‘Being prescribed time at the coast helped me back into work’
BBC Kelly Pardy’s eight-week nature prescription included snorkelling and rock-pooling Kelly Pardy was born with juvenile macular degeneration – a visual impairment that affects her central vision. The impact of the condition became particularly challenging when she became unemployed for…
FA Cup first round draw: Robbie Savage’s Forest Green face Jack Wilshere’s Luton
Weston-super-Mare v Aldershot Town Salford City v Lincoln City Luton Town v Forest Green Rovers Gainsborough Trinity or Hartlepool United v Accrington Stanley Colchester United v Milton Keynes Dons Tranmere Rovers v Stockport County Wigan Athletic v Hemel Hempstead Town…
Health secretary Wes Streeting urged to visit Torbay Hospital
Guy HendersonLocal Democracy Reporting Service Guy Henderson/LDRS MP Steve Darling (bottom left) wants Health Secretary Wes Streeting to visit Torbay Hospital A Devon MP has urged the health secretary to visit a “crumbling” hospital which he said was in desperate…
Mother murdered by stranger ‘was kind and warm’, inquest told
The family of the woman who was murdered by a stranger in Devon are still coming to terms with her loss, an inquest has heard. Wife, mother and grandmother Lorna England, 74, was murdered as she walked through Ludwell Valley…
Reading FC vow ‘strongest action’ after alleged racism at Exeter
Reading FC says it will support the “strongest possible action” if an alleged racist comment from one of its supporters is proven. The Royals’ League One match at Exeter City on Saturday was paused in the 74th minute by referee…
Rob Baxter frustrated as Exeter fall short at Bristol in Prem
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he is frustrated his side were not able to win at Bristol in the Prem but will not overreact to the defeat. The Chiefs lost 18-14 despite facing a Bears side that was down to…
Rafa the labrador helping boost Devon children’s reading skills
A waggy-tailed mentor is helping children take their reading to the next level as part of a library scheme. Okehampton Library has been hosting “Read to Rafa” sessions for three years, giving young people the chance to read books to…
Devon man sustains serious head injury after being punched at pub
A man has sustained a serious head injury after being punched in the face at a Devon pub. Police said officers were called to The Coaching Inn, in Queen Street, South Molton, just after 21:00 BST on Saturday after reports…
Fisherman catch 210kg bluefin tuna off Devon coast
Caroline RobinsonSouth West Ian Perkes Brixham Fish Market said the fish was caught by the team on Pechos Grandes on Thursday A fish wholesaler has purchased a 210kg (463lb) bluefin tuna for more than £2,000. The fish was caught on…
Royal Navy ship stops boat carrying £35m illegal drugs
Royal Navy The boats were travelling across the Gulf of Oman A Plymouth-based ship has intercepted three small boats travelling across the Gulf of Oman carrying £35m worth of illegal narcotics, the Royal Navy has said. Commando snipers from Bickleigh…