Being a better neighbour is 'critical' - festival boss

Being a better neighbour is "critical" to the success of the Boardmasters festival as it looks to the future, its boss has said.

Director Rob Spring's comments came after disruption and safety concerns over the five‑day event which returns to Newquay in August with artists including Fatboy Slim, Kasabian and Lily Allen.

The festival, which started in 1981 as a surfing competition, has become one of the UK's biggest with a capacity of 58,000, and people enjoying music along with with surfing and skate competitions.