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Small firms in south west named among UK’s ‘most inspiring’

Small firms in south west named among UK’s ‘most inspiring’

Small Business Saturday UKDave and Karen Meadows of PUSHED are among the businesses highlighted in the Small Business Saturday campaign Two companies in the south west have been highlighted for their innovation and contribution to the community as part of Small Business Saturday (SBS).The event on Saturday, December 6, encourages the nation to show its support for independent firms by "spending locally and shopping small".The campaign said it was showcasing "100 brilliant small businesses across the country".The small…

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Mum’s illness inspires Devon girl, 5, to take on 5k Santa run

Mum’s illness inspires Devon girl, 5, to take on 5k Santa run

Ellis RussellMaddie is taking part in a 5k Santa run to raise money for Crohn's and ColitisA five-year-old girl is set to take part in a 5k (3.1 mile) Santa run to help people suffering from the same illness as her mum.Maddie is to take on the Exeter City Santa Run for the charity Crohn's and Colitis on Sunday, and said: "I want to raise money so I can help poorly people like mummy to get better."Her mother,…

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Five men in court charged with murder of man in Exmouth

Five men in court charged with murder of man in Exmouth

Five men have appeared in court jointly charged with the murder of a 24-year old man.Denva Smith died from a single stab wound and was found in the garden of a property in Ashfield Close, Exmouth in Devon on 31 May.Dylan Chadwick, 23, of Cambourne Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside, Ben Mason, 23, of no fixed abode, and Ben Helliker, 26, of Halsdon Road, Exmouth, pleaded not guilty to the murder when they appeared at Exeter Crown Court on…

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Travel disruption in South West due to heavy rain and flooding

Travel disruption in South West due to heavy rain and flooding

Travel in the South West has been affected by flooding after heavy rain on Friday.Great Western Railway (GWR) said a fallen tree on the rail line between Liskeard and Bodmin Parkway had led to the timetabled trains between Plymouth and Truro being delayed.The train firm said the service between Liskeard and Looe had been cancelled due to flooding and the line at Roche had been flooded by heavy rain so the service between Par and Newquay had also…

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University of Plymouth building evacuated after chemical leak

University of Plymouth building evacuated after chemical leak

A university building has been evacuated after a chemical leak, firefighters have said.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said eight fire engines were at the scene at the University of Plymouth's Davy Building, along with some specialist appliances.It said everyone had been accounted for. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was assisting the fire service with traffic management. The BBC has asked the university for comment. Source link

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Julio Pleguezuelo: Plymouth Argyle defender’s joy at return to fitness

Julio Pleguezuelo: Plymouth Argyle defender’s joy at return to fitness

Julio Pleguezuelo says it was an "amazing feeling" to return to the field after being out all season.The Plymouth Argyle defender started Tuesday's Vertu Trophy win at Leyton Orient after recovering from knee surgery.The 28-year-old Spaniard was injured in Argyle's final game of pre-season back in August. "It was an amazing feeling to be back out there on the pitch," he told BBC Radio Devon."It's been a long time coming, but I got through all my rehab and…

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Exeter City financial problems boosted by Jay Stansfield transfer payment

Exeter City financial problems boosted by Jay Stansfield transfer payment

Stansfield is one of a number of players who have come through the Exeter system and gone on to be sold for high fees alongside Ollie Watkins and Ethan Ampadu.In their last accounts published in April 2025 for the financial year ending June 2024, Exeter said they could earn around £5m from transfers.But the club has hit financial problems over the past few months after overspending their budget last season.It led to chief executive Joe Gorman and chairman…

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Derelict seaside hotel in Torquay converted into council flats

Derelict seaside hotel in Torquay converted into council flats

The first project in a council scheme to convert derelict hotels into rental homes has been completed.Brampton Court in the seaside resort of Torquay has been redeveloped into 14 energy-efficient one and two-bedroom apartments.Torbay Council, which came up with the scheme, said the apartments would be "let at social rents to local households" with the first tenants expected to move in before Christmas.The council has acquired a second site in Torquay at the Seabury Hotel and said construction…

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Jordan Young: Torquay United striker hailed by boss Paul Wotton

Jordan Young: Torquay United striker hailed by boss Paul Wotton

Torquay United striker Jordan Young has won praise for his work ethic from manager Paul Wotton.The 26-year-old has scored four goals in his last three games and is second in the National League South goalscoring charts with 12 from 20 appearances. Young moved to the Gulls from Yeovil Town just over a year ago and has found the target 22 times in the league over his time at Plainmoor. "He's got great technique but it's not a fluke,…

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Alanis Morissette to play Powderham Castle in 2026

Alanis Morissette to play Powderham Castle in 2026

Canadian pop legend Alanis Morissette has been confirmed as the latest headliner for a music event being staged in Devon in 2026. Morissette is the final headline artist announced for TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham in Exeter and is due to play on Friday 26 June. The event is organised by Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.Morissette featured at the Glastonbury Festival earlier this year, and returns to south-west England, alongside fellow festival stalwarts, Lewis Capaldi and…

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle owner Simon Hallett backs head coach

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle owner Simon Hallett backs head coach

Having brought in former manager Derek Adams as director of football last month, many felt it was a sign that he could take over should Cleverley go.But Hallett, who has been Argyle’s majority owner since 2019 and is still looking for new investment, says Adam’s has been impressed with Cleverley."Derek has been clear, from his first days back, that Tom is strong on the training ground, clear in his coaching, and well regarded by players and staff,” he…

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South West’s buses receive £90m investment for improvements

South West’s buses receive £90m investment for improvements

Seb NobleCornwall political reporter, PlymouthBBCSimon Lightwood said the cash would be given directly to local authorities for them to improve servicesAbout £90 million is going to be invested into improving bus services around the South West, the Government has confirmed.It said Cornwall Council would receive about £30m, Devon and Torbay £43m, and Plymouth £14m.The Department for Transport explained the money was for local councils to increase services, keep fares low, and to spend on newer, greener vehicles. It…

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