BBCMalcolm McKenzie's Mini fell into the old mine workings on 1 NovemberThe owner of a car that has been stuck in a sinkhole for more than three weeks is no closer to getting it out and is finding the situation "really stressful". It is believed the 10ft (3m) wide hole opened up due to old mine workings in Redruth, Cornwall.The owners of a bakery beside the collapse are unable to use part of the building and some nearby…
Fletcher fought for greater recognition of one of the deadliest incidents of race violence in US history.Published On 25 Nov 202525 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareViola Ford Fletcher, one of the last survivors of Oklahoma’s 1921 Tulsa Massacre, has died at age 111.Despite her advanced age, Fletcher was a well-known activist thanks to her work trying to win justice for the victims of one of the worst episodes of racial violence in United States history.Recommended…
A man arrested in connection with a fatal property fire will face no further police action, a force has said.A murder investigation was launched into a fire at a terraced house on Honestone Street in Bideford on 28 October and a number of arrests were made.A man in his 30s, from Bideford, was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and was released on police bail. Devon and Cornwall Police said following an extensive investigation,…
BBCA conclusion of suicide was recorded at the inquest into the death of Richard HaddockThere were "missed opportunities" when a farmer shot himself eight months after lawfully-held firearms were returned to him, an inquest has heard.Richard Haddock, 66, died at his Devon farm in June 2023 after his guns were seized by police in 2021 following concerns raised by a friend.Exeter Coroner's Court heard Mr Haddock shot himself two days after admitting six charges of contravening Environment Agency…
BBCThe first Skybus plane on the Newquay to London Gatwick route took off on SundayFlights between Newquay and London will make it more appealing for people to work and study in Cornwall, businesses have said.Skybus started operating services to and from London Gatwick on Sunday after stepping in to replace Eastern Airways following its collapse.The airline has agreed a short-term contract for the daily route, which is subsidised by the government and Cornwall Council due to its economic…
People are being warned of potential travel disruption as work is being carried out in the main patient car park of a hospital.The Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) is carrying out essential building work on the P1 main car park and roads within the RUH site until the end of January.While the car park will remain fully open during that time, some of the roads on the hospital site may be partially closed to allow work to be…
NewsFeedYoung Palestinians in Gaza have used parts and fuel from abandoned Israeli military vehicles to create a pump to supply clean water for their community.Published On 24 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharefacebooktwitterwhatsappcopylinkSave Source link
Visit Isles of ScillyVictoria Bond was among five killed in a snowstorm in ChileSurvivors of a deadly snowstorm in Patagonia that claimed the life of a British woman want new safety measures introduced to stop more "senseless loss of life" in the future.Five people, including Victoria Bond from Cornwall, died in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, which is a popular destination for hikers, on 17 November.Chile's government, the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf), travel agency Vertice and staff…
Caroline RobinsonChannel IslandsBBCAurigny chairman Kevin George said helping Skybus would add scale to AurignyAurigny said the service was operated as a Passenger Service Obligation (PSO) to "provide vital air connectivity for a remote community."The Newquay to London route was suspended last month after the previous operators, Eastern Airways, announced it was on the brink of entering administration.Aurigny added it was providing ground handling services, such as baggage handling and fuelling services, under commercial terms at London Gatwick. This…
Australian seam bowler Riley Meredith will return to Somerset for a third time in 2026 for the Vitality Blast campaign.The 29-year-old was the top wicket-taker in the competition this season with 28 wickets in 14 matches as Somerset clinched their third Blast title, having also been part of the side that reached the final in 2024.Meredith follows South African all-rounder Migael Pretorious, teenage all-rounder Archie Vaughan and spin bowler Jack Leach to agree new terms with the club…
NewsFeedIsraeli has assassinated Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai, the most senior leader killed since last November’s ceasefire. Hezbollah has accused the US of giving Israel the green light for the attack.Published On 24 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link
An elderly woman has suffered life-changing injuries in a road crash, police have said.The incident, at the junction of Harvey Street and Quarry Street in Torpoint, Cornwall, was reported to Devon and Cornwall Police at 10:35 GMT on Saturday.The force said the crash involved a white Fiat Abarth 595 car and a pedestrian, with the latter, a local woman in her 80s, being taken to hospital.Police added a road closure was in place until about 16:15 and anyone…