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Cornwall and Devon stories you may have missed

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Cornwall and Devon stories you may have missed

BBCThe bottom floor of a cricket club has been completely damaged by smokeStorm reveals 19th Century crucibles in riverAndy Matthews found two whole crucibles on Saturday morningTwo whole crucibles have been revealed in a river in Cornwall following Storm Goretti.Andy Matthews from Chacewater found the vessels, which were used for smelting tin and copper, on the river bed at Calenick near Truro on Saturday morning.He said the melting pots, or crocks, had been made in Calenick sometime during…

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Plymouth man appears in court charged with rape

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Plymouth man appears in court charged with rape

A man has been charged with rape after an alleged incident in Plymouth, police have said.Luke Braund, 22, from Duloe Gardens, Plymouth, was remanded in custody after he appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court on Saturday morning.Devon and Cornwall Police was called at about 04:00 GMT on 10 January, after a report of a woman having been sexually assaulted in the Mutley Plain area.Officers attended the scene and a police cordon was put in place. Source link

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New woodland begins to take root near Hatherleigh

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New woodland begins to take root near Hatherleigh

A new woodland is being created in a Devon town as part of work to combat climate change.Forestry England is planting a mixture of trees and shrubs, including broadleaved trees and conifers on the 135-hectare (333-acre) site it has bought in Hatherleigh, near Okehampton.The site will be known as Fishleigh Wood and the conservation body said it would "absorb carbon from the atmosphere, enhance the local landscape, and provide important habitat for wildlife".It hoped the greening of the…

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South West Top 6 for 2026

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South West Top 6 for 2026

BBCBBC Introducing is naming some of the Devon and Cornwall artists you may want to keep an eye out for this yearFrom Plymouth to Penzance and Teignmouth to Truro, Devon and Cornwall are a hotbed of musical talent, with venues and festivals of all sizes showcasing the best the region has to offer.With that in mind, we asked BBC Introducing's Daniel Pascoe, Will Marshall and Laura Edmonds to choose the top six acts they think are set for…

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Vertu Trophy: Swindon or Luton to host Plymouth Argyle

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Vertu Trophy: Swindon or Luton to host Plymouth Argyle

Swindon Town will host Plymouth Argyle in the quarter-finals of the Vertu Trophy if they are not thrown out of the competiton for fielding two ineligible players.The Robins have been charged by the EFL and FA after starting captain Ollie Clarke, who was serving a seven-match ban, and using Aaron Drinan as a substitute despite his name not appearing on the teamsheet for their 2-1 win over Luton Town.If they are expelled from the competition then Luton will…

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Opportunities ‘endless’ for Plymouth City of Culture bid

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Opportunities ‘endless’ for Plymouth City of Culture bid

BBCPlymouth City Council confirmed its intention to bid for the title of UK City of Culture 2029Businesses have described Plymouth's City of Culture bid as having the opportunity to be "transformational" for the area.Earlier this week, Plymouth City Council confirmed its intention to bid for the title of UK City of Culture 2029 - Portsmouth, Ipswich and Wrexham are among the other cities intending to enter.The winning city will be awarded £10m in funding to create a year-long…

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Royal Navy autonomous helicopter completes first flight

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Royal Navy autonomous helicopter completes first flight

Caroline RobinsonSouth WestSimon PryorThe Royal Navy said the helicopter was designed and built by Leonardo under a £60m programmeThe UK's first autonomous full-size helicopter Proteus has completed its maiden flight. The Royal Navy said the helicopter was designed and built by Leonardo in Yeovil under a £60m programme for the Royal Navy and would "unlock the potential of uncrewed aerial systems".The aircraft was designed and manufactured in Yeovil and operates from Predannack Airfield in Cornwall, where its maiden…

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle prioritising defensive reinforcements

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle prioritising defensive reinforcements

Plymouth Argyle have made signing a new central defender their priority in the January transfer window. The Pilgrims have Spanish defender Julio Pleguezuelo out until next month with a calf injury while Jack MacKenzie has yet to feature after his own injury issues. Brendan Galloway has become Argyle's first-choice left-back in recent weeks, leaving Mathias Ross and Alex Mitchell as the main central pairing. "I think we're clear that centre-half is a priority because with Brendan playing so…

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Man arrested on suspicion of rape in Plymouth

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Man arrested on suspicion of rape in Plymouth

A man has been arrested after a serious sexual assault in Plymouth, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police were called at about 04:00 GMT on Saturday, after a report of a woman having been sexually assaulted in the Mutley Plain area.A man in his 20s from Plymouth was arrested on suspicion of rape on Thursday and is currently in police custody.Det Insp Katy Deer said specialist officers have been providing support to the victim.She said: "We have arrested…

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WW2 bombs found in Exmouth and Plymouth removed and destroyed

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WW2 bombs found in Exmouth and Plymouth removed and destroyed

Residents have been allowed to return home following the removal of two World War Two bombs discovered in Devon.The German bombs were discovered on Wednesday afternoon - one was dredged up in Exmouth Marina and the other was found on a building site in the Millbay area of Plymouth.About 2,500 properties in a 600m (1,312ft) cordon in Exmouth were advised to leave their homes but they were allowed to return at 07:00 GMT after the bomb had been…

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Timur Tutierov: Exeter City sign Sunderland winger on loan

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Timur Tutierov: Exeter City sign Sunderland winger on loan

Exeter City have signed Ukraine Under-21 winger Timur Tutierov on loan from Sunderland. The 20-year-old, who will stay at the League One side until the end of the season, has yet to play a senior game in English football. He joined the Black Cats from Kolos Kovalivka in 2023 and represented his country at the 2024 European Under-19 Championships.He has played 16 times for Sunderland's U21 side this season, scoring four times, and made his Ukraine U21 debut…

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