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Plans for ‘educatering’ site with 100 jobs in east Devon refused

Plans for ‘educatering’ site with 100 jobs in east Devon refused

Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCThe site near Lympstone would be used for growing food and educating children about where food comes fromPlans to create 100 jobs in a food business that would provide local products for school meals and educate children about food production have been turned down.The Goosemoor company wanted to build what it calls an "educatering" facility near Lympstone in east Devon, which it said would generate an estimated £15m for the local economy.The business is based…

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Tributes paid to former Plymouth MP Oliver Colvile

Tributes paid to former Plymouth MP Oliver Colvile

Jonathan MorrisSouth WestBBCOliver Colvile was loved on all sides of the House of Commons, said Conservative former minister Graham StuartTributes have been paid in Parliament to former Conservative MP Oliver Colvile, who has died aged 64.Mr Colvile represented Plymouth Sutton and Devonport from 2010 to 2017. He was known for his advocacy for hedgehogs and in 2015 called for the animals to become a national symbol of the UK.His death was announced in the House of Commons, with…

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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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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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Treasure trove of Devon history set to be unearthed in new book

One of Devon’s last great untapped sources of history will reveal some of its best-kept secrets with the publication of a new book this week. Devon’s Home Front Diaries, 1937 to 1945, reveals for the first time the intimate reflections and views of scores of people living in the county who took part in the anthropological project, Mass Observation. Launched in 1937, Mass Observation surveyed and documented the opinions and experiences of UK residents on a broad range…

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International experts on Artificial Intelligence gather for launch of new University research centre

A new interdisciplinary research centre with a mission to investigate Artificial Intelligence has been launched by the University of Exeter. The Critical AI Centre (CrAIC) will explore the complex and evolving roles and risks associated with conceptions of artificial intelligence in society. Drawing on expertise from disciplines within the arts and humanities, social sciences, and computer science, CrAIC promises to take a collaborative approach to different ways we can study AI. It was formally launched by academics in…

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How can ‘water batteries’ help Devon farmers tackle drought?

How can ‘water batteries’ help Devon farmers tackle drought?

Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondentBBCWill Luke created a pond on his farm near Plymouth to help improve resilience to drought and floodingRainwater used to surge through Will Luke's dairy farm whenever there was a downpour.He used to watch it flow away but concerns over "drier and drier" summers led him to build a storage pond allowing him to put that water to use - particularly for livestock."Once it leaves the farm, it's no good to me,"…

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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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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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Firms sensitive to rising temperatures deliver lower stock returns

Companies that are more sensitive to temperature changes are consistently overvalued and deliver lower-than-expected returns. Global temperature rises as a result of climate change impact firms differently, with sectors such as agriculture and energy directly exposed to physical climate risks, while others face transition risks linked to regulation, supply chains and consumer behaviour. A new study published in Management Science analysed more than five decades of US stock data and introduced a new measure of ‘temperature sensitivity’ to…

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