Plan to reignite New Year’s Eve celebrations in Newquay

Post published:December 21, 2025
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Newquay Business Improvement DistrictNewquay BID said it was inviting residents, visitors and returning holidaymakers to embrace the traditionA five-year plan has been launched to bring back the "electric atmosphere" to a town that used to be widely known for its New Year's Eve celebrations.Newquay Business Improvement District (BID) said it would work with businesses to "co-ordinate enhanced New Year's Eve activities and encourage town-wide participation".It said it was launching the Great Newquay Pub Fancy Dress Competition where bars,…

‘Bristol Bears spread joy’ and ‘Wookey Witch’

Post published:December 21, 2025
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Bristol BearsExcitement has been growing across the West this week as Christmas draws closer and many people have been getting into the festive spirit at events across the region.Bristol Bears have been spreading some seasonal cheer by visiting 15 different charities, schools and care settings to lend a hand and deliver presents.Here is our weekly round-up of photographs from across the region.BristolBristol BearsGiving Back Day: More than 60 players and staff from Bristol Bears took part in what…

Exeter Digest #95: Libraries funding cuts – Heavitree Road student blocks – Exeter College merger – Hospital doctors strike – Topsham gap development

Post published:December 20, 2025
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HEADLINESDevon County Council funding cuts set to reduce core library opening hours by 30%Public consultation on changes explores possibility of closing some branches altogether despite claims to the contrary while Libraries Unlimited contract extension decision scheduled for six weeks before consultation ends. Read more.Exeter City Council adds 813 more student and “co-living” beds to city “housing” supply with Heavitree Road approvalComplex of seven blocks up to six storeys tall on site of police station and magistrates court to…

Cornwall church holds gentle Blue Christmas service

Post published:December 20, 2025
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A gentle and reflective service was held at a church in Cornwall for people who find the festive season difficult.The Blue Christmas service, led by local priest the Reverend Lisa Coupland who starred in series three of the BBC's Traitors, was held at St Mawgan-in-Meneage Church near Helston. The service aimed to provide a peaceful space for those who may be struggling through bereavement, loneliness, stress, or other personal challenges.Mrs Coupland said it was a wonderful way to…

Paul Wotton: Torquay United boss ‘angry’ after 2-1 loss at AFC Totton

Post published:December 20, 2025
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Torquay United boss Paul Wotton says he felt he was "wasting his breath" in his side's 1-0 loss at 10-man AFC Totton.Brandon Haunstrup got the only goal of the game shortly before half time for the hosts. He was sent off shortly before the hour mark for a second booking and the Gulls won a penalty soon after which Jordan Young fired over the bar.The Gulls failed to capitalise on a number of chances as they lost for…

Camborne beat Redruth 28-18 to take Cornish derby spoils

Post published:December 20, 2025
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Camborne continued their unbeaten league record over Cornish rivals Redruth as they won 28-18 at the Rec in National Two West. Camborne have won five and drawn the other of their six meetings since they were promoted back to the fourth tier three years ago and resumed their league rivalry after a 32-year break. In incredibly tough wet conditions AJ Hussell's try put Camborne 7-3 up at the break before two Kyle Moyle penalties made it 13-3 after…

Devon County Council Funding Cuts Set To Reduce Core Library Opening Hours By 30% – Exeter Observer

Post published:December 20, 2025
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Devon County Council Funding Cuts Set To Reduce Core Library Opening Hours By 30% – Exeter Observer

Devon County Council library service funding cuts are expected to reduce the core staffed opening hours of the county’s libraries from a total of just under 1,300 hours each week to just under 915 hours each week, a fall of nearly 30%. The cuts are expected to affect 43 of Devon’s 50 libraries, four of

Devon County Council funding cuts set to reduce core library opening hours by 30%

Post published:December 20, 2025
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Devon County Council library service funding cuts are expected to reduce the core staffed opening hours of the county’s libraries from a total of just under 1,300 hours each week to just under 915 hours each week, a fall of nearly 30%.The cuts are expected to affect 43 of Devon’s 50 libraries, four of which are in Exeter.The county council has outsourced the provision of library services, which it has a statutory duty to provide, to Libraries Unlimited,…

Cornish Pirates thrashed 47-10 at Chinnor

Post published:December 20, 2025
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Cornish Pirates' "execution was off" in their 47-10 loss at mid-table Chinnor, according to coach Joe Walsh. The defeat was Pirates' heaviest of the season and a fourth in succession as they dropped from fourth place to eighth in the Champ table. "The execution was off, parts of our plan we need to look at," Walsh told BBC Radio Cornwall."But ultimately Chinnor executed the basic skills of the game really well and we executed our skills poorly."Whether it's…

South Devon residents urged to lock doors after house thefts

Post published:December 20, 2025
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People are being urged by police to lock their doors overnight after incidents where car keys and personal items have been taken from homes. Devon and Cornwall Police said homes across south Devon including Torquay, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Paignton had been targeted.The force said officers had made several arrests in relation to burglary and vehicle theft, with some offenders already convicted and facing sentencing next year.Det Sgt Jason Parsons, from south Devon criminal investigation department (CID) team,…

Grants to help young women in Cornwall explore aviation careers

Post published:December 20, 2025
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A project which helps inspire girls and young women to develop a career in aviation, aerospace and engineering has been given a government grant of nearly £100,000.TECwomen CIC said the funding would help it deliver its TECgirls Reach for the Sky festival and Take Flight education programme.Two other projects in Cornwall were awarded funding from the government's £750,000 Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund designed to inspire young people to explore careers in aviation.Aerobility was given £60,589 to…

Debate over Tamar crossing tag admin charge rise

Post published:December 20, 2025
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Lee TrewhelaLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceTomasz Maciulewicz/BBCCampaigners are concerned about increased costs to cross the Tamar A proposed 150% increase to the monthly admin fee to cross the Tamar Bridge and use the Torpoint Ferry is to be debated at an extraordinary meeting.MPs and councillors have been largely critical of the proposed increase for people who regularly cross the River Tamar for work, education and Derriford hospital appointments.The proposed increase from 80p to £2 a month for users of…