‘My son’s donated organs saved nine lives’
Angela FergusonSouth West Family handout Lisa Wilson pictured with her late husband Graham, son Tom and daughter Pippa at Tom’s graduation from Nottingham Trent University A university student’s decision to sign up as an organ donor led to him saving…
EFL Trophy: Big wins for Bolton, Plymouth and Northampton
Bolton, who won the competition in 2023, raced into an early lead against Man City with goals from Sam Dalby, John McAtee and Aaron Morley. There was no response from City as the League One side held on for a…
Buyer selected to restore Merchant’s House in Plymouth
A buyer has been selected to restore a 16th-century building in Plymouth, the city council has confirmed. Plymouth City Council said four offers were received for the Grade II*-listed Merchant’s House on Palace Street, which closed as a museum about…
Forensic markers to deter Devon and Cornwall sports club thefts
BBC James Ewan said thieves “cleared out” Bridestow Cricket Club before the start of the summer Sports clubs are being offered forensic markers to help protect equipment, following a rise in thefts. Devon and Cornwall Police said tractors, mowers and…
Call-outs to automatic fire alarms reducing in Devon and Somerset
BBC Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said only 1.7% of automatic fire alarms attended by the service were classed as emergencies Fire crews will no longer respond to all automatic fire alarms, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue…
Dartmoor prison staff and inmates sue over radon gas levels
Angela FergusonSouth West BBC “Higher than normal” radon levels were found at HMP Dartmoor Around 60 prison staff, prisoners and former inmates of HMP Dartmoor have launched legal action over radon levels. Solicitor Mladen Kesar said he was acting on…
Rape survivor urges public to report predatory behaviour
Andrea Ormsby and Archie FarmerSouth West Garrett White/PA Wire Project NightEye has been launched to tackle violence against women and girls A rape survivor is supporting a campaign, aiming to tackle violence against women and girl, by urging members of…
New Hilary Mantel prize to help emerging writers
Emma RuminskiSouth West arts reporter BBC Dame Hilary Mantel was former honorary president of the Devon’s Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival A new literary prize in memory of author Dame Hilary Mantel has been set up to champion new writers. The…
Arson investigation after fire at Sherford flat block
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a block of flats in Sherford, Plymouth. Emergency services were called at 02:30 BST on Friday, after the fire started in the communal entrance of the four-storey building on Aquila Drive. A…
Plan to reduce Plymouth A38 Parkway speed limit after 157 crashes
There are plans to reduce the speed limit on the A38 Plymouth Parkway after a review found the area’s crash rate was “double the national average”. National Highways said it wanted to reduce the speed limit between the Marsh Mills…