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Historic England status to protect Cornwall and Devon buildings

Historic England status to protect Cornwall and Devon buildings

A train station, a barracks and a dairy are among the 10 buildings in the South West that were granted protected status in 2025.Historic England (HE) listed nine buildings across Devon and one in Cornwall on the National Heritage List for England for their special architectural, historic or archaeological interest.There are more than 400,000 buildings, sites and landscapes on the list and 199 places across England were added to the list over the past year.Claudia Kenyatta and Emma…

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Engineers rush to fix gas outage for 4,600 south Devon properties

Engineers rush to fix gas outage for 4,600 south Devon properties

BBCThe outage affects homes in areas of south Devon including KingsbridgeEngineers have been working overnight to repair damage to a mains pipe that has left thousands of homes and other buildings without gas.The outage, which affects about 4,600 properties in the Kingsbridge, Malborough and Salcombe areas of south Devon, started on Saturday amid freezing temperatures.Wales & West Utilities said on Sunday that the mains pipe had now been fixed but that, as part of the ongoing repairs, engineers…

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Traffic cone and toy car among South West sewer finds in 2025

Traffic cone and toy car among South West sewer finds in 2025

A toy car, a dog bowl and a traffic cone are some of the unexpected items found in sewers in 2025, according to South West Water (SWW).The water company said many of the discoveries were made using its new AI-assisted analysis of CCTV footage to improve sewer inspections across the network.It said the collection of "bizarre finds" included a trolley wheel, a football and a tyre, and added it had cleared about 7,000 "avoidable blockages".Andy Pettifer, wastewater operations…

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Joe Ralls: Experienced midfielder extends Plymouth deal

Joe Ralls: Experienced midfielder extends Plymouth deal

Midfielder Joe Ralls has extended his contract with Plymouth Argyle until the end of the season.The 32-year-old has scored once in seven appearances for Tom Cleverley's side since being released by Cardiff City last summer.His initial deal at Home Park had been due to expire this month."Joe has made an immediate impact since his arrival at the club, both on and off the pitch," said Cleverley."His lengthy football league experience has been invaluable to our young squad and…

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Gas outage hits Devon towns after mains pipe damage

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Gas outage hits Devon towns after mains pipe damage

Jonathan MorrisSouth WestBBCKingsbridge Town Council urged people with no gas to turn off their supply at the mainsHomes and other buildings in south Devon have been left without gas after a mains pipe was damaged.The outage, which affects properties on the Wales & West Utilities network in the Kingsbridge and Salcombe area, started on Saturday afternoon with temperatures expected to drop to freezing overnight.Kingsbridge and Salcombe town councils urged people with no gas to call the National Gas…

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The Prem: Bath 33-26 Exeter Chiefs – Arthur Green scores last-minute try as Bath beat resilient Exeter

Bath: Carreras; Arundell, Lawrence, Redpath, Muir; Russell, Spencer (c); Obano, Dunn, Sela, Opoku-Gyamfi, Molony, Hill, Pepper, BarbearyReplacements: Tuipulotu, Kirk, Du Toit, Roux, Underhill, Carr-Smith, Hennessey, GreenExeter: Woodburn; Feyi-Waboso, Slade, Rigg, Ridl; Skinner, Varney; Sio, Dweba, Tchumbadze, Jenkins (c), Zambonin, Hooper, E Roots, FisilauReplacements: Yeandle, Goodrick-Clarke, J Roots, Tuima, James, Chapman, Haydon-Wood, JohnRed card (20 minute): Ridl (2)Referee: Luke Pearce Source link

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Car fire sparks delays on A38 near South Brent

Car fire sparks delays on A38 near South Brent

A car fire led to tailbacks on a Devon main road.Firefighters from Buckfastleigh and Ivybridge dealt with the fire on the A38's eastbound carriageway near the Woodpecker Interchange at South Brent.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, which was called at about 08:30 GMT, said nobody was injured in the fire.Drivers were diverted away from the scene before the road was reopened by police at about 10:00 GMT. Source link

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Emerging travel trends key for Devon’s tourism industry

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Emerging travel trends key for Devon’s tourism industry

Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondentBBCTourism bosses said 2026 is a crucial year for the industry after increases in operating costs for some during 2025The next 12 months have been described as "pivotal" to Devon's tourism sector with a need to cater to growing demands for travel involving wellness, the outdoors and nature.Adapting to "emerging travel trends" will help "get visitor numbers back up" said Sally Everton, general manager of Visit Devon.Owner of The Big Sheep attraction…

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Ice warnings are updated for South West as snow falls in Devon

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Ice warnings are updated for South West as snow falls in Devon

An updated weather alert for ice has been issued for the South West, as a "light dusting" fell in parts of Devon on Saturday. The Met Office yellow warning runs from 16:00 GMT on Saturday until 12:00 on Sunday. A second yellow alert runs from 15:00 on Sunday to 12:00 on Monday. The service said icy patches may cause travel disruption, as well as injuries due to slips and falls.Devon County Council warned locals to travel with care,…

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South Devon steam railway fires up trains for winter gala

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South Devon steam railway fires up trains for winter gala

South Devon Railway is kicking off the new year with the return of its Winter Steam Gala.The three-day event which finishes on Sunday gives visitors the chance to ride behind a mix of heritage locomotives.The seven-mile heritage steam line runs through the picturesque River Dart valley, connecting Buckfastleigh to Totnes.Five engines will be in service, including two special guests, a Hunslet Works 1589 built in 1929 and Bagnall 2572 Judy, visiting from Bodmin Railway. Ernie Elsworth Wilson, general…

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Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days

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Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days

Woodside Animal Welfare TrustWoodside Animal Welfare Trust said the greyhound, called Bobby, had been at the rescue since February 2023After more than 1,000 days at an animal sanctuary, a rescue dog has been rehomed after being "repeatedly overlooked".Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plymouth said the greyhound called Bobby arrived at the sanctuary in February 2023. Staff at the sanctuary said they feared the ex-racing dog was about to spend another year in the kennel after 1,064 days there.…

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Torbay fishermen generate £1.5m for local council

Torbay fishermen generate £1.5m for local council

Guy HendersonLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePiers Mucklejohn/PA WireThe council will spend almost £4.4m running the harbours in the 2026/27 financial yearTorbay Council has made more than £1m through fishing tolls since April, a tax on fishers who operate in the authority's three harbours.The toll, levied by the council on catches through its Brixham, Paignton and Torquay harbours, tops £1.5m in the current financial year.It is a levy on fish and shellfish landed, sold, or shipped in the bay, and…

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