Author: Georgina Barnes

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‘Chance of snow’ on Christmas Day and cold-health alert issued

There could be snowfall in the south-west of England on Christmas Day, forecasters say.Even though a white Christmas has not been predicted on 25 December, there's "a very small chance" of snow falling on Dartmoor as afternoon rain showers push into parts of Devon and Cornwall, the Met Office said.Devon and Cornwall are expected to see a low of -1C (30F) and a high of 5C (41F) on Thursday with easterly winds causing big waves for swimmers and…

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Devon priest to undertake medieval themed pilgrimage for charity

Devon priest to undertake medieval themed pilgrimage for charity

Georgina BarnesSouth WestStuart HuntleyStuart Huntley hopes to raise awareness of mental health and lossA Devon priest is taking on a medieval themed pilgrimage in memory of his friend.Rev Stuart Huntley, an ordained Church of England priest and a historical re-enactor, said his two day walk would be done in full medieval attire for his friend Will who took his own life.The event will raise funds for suicide bereavement charity Pete's Dragons and 10 local churches along the route,…

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Plymouth man who died in M5 crash was ‘truly wonderful’

The family of a man who died in a crash on the M5 have paid tribute to him as a "truly wonderful gentleman".Mihai Florescu, 39, from Plymouth, died at the scene of a four-vehicle crash near Junction 27 at Tiverton at about 23:10 BST on 18 September.His wife Laura said: "There are few words to express the deep pain and sorrow of losing Mihai Florescu, a loving husband, son, brother and friend who has been taken from us…

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