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Fire-hit Dorset Burger Co restaurant reveals SEN plans

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Fire-hit Dorset Burger Co restaurant reveals SEN plans

A burger restaurant devastated by a fire a year ago could reopen as a training centre for young people with special educational needs (SEN), its owners have said.More than 60 firefighters tackled a blaze at the Dorset Burger Company building in King Street, Weymouth, in January 2025.A year after the fire, owners Emma Cogan and Ross Kay have revealed plans to start a community interest company offering training and a community café.The pair said they were "really excited…

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David Bowie’s childhood home to be restored for the public

David Bowie’s childhood home to be restored for the public

On what would have been his 79th birthday, Heritage of London Trust have announced the landmark acquisition of the family home of David Bowie – or David Robert Jones as was – the modest south London terrace where the boy became the legend. 4 Plaistow Grove in Bromley served as Bowie’s creative sanctuary from age the age of eight to 20 (1955–1967). Marking the site of where Bowie’s musical journey began, it was here that he wrote his…

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Man who absconded from HMP Thorn Cross open prison is arrested

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Man who absconded from HMP Thorn Cross open prison is arrested

A man jailed for attempted murder who absconded from an open prison has been arrested.Kieran Cameron was reported missing from HMP Thorn Cross, a Category D open prison in Warrington, Cheshire, at 20:20 GMT on Tuesday.The 43-year-old is currently serving a 23-year-prison sentence for an attempted killing in Dorset in 2016.Cheshire Police confirmed Cameron had been arrested in the Hulme area of Greater Manchester. Source link

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A Response – Exeter Observer

A Response – Exeter Observer
A Response – Exeter Observer

Good journalism costs money  Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADAR An evening performance exploring the connection between music, travel and the natural environment. Leigh Curtis St Nicholas Priory is hosting an evening performance exploring the connection between music, travel and the natural environment on Wednesday 21 January.

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AA issues advice for driving in the snow in the South of England

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AA issues advice for driving in the snow in the South of England

Drivers are being advised to "be gentle" on the roads as the South of England braces for the impact of Storm Goretti.Edmund King, president of the Basingstoke-based AA, gave guidance to motorists as the Met Office issued a yellow warning for snow in some areas.The snow warning is from 17:00 GMT on Thursday until 00:00 on Friday, with parts of Oxfordshire and west Berkshire likely to be hit.Strong winds are also expected for southern parts of Hampshire and…

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Will Goodrick-Clarke: Exeter Chiefs prop extends contract

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Exeter Chiefs loose-head prop Will Goodrick-Clarke has signed a contract extension with the Prem club.The 30-year-old moved to Exeter in the summer of 2024 from Champ side Ealing, having previously been at London Irish before the club went into administration.He has played 28 times for Exeter since joining the Chiefs and has started 12 of his side's 15 games this season. Goodrick-Clarke is the latest out-of-contract player to agree new terms at Sandy Park, following others including Greg…

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Search launched as prisoner absconds from Warrington jail

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Search launched as prisoner absconds from Warrington jail

A prisoner serving a sentence for attempted murder has absconded from a jail in Cheshire.Kieran Cameron was reported missing from HMP Thorn Cross, a Category D open prison in Warrington, at 20:20 GMT on Tuesday, police said.The 43-year-old is currently serving a 23-year-prison sentence for an attempted killing in Dorset in 2016.Cameron is described by police as white, about 5ft 6in (1.7m), of medium build, with heavily receding hair and a ginger and grey beard.The force warned the…

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Storm Goretti: Coastguards warn wave watchers

Available for over a yearThe stormy weather is set to arrive in Cornwall with heavy rain and strong winds. The Met Office has issued red weather warning for wind from 4pm on Thursday. James Churchfield has been speaking to Gill Rylance from Falmouth Coastguard as Storm Goretti is expected to draw people to the coast. Picture of Portscatho by BBC Weather Watcher Jane Lewarne.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

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Pierce Sweeney: Exeter City captain to miss Manchester City FA Cup tie

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Exeter City will be without captain Pierce Sweeney for their FA Cup third round tie away at Manchester City.The 31-year-old defender, who is the club's longest-serving player and is celebrating his testimonial year, is suspended having been booked in each of the two previous rounds.It is the second successive season the Irishman has missed an FA Cup tie against a Premier League side having been injured for the fourth round defeat on penalties by Nottingham Forest last year.…

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