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Runner’s half marathon holiday ‘ruined’ by food poisoning

Runner’s half marathon holiday ‘ruined’ by food poisoning

BBCNicky Putman booked a trip to Mallorca to take part in the TUI Palma Marathon on 19 OctoberA runner who trained for eight months to complete a half marathon abroad has said her holiday was "ruined" when she was unable to take part due to food poisoning. Nicky Putman, from Plymouth, booked a Tui sports package holiday for herself and a friend to run the Palma Half Marathon in Mallorca in October, but during her stay she said…

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Henry Slade: Exeter open contract talks with England centre

Henry Slade: Exeter open contract talks with England centre

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says Henry Slade's England future is not the only factor that will decide if he extends his contract at Sandy Park.The Prem club have begun talks over a new contract with the centre, who has yet to feature this autumn for England.The 32-year-old has spent his entire career at Exeter, winning two Premiership titles and the 2020 European Champions Cup in 250 appearances. He has also won 73 caps for England since making…

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Landmark research uncovers why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children

· In young children with type 1 diabetes, nearly all insulin-producing cells are destroyed before they can mature, helping explain why the condition is more aggressive and harder to manage in early childhood · Major breakthrough could redefine how type 1 diabetes is understood and treated, refocusing research and offering new ways to stop the condition before it starts Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children, offering…

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Exeter City Football Club investigation after fire at stadium

Exeter City Football Club investigation after fire at stadium

BBCDozens of firefighters attended the blaze amid fears it would spread to the stadium's standsAn investigation is being launched after a fire broke out at Exeter City's stadium, causing some damage.Firefighters tackled the blaze at St James Park after smoke was seen billowing from a portacabin near the Well Street end of the ground at about 22:00 GMT on Wednesday. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said the fire started in an electrical unit, before spreading to a…

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Exeter City Football Club investigation after blaze at stadium

Exeter City Football Club investigation after blaze at stadium

Getty ImagesDozens of firefighters attended the blaze amid fears it would spread to the stadium's standsAn investigation is being launched after a fire broke out at Exeter City's stadium.Firefighters tackled the blaze at St James Park after smoke was seen billowing from a portacabin near the Well Street end of the ground at about 22:00 GMT on Wednesday. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said the blaze started in an electrical unit, before spreading to a temporary building.…

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Martial arts helping tackle anxiety, says Devon coach

Martial arts helping tackle anxiety, says Devon coach

BBCMark Bishop said martial arts was a source of comfort to some studentsA martial arts teacher has said wellbeing is becoming a bigger part of the sport.Mark Bishop, who owns New Wave Martial Arts in Plymouth and Liskeard, said he had noticed a rise in anxiety among adults and children since the Covid-19 pandemic.He said the sport was becoming a "source of comfort" to help people become stronger willed.Mr Bishop is raising money for BBC Children in Need…

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Fossil fuel CO2 emissions hit record high in 2025

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise by 1.1% in 2025 – reaching a record high, according to new research by the Global Carbon Project. The 2025 Global Carbon Budget projects 38.1 billion tonnes of fossil carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions this year. Decarbonisation of energy systems is progressing in many countries – but this is not enough to offset the growth in global energy demand. With projected emissions from land-use change (such as deforestation) down…

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Plymouth council leader steps back from duties over illness

Plymouth council leader steps back from duties over illness

A council leader has thanked "incredible" NHS staff after he was taken to hospital.Plymouth City Council said Labour group leader Tudor Evans had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness and he would require "a period of rest" before a follow-up procedure later this month.It said deputy leader Jemima Laing would carry out his responsibilities during his absence.Evans said he was "looking forward to returning" to his role but added he was in "good hands and focusing on…

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Devon bus facilities to get £1.4m in improvements

Devon bus facilities to get £1.4m in improvements

Facilities for bus users are set to be improved in two towns after receiving council funding.Devon County Council approved spending of £850,000 on moving and improving bus shelters and changing the road layout around Barnstaple railway station.It will also spend £550,000 on replacing bus shelters and improving information displays at the main bus interchange in Newton Abbot on Sherborne Road.The council said it was also providing £1.4m on supporting bus companies to buy zero emission buses with all…

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Camera to be deployed to target noisy drivers in the South West

Camera to be deployed to target noisy drivers in the South West

Communities affected by noisy drivers are being asked where they would like to see a new noise camera being deployed.The technology includes an automatic number-plate recognition system attached to a microphone which can take a directional sound sample and record moving footage.After trials in other parts of the country, Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez said she would like to see the force working with councils to identify locations which would benefit the most from…

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Future of Trago Mills store in Falmouth under threat amid review

Future of Trago Mills store in Falmouth under threat amid review

The future of a discount store branch is under "thorough review" after experiencing rising costs and diminishing sales, bosses have said.Trago Mills chairman Bruce Robertson said management was consulting with staff at the Falmouth branch in Cornwall to find "an amenable solution" after six-figure deficits had continued.The firm said the combination of high energy and taxation costs and "at best, flat sales" had led the business "to a point where it cannot continue to absorb the Falmouth store's…

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