Devon radio presenters tackling three-legged challenge
Caroline Densley and Michael Chequer begin the two day walking challenge. Source link
Burnham-on-Sea Carnival attracts thousands of spectators
Chloe Harcombe,West of England and Scott Ellis,in Burnham-on-SeaDay Of The Dead costumed performers took part in the processionThe procession travelled around Burnham-on-SeaTens of thousands of people headed out to watch costumed performers on illuminated floats parade around a seaside town.The Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea Carnival attracted about 25,000 spectators to its procession on Monday.The event is one of the well-known Somerset Guy Fawkes Carnivals, which kicked off with its first procession of the year in Bridgwater on Saturday. Annalee…
Expert has hope for ‘resilient’ missing flamingo in Cornwall
A flamingo expert says she has hope for a missing bird from a wildlife park in Cornwall.Frankie the flamingo escaped from a walled garden at Paradise Park in Hayle on Sunday morning.Dr Caitlin Knight, a senior lecturer at the University of Exeter, who wrote a book on flamingos, said the birds were "more resilient than we might think", and that, as Frankie had clipped wings to prevent far flight, he may not travel too far.Park staff said on…
‘Battle’ to stop Hinkley staff parking outside Bridgwater homes
BBCDavid Linbourne said workers constantly park on the road outside his house Lili Sheppard,West of England, Bridgwater and Kelly Withers,SomersetA system which aims to stop construction workers at a nuclear power station "fly-parking" on residential streets is being introduced. Residents living near Hinkley Point C have complained to EDF Energy about workers leaving their cars outside their homes. David Linbourne, from Bridgwater, said: "You would get a lot of people turn up at six in the morning, slamming…
Trustees admit historic Cleveland Pools in Bath might not reopen
BBCThe pool's trustees said in a report that it's a possibility the lido might not reopenThe trustees of a restored lido that was closed due to flood damage have admitted it "might not be possible" to reopen the pool after almost two years of delays.Bath's Cleveland Pools Trust spent 20 years raising £9.3m to restore the Georgian lido and after several setbacks and millions of pounds of public money, it reopened in September 2023.But four months later it…
Fathers urged to play active role in development of SEND children
Tristan PascoeDorset political reporter, BournemouthBBC/Tristan PascoeChris Bott from Bournemouth, with his son Albie and support worker Teri HillFathers are being encouraged to play an active role in the learning and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), in a council initiative.Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) says male role models are key to young children's development, and it's inviting fathers to take part in structured learning and play sessions.Under the council's Portage Service, a family…
Man’s mission after COPD lung operation’s ‘unbelievable’ change
BBCJim Shaylor said he would recommend the procedure "100%"A Devon man who was one of the first in the country to have an operation to improve his breathing is now helping almost 50 people a week with theirs.Jim Shaylor, 74, has COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] - an incurable chronic lung condition affecting more than 1.2 million people in the UK.In 2022, he had an operation to collapse part of his lung to reduce his breathlessness, his health…
Plans made to demolish empty Penzance seven-storey tower block
Lee TrewhelaLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceDMA ArchitectsHow the new tower block in Penzance, the partly grey structure In the background could lookA planning application has been submitted to demolish an empty seven-storey tower block and replace it with a slightly lower building.Residents of the Fountain Court tower block, on St Clare Street, Penzance, were told by LiveWest housing association in October 2022 they had to move out of their sheltered housing accommodation to allow for the building to be…
BBC local radio prepares for Children in Need three-legged walk
Curtis LancasterSouth of EnglandBBCKatie Tyler and Sophie Drew are among the presenters taking part in the challengeRadio presenters in the south have been taking tips from record-breaking walkers as they prepare to put their legs together for Children in Need.They are joining 40 BBC local radio stations, challenged by Pudsey, to take on a three-legged walk that will see them trek a combined total of 1,000 miles.Volunteers from each station will be tied together and hope to cover…
Funeral for Yeovil RAF veteran Allan Perry, who died aged 102
HandoutAllan Perry was the last surviving founding member of his RAF regiment A military funeral has been held in Somerset for a Royal Air Force veteran who died in October aged 102.Allan Perry, from Yeovil, was the last surviving founder member of an RAF Regiment the King's Colour Squadron, which was formed in 1942. His funeral was held on Monday at Yeovil Crematorium, with some of the mourners travelling several hours to attend.Air Marshall Sir Christopher Coville said:…
Highbridge killer’s mental health raised before fatal stabbing
A housing officer has told an inquest she tried several times to get mental health support for a man who went on to kill his neighbour.Richard Matthews is serving an indefinite hospital order after he admitted to killing Paul Wells in Highbridge, Somerset, by diminished responsibility in June 2020.The inquest into Mr Wells' death opened in Wells on Monday, and heard from Laura Freeman, the neighbourhood officer for Homes in Sedgemoor, which was managing social housing he lived…
New Cornwall-Isles of Scilly freight ship is launched in Vietnam
A new freight vessel for the Isles of Scilly has been launched in Vietnam.The 45m (150ft) long ship, the Menawethan, has been built to replace the Gry Maritha in 2026, and continue the vital freight link between the islands and the British mainland, operating out of Penzance, Cornwall. The launch on Friday evening involved flooding a dock to float the vessel off of kneel blocks before being towed to a nearby berth on the Nha Be River in…
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