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Police investigate series of burglaries in East Cornwall

Police investigate series of burglaries in East Cornwall

Detectives have launched an investigation after a series of burglaries in East Cornwall.Police said two homes in St Cleer were targeted on Monday 20 October, with jewellery and cash being stolen from the properties on Well Lane and Trecarne View.Det Insp Claire Nicholls said police believe both incidents were part of a series of burglaries across the Liskeard area and nearby villages.She added: "The incidents have increased in the past few weeks with thieves targeting rural and secluded…

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Jobs under threat at Plymouth luxury boat builder Princess Yachts

Jobs under threat at Plymouth luxury boat builder Princess Yachts

Up to 40 jobs could be at risk at a luxury boat builder after lower than expected wholesale orders.Princess Yachts, which is based in Plymouth, Devon, said it was entering a consultation process that may lead to a "small number of redundancies".Trade union Unite said up to 40 jobs including managerial positions were at risk, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.The firm, which blamed economic and market conditions for the drop in orders, has also cut 240 jobs…

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Crimes against children in conflict zones surges in 2024: NGO | Child Rights News

One in five children live in conflict zones and 520 million exposed to war, a record high.Published On 4 Nov 20254 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareOne in five children globally lived in active conflict zones last year, according to Save the Children.In a report released on Tuesday, the charity said 520 million children in 2024 were exposed to war, marking a record high for the third consecutive year.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSave…

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BBC Radio Cornwall presenters set off on three-legged challenge

BBC Radio Cornwall presenters set off on three-legged challenge

BBC radio presenters have begun their part of a 1,000 mile three-legged challenge for Children in Need (CIN).BBC Radio Cornwall's James Churchfield and James Dundon are each hoping to complete 12.5 miles (20.12km) over two days.Both presenters will be in different parts of Cornwall on Tuesday and Wednesday.Mr Churchfield began his walk at Land's End at 08:00 GMT and Mr Dundon began his walk at Bude canal tow path at 10:00. They will be walking each mile tethered…

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Plymouth speed camera damaged in ‘reckless act of vandalism’

Plymouth speed camera damaged in ‘reckless act of vandalism’

A speed camera has been damaged in a "reckless act of vandalism" that the local council said could have seriously endangered the public.Police notified Plymouth City Council that the street lighting column on Victoria Road, St Budeaux, had been damaged early on Saturday.Highways teams attended the scene, before the upper column and the speed enforcement camera was removed and the lower column made safe, the council said.The camera, which had been lent to police free of charge by…

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‘A thousand poppies’ and ‘Lego robot hand’

‘A thousand poppies’ and ‘Lego robot hand’

Swindon Borough CouncilA thousand poppies have been placed on lampposts along some of our busiest roadsHere's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and what's caught our eye from social media.Our pick of local website storiesOur top three from yesterdayWhat to watch on social media Source link

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Expert has hope for ‘resilient’ missing flamingo in Cornwall

Expert has hope for ‘resilient’ missing flamingo in Cornwall

A flamingo expert says she has hope for a missing bird from a wildlife park in Cornwall.Frankie the flamingo escaped from a walled garden at Paradise Park in Hayle on Sunday morning.Dr Caitlin Knight, a senior lecturer at the University of Exeter, who wrote a book on flamingos, said the birds were "more resilient than we might think", and that, as Frankie had clipped wings to prevent far flight, he may not travel too far.Park staff said on…

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‘Battle’ to stop Hinkley staff parking outside Bridgwater homes

‘Battle’ to stop Hinkley staff parking outside Bridgwater homes

BBCDavid Linbourne said workers constantly park on the road outside his house Lili Sheppard,West of England, Bridgwater and Kelly Withers,SomersetA system which aims to stop construction workers at a nuclear power station "fly-parking" on residential streets is being introduced. Residents living near Hinkley Point C have complained to EDF Energy about workers leaving their cars outside their homes. David Linbourne, from Bridgwater, said: "You would get a lot of people turn up at six in the morning, slamming…

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Mamdani promises to stand up to ‘bullies’ after Trump funding threat | Elections

NewsFeedAt his final rally on Monday New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani vowed to resist US President Donald Trump’s threat to withhold federal funds if the 34-year-old wins, framing the vote as a stand against intimidation and political bullying.Published On 4 Nov 20254 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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