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Campaign to tackle drop in A-level language studies in south west

Campaign to tackle drop in A-level language studies in south west

University of ExeterThe University of Exeter will lead the South West region's language studies networkA campaign has been launched to tackle a decline in the number of young people learning modern languages at A-level in south west state schools.A network of schools in Devon and Cornwall has joined forces with the University of Exeter to make modern language studies "more accessible".The university said it would lead the Languages For All programme across the south west following a successful…

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Alleged Palestine Action protesters deny break-in charges

Alleged Palestine Action protesters deny break-in charges

Three alleged protesters from Palestine Action who are accused of breaking into a UK subsidiary of an Israeli defence firm and causing £1m worth of damage have denied the charges against them.Finn Collins, from Whitstable, Salaam Mahmood, from Abbey Wood, London, and Liam Mullany, from Poole, pleaded not guilty at Woolwich Crown Court on Friday to charges of aggravated burglary, criminal damage and violent disorder.The prosecution alleges members of the group were armed with sledgehammers and whips at…

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Charity funds retired Devon police dog’s urgent leg surgery

Charity funds retired Devon police dog’s urgent leg surgery

The Thin Blue Paw FoundationMax's career was cut short and he retired in 2022The owner of a retired police dog said she was "incredibly grateful" to a charity for funding her pet's surgery ahead of Christmas. Former handler Natalie Sutton, 33, from Cornwall, adopted Belgian Malinois Max, 8, who served as a general purpose dog with the Ministry of Defence Police at HMNB Devonport in Plymouth for three years.Max retired in 2022 after injuring his cruciate ligament and…

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Lanterns reveal scale of Echo Wood living trees artwork

Lanterns reveal scale of Echo Wood living trees artwork

Sarah TurnnidgeWest of England Avon Needs Trees/Elastic Pie FilmsThe lanterns were placed exactly where each of the 365 trees will be planted The scale of a new living trees artwork has been revealed by an installation of hundreds of lanterns. Echo Wood, between Bristol and Bath, is the latest project by artist Luke Jerram who created a giant Earth artwork which toured the country. When finished, Echo Wood will feature 365 different species of trees planted in a…

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Two more arrests in Poole murder and burglary inquiry

Two more arrests in Poole murder and burglary inquiry

Two more men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and burglary following the death of a woman in her 80s.Dorset Police found her body at an address in Higher Blandford Road, Poole, shortly after 16:50 GMT on 1 December and noticed signs of a possible break-in.A 22-year-old man from Wimborne and a 21-year-old man from Alderholt have been arrested and bailed while inquiries continue.A 32-year-old man from Verwood, a 30-year-old man from Wimborne and a 16-year-old boy…

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia relieved to not be arrested after US court hearing | Courts

NewsFeedKilmar Abrego Garcia walked out of a US courthouse without being arrested by immigration authorities, relieving fears ICE may attempt to take him back into custody the day after he was released.Published On 12 Dec 202512 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Man jailed on ‘vicious’ murder of partner in Plymouth flat

Man jailed on ‘vicious’ murder of partner in Plymouth flat

Devon and Cornwall PoliceMark Fitzgerald was jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years and 168 daysA man who concealed the murder of his partner in his flat has been jailed.Mark Fitzgerald, 62, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years and 168 days after being found guilty over the murder of Lisa Paris, 54, in March 2024. Plymouth Crown Court heard Fitzgerald pretended to find her unconscious in his Rendle Street flat…

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Traders relieved as ‘challenging’ Tavistock roadworks conclude

Traders relieved as ‘challenging’ Tavistock roadworks conclude

GoogleNational Grid said the works were needed to supply electricity to a new housing developmentThe end of roadworks that had caused delays and disruption in a Devon town have been welcomed by traders.There were three-way traffic lights around Drake's statue in Tavistock which had caused congestion on a main route into the town.National Grid said the works, which began on 17 November, were necessary to provide an electricity connection for a major new housing scheme in the town.The…

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Man jailed after flipping car during police chase near Bodmin

Man jailed after flipping car during police chase near Bodmin

A man who flipped his car during a police pursuit has been jailed for 16 months.Jean-Luc Coombe, 29, of Forth an Venegh, Bodmin, Cornwall, appeared at Truro Crown Court on Thursday and was sentenced for dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and failing to stop for police.He had previously admitted the offences at Bodmin Magistrates' Court on 8 November.He was also disqualified from driving for two years and ordered to pay a surcharge of £187.Coombe, who…

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