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Man appears in court over South Molton pub assault

Man appears in court over South Molton pub assault

A man has been charged over an assault at a pub which left another man seriously injured.Jordan Foster, 28, of Hugh Squier Avenue, South Molton, Devon, appeared at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with wound/inflict grievous bodily harm without intent and common assault.Devon and Cornwall Police said a man in his 30s was injured in an attack at The Coaching Inn on Queen Street just after 21:00 BST on Saturday. Officers had said the injured man was…

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Yeovil maternity unit gets long-awaited reopening date

Yeovil maternity unit gets long-awaited reopening date

Maternity and paediatric units which were closed over safety fears have been given a reopening date, subject to meeting specific criteria.The service at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) was closed on 19 May for an intial period of six months, following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report which rated the paediatric service inadequate.Somerset NHS Foundation Trust said it would be reopening both units on 21 April 2026 and Peter Lewis, the chief executive said he hoped the update would…

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Breast cancer survivors strut their stuff in Dorset.

Breast cancer survivors strut their stuff in Dorset.

Available for over a yearSophie Parker's breast cancer symptoms were dismissed because she was "too young", before a protracted journey to diagnoses and treatment. She is taking to the catwalk to help raise awareness and support research into the disease as part of Charity Angels UK's Fashion Show at Dorchester Corn Exchange on Thursday 16th October. Sarah told Radio Solent's Steve Harris her story with cancer. Image credit: Ian Metcalf.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

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£1m upgrade will safeguard lake’s future

£1m upgrade will safeguard lake’s future

Sammy JenkinsWest of England andMatty EdwardsBristolBBCWork to improve the surface of walkways is expected to take six monthsSwimmers say they will miss using a marine lake while it is closed for a £1m upgrade, as "cold water brings you alive".Work being carried out at Weston-super-Mare's seawater pool includes the construction of more public toilets and resurfacing steps and ramps.The repairs mean the lake will be shut until April 2026, but the work will safeguard the pool's future, council…

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Man charged with Weymouth rape and firearm offence

Man charged with Weymouth rape and firearm offence

A man has been charged with a series of offences including rape, possession of a knife and imitation firearm.Dorset Police were called at about 09:45 BST on 8 October after after a woman reported she had been attacked by a man at an address in Weymouth.The force said 62-year-old Stephen Amesbury from the Weymouth area had been charged with rape, sexual assault, possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place and possession of…

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Biker seriously hurt in one-vehicle crash on A386 at Grenofen

Biker seriously hurt in one-vehicle crash on A386 at Grenofen

A motorcyclist has been badly hurt in a crash, police have said.The single-vehicle crash happened on the A386 at Grenofen, Tavistock, at 06:15 BST, Devon and Cornwall Police said.The force said the biker was taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries.The road was closed in both directions between Anderton Lane, Whitchurch and Graybridge Road, Horrabridge, while emergency services worked at the scene, the force said. Source link

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History scholars honoured and recognised by the Royal Historical Society

Four scholars at the University of Exeter, Cornwall, have been recognised by the Royal Historical Society (RHS) for their contributions to the fields of history and heritage. Professor Catriona Pennell, Professor of Modern History and Memory Studies, has been elected, as one of three new members from around the UK, to the RHS Council, where she will play an active role in national-level advocacy. Professor Bryony Onciul, Dr Jeremy DeWaal, and Professor Richard Noakes were all elected as…

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Mulberry founder Roger Saul wants walnut farming help in Somerset

Mulberry founder Roger Saul wants walnut farming help in Somerset

charlessainsburyplaice.co.ukFormer fashion designer Roger Saul now farms walnuts in Somerset with wife MontyA fashion designer who turned his hand to walnut farming has boasted a bumper crop of the nut this year.Roger Saul, who founded handbag company Mulberry, now owns Sharpham Park in Somerset - a walnut farm.Mr Saul has said his crop this year is three times the size of any other year, and believes more support is needed to support British growers.But despite the burgeoning harvest…

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Dorset Council extends consultations after reports of IT problems

Dorset Council extends consultations after reports of IT problems

A council has extended the deadlines for two consultations after residents reported problems giving their views online.The consultations for Dorset Council's Local Transport Plan and Local Plan will now close on 20 October and 31 October respectively.The authority said it had received "high levels of public engagement", but there had been complaints its online surveys were very slow to load.The council apologised and said it had extended the deadline "to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to…

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Diver thought to have identified wreck of steamship lost in 1869

Diver thought to have identified wreck of steamship lost in 1869

DeepWreckDiver/YoutubeDominic Robinson explored the wreck last SeptemberA deep-sea diver believes he has solved the mystery of a cargo vessel which disappeared more than 150 years ago.Dominic Robinson, from Plymouth, said he discovered crockery on board the wreck sitting 100m (330ft) below the surface of the Celtic Sea, halfway between Cornwall and Ireland.He said the vessel was thought to have belonged to the Anglo-Greek Steam Navigation and Trading Company, which is the name embossed on plates that were found,…

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‘My leg helped rebuild my tongue after mouth cancer diagnosis’

‘My leg helped rebuild my tongue after mouth cancer diagnosis’

Jen SmithSouth West health correspondentBBCCandi Hulley had to learn how to speak and eat again during her recovery for mouth cancerA woman whose tongue had to be reconstructed with a piece of her leg because of mouth cancer is urging people to check for the warning signs.Candi Hulley, 52, from Bude, Cornwall, said a chance check-up at her dentist had led to her diagnosis.The Mouth Cancer Foundation charity said more than 3,000 people died of mouth cancer last…

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Piano bike musician cancels tour dates after Tamworth van theft

Piano bike musician cancels tour dates after Tamworth van theft

Chloe Marie AstonMs Aston was performing in Tamworth when the van was takenA woman who set out to busk in every town in the UK with her custom-built "piano bike" has cancelled a string of tour dates after her van was stolen.Chloe Marie Aston, from Ilfracombe, Devon, was performing in Tamworth on Saturday when the vehicle, which she left locked, was taken from Spinning School Lane car park."It was a horrible shock, just disbelief", the 21-year-old said, adding…

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