Radio Newquay

A tourist attraction near Newquay is preparing to host its biggest-ever heritage railway gala this weekend, including the "homecoming" of a special tribute locomotive.

Newquay Zoo says it is entering a new phase of development, with new habitats, immersive visitor experiences and major changes beginning to take shape across the site.

Emergency services, including the coastguard rescue helicopter, were called to an incident in Newquay on Tuesday evening.

A woman from Newquay has been nominated for a national award recognising her work supporting disabled and neurodivergent people.

Tributes are being paid to former Grand Bard of Gorsedh Kernow and prominent Newquay community figure Elizabeth Carne, who has died aged 75.

The Nansledan Arts Festival is set to return this weekend with a programme of art, music, workshops and family activities across the Newquay community.

The country's top young surfers are set to compete at Fistral Beach in Newquay this weekend after Surfing England confirmed the second part of its 2026 English National Surfing Championships will go ahead.

Two beaches in Newquay have secured Seaside Awards for 2026, but none of the town's beaches will be flying the prestigious Blue Flag this summer.