwall coast from 6pm Wednesday until midnight. The Met Office advises securing loose garden furniture and caution on exposed clifftop paths.

Officers attended the A3059 at Indian Queens Road at around 11:20am on Tuesday following a two-vehicle collision. No life-threatening injuries were reported. Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to call 101 quoting log 312.

Two appliances from Newquay Fire Station attended a chimney fire at a residential property. Crews used specialist equipment to extinguish the fire and ensure the structure was safe. No injuries reported.

Newquay Coastguard Rescue Team was tasked to a kayaker who had become separated from their group and was struggling against a strengthening offshore wind east of Pentire Point. The casualty was safely escorted ashore.

The Cornwall Air Ambulance was tasked to a person who sustained serious injuries after a fall from rocks near Fistral Beach. The critical care team provided advanced treatment on scene before transfer to Royal Cornwall Hospital.

South Western Ambulance Service crews attended over 40 incidents in the Newquay area over the bank holiday weekend, including several related to alcohol and water safety. SWASFT reminded visitors to drink responsibly and never enter the sea at night.

Councillors unanimously approved £45,000 for landscaping and seating improvements at Killacourt as part of the town centre regeneration programme. Work is expected to begin in late summer.

A 12-week public consultation opens on proposals to improve bus connectivity between Newquay, Truro and St Austell, including a new express route and improved evening services. Residents can respond online until 30 July.

Newquay Town Council is seeking resident feedback on proposed changes to library opening hours and the expansion of digital services. A drop-in session will be held at the library on 18 June, 10am–2pm.

The hub has been officially accredited for delivering high standards of clinical care and operational practice as part of an NHS England quality assessment scheme — benefiting patients across the Newquay and mid-Cornwall area.

New concept designs for a Women and Children's Hospital are being drawn up, fully adopting the design guidelines set for the New Hospital Programme. The facility would serve patients including those from Newquay and the north coast.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has formally opened the Rosewarne Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Newquay Community Hospital — the first new ward to open in the county in two decades.

The Vaccination and Health Promotion team has secured funding to deliver an outreach vaccination service from September 2026, expanding access for hard-to-reach communities across Cornwall including the Newquay area.

A new twice-weekly service connecting Newquay to London Gatwick launches 23 June 2026, operated by easyJet. The route adds a second London connection alongside the existing service and will enhance regional connectivity through the summer season.

Newquay BID has written to Cornwall Council's Portfolio Holder for Transport expressing serious concerns about proposals to develop a care home on part of the Tregunnel Hill car park site and the potential loss of town-centre parking spaces.

The Cornwall Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the announcement of the Kernow Industrial Growth Fund, saying the £30m investment offers a more targeted approach to economic development across the county including the Newquay area.

Newquay Foodbank has received funding from Cornwall Council's Community Capacity Fund to carry out a feasibility study exploring the potential for a purpose-built multi-bank building in Newquay — a shared space for community organisations.

The community social enterprise has been awarded its fifth consecutive Green Flag Award — the international quality mark for parks and green spaces — while reflecting on a landmark tenth anniversary year of community programmes.

Newquay's Lions Clubs joined together to ensure Santa visited families across the town, working alongside community organisations including schools, the RNLI, Scouts and local businesses during the festive season.

The Lighthouse Project provides supported accommodation and a mutual aid community for homeless adult men in early recovery from drug and alcohol dependency. The not-for-profit organisation invests all funding in environment and relationships.

Cornwall Pride CIO (charity 1191003) continues to deliver eleven free Pride events annually across Cornwall alongside its Safer Spaces initiative, Penguin Soup mental health workshops, and a countywide directory of LGBTQ+ support services.

The volunteer-led Christian community organisation provides practical support, food, and companionship to homeless and vulnerable people in Newquay. For the latest updates follow their Facebook page.