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Surf therapy charity begun in Cornwall hails record year of help

Surf therapy charity begun in Cornwall hails record year of help

A surf therapy charity has thanked supporters after it reported helping a record number of people in 2025.The Wave Project, which was founded in Cornwall in 2011, said it supported 2,674 children and young people in the last 12 months, more than ever before.The charity offers surfing classes to support young people's mental health, across its 17 locations across the UK, staffed by 1,397 volunteers."Over the past 12 months, our community has shown up in so many ways,"…

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Cornwall raccoon and Devon seals make RSPCA’s top 2025 rescues

Cornwall raccoon and Devon seals make RSPCA’s top 2025 rescues

Emma Jacobs/RSPCAWhen RSPCA officer Abi Kemp arrived to rescue the raccoon, she saw it was very overweightAn overweight raccoon from Cornwall and three seals from Devon are among those recognised in the RSPCA's top rescues of 2025.The charity compiled the list, hoping to share "some of its most heart-warming tales" of the year.It also revealed more than 634,000 users visited the RSPCA website nationally to report a concern in the last 12 months, with 7,279 visits needed in…

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Dawlish guide dog wins award for life service

Dawlish guide dog wins award for life service

A guide dog has been given a national award to recognise his life of service.Ridley, an 11-year-old black Labrador-cross golden retriever, from Dawlish, Devon, scooped the Hero Dog Award at the Guide Dogs People Awards for 2025.It recognised his work, not only as a guide dog, but his continued contribution as an ambassador dog, therapy dog, and loyal companion to his owners Peter and Marylou Boston, ceremony organisers said.Mr Boston said: "Ridley is an extraordinary dog whose life…

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Met Office warns of snow and ice for Devon and Cornwall

Met Office warns of snow and ice for Devon and Cornwall

People in the South West have been told to prepare for disruption as the region faces a wave of snow and ice.The Met Office issued the yellow weather warning and said most of Cornwall and parts of north and west Devon should expect wintry showers, and temperatures as low as freezing (0C, 32F) from midday on Wednesday until midnight on Thursday.Drivers are being advised to "amend travel plans if necessary" as ice frozen overnight could make for dangerous…

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Gritting begins as South West faces cold snap

Gritting begins as South West faces cold snap

Gritters have been deployed in parts of the South West as the region braces for icy temperatures this week.Devon County Council said its fleets had been out in North Devon and Dartmoor on Sunday, and Cornwall Council said 28 gritters would be on standby to cover about 1,490 km (925 miles) of the most heavily-used A and B roads in the county.It comes as the Met Office issued several yellow severe weather warnings for snow and ice parts of…

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Plymouth council leader steps back from duties over illness

Plymouth council leader steps back from duties over illness

A council leader has thanked "incredible" NHS staff after he was taken to hospital.Plymouth City Council said Labour group leader Tudor Evans had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness and he would require "a period of rest" before a follow-up procedure later this month.It said deputy leader Jemima Laing would carry out his responsibilities during his absence.Evans said he was "looking forward to returning" to his role but added he was in "good hands and focusing on…

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Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels 2025: Youngest runner meets oldest

Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels 2025: Youngest runner meets oldest

Dan Wareing and Andrea Ormsby,DevonBBCJessica told Les White she was "excited and a little bit nervous" for the eventWearing "a warm woolly jumper" is key to success at one of Devon's most historic traditions, according to the oldest man taking part this year.Les White, 69, will be taking part in the Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels on Wednesday evening, with up to 20,000 spectators expected.A total of 27 flaming barrels will be carried, or rolled, through the town,…

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Devon event to promote benefits of being ‘film friendly’

Devon event to promote benefits of being ‘film friendly’

Two groups are bidding to make Devon a more attractive prospect for the film industry.Screen Devon and Mid Devon District Council are hosting a free event later this month with the aim of finding locations and services which could support film and TV productions in the region.Landowners, venues, businesses and communities are being asked to go along to the information event at Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, on Friday 28 November.Screen Devon said it was "a priority" to make Devon…

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