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Hundreds of jobs at risk amid Swallowfield closure

Hundreds of jobs at risk amid Swallowfield closure

Sarah Turnnidge,West of England and Dan Ayers,BBC Radio SomersetBBCMore than 250 people work at the cosmetics factory A cosmetics factory in Somerset is set to close, putting more than 250 jobs at risk. KDC/One, one of Wellington's biggest employers, announced a proposal to close its Swallowfield site in the town earlier.A spokesperson for the company said it had made the "difficult decision" to move work carried out at the factory to another site in Irvine, Scotland. The firm…

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Micro shin pads: Non-league club bans smaller shin pads after ‘unbearable’ injury to forward

Micro shin pads: Non-league club bans smaller shin pads after ‘unbearable’ injury to forward

Non-league Ilfracombe Town have banned 'micro' shin pads after forward Riley Martin suffered an "unbearable" double-leg break in a South West Peninsula League match at the weekend. While there are currently no plans to ban the use of the pads, the Football Association says the use of 'mini' shin pads has the potential to "increase the risk of injury".Ilfracombe Town's fixture at Bridport on Saturday was abandoned after Martin broke his fibula and tibia during a 50-50 challenge…

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Bournemouth ice rink plans set for refusal due to ‘strange quirk’

Bournemouth ice rink plans set for refusal due to ‘strange quirk’

Chris Downer / GeographIce skating has been a festive feature in Lower Gardens for more than a decadeCouncillors are being asked to refuse planning permission for a temporary ice rink that has been open for almost a week.SKATE Bournemouth opened the rink in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens on Friday as part of the town's festive offering, developed with Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council.But the planning application, submitted in June by Bournemouth Christmas Events, has been recommended for refusal,…

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Ricky Pellow: Exeter coach’s final match will be ’emotional day’ for Chiefs

Ricky Pellow: Exeter coach’s final match will be ’emotional day’ for Chiefs

Exeter are preparing for an "emotional day" as long-serving skills coach Ricky Pellow gets ready for his final game with the club.The 47-year-old is standing down, having been part of the Chiefs coaching staff since 2009.He helped the club win promotion to the Premiership in 2010 before going on to win two English titles and the 2020 European Champions Cup.Pellow will take charge of the side for the Prem Rugby Cup tie with Bristol at Sandy Park on…

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Hip-hop group Arrested Development ‘saved’ by repair cafe

Hip-hop group Arrested Development ‘saved’ by repair cafe

Volunteers at a repair cafe stepped in to fix a "crucial piece of equipment" for Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group Arrested Development, meaning its concert could go ahead.The group was due to perform at the Princess Pavilions in Falmouth, Cornwall on 9 November when band member One Love's sampler failed during the soundcheck.The Falmouth Repair Cafe was taking place that afternoon in the venue's foyer with local volunteers who fix a range of items from lamps to sewing machines…

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Cole Deeming: Truro City sign West Bromwich Albion midfielder on loan

Cole Deeming: Truro City sign West Bromwich Albion midfielder on loan

National League side Truro City have signed teenage West Bromwich Albion midfielder Cole Deeming on loan.The 18-year-old has agreed a one-month stay with the Cornish club, who are bottom of the fifth tier.Deeming made his senior debut for Albion as a substitute in their 2-1 Carabao Cup loss at Fleetwood Town in August.He captained the Baggies' Under-18 side to the quarter-finals of last season's FA Youth Cup while also scoring five goals for their Under-21 side. Source link

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No planning permission, no summerhouse!

No planning permission, no summerhouse!

Available for over a yearAndrew Causley lives in Alphington in Exeter. His summer house was a replacement for a children's Wendy House that had stood on the same spot for 23 years. But now Exeter City Council has told him it has to come down after rejecting Andrew's planning application.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

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Pubs offer a free soft drink in December for designated drivers

Pubs offer a free soft drink in December for designated drivers

PA MediaOver the past five years (2020-24), 13 people have been killed and a further 176 were seriously injured in collisions where alcohol impairment was a contributory factor, said Vision ZeroDesignated drivers across Devon and Cornwall are being offered free soft drinks at more than 260 pubs, clubs and restaurants throughout December.Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is one of the 'Fatal Five' causes of serious injuries and deaths on roads.A scheme organised by the Vision…

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Exeter City fire: Burton Albion game called off due to damage

Exeter City fire: Burton Albion game called off due to damage

Exeter City's League One game with Burton Albion on Saturday has been postponed after a fire at their St James Park ground.The stadium's control room was badly damaged by a fire last week and is not reparable in time to make the ground safe for the fixture.The fire damaged the electricity supply to the Adam Stansfield Stand, public address and fire alarm systems, first aid facilities and internal computer networks.The club began repair work earlier this week and…

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Hiroshima tree saplings planted in Cornwall as symbol of hope

Hiroshima tree saplings planted in Cornwall as symbol of hope

BBCA representative from the city of Hiroshima attended the ceremony in CornwallSaplings from a tree descended from a scorched trunk located near where the Hiroshima bomb was dropped are being planted across Cornwall.The first gingko tree sapling was planted at County Hall in Truro and further saplings are to be planted in coming weeks.Cornwall Council said they descended from a tree located just 1370m (4,495ft) from the hypocentre of the Hiroshima nuclear attack in 1946.New buds appeared on…

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