Sam Ryder says he's in Newquay every few weeks
The singer-songwriter has been talking to David White. Photo credit: Jack Robinson. Source link
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings: O2 Apollo, Manchester
Gillian Welch & David RawlingsO2 Apollo, Manchester25th October 2025 The Grammy-winning pair’s first Manchester show in fourteen years powerfully evokes the American heartland Gillian Welch is nothing if not authentic. As she gazes out at a sold-out Manchester Apollo, there’s one particular quote that springs to mind for her. “As my friend Buck White once said, you sure could stack a lot of hay in here!” White was an icon of bluegrass, having led his band The Whites,…
‘Coast road closure’ and ‘excitement’ for lantern event
BBCThe B3191 Cleeve Hill has been closed to vehicles since January 2023Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesOur top three from yesterdayWhat to watch on social media Source link
The Sandbanks fence that's dividing opinion
There's a row going on in Sandbanks after a fence appeared on the foreshore. Source link
Marvin Brown: Former Bristol City forward dies aged 42 from cancer
In the summer of 2024 he became the joint manager of Corsham Town FC, who also paid tribute to Brown as an "instant favourite" among supporters and staff - winning 10 games in a row after joining at a "very difficult time" for the club. "[He] would always stay behind after the game to chat about life and football even towards the end of his time with the club when he was ill," they added. "He will be…
Search for new Newquay-London airline under way
BBCFlights from Newquay to London Gatwick were cancelled after Eastern Airways filed a notice to appoint administratorsThe Civil Aviation Authority said all of Eastern Airways' flights had been cancelled, including services from Newquay to London Gatwick.Tim Dwelly, Cornwall Council cabinet member for economic regeneration and investment, said the airline's collapse was "very, very disappointing".He said the council was doing all it could to get a decent carrier on board to take over the Newquay to London route."There's going…
Ayman Benarous: ‘Freak’ knee injury rules out Plymouth midfielder
Plymouth Argyle could be without five of the squad that lost to Exeter City last week for the trip to Mansfield on Tuesday night. Argyle will be without suspended Matthew Sorinola and Alex Mitchell is absent on compassionate grounds. Joe Edwards and Bradley Ibrahim face late fitness tests while Ayman Benarous will be missing for up to six weeks after sustaining what head coach Tom Cleverley described as a '"freak training injury" to his knee."It's an action that…
Firefighters tackle thatched cottage fire in Hinton, New Forest
Firefighters have worked through the night to put out a fire at a thatched cottage in the New Forest.The blaze broke out at the house on the A35 Lyndhurst Road in Hinton on the Hampshire/Dorset border on Monday shortly before 21:00 GMT.Firefighters in 10 fire engines from Hampshire and Dorset Fire and Rescue Services along with an aerial ladder platform worked into the early hours of Tuesday to bring the flames under control.The fire service said there was…
What you need to know as pine martens are reintroduced
Devon Wildlife TrustPine martens were released at secret locations in Exmoor last monthWhen it was reported that pine martens were being reintroduced into Somerset, some people had questions.The Two Moors Pine Marten Project released nine females and 10 males at secret locations on Exmoor in September.Some people expressed concerns about whether smaller mammals and birds would be impacted.But Somerset Wildlife Trust wants to reassure people the reintroduction of the animal will restore balance in local woodlands and says…
Sandi Toksvig probes Iron Age Dorset murder for TV series
Bournemouth UniversitySandi Toksvig worked with university researchers at an Iron Age site in rural DorsetTV personality Sandi Toksvig has been helping to unravel a 2,000-year-old murder mystery as part of a new TV series.The presenter filmed with Bournemouth University researchers and students at an archaeological dig near Winterborne Kingston in Dorset where an Iron Age settlement and cemetery was excavated.During the episode of the Channel 4 show, called Hidden Wonders, researchers discovered the skeleton of a teenage girl…
Radio Devon presenters gear up for three-legged walk
BBCBBC Radio Devon's Caroline Densley and Michael Chequer will be walking three-leggedBBC radio presenters are attempting to complete a section of a 1,000 mile three-legged challenge for Children in Need (CIN).Each BBC local radio station is aiming to complete 25 miles (40.23 km) on 4 and 5 November.BBC Radio Devon's Caroline Densley and Michael Chequer are each hoping to cover 12.5 three-legged miles (20.12km) over the two days.They will be walking each mile tied to a different person,…
Devon and Cornwall attractions face surging costs
Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondentRick TurnerRick Turner is urging visitor attractions to adapt to the economic climate or risk closureLike the main attraction at his theme park, Rick Turner says it has been a "rollercoaster year" for the sector."Costs have increased massively," the owner of The Big Sheep in north Devon said, reflecting on the state of the region's visitor attractions."It's terrifying times."Mr Turner, who is also the chairman of Devon's Top Attractions, said "there will…
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