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Thursday 17th May
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Torch route sparks fury

CIVIC leaders and traders have voiced fears the  Olympic Torch route through Newquay is a missed opportunity to showcase the town and boost business.

Dignitaries, including newly installed Newquay Mayor Kevin Towill and chairman of Newquay Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, Lyndon Harrison, have echoed...

Tregunnel work to start in weeks

Tregunnel work to start in weeks

CONSTRUCTION work on a major housing development in Newquay is due to get underway in the next few weeks.

The Duchy of Cornwall plans to start building 174 properties and 572 square metres of employment space on fields between Tregunnel Hill and Trethellan.

The first phase will see the construction...

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Match Report by Tom Howe

NEWQUAY AFC Reserves performed valiantly in the Combination Supplementary League Cup semi in what was a pulsating match against Perranwell on Sunday afternoon at Kernick Road, Penryn.

Having exited the League Cup in the first round, both were...

Pleas for officer to stay in post

Pleas for officer to stay in post

A CAMPAIGN is underway to retain the services of an experienced Newquay police officer who is being forced to retire.

Sergeant Bob Murray (right) will have to stand down in July due to Devon and Cornwall Police adopting a regulation in a bid to cut costs, which states officers will be “required to retire” after 30 years’ service.

Cllr Gary Redman has written to the Home Secretary...

Mayor keen to improve town image

Mayor keen to improve town image

IMPROVING the image of Newquay and promoting the town is at the top of the priority list for Newquay’s new mayor.

In his first interview, Cllr Kevin Towill has said he’s looking forward to his year as mayor and the challenges it brings. An important issue remains creating a positive image for Newquay and showcasing the town...

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