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Angus Mawson: Cornish Pirates sign Australian back after trial

Angus Mawson: Cornish Pirates sign Australian back after trial

Cornish Pirates have signed Australian back Angus Mawson after a successful trial.The 22-year-old, who can play at fly-half or full-back, joins the club having played in Australia's Shute Shield with the Warringah Rats. Joint-head coach Gavin Cattle told the club website, external: "He's a bright young prospect. He came here off his own back in the summer and is English Qualified and we've been impressed with his skillset and attitude."Mawson could make his debut on Saturday when the…

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Devon couple in 18-year dispute with freeholder over damp

Devon couple in 18-year dispute with freeholder over damp

BBCThe homeowners say they have been living with damp for 18 yearsA couple have said they are "living in squalor" due to an 18-year-long dispute with their freeholder.Amanda Hoyles, 58, and her partner Chris Davis, 51, allege poor upkeep and substandard insulation at their leasehold ground floor flat had caused damp and mould and they made their first complaint in 2007 "within months" of moving in.North Devon Homes said there was "significant investment" ready for the work, but…

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Dog owners urged to update microchips after 500 strays found

Dog owners urged to update microchips after 500 strays found

Dog owners in Cornwall have been urged to keep pets' microchip and ID tag details up to date after almost 500 dogs were reported as strays in 2024-25.Cornwall Council said its stray dog service worked to trace owners and care for dogs until they could be returned or rehomed and, while most were reunited with owners, some were taken into council care.Six dogs - three labradors and three springer spaniels - were found on Bodmin Moor in 2024…

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ShelterBox team from Cornwall to help Hurricane Melissa victims

ShelterBox team from Cornwall to help Hurricane Melissa victims

A Cornwall-based charity is sending emergency response teams to the Caribbean to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa. ShelterBox said having a team in Jamaica would make it easier to understand the scale of the damage and co-ordinate with its humanitarian partners.The charity said it had launched a fundraising appeal to support those affected. It said it had emergency shelters, including tents and tarpaulins, blankets, water carriers, mosquito nets and solar lights stored in Barbados and Panama which…

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Outdoor workshop in Cornwall aims to lift children’s wellbeing

Outdoor workshop in Cornwall aims to lift children’s wellbeing

BBCChildren aged between five and 12 took part in the eventYoung people have been enjoying nature at an outdoor workshop designed to teach them skills that boost mental and physical wellbeing. Children aged between five and 12 took part in the event in the National Trust grounds at Lanhydrock near Bodmin, on Wednesday.Run by Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, a series of stations were set up to encourage children to learn ways to manage their feelings through mindful…

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Jenson Button: Driver says he will end his professional racing career next weekend

Jenson Button: Driver says he will end his professional racing career next weekend

The British driver said his decision was not difficult as he did not have the time to commit to another season in WEC, especially with a young family. "I've really enjoyed my time with Jota in WEC but my life has got way too busy and it's not fair on the team or on myself to go into 2026 and think that I'm going to have enough time for it," Button said."My kids are four and six and…

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth head coach ‘right person’ for job – Argyle chief

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth head coach ‘right person’ for job – Argyle chief

Tom Cleverley is the "right person" to lead Plymouth Argyle, says the club's chief executive Paul Berne. The Pilgrims dropped into the League One relegation zone on Tuesday after a 2-0 defeat to Mansfield, their third consecutive loss. The former Manchester United and Everton midfielder was appointed in June on a three-year deal after the team were relegated from the Championship to the third tier."We are a quarter of the way into Tom's first season with us. Whilst…

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A35 Christchurch roadworks makes running a business ‘impossible’ to plan

A35 Christchurch roadworks makes running a business ‘impossible’ to plan

GoogleEastbound journeys on the A35 Christchurch bypass are expected to take up to an hour longer during the closuresA business owner has said planning her day around roadworks has become "impossible".The eastbound A35 Christchurch bypass in Dorset has been shut from Fountain Way roundabout since Monday and will remain closed until 06:00 GMT on 10 November.Ellie Maclane runs a dog walking business in and around the town and said she sat in traffic for more than an hour…

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after hit and run

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after hit and run

A man has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder following a reported hit and run, police have said.Officers were called at 10:25 GMT on Tuesday to Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, where two men had serious injuries and were taken to hospital. Police said officers carried out inquiries in the area and found the car that had left the scene.A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder, failing to stop…

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