Sidmouth equalise in injury-time to force spot-kick at Crediton NEWQUAY came within seconds of collecting more silverware on Saturday – before a last-gasp Sidmouth equaliser forced a penalty shootout which the Devon side went on to win. In the battle of the SWPL’s East and West champions on a warm afternoon at Crediton, the Peppermints led through a controversial 48th minute Louis Price penalty as six minutes of time added on was indicated. Shaun Middleton’s side looked to have survived a tense finale as the clock clicked into the last seconds but a long throw-in from the left saw Billy Spurway find a yard of space to head into the net from six yards. Before referee Will Annear had the chance to restart the game, he sin-binned a dissenting Jack Bray-Evans. To make matters worse, Sidmouth keeper Aaron Dearing then saved the first two Newquay penalties from Cam Turner and Ross Fallens. Sidmouth scored their opening three to lead 3-0, and although Price got one back with Newquay’s third penalty and Brodie Cole saved from Craig Veal, Louis Jagger-Cane’s successful spot-kick sealed the deal. Middleton said: “It was a good game against a very strong team. I thought we weren’t at our finest but as we have done all season we showed real heart, togetherness and true spirit, so I am really proud of them all. “It was unfortunate to concede a goal in the 98th minute, which was a tough one to take, but we move on and look to progress next season which I am really excited about.” It had been an entertaining game with chances for both sides in a goalless first half. Louis Spalding had a glorious opportunity after only four minutes but couldn’t beat Cole in one-on-one. The Peppermints responded in the 11th minute with Jacob Grange going on a mazy run across the penalty area before unleashing a superb left foot shot which brought a brilliant save out of Dearing. Two minutes later Grange seemed certain to score with a close range header, but Matt Webb got in a brilliant block. Cole then made two saves in a minute as an end-to-end opening 20 minutes somehow failed to produce a breakthrough, and more heroics from the keeper sent the teams in at half-time goalless. But the deadlock was broken three minutes after the break as Grange swung in a corner from the right and referee Will Annear pointed to the penalty spot, claiming to have seen a Sidmouth arm stop a Newquay shot. Price, who had been presented with the SWPL’s Golden Boot trophy before the match, dispatched the penalty to give Newquay the lead. Sidmouth came within inches of an equaliser after 67 minutes as a Spalding cross from the right just evaded an unmarked Luke Mortimore on the far post. Four minutes later Jagger-Cane was denied by another Cole save, and the Devon side continued to have half chances but Newquay looked to have ridden the storm before the late, late equaliser. NEWQUAY: Brodie Cole, Jamie Edlin, Tom Moxham, Cam Turner, Harry Downing (capt), Lucas Potts (Ross Fallens, 62), Callam McOnie, Aaron Dilley (Alex Cole, 65), Jack Bray-Evans, Jacob Grange (Dan Carne, 65), Louis Price. Subs not used: Johan Allen, Josh Evans. Comments [email protected]Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 The eggs were laid in March and hatched just a few weeks ago with keepers confirming that all parents and chicks are healthy and doing well during this critical early stage Newquay Zoo’s oldest penguin at 28 years old who she has been paired with for around 20 years they have successfully raised many chicks over the years and are even grandparents to some of the Zoo’s current colony members The second chick marks a significant milestone for younger penguins Oreo and Humbug who are navigating parenthood for the very first time.   The news follows a fun-filled penguin ‘pool party’ held earlier this month to celebrate a wave of penguin birthdays at Newquay Zoo including bringing out the penguin’s favourite bubble-machine to stimulate playful behaviour.   who has successfully reared many penguins during his time at Newquay Zoo “We’re thrilled to welcome two new chicks to the colony Ebony and Patch are experienced and reliable parents who’ve successfully raised several offspring over the years and it’s fantastic to see Oreo and Humbug stepping up as first-time parents we’re monitoring them closely to ensure they stay healthy and strong.”  The Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) native to the coastal regions of Peru and Chile is currently listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Humboldt penguins are part of coordinated breeding efforts across European zoos Newquay Zoo has housed a thriving penguin colony since the zoo opened back in 1969 and remains committed to species conservation and education.  While the chicks remain safely tucked in their burrows next to the penguin pool visitors might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse - or even hear a tiny chirp - on their next visit With their playful personalities and engaging behaviours the penguins continue to be a standout favourite for guests of all ages at Newquay Zoo.  Regular chick updates will be shared on Newquay Zoo’s social media channels in the coming weeks allowing the public to follow their development until they’re ready to waddle into public view.  Join Josh and Laura every weekday between 6-10 for all your breakfast fun plus local news updates and the latest on the roads Join Jack for Mornings from 10am till 1pm every weekday Registered Office: Gateway Business Centre We use a number of different cookies on the www.cornwall.gov.uk website and the sub domains and third party systems we run. 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Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit They are widely used in order to make websites work as well as to provide information to the owners of the site Cookies set by our core www.cornwall.gov.uk website are not used to identify you personally they are cookies that are required to make the website work as needed The Google Analytics cookies which record usage of the website and systems only captures anonymised information and we make no attempt to find out the identities of those visiting any of our websites We embed some content in the website including videos social media feeds and other things that provide useful information These systems often set cookies on your machine In some cases these cookies will be used by the third parties to personalise content for you View the 2025 Cornwall Council election results for the 87 Cornish electoral divisions The Newquay Strategic Route - linking Newquay with Nansledan - aims to reduce traffic in residential areas as well as support the local and wider economy and transport links and enable the building of new homes.   we take a look as the road surfacing team move in He was the first voice on Radio Cornwall and his weekly ramblings in his Newquay Voice column were popular TRIBUTES have been paid to veteran broadcaster and former Newquay Voice columnist Chris Blount who has died. Mr Blount, who was the first voice on Radio Cornwall, has passed away at the age of 81. He had a distinguished broadcasting career, which started in the 1950s when he produced programmes on his own short distance radio station. Mr Blount presented numerous radio shows on Radio Cornwall including the Morning Sou’West breakfast programme. He was presented with the Brian Start Award from The Rotary Club of Newquay last year for his outstanding services to the community. Mr Blount championed many causes throughout his career including helping to save Trenance Cottages. He was an author publishing various books including Theatre by the Sea: The Story of Newquay’s Cosy Nook Theatre as well as making various films such as Rails to the Mine. One of his keen interests was locomotives and railways. He enjoyed driving the trains at Lappa Valley at St Newlyn East. A spokesperson fort Lappa Valley said: “Chris was a very loyal friend of Lappa Valley - in fact, he was here on our very first day in June 1974, reporting for the BBC. “With a love for railways and proudly Cornish, he found a natural affinity with Lappa and became a cherished friend. He even managed to fulfil a boyhood ambition of driving trains himself, regularly fitting in driving shifts on our steam locomotives alongside his BBC duties. “He also used his presentation skills to help promote Lappa, and you can still watch his documentary "Rails to the mine" in The Lappa Valley Story Museum. “We were pleased that Chris was able to join us in celebrating our 50th birthday last year, as a guest to both the naming ceremony of City of Truro and our 50th birthday event. “Thank you to Chris for his friendship and support over six decades and our love and thoughts are with Kay and his family.” [email protected]Further Links The Mayor was among candidates to win a seat at the Cornwall Council elections NEWQUAY will have some new and familiar faces representing the town at Cornwall Council over the next four years. Former Conservative Kevin Towill has been re-elected to represent Newquay Porth and Tretherras but this time as a Reform UK councillor. He secured 704 votes with Conservative candidate Olly Monk, the former Trenance Cornwall councillor and Cabinet member for housing, coming in third with 386 votes. Cllr Towill said: “I’m delighted to represent the Tretherras and Porth ward which will be my third term and my first term as part of this Reform wave. The campaign has been closely fought and it’s been a fair fight. “The hard work starts now after the election because there are some difficult decisions to make as Cornwall Council is frankly in a mess.” Newquay Mayor Drew Creek was elected onto Cornwall Council for the Trenance ward representing the Green Party. He won a close fought battle with Reform UK candidate David Ellis after securing 498 votes, just seven more than his closest opponent. Cllr Creek said: “We ran our campaign focusing on youth, sensible financial management of assets and care for the environment but overall, this campaign for us is about hope not fear. Clearly hope has won the day. “I want to thank the residents of Trenance and look forward to working with them for the benefit of the town.” Longstanding Liberal Democrat councillor Joanna Kenny was elected to represent Newquay Central and Pentire after polling 515 votes. She replaces former Cornwall Council economy Cabinet member Louis Gardner who stood down to take a job at Spaceport Cornwall. Cllr Kenny said: “Many thanks to those of you who put their trust in me in Thursday’s election. And thanks to residents and friends for the many kind messages. “I am delighted to be returning to Cornwall Council, representing some of the same residents again and some for the first time – rest assured I will do the very best I can for our local community and for each and every resident regardless of how they voted. “There is much to do. First tasks in my Central Newquay & Pentire Division will be to look at the small print at the proposed transfer of Pentire Headland including the car park to the Cornwall Heritage Trust. A long-term proposal which does not seem to raise the same public concern as the transfer of the other coastal car parks to Cormac. I will be looking at all the parking issues that residents and businesses have raised from Belmont car park to East Street and beyond. “And on a more mundane level, starting work on making the town less shabby. I’ll be supporting Newquay Clean in their efforts to broker a solution to the treatment of weeds across our roads. And just getting any broken road signs replaced – there’s one that the Berry and St Thomas’s Road junction that annoys me; hopefully residents will let me know of other examples. Small things but they make a difference to the appearance of our town. “While the election across Newquay showed mixed political fortunes, Drew, Kevin and I have worked together for years and I am confident that together we can be a powerful team working for the good of Newquay.” Reform UK candidate Christine Parsonage won the St Columb Minor and Colan seat after defeating former independent representative John Fitter. She polled 507 votes whilst Mr Fitter received 414 votes. Reform UK candidate Rowland O’Connor ousted Independent Paul Wills to win the St Columb Major, St Mawgan and St Wenn seat after securing 546 votes. Mr Wills, the mayor of St Columb Major, came in third after gaining 412 votes. Mr O’Connor said: “I would like to thank each and every person who voted for me and I will commit to serve St Columb Major whether you voted for me or not. Together we will move forward.” Mebyon Kernow candidate Dick Cole was re-elected to represent St Enoder and St Dennis after securing 1,000 votes. Cllr Cole said: “I’m pleased to be re-elected. I put a lot of work into the role as a Cornwall councillor working on behalf of the community I represent, and I’m really pleased to be able to do that for the next four years.” [email protected]Further Links NEWQUAY Zoo is celebrating the birth of two critically endangered palm-sized primates. The twin cotton-top tamarins were born at the attraction to first-time parents Febe and Santiago on April 3. These palm-sized primates, each weighing about the same as a chicken egg at birth, are already capturing hearts as they cling tightly to their parents. Both Febe, aged two, and Santiago, aged three, are sharing parenting duties, often seen each carrying one of the twins and attentively caring for their new arrivals. Cotton-top tamarins in their natural habitat live in tightly bonded social groups where the care of young is a shared responsibility. This behaviour, known as cooperative care, involves multiple group members contributing to the rearing of offspring. Maternal behaviours in tamarins are not solely instinctive—they are learned through observation and experience within the group. Such collective caregiving is critical to the survival and healthy development of the infants, especially in the early stages of life. Native to the tropical forests of northwest Colombia, cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus) are among the world’s most endangered primates. Their wild population is now estimated at fewer than 2,000 individuals with over 80 per cent of their habitat lost to deforestation and ongoing threats from the illegal wildlife trade, They are listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List, and breeding programmes in accredited zoos like Newquay Zoo are vital to ensuring their survival. [email protected]Further Links Falmouth, Newquay and Camborne also win on the opening day FORMER Cornwall captain Tom Sharp rolled back the years with a superb 111 as Hayle thrashed champions Beacon by 125 runs at The Towans. The all-rounder struck 10 fours and two sixes in his 124-ball knock as they made 221-9 after winning the toss. New Zealander Nate Wiggins made 32 at the top, while Emily Edgecombe took 3-24 with her left-armers. Beacon’s reply never got started as after brothers Dan and Matt Lello took out the top order, spinners Sharp, Wiggins and Max Jenkin wrangled out the rest as each bowler took two apiece. Nobody made more than Stephen Wiseman’s 19. Perranporth’s first ever match in the second tier saw them thrash St Erme by a massive 159 runs at Reen Manor Parc. Cameron Bishop smashed 112 not out from just 65 balls after opener Travis Woolston made a fine 69, while Josh Anderson added 36 in a partnership of 79 with Bishop as they racked up 302-7. Needing more than six an over, St Erme attacked from the outset but were bundled out for just 143 in 27.2 overs with the best being thirties from Richard Kellow (38) and Spencer Wilcock (31). Woolston rounded off a fine afternoon with 5-26 from just 3.2 overs after opening bowler James Hall took 3-37. Relegated Camborne earned the easiest of opening day victories as they thrashed an understrength Roche by nine wickets at Roskear. The visitors were bundled out for just 79 as Dinuka Dilshan (3-9 off 10) and Dan Stephens (3-16) shared six wickets. Josh Fontana (30no) and Jamie Goldsworthy (25no) knocked off the runs after Alfie MacDonald fell for ten. Newquay enjoyed a solid opening day victory over Paul at the Sports Centre. After slipping to 38-3, the innings was revitalised by an 82-run stand between debutant Gangul Ravina and overseas player Toby Chillingworth. Ravina made 53 and Chillingworth 49, before they slipped to 185 all-out. Keiran Bowden was the pick of the Paul attack with 3-30 from his 10 overs, while both Will Trenoweth and skipper Ben Brooks took 2-34 from their maximum allocation. Paul got off to a disastrous start as they soon slipped to 4-3 which included Andrew Snell being run-out first ball by Ravina. Paul recovered and were well-placed at 81-4 before Chillingworth’s left-arm spin accounted for Charlie Goldsworthy (28). Bowden and Damon Nicholls took the score to 123-5, but once Nicholls was caught and bowled by Joe Crane, they subsided to 153 all-out with Chillingworth (3-40) and Crane (3-32) sharing six wickets. Bowden rounded off a fine individual day with 73, but lacked support. Newly-promoted St Austell Seconds were beaten by four wickets at Falmouth on their return to the second-tier. After being sent in, the Saints were going okay at 112-4, but the dismissal of Qasim Jamal sparked a collapse as they lost their final six wickets for just 36 runs. Ryan Bennetts made 45. Haydn Ayres, Isaac Hurtel-Hymans, Perran Burley (2-25) and debutant Charlie Baker (2-10) all took two wickets. The chase saw openers Harry Roberts and Ben Coston add 48 before debutant Freddie Ayliffe made 51 to get them over the line. The Saints took some late wickets with braces for Jamal (2-37), Ben Carter (2-28) and Curtis Dalby (2-25). [email protected]Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd. | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 A flag raising ceremony will be held and a wreath laying service COMMEMORATIONS are being held in Newquay to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. A flag raising ceremony at St Michael's Church on Thursday, May 8 at 8.45am, which will be followed by light refreshments at the Newquay Town Council offices. Newquay veterans will be staging a short wreath laying ceremony at Newquay War Memorial in Dane Road at 9.30pm. The wreath laying service will be followed by a drink at Project 83 at Wesley Yard. [email protected]Further Links 24 Mar) announced its Summer 2025 schedule for Newquay Cornwall with 6 routes and extra frequencies on 2 popular summer holiday routes providing Ryanair’s UK customers with more choice and regular connections at the lowest fares in Europe While Ryanair continues to grow UK traffic and tourism regional connectivity and tourism is suffering under the new Labour Govt have bizarrely increased APD taxes on short-haul flights by £2 per passenger from 2026 damaging growth and making the UK uncompetitive This APD tax hike further penalises ordinary UK families travelling abroad on holidays and deters millions of potential visitors to the UK who will travel instead to countries like Sweden who are abolishing aviation taxes or are reducing airport fees to stimulate growth The anti-growth increase in UK APD is damaging tourism and economic growth in the UK regions and Ryanair continues to call on Rachel Reeves to immediately abolish this APD tax – a move that would deliver immediate and much needed growth across the regions “Ryanair is pleased to announce our Summer 2025 schedule for Newquay Cornwall including must-visit city break destinations Dublin Edinburgh and London as well as top holiday hotspot we’ve also added extra frequencies on 2 of our most popular summer holiday destinations giving UK citizens/visitors even more choice at the lowest fares in Europe While this is great news for UK passengers looking to get away to soak up some sun this summer Ryanair could be growing more rapidly to/from the UK but Rachel Reeves’ bizarre decision to raise APD taxes by £2 per passenger damages these growth prospects they should abolish their penal and damaging APD tax which makes the UK uncompetitive when EU countries like Hungary Sweden and regions in Italy are abolishing aviation taxes today (1st August) celebrated the first flight from Prague to Paphos while on Monday (3rd August) it will launch a twice weekly service to Kosice both as part of its extended Summer 2020 schedule Ryanair has launched a seat sale with fares from 729 Kc for travel to Kosice and from 759 Kc to Paphos which must be booked by Wednesday (5th August) Coach John Stevens and Head Coach Murray Westren have been mightily pleased with their charges this season Two tiny new arrivals at Newquay Zoo are bringing big hope for the future of their species one of the world’s most endangered primates were born on 3rd April 2025 to first-time parents Febe and Santiago each weighing about the same as a chicken egg at birth are already turning heads as they cling tightly to their parents with each often seen carrying one of the babies as they care for them around the clock Cotton-top tamarins are known for their cooperative care in the wild where members of tightly bonded groups help raise the young This shared caregiving plays a crucial role in the survival of infants with much of the maternal behaviour learned through experience and observation Native to the tropical forests of northwest Colombia Over 80% of their natural habitat has been lost to deforestation and the illegal wildlife trade continues to put pressure on their survival Fewer than 2,000 individuals are believed to remain in the wild earning them a spot on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered Breeding successes in zoos like Newquay Zoo are vital for the long-term survival of the species Newquay Zoo plays an important role in international breeding programmes aimed at protecting endangered species Senior Animal Keeper Emma Sweetland shared her excitement about the new arrivals: “It’s incredibly special to see Febe and Santiago co-parenting so naturally and these births are a significant milestone for the conservation of this critically endangered species These twins are not just adorable additions to our zoo family; they represent a vital step forward in the fight against species extinction.” the twins are still clinging tightly to their parents but are expected to grow bolder in the coming weeks Visitors may be lucky enough to spot them exploring their island enclosure as they start to venture further afield named for the fluffy crown of white hair that stands on end when excited are just one of three tamarin species at Newquay Zoo The zoo is also home to golden lion tamarins which are recovering thanks to breeding programmes which also face critical threats in the wild A visit to Newquay Zoo not only offers a chance to see these rare twins but also supports vital conservation work Parking is available in the Cornwall Council carpark adjacent to Newquay Zoo and the site offers full accessibility along with refreshments and retail facilities Visitors can book tickets online and Gift Aid declarations help provide extra funding at no cost to guests and website in this browser for the next time I comment Follow CornishStuff on Facebook - Like our Facebook page to get the latest news in your feed and join in the discussions in the comments. 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they represent a vital step forward in the fight against species extinction.” These cotton-top tamarins are just one of three tamarin species at Newquay Zoo The zoo is also home to striking golden lion tamarins a species once on the brink of extinction but now recovering thanks to international breeding programmes and careful species management which - like cotton-tops - are listed as critically endangered and urgently need protection First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Cornwall Airport Newquay in the UK has completed its security upgrade The installation of new checkpoint computed tomography screening equipment from Rapiscan enables passengers to keep liquids under 100ml and electronics in their carry-on bags The airport advises travelers to empty pockets and remove outerwear to avoid scanner alerts The airport’s security team has undergone months of intensive training as part of the upgrade, including traveling to London to work with screening specialists at Rapiscan The security upgrade is part of the airport’s plan to improve facilities to enable an expanded route network In March 2024, Estonia’s Tallinn Airport installed Rapiscan screening systems as part of its security upgrade. 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Rayohits radiocornwallnewsPair of baby penguins arrive at Newquay ZooThe eggs have hatched there in recent weeks for two sets of parents Two Humboldt penguin chicks have arrived at Newquay Zoo - and are doing well according to keepers The little ones have hatched in recent weeks to parents Ebony and Patch; and Oreo and Humbug and has been with partner Patch for around two decades It's also the first ever chick for Oreo and Humbug Senior Keeper Dan Trevelyan said: “We’re thrilled to welcome two new chicks to the colony Ebony and Patch are experienced and reliable parents who’ve successfully raised several offspring over the years and it’s fantastic to see Oreo and Humbug stepping up as first-time parents we’re monitoring them closely to ensure they stay healthy and strong.” Newquay Zoo has housed a thriving penguin colony since the zoo opened back in 1969 and remains committed to species conservation and education The new chicks remain safely tucked in their burrows next to the penguin pool but visitors might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse They're likely to start going on public display in the coming weeks First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. One of the focuses has included prevention and awareness work around spiking POLICE officers in Newquay are working closely with licensed premises to keep people safe during the evenings and late nights. The local neighbourhood police team have been stepping up their activity in a bid to deter offending and safeguard party-goers as the busy summer months approach. Inspector Steve Johnson, who oversees the neighbourhood teams in the area, said: “Newquay is a popular hub for people to visit and enjoy a night out. Whilst it is a safe town, we know how vital it is to play our part in making sure everyone who visits feels safe. We also want people to know that if they are in need of help, our officers are there for them.” One of the focuses of the activity has included prevention and awareness work around spiking, with a focus on not only giving advice on how to stay safe, but targeting potential perpetrators. Spiking is when alcohol or drugs, prescription or illegal, are dropped into a drink, injected or put into a vape without the consumer’s knowledge or consent. Police received three reports from people in Newquay in April who believed they had been spiked. None returned a positive result for harmful substances following investigations into the suspected incidents. Insp Johnson said: “Nevertheless, it was very disturbing for the victims. It is important to report such incidents to the police whatever the circumstances. “During the evenings, it’s usual for police to receive an increase in reports of offences relating to alcohol, drugs and violence “It’s important for us to also recognise that during this time of evening, we can see individuals committing other offences like spiking. “Although this remains unusual, it is a serious offence and one we are determined to tackle proactively. “The close working relationships we’ve built with bars and clubs across the town has led to improved crime reporting, a better response to incidents and wrap-around support for vulnerable people. This will continue throughout the year. “Part of our approach involves visiting the venues, speaking with staff and the general public. By raising awareness of the signs to spot when it comes to spiking, both for a possible perpetrator or victim, we can keep more people safe and disrupt potential offenders. It’s simple, but effective. “We would like to make it clear that victims are never to blame. We are here to listen and keep you safe - your reports of spiking will be taken seriously and perpetrators will be pursued. “Anyone who thinks they may have been spiked, should tell a trusted friend or member of venue staff or security as soon as possible. “Anyone who is a victim of spiking should also report it to police immediately to give the best chances of capturing evidence. The police team will be carrying out regular high visibility patrols during the evenings and late nights. Insp Johnson said: “Our patrols are intelligence led, which means officers are located in areas and times where crime would be most likely to occur. This means they can effectively safeguard the public and prevent crime from happening. “We know that seeing a police officer goes a long way in reassuring the public and deterring people from committing crime. So we will continue to be visible on your streets.” Tackling violence against women and girls during the evenings is a priority for Devon and Cornwall Police. “Our officers will continue their proactive work to ensure Newquay remains a safe place for all,” Insp Johnson added. “We are here to help. If you are on a night out and you need support - speak with our officers. “Please also make use of the other support initiatives in place, like Ask for Angela. We’re grateful to everyone who works in the evening and nighttime economy who help support our joint efforts to keep everyone safe. “So, if you’re on a night out in Newquay have a great time, but please make sure you keep safe. 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The £56.8m Mid Cornwall Metro is a vital part of our continued upgrade of Cornwall’s railway where passenger numbers have more than doubled over the past 20 years We began stage three of the project this month The 400-metre passing loop we’re building at Goss Moor will allow long-distance and local trains to run at the same time between Newquay and Par you can enjoy double the number of trains between Newquay and Par – that’s an extra 700,000 seats every year each way You’ll also be able to catch hourly direct trains from coast to coast for the first time in 2026 And we’ll give you more frequent mainline services between Par We started work for the project in September 2024 by restoring a second platform at Newquay station This included installing 500 metres of new track and a new crossing The extra platform was vital to allow us to run more frequent trains on the line Other improvements include installing eight digital signals between Par and Newquay to enable us to run more trains on the line We expect to finish this work in September And the project doesn’t just stop at your train journeys We’re also upgrading five stations along the route – Newquay Par and Penryn – by building better cycling we’re planning an accessible footbridge lift at Par station You’ll also find new digital tap-on and tap-off pay-as-you-go ticket gates at each of these stations. The new digital ticketing technology will allow you to use Great Western Railway’s touch smartcard – making your trips from booking to boarding more efficient and convenient We also built a new bridge over the railway at Nansledan in Newquay between summer 2023 and 2024. The bridge will form part of the Newquay Strategic Route – a new transport link for the suburb – and give pedestrians and motorists safer and smoother journeys. These improvements will benefit the community of 280,000 people living within seven miles of the route. It will mean more opportunities for locals and attract new business and investment. Bogdan Lupu, an industry programme director at Network Rail, said: “Our work will bring more trains to Newquay, improve the environment and boost the local economy.” Trains have restarted running between Newquay and Par following the third stage of infrastructure work on the Mid Cornwall Metro (MCM) During the four week closure a new passing loop was built at Goss Moor 400 metres of track was replaced at St Blazey four spans measuring 100m in total were replaced on the 152-year-old Ponts Mill viaduct received repairs while new signals were installed between Newquay and Goonbarrow signal box which will enter use in September The first phase of the MCM involves hourly trains running between Newquay and Par later this year which more than doubles the existing service Through trains between Newquay and Falmouth will follow next year Rail Minister Lord Hendy said: ‘The MCM project is all about improving transport connections for local people and tourists between Cornwall’s popular north and south coasts and will be transformative for the whole region when fully complete.’ Subscribe to Key Modern Railways now to access the wealth of information on offer completely ad free Subscribe now Key Publishing Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with Company Number 2713662 The TimesBig changes are afoot in the Cornish surf town of Newquay the eye-catching district of Nansledan is taking shape with stout new houses and an extraordinary Arts and Crafts primary school SeaSpace has revitalised a 1970s aparthotel and turned it into something genuinely fresh and interesting we’re not talking about the Miami-flavoured Upstairs you’ll find plenty of privacy in the well-planned apartments But the real excitement is on the ground floor and in the gardens playground and café are already a hit with the local community Become a subscriber and along with unlimited digital access to The Times and The Sunday Times you can enjoy a collection of travel offers and competitions curated by our trusted travel partners ADJ BROWNScore 8/10Of the 56 apartments and studios available the 37 with sea views (available in all room categories) are the stars Sunsets add to the appeal of these simple but well-equipped spaces which are made snazzy by their Florida vibes snug but efficient bathrooms and constellations of pendant lights but if you don’t mind sleeping near the cooker because you can lie in your king-size bed and gaze straight out onto the Atlantic they rise steeply during the school holidays in July and August when family-sized apartments can cost more than many cottages but given the facilities and location they’re a steal in autumn • 100 of the Best Places to Stay in the UK MATT JESSOPScore 8/10A big part of SeaSpace’s instant success must surely be down to the quality of its café with various sizes of tables and quieter nooks and crannies and it serves a delicious breakfast bowl of pan-fried chorizo No wonder it’s so busy with remote workers and popular for business meetings and friends having gossipy gatherings but there are squishy cinnamon buns to scoff after that and Italian-flavoured sharing plates as well as burgers Food is served from Thursdays to Sundays but SeaSpace states that breadcrumbed sardines are anything to go by it will be as big a hit as the café • Other great hotels in Cornwall• More of the best affordable hotels in Cornwall MATT JESSOPThe “what else” of SeaSpace is central to its appeal The 19m indoor pool is adults-only from 7-9 both morning and evening Children will also enjoy the well-equipped play areas inside and out while grown-ups who don’t find surfing the nearby waves exhausting enough will appreciate the large Most fun of all is the floodlit padel club at the bottom of the grounds It has five courts (two of which are covered) and more than 100 members so guests should book ahead to be sure of getting a game Score 9/10Sitting in the east-facing café with a steaming cup of coffee it’s easy to forget where you are But walk out of the front door (which looks west) and there’s the cliff edge only 30m away Turn right and walk 15 minutes northwards — keeping well away from those cliffs — and you’ll reach magnificent Watergate Bay (you can drive there in five minutes) At low tide there’s a beautiful walk along the glistening sands between them The nearest supermarket is a two-mile drive Price self-catering double studios from £100Restaurant mains from £15Family-friendly Y Accessible YDog-friendly Y Sean Newsom was a guest of SeaSpace (sea.space) • Read our full guide to the UK• Best things to do in Cornwall Sign up to the travel newsletter for weekly inspiration, advice and deals here Network Rail is advising passengers that the Newquay line in Cornwall will be closed until at least Friday 6 December while emergency repairs are carried out Engineers working on the line discovered that a significant amount of ballast - the stones which hold the tracks in place - near St Blazey had become displaced and as a result repairs must be carried out before trains can run again The line is currently shut while engineers lay new track into Newquay station as part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project and was due to reopen on Sunday 1 December The issue with the ballast is not related to this planned engineering work Passengers are advised that rail replacement services currently operating during the engineering work will continue to the same timetable These have been updated in industry systems and will be available from Saturday 30 November Network Rail’s head of metro railway operations said: “We’re sorry for the disruption as a result of the emergency repair work taking place on the Newquay line “Safety is our top priority and we need to close the line while these repairs are carried out to ensure that everyone remains safe while travelling We will do all we can to reopen the line as soon as possible “I’d like to thank passengers for their patience while we carry out these vital repairs.” to grow and expand the nation's railway network to respond to the tremendous growth and demand the railway has experienced - 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You can find out more on our cookies page any time These cookies are needed for essential functions such as signing in and making payments These cookies help us optimise our website based on data Using these cookies we will know which web pages customers enjoy reading most and what products are most popular A BELOVED hotel a stone's throw away from two UK beaches has shut down Holidaymakers were devastated by the news as they were forced to part ways with one of their favourite coastal stays Amid a string of setbacks to the hospitality industry, another hotel bit the dust ahead of the summer season Pine Lodge, in Newquay, Cornwall announced their sad closure to clientele on social media The picturesque hotel is just yards away from heaving tourist hotspots Newquay and Porth Beach Despite it's glowing reviews and glorious location the owners revealed they had "navigated some challenging circumstances" A statement on Facebook read: "A Heartfelt Thank You from Pine Lodge. To all our wonderful guests and friends, "We would like to extend our deepest thanks for your loyalty, custom, and support over the years. It has truly been our pleasure to welcome so many of you—season after season—and to share in your holidays, special occasions, and memorable moments here at Pine Lodge. "As many of you know, we’ve navigated some challenging circumstances in recent years. your encouragement and continued support have meant the world to us we’ve made the decision not to open to guests for the upcoming season we are focusing our time and energy on new opportunities and other avenues and we’re excited about what the future holds "This isn’t goodbye—just a new chapter "Thank you again for being part of our journey We carry with us fond memories of every smile and sunny morning shared at Pine Lodge." Despite the disheartening closure, there are still plenty of stunning coastal resorts to enjoy in the UK. Newquay itself is looking forward to welcoming a brand new £60million resort. The Green Ridge resort will open with 400 lodges across 70 acres of land On-site will be a swimming pool and indoor spa area A waterpark and splash park will be on-site also An indoor activity centre as well as outdoor events walking trails and lakes will be part of the park Councillor Rob Nolan told local media: “Tourism is changing in Cornwall and big hotels are closing down." While he said he "understood" concerns of locals he added there "was a need for it" Earlier this year Newquay was named the best UK holiday hotspot by Go Outdoors Also in Newquay is Fistral Beach, often named one of the best in Europe The long stretch of sand is also home to the annual Boardmasters Festival. Brits have even began dubbing Cornwall as “the Ibiza of the UK”. 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We're here to provide you with more information or connect you with the right people to help with your needs Earth Day 2025: the role of solar power in commercial real estate Earth Day is the world’s largest environmental awareness initiative 2025’s theme – ‘Our Power Our Planet’ – spotlights the urgent need to scale up renewable energy to triple clean electricity generation worldwide by 2030.  The Pentire Hotel features 76 bedrooms and has recently undergone significant investment and renovations as well as a conference suite with a private bar and a south facing terrace for al fresco dining The ground floor boasts a newly refurbished indoor swimming pool and spa treatment room with direct garden access The Pentire Hotel is situated on Pentire Avenue benefiting from superb sea views over the Atlantic Ocean The hotel is 0.3 miles from Newquay’s most renowned surfing destination Newquay town centre is approximately 1.8 miles away with convenient proximity to Newquay bus station The sale was completed to Cashmere Hotels following an off-market sale process with Savills acting for the vendor who was also represented by Dominic Hollingsworth of Wollens Solicitors “The sale of the Pentire Hotel provides the purchaser with a well invested hotel we understandably received good levels of interest in the hotel and are delighted to have found a new owner who we are sure will continue its success.” ' + articleIntroContainer[0].innerHTML + ' Work to install a new passing loop on the Newquay branch has been completed The 400-metre-long loop at Goss Moor has been laid during a four-week closure of the line that runs north from Par as part of stage three of the Mid Cornwall Metro project Network Rail has also replaced 400 metres of track at St Blazey and installed digital signals between Newquay and Goonbarrow signal box Presently only one train can occupy the line past Goonbarrow severely limiting the service to one every two hours direct trains will run between Newquay and Falmouth via Par Network Rail lead portfolio manager George Collinson said: “We’ve had several teams working non-stop for the past month to make the biggest improvements to the Newquay branch line in a generation “Trains can now pass each other at Goss Moor for the first time since the 1960s and our work will soon bring a huge increase in trains along the line.” The original plan was for signals to be operational in time for the summer but Network Rail explained to RAIL that more time was needed for their installation Repairs of Ponts Mill viaduct have also been carried out while work will now focus on strengthening out-facing steel girders Book your table today for RAIL’s National Rail Awards 2025 celebrating railway excellence from individuals and organisations Britain’s biggest and most respected rail awards ceremony celebrates outstanding achievements across the industry over the past year highlighting those which demonstrate innovation and deliver measurable performance improvements Those recognised range from senior management to frontline staff while the event also salutes engineering successes All form part of the NRA’s aim to promote the rail industry’s longer-term success and sustainability motivated and engaged workforce can thrive under first-class leaders RAIL is Britain's market leading modern railway magazine Network Rail campaign to focus on mobile phone distraction when using crossings GB Railfreight and Colas have been chosen as the operators to manage the trains over the next five years Network Rail raises ECML capacity issues as it says it cannot support either plan A woman has described her terror after her house was struck by an object being towed by an aircraft in Cornwall believed to be a "very heavy piece of lead" fell from the sky above Tregaswith but it smashed into the bathroom of a family home causing significant damage an American provider of tactical fighter aircraft It says it recognises the severity of what happened and is liaising with those affected said the "cable and target dislodged from the aircraft and landed in a field He added that all target towing has been suspended and that the company is "very sorry" said: "An aeroplane came over just before four o'clock It was one of the aeroplanes which was carrying a cable with a target on the bottom it was too low as it came over my house - it had been diverted to Newquay Airport because it had reported a problem the winch wasn't working so they couldn't retract the cable "It came over my house and obviously too low lots of damage inside and was absolutely horrifically frightening." there were slates falling and I thought 'what on Earth is going on?' So I went back inside the house and then everything collapsed upstairs and the noise was horrendous "I just didn't know what was happening at all and when I looked concrete was everywhere and I just stood there and froze and thought Sue called her son and her neighbour to help her find out what had happened very heavy piece of lead in the bathroom in amongst all the concrete which was so heavy we could hardly lift it - and we decided that's what had fallen from the plane we didn't know what had fallen from the plane Draken's Nic Anderson said: "At approximately 4pm on Wednesday 26 March one of our aircraft was carrying out a routine exercise over the sea involving towing a target on a cable behind the aircraft "The mechanism to control the target cable malfunctioned The aircraft crew carried out back-up procedures to release the target and cable from the aircraft safely over the sea "Realising they were unable to detach the target the crew contacted Air Traffic Control to declare an emergency and sought to land at the nearest diversion airfield at Cornwall Airport "During the diversion and on approach to the airport the cable and target dislodged from the aircraft and landed in a field Draken is very sorry that this incident has occurred and offer our sincere apologies to those affected by it He continued: "We have stopped all target towing activity and will not resume until we are satisfied the system is safe to operate." It led to officers from Devon and Cornwall Police being called to the scene But the force has said that government-body the Air Accident Investigation Branch will lead on the investigation A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Just after 5pm on Wednesday 26 March officers from Devon and Cornwall Police and colleagues from Cornwall Fire and Rescue attended a residential address near Newquay following reports of an item falling from an aircraft causing damage to the property "Nobody was injured as a result of this incident An investigation has been opened and is in its early stages The Air Accidents Investigation Branch have been made aware." Sue believes it was a "freak accident" but now has lots of questions about this could have happened and why the plane was not diverted over the sea or had the cable cut off which Sue has described as a "big piece of plastic.. a dummy missile" landed in a nearby tree while hundreds of metres of cable landed in a neighbour's field She added that she's grateful that nobody was hurt but joked that "at the moment I really don't want to see any aeroplanes" A spokesperson for the Air Accidents Investigation Branch said: “The AAIB is aware of an incident which occurred in the Newquay area yesterday "We are making enquiries to understand more about the circumstances.” a spokesperson for Cornwall Airport Newquay said: "The airport safely accommodated the landing of a military aircraft needing to abort an exercise."The aircraft followed standard procedures and landed without incident."Safety is always our top priority and today’s successful handling of the situation is a testament to the professionalism of our team and demonstrates the airport’s capability to handle a range of aviation scenarios."