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Micro shin pads: Non-league club bans smaller shin pads after ‘unbearable’ injury to forward

Micro shin pads: Non-league club bans smaller shin pads after ‘unbearable’ injury to forward

Non-league Ilfracombe Town have banned 'micro' shin pads after forward Riley Martin suffered an "unbearable" double-leg break in a South West Peninsula League match at the weekend. While there are currently no plans to ban the use of the pads, the Football Association says the use of 'mini' shin pads has the potential to "increase the risk of injury".Ilfracombe Town's fixture at Bridport on Saturday was abandoned after Martin broke his fibula and tibia during a 50-50 challenge…

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Three Plymouth garages damaged by large fire

Three Plymouth garages damaged by large fire

Three garages have been damaged in a large blaze, firefighters have said.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said one garage in Hermitage Road, Plymouth, was "well alight" when crews arrived at about 11:10 GMT, with two others also damaged by smoke and fire.Devon and Cornwall Police said they were asked to assist fire crews and put a cordon and road closures in place. The fire service confirmed there were no injuries and the cause had not yet…

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Ricky Pellow: Exeter coach’s final match will be ’emotional day’ for Chiefs

Ricky Pellow: Exeter coach’s final match will be ’emotional day’ for Chiefs

Exeter are preparing for an "emotional day" as long-serving skills coach Ricky Pellow gets ready for his final game with the club.The 47-year-old is standing down, having been part of the Chiefs coaching staff since 2009.He helped the club win promotion to the Premiership in 2010 before going on to win two English titles and the 2020 European Champions Cup.Pellow will take charge of the side for the Prem Rugby Cup tie with Bristol at Sandy Park on…

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No planning permission, no summerhouse!

No planning permission, no summerhouse!

Available for over a yearAndrew Causley lives in Alphington in Exeter. His summer house was a replacement for a children's Wendy House that had stood on the same spot for 23 years. But now Exeter City Council has told him it has to come down after rejecting Andrew's planning application.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

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Pubs offer a free soft drink in December for designated drivers

Pubs offer a free soft drink in December for designated drivers

PA MediaOver the past five years (2020-24), 13 people have been killed and a further 176 were seriously injured in collisions where alcohol impairment was a contributory factor, said Vision ZeroDesignated drivers across Devon and Cornwall are being offered free soft drinks at more than 260 pubs, clubs and restaurants throughout December.Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is one of the 'Fatal Five' causes of serious injuries and deaths on roads.A scheme organised by the Vision…

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Exeter City fire: Burton Albion game called off due to damage

Exeter City fire: Burton Albion game called off due to damage

Exeter City's League One game with Burton Albion on Saturday has been postponed after a fire at their St James Park ground.The stadium's control room was badly damaged by a fire last week and is not reparable in time to make the ground safe for the fixture.The fire damaged the electricity supply to the Adam Stansfield Stand, public address and fire alarm systems, first aid facilities and internal computer networks.The club began repair work earlier this week and…

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Rangers to repair Devil’s Cauldron trail platform after flooding

Rangers to repair Devil’s Cauldron trail platform after flooding

Repair work to a viewing platform at a National Trust site is due to be carried out after it was damaged during flooding.The National Trust said the Devil's Cauldron trail platform at Lydford Gorge, near Tavistock, Devon, had taken a "battering" and it had been left covered in leaves and branches following heavy rain.The trust said rangers were planning to remove and repair the sides and floor of the platform which stretches across a large pothole full of…

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Pedestrian, 75, dies after Sidmouth crash

Pedestrian, 75, dies after Sidmouth crash

A pedestrian has died following a crash, police have said.Officers were called to Under Lane, Harcombe, near Sidmouth, at about 15:10 GMT on Monday following an incident which involved a black Range Rover, said Devon and Cornwall Police.A 75-year-old local man was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital with life-threatening injuries where he later died, police said. His next of kin have been informed.Police have asked for witnesses to get in contact. Source link

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‘I’ve got young kids – I need to beat this’

‘I’ve got young kids – I need to beat this’

Jen SmithSouth West health correspondentBBCZack Van Aarde from Bantham has been diagnosed with oesophageal cancerA man with stage four oesophageal cancer has been speaking about the shock of his diagnosis, and the importance of remaining positive.Zack Van Aarde, 42, from Bantham in Devon doesn't fit the mould of people usually diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, which is commonly associated with smoking and obesity according to the NHS."It's a bit mind-boggling" he said, "because I've got stage four cancer, but…

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Weather Watcher’s photos developed into artworks

Weather Watcher’s photos developed into artworks

David BraineSenior broadcast meteorologist, Bedruthan StepsBBCJulie Taylor loves sharing her pictures of the Cornish weather A keen photographer who helped with the pilot and start of BBC Weather Watchers 10 years ago has "never lost the excitement and pride that I had on that first day".Julie Taylor recalled snapping "a beautiful pink dawn" down the road near her home in Cornwall when she headed out to take as many pictures as possible on the first day of Weather…

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Family in Exeter ordered to take down summerhouse

Family in Exeter ordered to take down summerhouse

A family has been ordered to remove a summerhouse from their garden by council planning officials.Andrew Causley said he was "baffled" by the enforcement notice issued by Exeter City Council.The summerhouse was installed to replace a children's playhouse that was about the same size and was in the same position in the garden in Alphington, on the edge of Exeter, for about 25 years.The city council said it was unable to comment as the case was live.The council…

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Met Office warns of snow and ice for Devon and Cornwall

Met Office warns of snow and ice for Devon and Cornwall

People in the South West have been told to prepare for disruption as the region faces a wave of snow and ice.The Met Office issued the yellow weather warning and said most of Cornwall and parts of north and west Devon should expect wintry showers, and temperatures as low as freezing (0C, 32F) from midday on Wednesday until midnight on Thursday.Drivers are being advised to "amend travel plans if necessary" as ice frozen overnight could make for dangerous…

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