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Man who ran Plymouth teeth whitening salon jailed for rape

Man who ran Plymouth teeth whitening salon jailed for rape

Cameron Weldon andJohn HendersonSouth WestDevon and Cornwall PoliceRicky Stubberfield, who ran a teeth whitening business in Plymouth, was arrested in June 2024 A man who ran a teeth-whitening business has been jailed for 26 years for rape after luring women under the promise of free treatments.Ricky Stubberfield, 31, of Walnut Gardens, Plympton, was found guilty of 23 sexual offences including eight counts of rape against seven women between 2013 and 2024.Plymouth Crown Court heard how Stubberfield messaged young…

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Work to restore fire damaged cottages in Devon set to start

Work to restore fire damaged cottages in Devon set to start

Work to restore a row of thatched cottages damaged in a fire in Devon is expected to start next spring. The four Grade II listed cottages in Drewsteignton caught fire in March, with 25 crews required to tackle the blaze. The properties, which are owned by the National Trust, are covered in scaffolding and tarpaulin and are being left over the winter to dry out before the restoration begins in 2026. The trust said it hoped to commence…

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Will you be a part of Barnstaple’s History?

Will you be a part of Barnstaple’s History?

Available for over a yearDid you know the colour blue has been long associated with Barnstaple? From Brannam’s Pottery to street signs and the newly restored market - the colour is part of the town's heritage. Now, a project, involving the local community, is creating an art installation for Barnstaple Pannier Market. Picture Credit:Getty Images/ Alan BaxterProgramme WebsiteShow less Source link

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Plymouth residents vote against introduction of parking permits

Resident parking permits will not be introduced in parts of Plymouth after a council ballot.Plymouth City Council said people living in seven areas of the city were asked for their views after a survey in 2024 revealed residents reported difficulty parking in their streets due to commuters taking up spaces.However, it said "the results of the ballot show there is not enough support for permits to be introduced".The authority said a controlled parking zone could only be introduced…

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North Devon hospital gets £22.7m for staff accommodation revamp

A hospital has received funding to build new accommodation for staff and students.The North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple has received £22.7m from the New Hospital Programme for the redevelopment of its current facilities.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust said work would start on Monday, 27 October, with the two existing buildings demolished and replaced with 120 bedrooms that would "meet the needs of colleagues and students".Chris Tidman, Royal Devon deputy chief executive officer, said the…

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Devon brain injury support group passes six-month milestone

Devon brain injury support group passes six-month milestone

A support group for people with brain injuries in East Devon is hoping to expand its numbers after a successful first six months, leaders say.Minds over Matter runs once a month in a pub in Ottery St Mary and is set up to be a social club with cake, music and, most importantly, games.The group was set up to not only be for people with such injuries, but also their family members, carers, and friends and in an…

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Frustration over renationalised rail service times in Devon

Frustration over renationalised rail service times in Devon

Cameron Weldon andRichard GreenSouth WestSouth Western RailwayThe Department for Transport said £360 million has been invested to renew and enhance railway infrastructure to help keep trains on timePassengers travelling on a renationalised rail service have voiced frustrations after service numbers were reduced.Commuters on the line between Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo said they had endured delays, cancellations, reduced capacity and overcrowding.South Western Railway (SWR) announced in August following a period of dry weather services between the stations…

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Oldway Mansion break-ins costing thousands, says council

Oldway Mansion break-ins costing thousands, says council

Torbay CouncilTorbay Council said entering Oldway Mansion was "illegal and extremely dangerous"Damage caused by a series of break-ins at a historic building will cost thousands of pounds to fix, according to a council.Torbay Council said trespassers broke into Oldway Mansion in Paignton and caused damage which placed "further strain on an already stretched restoration budget".The council said visitors were still welcome to visit the grounds of the site but it asked them to respect the site boundaries and…

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Man arrested over threats outside McDonald’s in Exmouth

A man has been arrested after another man was threatened with an air rifle in a road rage incident outside a McDonald's.Devon and Cornwall Police said it was reported the man was threatened outside the restaurant at Liverton Business Park in Exmouth, Devon, at about 11:30 BST on Saturday.A man in his 20s from Plymouth was arrested outside a nearby property on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Officers said he was…

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Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss praises side despite Stockport defeat

Gary Caldwell says his Exeter City side deserved something from their 1-0 loss at high-flying Stockport County.Nathan Lowe's first-half goal was enough to separate the sides, with County just a point off the top of League One. Exeter had more possession and more touches in the opposition box, but could not find a way to convert any of their chances as they slipped to 19th in League One."I don't think we deserved to get beat," Caldwell told BBC…

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss frustrated by AFC Wimbledon loss

Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says his side have to be more defensively solid after their 2-1 loss at home to AFC Wimbledon.The Pilgrims took an early lead through Lorent Tolaj, but goals either side of half-time saw the Dons leave Devon with three points.It was the second successive game that Argyle have given up a lead at home after the 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic.The defeat - Argyle's seventh in 12 League One games - sees the…

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Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper: Australia duo join ‘bunch of brothers’ at Exeter

Exeter Chiefs coach Ross McMillan says Australia internationals Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper have slotted in seamlessly to the squad.The pair made their debuts in the impressive 38-0 win over Harlequins on Sunday.Ikitau helped set up Henry Slade's first try while Hooper was part of a dominant forward pack that reduced Quins to few chances.Ikitau linked up with his new team-mates a fortnight ago while Hooper has only been in the country for a week after both played…

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