Search for new Newquay-London airline under way

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BBCFlights from Newquay to London Gatwick were cancelled after Eastern Airways filed a notice to appoint administratorsThe Civil Aviation Authority said all of Eastern Airways' flights had been cancelled, including services from Newquay to London Gatwick.Tim Dwelly, Cornwall Council cabinet member for economic regeneration and investment, said the airline's collapse was "very, very disappointing".He said the council was doing all it could to get a decent carrier on board to take over the Newquay to London route."There's going to be weeks of disruption for people who had booked flights and we've…

Ayman Benarous: ‘Freak’ knee injury rules out Plymouth midfielder

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Plymouth Argyle could be without five of the squad that lost to Exeter City last week for the trip to Mansfield on Tuesday night. Argyle will be without suspended Matthew Sorinola and Alex Mitchell is absent on compassionate grounds. Joe Edwards and Bradley Ibrahim face late fitness tests while Ayman Benarous will be missing for up to six weeks after sustaining what head coach Tom Cleverley described as a '"freak training injury" to his knee."It's an action that he would have done tens of thousands of times opening his knee out…

Hurricane Melissa live: Category 5 storm nears Jamaica, strongest this year | Climate Crisis News

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blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Category 5 storm is predicted to be the most destructive storm on record to hit the Caribbean island.Published On 28 Oct 202528 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Firefighters tackle thatched cottage fire in Hinton, New Forest

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Firefighters have worked through the night to put out a fire at a thatched cottage in the New Forest.The blaze broke out at the house on the A35 Lyndhurst Road in Hinton on the Hampshire/Dorset border on Monday shortly before 21:00 GMT.Firefighters in 10 fire engines from Hampshire and Dorset Fire and Rescue Services along with an aerial ladder platform worked into the early hours of Tuesday to bring the flames under control.The fire service said there was no one in the property at the time and the cause of the…

Monastic music to play again in Exeter priory closed by Henry VIII

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Beautiful monastic music will be heard again in a former Exeter priory closed by Henry VIII thanks to the discovery of a rare collection of medieval chants. St Nicholas Priory was founded by William the Conqueror in 1087. It was home to Benedictine monks for over 400 years and is the oldest building in Exeter. In 1536, like other monasteries, it was closed and the remains became the home of wealthy Tudor merchants. Thanks to the University of Exeter Chapel Choir the long-lost voices of monks will return to the priory…

Star Scheme rugby charity helps 1,000 children into sport

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Jack Killah,West of England and Matty Edwards,West of EnglandStar SchemeChard RFC in Somerset is one of the clubs giving opportunities to young people through the schemeA charity has helped more than 1,000 disadvantaged children across the country have access to rugby.The charity - Star Scheme - takes away practical barriers to children playing the sport by paying for transport, fees and kit.First piloted during the pandemic at Chew Valley Rugby Club, the project has now expanded to almost 1,100 children across 60 clubs.The charity's founder Dan Wooler said: "It's incredibly moving…

What you need to know as pine martens are reintroduced

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Devon Wildlife TrustPine martens were released at secret locations in Exmoor last monthWhen it was reported that pine martens were being reintroduced into Somerset, some people had questions.The Two Moors Pine Marten Project released nine females and 10 males at secret locations on Exmoor in September.Some people expressed concerns about whether smaller mammals and birds would be impacted.But Somerset Wildlife Trust wants to reassure people the reintroduction of the animal will restore balance in local woodlands and says there is "plenty of habitat to accommodate the species".Simon Clarke, head of nature…

Sandi Toksvig probes Iron Age Dorset murder for TV series

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Bournemouth UniversitySandi Toksvig worked with university researchers at an Iron Age site in rural DorsetTV personality Sandi Toksvig has been helping to unravel a 2,000-year-old murder mystery as part of a new TV series.The presenter filmed with Bournemouth University researchers and students at an archaeological dig near Winterborne Kingston in Dorset where an Iron Age settlement and cemetery was excavated.During the episode of the Channel 4 show, called Hidden Wonders, researchers discovered the skeleton of a teenage girl buried face down in a pit, believed to have been murdered as a…

Devon libraries Halloween costume loans ‘really useful’

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Library users have welcomed a scheme run by Devon libraries offering people the chance to borrow Halloween costumes donated by other visitors.Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs the Devon County Council and Torbay's libraries, described the scheme as "cost-effective" as it was designed to prevent the public from purchasing costumes that would only be worn once.Katheryn and her daughter Sophie visited Pinhoe Library, Exeter, on the hunt for a Halloween costume.Sophie chose a Rapunzel costume for this year, and Katheryn said the scheme was "really useful" as her daughter could pick…

Radio Devon presenters gear up for three-legged walk

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BBCBBC Radio Devon's Caroline Densley and Michael Chequer will be walking three-leggedBBC radio presenters are attempting to complete a section of a 1,000 mile three-legged challenge for Children in Need (CIN).Each BBC local radio station is aiming to complete 25 miles (40.23 km) on 4 and 5 November.BBC Radio Devon's Caroline Densley and Michael Chequer are each hoping to cover 12.5 three-legged miles (20.12km) over the two days.They will be walking each mile tied to a different person, including volunteers and staff from CIN-funded projects including Open Door, Action East Devon…

Devon and Cornwall attractions face surging costs

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Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondentRick TurnerRick Turner is urging visitor attractions to adapt to the economic climate or risk closureLike the main attraction at his theme park, Rick Turner says it has been a "rollercoaster year" for the sector."Costs have increased massively," the owner of The Big Sheep in north Devon said, reflecting on the state of the region's visitor attractions."It's terrifying times."Mr Turner, who is also the chairman of Devon's Top Attractions, said "there will be more closures" unless firms adapted to the reality of rising costs combined…

Radio Cornwall presenters to join in three-legged challenge

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BBCYoung farmers in Cornwall helped James Churchfield prepareBBC radio presenters will be attempting to complete part of a 1,000 mile three-legged challenge for Children in Need (CIN). Each BBC Local radio station is hoping to complete 25 miles (40.23 km) on 4 and 5 November towards a combined total of 1,000 miles. BBC Radio Cornwall's James Churchfield and James Dundon are both hoping to complete 12.5 miles (20.12km) over the two days.They will be walking each mile tethered to a different person, including volunteers and staff from CIN-funded projects such as…