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Devon and Cornwall church bells rung to mark centenary of ringing

Devon and Cornwall church bells rung to mark centenary of ringing

BBCPeople are being invited to ring the bells to mark the anniversaryA "ringing and singing" event is set to take place in five bell towers across Devon and Cornwall to mark a centenary of ringing.The Devon Association of Ringers, alongside music charity Wren Music, said locals were invited to join the activities. In May, more than 100 bell towers were rung for the 100th anniversary.People visiting St Swithun's Church in Pyworthy, St. Paternus Church in North Petherwin and…

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Plan to protect surrounding park when Plymouth house is sold

Measures to preserve parkland surrounding a historic mansion which has been put for auction have been added to the conditions of sale.The Grade II listed Pounds House in Central Park was put up for sale by Plymouth City Council (PCC) in April as it said it could not identify a use for the building.The council said part of the sale contract included a planting plan which would "preserve the park setting" of the property "for years to come".Councillor…

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Henry Slade: England centre aiming for place at 2027 World Cup

Slade's comments come amid the attempt to establish the rebel league R360.The global franchise league has approached some of the world's top players to try to recruit them for an inaugural competition they hope will begin next October. It has led to many of the world's leading nations stating they will not pick players for international duty if they are playing in R360. "No-one really knows much about it," Slade said when asked if he has been approached…

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Exeter records sharp rise in homeless deaths, report says

Exeter records sharp rise in homeless deaths, report says

PA MediaThe Museum of Homelessness recorded 21 deaths in Exeter during 2024A nationwide campaign group has identified a sharp rise in the number of homeless people who died in Exeter last year.The Museum of Homelessness recorded 21 deaths in the city during 2024, an increase on the eight recorded in each of the previous two years.A separate report by homelessness charity St Petrock's found 26% of its clients in the city last year were women but this had…

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Johnly Yfeko: Exeter City defender ready to kick on after injury return

Yfeko signed a two year deal in the summer after triggering an option in his loan from Rangers.He has made just 17 appearances for City since first joining on loan and started just 12 league games.But manager Gary Caldwell says Yfeko proved how much he had been missed with his performance at Sincil Bank. "I think everyone can see that the first half in particular, his presence in the team, his physicality, his quality and bravery in playing…

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Flames visible for miles from Dartmoor blaze

Fire crews were called to a large blaze on open moorland, with flames visible from miles away.The fire stretched about 490ft (150m) near the old shooting ranges at Rippon Tor on Dartmoor, said Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service which was called just after 21:00 BST on Thursday.Teams from Buckfastleigh, Ashburton and Bovey Tracey fire stations responded, supported by a water bowser from Torquay and an all-terrain vehicle from Exeter. Crews used wildfire beaters to contain the…

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Cullompton motorcyclist dies after crash with car in Exeter

A motorcyclist in his 20s has died after a crash with a car in Exeter, police have confirmed.The rider, from Cullompton, collided with the car on Trusham Road, Marsh Barton, said the Devon and Cornwall force which was called at about 16:35 BST on Thursday.The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene where Trusham Road meets Marsh Green Road East, said officers. His next of kin have been informed.A woman in her 30s from…

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Both Paignton and Newquay Zoos for sale, owner confirms

Both Paignton and Newquay Zoos for sale, owner confirms

Wild Planet TrustGolden lion tamarins are among the endangered species at the zooJonathan MorrisSouth WestNewquay Zoo is on the market, its owner the charity Wild Planet Trust has confirmed, blaming financial difficulties.The announcement that the 13-acre (5-hectare) zoo, home to about 850 animals, is for sale follows confirmation that its sister attraction, Paignton Zoo in Devon, is also on the market.Stephen Kings, the trust's interim chief executive, said it wanted to "secure both zoos as thriving institutions".The news…

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‘App is helping my son face his fear of the dark’, says Devon mum

‘App is helping my son face his fear of the dark’, says Devon mum

BBCGabi's son uses an NHS approved game which is designed to tackle childhood anxietyA mum says her son is learning to cope with anxieties including a fear of the dark with the help of a new NHS app.Gabi, from Exeter, said her seven-year-old son has complex needs, including autism and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), which mean he suffers from anxieties such as sleeping in the dark.But since he started using an NHS-approved game designed to tackle childhood…

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Road reopens after serious A38 crash in Devon

The A38 near Plymouth has reopened following a serious car crash.Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called to the crash near Plympton at about 15:00 BST.National Highways said the westbound carriageway was shut between the B3416 Plympton and the A374 Plymouth, with long delays of about 45 minutes. Diversion routes were in place.Police said injuries had been reported to officers but they were not thought to be life-changing or life-threatening. Source link

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Woman’s £8k theft from Plymouth charity ‘a betrayal’

Woman’s £8k theft from Plymouth charity ‘a betrayal’

Ian S/GeographGeorgina Mary Thompson, 40, was handed a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for a yearA woman stole almost £8,000 from a charity she worked for, a court has heard.Georgina Mary Thompson was handed a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for a year, a 24-month supervision order and ordered to pay compensation of £3,600 after admitting charges of fraud by abuse of position and theft from the person of another.Plymouth Magistrates' Court heard the 40-year-old took £7,877.87 from Friends and…

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