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Your hosepipe ban questions answered
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The UK Health Security Agency raises the heat alert to amber from Tuesday to Friday.
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Newquay, Whitecross: Bus stop improvements.
We are proposing to improve the existing bus stops in Whitecross, Newquay. What are we consulting on ?
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What can we see during the partial solar eclipse?
Ways to safely enjoy the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening.
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Forest funding boost as two million trees planted
A tree planting scheme to boost climate resilience receives £8.7m of funding.
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Pollution fears over harbour dredging plan
The scheme is part of a £150m project to redevelop a Cornish dock.
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Towan Blystra Lions Marshal Newquay RNLI Parade
On Saturday, Lions Sarah, Colin and Mark marshalled the RNLI Parade through town.
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Truro, Newquay Rd: Puffin Pedestrian Crossing
A new puffin pedestrian crossing is proposed for Newquay Road in Truro. The survey is now open for responses until 27/08/2026.
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Cornwall highways model offers national blueprint as councils face mounting pressure on local roads
A highways delivery model developed in Cornwall is emerging as a potential national blueprint for how UK councils can manage and protect local road networks as maintenance pressures continue to rise.
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St Petrocs receive the keys to new homes in Nansledan
On 4th August 2026, St Petrocs received the keys from the Duchy of Cornwall to their new homes in Nansledan at Newquay which have been funded by The Duke of Cornwall’s Charitable Foundation. The first phase, on Duchy-owned land, provides high-quality accommodation with wrap-around support for…
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Devon & Cornwall Police launches Live Facial Recognition technology
Devon & Cornwall Police is introducing Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology as a new tool to help officers protect communities and find wanted people. The first deployment of the Force’s LFR van will take place this week, 6 to 8 August, in Newquay
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Cornwall Mind proud to be one of Heligan’s chosen charities
We’re delighted to share some very special news… From 1 August to 31 December, Cornwall Mind will be one of The Lost Gardens of Heligan’s Charities of the Year. We’re so excited to be working alongside such a much-loved Cornish organisation, and this partnership means the world to us.
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The Director’s Blog – UK Food Supplies
In our new thought piece blog from our director Zoe Nixon, she will be looking at topical stories and how they may relate to our work. For August, Zoe considers how a heatwave could impact a food bank.
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New Member for Towan Blystra Lions
Newquay Towan Blystra Lions welcomed Daisy as a new member to the club on her 18th birthday. Daisy has been helping us out on numerous events but she can now enjoy the benefits of being a full member.
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Opening of Childrens Hospital SW charity Shop in Newquay
Newquay Towan Blystra Lions attended the opening of the new Children’s Hospital South West today, officially opened by the Mayor. It was a great opportunity to forge new connections with local charities as we look forward to supporting families across the region.
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Kids Go Free This August
This August, children between the ages of 5-15 years old can travel free on bus services, thanks to the UK Government's Great British Summer
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Local Mind Week 3-9 August 2026
Cornwall Mind: Your local Mind Cornwall Mind is an independent local mental health charity, proudly affiliated with Mind, the national mental health charity. We’re part of a network of around 100 local Minds across England, Wales and the Channel Islands.
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Child Ticket Verification
Child ticket verification is coming soon!
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Go Cornish Celebration
Dyth da, Thank you to everyone who joined us, on Friday 25 June at Lys Kernow in Truro, for our colourful and musical Go Cornish Celebration - where Kernewek , the Cornish language, took centre stage. As part of Speak Cornish Week , this special celebration, commissioned by Cornwall Council’s Fifth…
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Cornwall Youth Strategy Development
About this survey Cornwall Council is developing a new Youth Strategy to help make Cornwall a place where all young people can grow up happy, healthy, and able to succeed, no matter where they live. This work complements wider initiatives, including the Local Youth Pilot Programme, which is helping…
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Cornwall bus network improvements from 26th July 2026
Transport for Cornwall remains committed to delivering a reliable and convenient bus network for communities across the county.
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Summer is coming – and It's Better by Bus!
As the summer season approaches, we're delighted to announce a range of service enhancements across our network,
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Cornwall E-Scooter Trial: Falmouth & Penryn, Newquay, Penzance and Truro
Following the successful introduction of e-bikes in Cornwall, we are now trialling e-scooters. What are we consulting on?