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Man tours Lightning McQueen car for Children in Need

Man tours Lightning McQueen car for Children in Need

Luke Russell/Dead Sharp MediaLuke Russell is one of those raising money for Children in NeedA man is touring with a fibreglass model of Lightning McQueen from the Disney Pixar film Cars to raise money for Children in Need.Luke Russell, from Devon, who runs a child bereavement charity with his family, has been taking the model car around the south-west of England to various events to raise money for Pudsey.Mr Russell started the charity, JB and Me, six years…

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Daughter’s joy as hidden motorbike engine found in Kingskerswell

Daughter’s joy as hidden motorbike engine found in Kingskerswell

Jonathan MorrisSouth WestSally OliverSally Oliver with father Peter who she believes could have hidden other itemsA woman whose late father hid a motorbike engine under the floorboards decades ago has been reunited with the memento.Mark Chard was working on pipework in Kingskerswell, Devon, when he discovered the MZ engine alongside a handwritten letter from Peter Oliver, a devoted motorcycle enthusiast. Sally Oliver said the engine "was a piece of Dad's spirit" would take pride of place in her…

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Torquay United apologise as club vows ‘zero tolerance’ on racism

Torquay United apologise as club vows ‘zero tolerance’ on racism

As part of the FA's requirements, the club will introduce strengthened stewarding, enhanced staff training, and clearer routes to report discriminatory behaviour, as well as an anonymous text service.Westcott sent a warning to all supporters saying, "we will remove your ticket, eject you from the ground and ban you for life. "We will do everything in our power to ensure players, officials and fans can enjoy football in safety and with respect."Although the incident took place before the…

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Applications for £2m south west nature recovery fund open

A £2m fund to support local community groups with a focus on the environment across south-west England has open for applications.South West Water (SWW) said its Nature Recovery Fund aimed to deliver "tangible, community-led improvements" to nature and water quality.The package will support and assist environmental partnerships and volunteer programmes across Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly and a small area in Dorset where SWW delivers wastewater services.Susan Davy, CEO of Pennon, said the fund was "another step…

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Advice for passengers due to travel

Advice for passengers due to travel

George ThorpeChannel IslandsBBCAdvice has been issued for Blue Islands passengers after the airline ceased tradingAdvice has been issued for passengers affected by the collapse of Jersey-based airline Blue Islands.The Channel Islands-based operator confirmed on Friday it had suspended trading and cancelled all future flights to destinations including Jersey, Guernsey, Exeter, Bristol and Southampton.Airlines Aurigny and Loganair have both put on extra flights to their schedules to help passengers whose original booking had been cancelled.The Government of Jersey advised…

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Serious crash closes Devon A30 for several hours

Serious crash closes Devon A30 for several hours

PANational Highways said the road reopened at about 02:00 on SaturdayA serious crash closed part of the A30 in Devon for several hours.National Highways said a van had flipped on to its roof on the road between the A377 near Exeter and the A382 near Whiddon Down on Friday.Devon and Cornwall Police said emergency services were called to the dual carriageway at about 17:50 GMT with "significant" congestion reported.A post on X from National Highways said the A30…

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Metal replaces wood in £100k Devon playground overhaul

A play area has replaced its wooden equipment with "robust" metal as part of a complete refurbishment.South Hams District Council said the village play park at St Ann's Chapel, in Devon, had benefitted from more than £100,000 funding as one of its key priorities to "enhance the wellbeing of their communities".It said impact-absorbing rubber and non-slip surfaces had been put down to ensure facilities were available in all conditions and that the park would "remain a safe and…

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Blue Islands ceases trading and cancels all flights

Blue Islands ceases trading and cancels all flights

BBCThe Channel Islands-based company employed about 100 staffAirline Blue Islands has suspended trading, with all future flights cancelled, the company has confirmed.In a statement, the airline said passengers should not travel to airports unless they have made alternative travel arrangements.The Channel Islands-based airline, which employed about 100 staff, operated flights to various locations in the British Isles, and also to Bruges and Paris.Jersey's Minister for Treasury and Resources, Elaine Millar, said the government was working with an alternative…

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A30 in Devon closed overnight after serious crash

A30 in Devon closed overnight after serious crash

PAPolice said the road would be closed for "several hours"A serious crash has closed part of the A30 in Devon.National Highways said a vehicle had flipped on to its roof, and police said the road would be closed for "several hours".Emergency services were called to the dual carriageway between the A377 near Exeter and the A382 near Whiddon Down at about 17:50 GMT, police said.Devon and Cornwall Police said there was "significant" congestion on the road, and officers…

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