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Mousehole festive lights team battle stormy conditions

Mousehole festive lights team battle stormy conditions

BBCThe Mousehole Harbour Lights were switched on during an event on ThursdayVolunteers from a Christmas lights event had to battle through the "worst" conditions they have faced to get the switch-on ready.The Mousehole Harbour Lights were turned on during an event on Thursday with hundreds of people heading down to the village's harbour to look at the displays.There are 60 displays at the event - which was first organised in 1964 - with 90km (56 miles) of cables…

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Flag removal halted in Exeter amid safety concerns

Flag removal halted in Exeter amid safety concerns

Attempts to remove flags from lamp-posts on a busy road have been halted after people started putting them back up, a council's leader has said.Contractors working for Devon County Council removed about 35 St George and Union flags from lamp-posts along Bridge Road and around Countess Wear roundabout in Exeter at about 17:30 GMT on Sunday.But the authority said the operation was stopped due to safety concerns.Julian Brazil, the council's leader, said the flags made some people "feel…

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Companies plead not guilty over man’s death at Hinkley Point C

Companies plead not guilty over man’s death at Hinkley Point C

Three companies have pleaded not guilty to health and safety offences over the death of a site supervisor at the new Hinkley Point C power station.Jason Waring, 48, from Nottinghamshire, died in a construction incident at the plant in Bridgwater, Somerset, on 13 November 2022.Mr Waring worked for one of the site's main contractors Bylor, a joint venture between two of the companies facing charges - Bouygues Travaux Publics SAS and Laing O'Rourke Delivery Limited.NNB Generation Company (HPC)…

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Vandalised Tiverton bus shelter repairs to cost thousands

Vandalised Tiverton bus shelter repairs to cost thousands

A vandalised bus shelter is set to cost thousands of pounds to fix, council bosses said.Mid Devon District Council said repairs would be carried out after every pane of glass at the shelter on Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, was smashed at about 02:30 GMT on 6 December.The council, who said the site was "damaged by vandals", added it would install new glass before Christmas.Councillor Jane Lock, cabinet member for housing, assets and property services, said it was a "sad…

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Bristol Rabbi says Jewish community ‘in pain’ after beach attack

Bristol Rabbi says Jewish community ‘in pain’ after beach attack

Marcus BootheWest of England Rob Brown, Bristol 24-7Rabbi Mende said the whole Jewish community was in shock and pain following the attack in AustraliaThe entire Jewish community has been left "in shock and pain" after two gunmen killed 15 people celebrating Hanukkah on Bondi Beach in Australia, a Bristol rabbi has said.Speaking at the city's annual Hanukkah celebration on Sunday, Rabbi Mendi said many Jewish people were fearful after the attack but far more "stood strong", united in…

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Attempted-murder arrest after man hit by car in Bournemouth

Attempted-murder arrest after man hit by car in Bournemouth

A man has been held on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was struck by a car.The alleged victim was hit by a BMW in Bournemouth town centre at about 00:25 GMT. He suffered injuries to his arm and leg but did not require treatment.Dorset Police said the car drove off and did not stop when later spotted by officers.After enquiries, a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and driving offences.Police said the incident,…

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Tom Cleverley: Joe Ralls showed ‘class’ in Plymouth Argyle midfield

Tom Cleverley: Joe Ralls showed ‘class’ in Plymouth Argyle midfield

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley heaped praise on midfielder Joe Ralls after his goal settled their 1-0 win over Rotherham United.The 32-year-old's strike close to half-time was his first since joining Argyle as a free agent last month.The victory helped Argyle move up to 21st place in League One with the Pilgrims inside the relegation places on goal difference."He's a top quality player," Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon."He's another one who brings us that bit more of…

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Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss frustrated after Bolton Wanderers loss

Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss frustrated after Bolton Wanderers loss

Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell says he needs more from the players coming off his substitutes' bench after their 2-1 loss at Bolton Wanderers.The Grecians had led thanks to Jack Aitchison's 20th-minute goal, but Bolton struck twice in the final 20 minutes to deny Exeter a first away league win in more than two months.The loss meant Exeter dropped into the League One relegation places for the first time this season."We need more from our finishers, for me,…

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Steve Salvin: Exeter boss unhappy as Chiefs throw away lead in PWR loss to Saracens

Steve Salvin: Exeter boss unhappy as Chiefs throw away lead in PWR loss to Saracens

Exeter head coach Steve Salvin says he is disappointed with his side's second-half showing in the 24-14 Prem Women's Rugby loss to Saracens.Having led 14-10 at half-time, Exeter were pegged back as the former league champions scored 14 unanswered points after the break.The loss was Exeter's second of the season and leaves them third in the PWR table, eight points off leaders Saracens and second-placed Gloucester-Hartpury. "I think we did lots of things to set us up to…

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Pedestrian seriously injured in Colyford crash

Pedestrian seriously injured in Colyford crash

A pedestrian has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police were called to Swan Hill, Colyford, in Devon, at about 08:00 GMT, to the crash involving a car and a pedestrian.Officers said some local road closures were in place.The force said the incident was ongoing and emergency services remained at the scene. Source link

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Work begins to upgrade Bridgwater Carnival workshop site

Work begins to upgrade Bridgwater Carnival workshop site

Carys NallyWest of England Road GremlinsBridgwater Carnival is the UK's oldest carnival and is visited by thousands of people each yearA £4.9m project to future-proof a carnival has begun after seven years of planning and fundraising.Contractors have started on the first phase of a long-term scheme to redevelop Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival's (BGFC) main workshop site off Bristol Road.Phase One will see the construction of five modern workshops with essential amenities including lighting, heating and running water. Chris…

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