Newquay Zoo has been saved
A new owner for Paignton and Newquay zoos has been found. Julie Skentelbery has more. Source link
What New Delhi can learn from China’s war on air pollution | Environment
The air quality in New Delhi and its surrounding areas has turned hazardous as a dense layer of smog blanketed the Indian capital. Several parts of Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 400 and even 450 – a level considered as “severe” under international pollution standards.Every winter, air pollution in Delhi spikes around this time when cold air traps smoke and fumes from fireworks, stubble burning and heavy traffic. The crisis is aggravated by vehicular and…
Family ‘proud’ of grandmother killed in Badbury Rings SUV crash
The family of a grandmother who died in an SUV crash in Dorset have said they are "forever proud" of her.Rebecca French, 51, and a man in his 30s were travelling in a white Vauxhall Grandland on the B3082 Blandford Road near Badbury Rings when it crashed on Sunday shortly before 21:55 GMT.Dorset Police said there were no other vehicles involved in the collision and the pair were both pronounced dead at the scene.In a statement to police,…
Jack Mackenzie: Tom Cleverley hopeful on Plymouth Argyle defender
Plymouth Argyle defender Jack Mackenzie could return to training in the new year.The summer signing from Aberdeen has yet to kick a ball in anger for the Pilgrims after a series of injuries that began in pre-season.Having been hit by tendonitis in his knee, the 25-year-old then developed shin splints. However, Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley is hopeful he is coming to the end of his injury issues. "Jack's problem circulated around his legs a little bit where…
Sonny Cox: Gary Caldwell challenges Exeter striker to score more
Exeter City striker Sonny Cox has been challenged to score more goals after his return from injury.The 21-year-old has missed almost three months with a groin problem, but came on as a substitute in the 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday night.The homegrown forward has scored just twice since the start of last season, but manager Gary Caldwell feels he has the ability to make a difference up front. "I want to see a hunger and a…
About £2.2m to improve north Devon Tarka Trail
BBCGovernment funding and local money will be used for the projectAbout £2.2m will be used to improve existing sections of a popular walking and cycling trail.The changes to the Tarka Trail in north Devon have been split into three projects, with Spreacombe Junction to North Buckland Hill being one, both North Buckland Hill to Cottages and Cottages to Nethercott Road being another, with the third on Deans Copse, Nethercott Road to Knowle.Councillor Jacqi Hodgson, Devon County Council cabinet…
Good News Rooms in schools a ‘brilliant legacy’
James DiamondWest of EnglandBBCChildren across the UK are being taught how to be journalists in Jill Dando's nameA project inspired by murdered TV journalist Jill Dando which aims to inspire a million children to become "positive reporters" by 2030 has been described by her brother as "a brilliant legacy".The Good News Rooms project, which aims to teach children to focus on uplifting news stories, has this week been expanded to Heron's Moor School in the BBC Crimewatch presenter's…
Behind the Cerne Abbas Giant's 'behind'
The chalk hill figure of the Cerne Abbas Giant is a proud figure of the Dorset landscape. Source link
‘Flu vaccine anger’ and ‘1,000-year toilet wait’
PA MediaPeople are finding it hard to book a flu jab as cases in hospitals riseHere's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesOur top three from yesterdayWhat to watch on social media Source link
Peerage for Exeter Chancellor Sir Michael Barber
Sir Michael Barber, Chancellor of the University of Exeter, will join the House of Lords. An expert in government policy, Sir Michael is among 34 political peerages approved by the King. Sir Michael is one of 25 new peers nominated by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in his role as leader of the Labour Party, alongside five Liberal Democrats, three Conservatives and one crossbench peer. The official citation describes Sir Michael as a “globally recognised expert in government…
Plymouth man found guilty of murdering his partner in his flat
A man has been found guilty of murdering his partner at his flat.On Thursday, a jury at Plymouth Crown Court convicted Mark Fitzgerald unanimously for murdering 54-year-old Lisa Paris at his Rendle Street flat, in the city, in March 2024.Fitzgerald had denied her murder during the three-week trial. The court heard Ms Paris was last seen alive on 8 March 2024, but her body was not found until 10 days later.She had 70 bruise wounds to her head,…
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