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The 24/7 operation to keep South West ambulances on the road

The 24/7 operation to keep South West ambulances on the road

Jen SmithSouth West health correspondentBBCThe vehicle preparation unit in Exeter is the biggest in the South West - serving 16 ambulances twice a dayA depot off the M5 near Exeter is home to the South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust's (SWASFT) largest vehicle preparation unit.There are 13 of these sites across the greater south west – from Penzance to Gloucester.At this site alone, 16 ambulances are prepared, twice a day, to be ready for their next tasking.Between them,…

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Flag removal halted in Exeter amid safety concerns

Flag removal halted in Exeter amid safety concerns

Attempts to remove flags from lamp-posts on a busy road have been halted after people started putting them back up, a council's leader has said.Contractors working for Devon County Council removed about 35 St George and Union flags from lamp-posts along Bridge Road and around Countess Wear roundabout in Exeter at about 17:30 GMT on Sunday.But the authority said the operation was stopped due to safety concerns.Julian Brazil, the council's leader, said the flags made some people "feel…

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Vandalised Tiverton bus shelter repairs to cost thousands

Vandalised Tiverton bus shelter repairs to cost thousands

A vandalised bus shelter is set to cost thousands of pounds to fix, council bosses said.Mid Devon District Council said repairs would be carried out after every pane of glass at the shelter on Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, was smashed at about 02:30 GMT on 6 December.The council, who said the site was "damaged by vandals", added it would install new glass before Christmas.Councillor Jane Lock, cabinet member for housing, assets and property services, said it was a "sad…

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Tom Cleverley: Joe Ralls showed ‘class’ in Plymouth Argyle midfield

Tom Cleverley: Joe Ralls showed ‘class’ in Plymouth Argyle midfield

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley heaped praise on midfielder Joe Ralls after his goal settled their 1-0 win over Rotherham United.The 32-year-old's strike close to half-time was his first since joining Argyle as a free agent last month.The victory helped Argyle move up to 21st place in League One with the Pilgrims inside the relegation places on goal difference."He's a top quality player," Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon."He's another one who brings us that bit more of…

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Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss frustrated after Bolton Wanderers loss

Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss frustrated after Bolton Wanderers loss

Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell says he needs more from the players coming off his substitutes' bench after their 2-1 loss at Bolton Wanderers.The Grecians had led thanks to Jack Aitchison's 20th-minute goal, but Bolton struck twice in the final 20 minutes to deny Exeter a first away league win in more than two months.The loss meant Exeter dropped into the League One relegation places for the first time this season."We need more from our finishers, for me,…

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Steve Salvin: Exeter boss unhappy as Chiefs throw away lead in PWR loss to Saracens

Steve Salvin: Exeter boss unhappy as Chiefs throw away lead in PWR loss to Saracens

Exeter head coach Steve Salvin says he is disappointed with his side's second-half showing in the 24-14 Prem Women's Rugby loss to Saracens.Having led 14-10 at half-time, Exeter were pegged back as the former league champions scored 14 unanswered points after the break.The loss was Exeter's second of the season and leaves them third in the PWR table, eight points off leaders Saracens and second-placed Gloucester-Hartpury. "I think we did lots of things to set us up to…

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Pedestrian seriously injured in Colyford crash

Pedestrian seriously injured in Colyford crash

A pedestrian has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police were called to Swan Hill, Colyford, in Devon, at about 08:00 GMT, to the crash involving a car and a pedestrian.Officers said some local road closures were in place.The force said the incident was ongoing and emergency services remained at the scene. Source link

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Sidmouth Folk Festival ‘not affected’ by sewage works upgrade

Sidmouth Folk Festival ‘not affected’ by sewage works upgrade

An annual music festival will not be impacted by a project to improve the area's sewage network, a water company has confirmed. South West Water said Sidmouth Folk Festival would not be affected by its £12m project to build a new storm storage tank at The Ham to reduce the impact of the town's sewage system. The water company presented its plans to Sidmouth Town Council and said the impact for the festival, which takes place between 31…

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NHS offers parents in Devon advice amid flu cases

NHS offers parents in Devon advice amid flu cases

BBCExperts say since the Covid-19 pandemic parents have been more cautious sending children to schoolAmid a flurry of headlines about rising flu cases this winter it is not surprising that some parents or carers might think twice before sending their child to school if they have a cough or a cold.NHS GP and broadcaster Dr Radha Modgil said since the Covid-19 pandemic parents have been more cautious around when to send their children into school."It can be really…

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Tom Cleverley: ‘Substance over style’ working for Plymouth Argyle

Tom Cleverley: ‘Substance over style’ working for Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says he is going for "substance over style" following a fourth 1-0 win in six games.The victory over Rotherham United was the fifth time in that six-game period that there had been just one goal in a Pilgrims match as Cleverley tries to drag his side away from the League One relegation zone.And three points gained saw Argyle move up to 21st in League One, only inside the drop zone on goal…

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European Challenge Cup: Racing 92 31-31 Exeter – Late heartbreak for Chiefs

European Challenge Cup: Racing 92 31-31 Exeter – Late heartbreak for Chiefs

Racing 92: Prisciantelli; Donguy, Fickou, Manu, Ravutaumada; Gibert, Labarbe; Jabea Njocke, Basse, Kharaishvili, Kpoku, Rowlands, Sanconnie, Lainault, Zinzen.Replacements: Leota, Gogichashvili, Bamba, Taofifenua, Tagitagivalu, Albuisson, Latrasse, Habosi.Exeter: Haydon-Wood; John, Ascherl, Rigg, Ridl; Coen, Chapman; Burger, Heaven, J. Roots, Pearson, Tuima, Capstick, Moloney, James.Replacements: Dweba, Goodrick-Clarke, Mona, Beckerleg, E. Roots, Fisilau, Cairns, Batson.Yellow card: Tuima (63), Fisilau (72)Referee: Federico Vedovelli Source link

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Weather warning issued for Devon and Cornwall

Weather warning issued for Devon and Cornwall

Forecasters have warned of flooding and travel delays with a weather warning issued for Cornwall and parts of Devon. The Met Office has put out a yellow warning for rain across Cornwall and in areas such as Plymouth and north Devon from 06:00 GMT until 23:59 on Monday. The warning said heavy rain was expected to cause delays and flooding in places. It said spray and floodings on roads would "probably make journey times longer and bus and…

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