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Police say they are using facial recognition in Newquay, but not at the Boardmasters festival site.

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…

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

Television presenter Nick Knowles becomes a shareholder in Champ Rugby side Cornish Pirates.

Thousands are pouring into Newquay for the Boardmasters music and surf festival.

Businesses campaign to change perceptions Newquay should be avoided during the surf and music event.

Supt Vicky Howell is the Devon & Cornwall Police event commander at the Boardmasters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

ESSENTIAL items are now beyond the reach of 7.4 million low-income families according to figures released today by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). Just two days after Andy Burnham became Prime Minister and committed to creating “breathing space” for those facing cost-of-living concerns, the…

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.

While naturally disappointed that Newquay was not selected for the shortlist, partners involved in the bid say the process has already demonstrated the strength of the town’s cultural offer and the passion of the individuals, organisations and community groups that help make Newquay such a vibrant…

Child ticket verification is coming soon!

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…

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…

Transport for Cornwall remains committed to delivering a reliable and convenient bus network for communities across the county.

As the summer season approaches, we're delighted to announce a range of service enhancements across our network,

Following the successful introduction of e-bikes in Cornwall, we are now trialling e-scooters. What are we consulting on?

NB THIS CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED. RESPONSES ARE BEING ANALYSED AND WILL BE REPORTED IN DUE COURSE.

What are we consulting on? Stopping up highway to vehicular access at Trencreek and Chapel Rail Level Crossings, Newquay.

Passengers are being given the chance to help name the new electric vehicles arriving at Truro Park and Ride later this year.