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Buses replace trains during work on Mid Cornwall Metro project

Buses replace trains during work on Mid Cornwall Metro project

Network Rail Newquay station is to have two operational platforms for the first time since 1987Passengers have been told to plan ahead while work takes place to provide coast-to-coast rail travel in Cornwall. Network Rail said work would take place on the branch line between Newquay and Par from Monday 3 November to Friday 7 November. It added testing would take place on a new digital signalling system and a second platform at Newquay.George Collinson, Network Rail lead…

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Plymouth leaseholders’ torment over alleged cladding fraud

Plymouth leaseholders’ torment over alleged cladding fraud

Johanna CarrSouth West InvestigationsBBCDavid and Sara Corry said the stress of the past few months had affected their health and their relationshipIt was supposed to provide an idyllic seaside retirement but David and Sara Corry's leasehold flat has become a source of stress so severe it nearly broke their 40-year marriage."It's been like a nightmare - I mean sometimes we were going to bed six o'clock in the evening just to close our minds to it," Mrs Corry…

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Exeter museum awarded for being ‘a space for everyone’

Exeter museum awarded for being ‘a space for everyone’

A museum has been awarded the National Autistic Society's Autism Friendly Award for its work to ensure it is accessible to people with different needs.Exeter City Council's Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM) said it had met the standards needed to ensure it offered an industry approved autism-friendly environment.Councillor Bob Foale, Exeter City Council's lead for arts, culture and tourism, said: "The museum is a space for everyone, and we remain committed to continually improving its…

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Appeal after ‘shocking’ violence at railway station in Exeter

Appeal after ‘shocking’ violence at railway station in Exeter

A man in his 50s sustained multiple facial fractures following a serious assault at a Devon railway station. He was injured at Polsloe Bridge Station, in Exeter, on Thursday at about 23:40 BST.British Transport Police said a man got off a train and walked along the platform before jumping down onto the tracks. He then followed the victim up the stairs of the station and threw a glass bottle at him before a physical altercation took place. Det…

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Tom Cleverley: Struggling Plymouth Argyle face ‘long, hard, painful road’

Tom Cleverley: Struggling Plymouth Argyle face ‘long, hard, painful road’

Cleverley's side were jeered by sections of the away support at Adams Park following their FA Cup defeat.The loss dashed any hopes of a repeat of last season's run in the competition when they beat two Premier League sides - Brentford and six-time European champions Liverpool were both toppled by the Pilgrims before they bowed out at Manchester City in the fifth round. "[It was] a hugely disappointing performance," Cleverley added. "We wanted a reaction from our last…

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Buses replace trains as Mid Cornwall Metro enters final phase

Buses replace trains as Mid Cornwall Metro enters final phase

Train passengers are being reminded to plan ahead of the final phase of engineering work on a rail line.Network Rail said passengers travelling between Newquay and Par would be affected by the work on the Mid Cornwall Metro project between Monday and Friday next week.It said buses would replace trains from Newquay to St Austell, while passengers at Par were advised to take train to St Austell and change for buses towards Newquay.Trains would still run from Par…

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Torquay United boss Paul Wotton praises side despite Hornchurch defeat

Torquay United boss Paul Wotton praises side despite Hornchurch defeat

Torquay United manager Paul Wotton praised his side's performance despite being beaten 2-1 at home by National League South leaders Hornchurch.Callum Dolan gave the Gulls an 11th-minute lead from the penalty spot after the Gulls forward had been fouled in the box.But Hornchurch drew level through a Henry Hearn penalty nine minutes later before Angelo Balenta scored what proved to be the winner three minutes after the break.Torquay created a host of openings after going behind but could…

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Retired banker completes 200th marathon in 200 days

Retired banker completes 200th marathon in 200 days

BBCSteve James finished his 200th marathon in 200 days in Topsham, where he began the challenge in AprilA 66-year-old man has completed 200 marathons in 200 days around the British coastline.Retired banker Steve James travelled 5,240 miles (8433km) since setting off from Topsham, Devon in April, and returned there to finish his challenge on Saturday.Researchers at the University of Exeter monitored the impact on his body throughout the journey.Mr James said: "I haven't had a day off in…

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66-year-old finishes 200th marathon in 200 days

A retired banker is now thought to be the first man over 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot, after completing his 200th marathon in 200 days. Steve James, who celebrated his 66th birthday on the final leg of this journey, has spent the last seven months, completing the 5,240 miles along the British coast, finally ending this challenge in Topsham, Devon, where he began on 16 April. Steve, who lives and trained on…

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Teen honoured with memorial at new skatepark

Teen honoured with memorial at new skatepark

Alex Green,South West and John Ayres,In TotnesBBCTracey Swan, Max Hamilton's mother, was at the event at Totnes SkateparkThe mother of a teenager who died after he fell off his skateboard has welcomed the opening of a new skatepark in his hometown.Max Hamilton, 19, from Totnes, Devon, died in 2019 after he hit his head when he lost control of his skateboard on Greenbank Road in Plymouth.There is a memorial to him at the new skatepark, which was officially…

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Couple return to stage where they met for 20-year anniversary

Couple return to stage where they met for 20-year anniversary

A couple who met on stage celebrated a milestone anniversary by visiting the place where it all began. Helen and Graham Tudor met while performing in the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at Theatre Royal Plymouth in 2005, after unexpected changes in the production. They had not been scheduled for the show but, after a last-minute casting call, found themselves performing the lead roles of Jack and Princess Apricot. One year later, Mr Tudor proposed to the now…

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Jack Fitzwater: Exeter defender says club want to avoid being ‘turned over’ in FA Cup

Jack Fitzwater: Exeter defender says club want to avoid being ‘turned over’ in FA Cup

In the past two seasons, the Grecians have signed two Halifax Town players - Millenic Alli and Andrew Oluwabori - and Fitzwater expects the current crop of players at the National League club will give them a stern test."The clubs seem to have a good relationship. Both [players] came in and did well. We're going to have to go there with a gameplan and be ready for a really tough afternoon," he said."Hopefully we do the basics well,…

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