Available for over a yearRicky Gervais has announced a donation of almost 2 and a half MILLION pounds to animal welfare organisations, from the profits of his latest tour... And one of those charities is from Devon, in Bradninch. It's called NOW-ZAD, and its founder and CEO is former Royal Marine Pen Farthing, and he told Caroline Densley how they found out.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link
Curtis LancasterSouth of EnglandPA MediaCarmela Chillery-Watson has raised thousands of pounds for charityAn 11-year-old fundraiser has become the youngest person to receive an MBE.Carmela Chillery-Watson, from Dorset, has LMNA congenital muscular dystrophy - a progressive muscle-wasting condition.She has walked and wheeled hundreds of miles, raising thousands of pounds for Muscular Dystrophy UK and Julia's House Hospice, often dressed in superhero costumes.She met Prince William at Windsor Castle, where she was presented the Member of the Order of the…
PA MediaDevon County Council will halve its contribution to a homelessness prevention fundA charity is warning homelessness and rough sleeping is likely to reach the highest levels this winter.St Petrock's blamed two main factors - a decision by Devon County Council to "end its support for homeless prevention and support services" and "excessive delays" in the release of the government's strategy for tackling the issue.Peter Stephenson, chief executive of St Petrock's, said of the county council's decision: "We…
Good journalism costs money Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADAR A movie-themed celebration to mark the tenth anniversary of independent cinema Studio 74 while welcoming in 2026. Leigh Curtis Exeter Phoenix is holding a cinematic New Year’s Eve party with live music, themed bars and DJs on
Avon and Somerset PolicePolice want to speak to the man dressed in black after the assault, as well as the driver of the car which passed him in Kenn Close, Weston-super-MareA 12-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted in a park, sparking a police CCTV appeal.The girl was in Byron Recreation Park in Weston-super-Mare when a man approached her, touched her waist and kissed her at about 21:20 GMT on Saturday, Avon and Somerset Police said. She ran away…
A red cocker spaniel that disappeared from a kennel outside a home in a village is now back with its owner.Gerry went missing from Hilfield, between Dorchester and Sherborne, Dorset, on Monday between 11:30 and 12:30 GMT sparking a police and social media appeal.Dorset Police said Gerry was found safe and well near Cerne Abbas about 5km (3 miles) away from his home earlier. The forced added inquiries were ongoing into the suspected theft.Gerry's owner Jackie Gibbs thanked…
An extra £81m is being invested to improve walking, cycling and wheeling routes across the south-west of England.Managed by the government's Active Travel, the money will be divided across local authorities depending on the councils' capability rating, which measures how well they can organise, plan and deliver travel schemes.Chris Boardman, commissioner at Active Travel, said the funding is not just about building infrastructure, but also aims to create communities where parents feel confident letting children travel independently.He added:…
An exhibition where sci-fi meets sea-life with digital sea creatures swimming in glowing waters and interacting with visitors is on show at a museum.The Sound of the Sea exhibition at Poole Museum, in Poole, Dorset, uses body-tracking sensors so visitors can see their avatars on screen and interact with colourful, futuristic sea creatures that respond to movement.Previously shown in Norway, the museum is the first to host the exhibition in the UK. The museum said the experience, where…
Getty ImagesBristol Rovers head coach Darrell Clarke described the team's performance on Tuesday as "diabolical" after the club suffered their ninth consecutive lossHere is our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesAn inquest has found the death of John Henry Oates, known as Harry, was caused by a low-hanging cable which electrocuted him while he was running, ITV West Country reports.…
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni's work-rate was hailed as “outstanding” after his winning goal in Tuesday's 1-0 win at Wycombe Wanderers.The 22-year-old - who moved to Argyle in the summer after spells at non-league Gateshead and Scottish club St Mirren - secured Argyle’s third 1-0 win in five games. The victory moved the Pilgrims up a place to 22nd in League One, a point away from leaving the relegation zone.Oseni was leading the line with first-choice striker Lorent…
Villagers on Dartmoor are being offered the chance to borrow thermal imaging cameras this winter to help beat the cold.The cameras help residents work out where homes are losing heat and letting in the cold. The initiative, run by councils in South Hams and West Devon, aims to tackle fuel poverty, improve wellbeing and reduce carbon emissions.Holne parish councillor Lucia Grun says "people are genuinely worried" about the cost of living and the climate emergency.Communities across West Devon…
The joint administrators of a large holiday park have reassured visitors Christmas events are continuing at the site.Gwel an Mor in Portreath, Cornwall, was among 10 holiday parks affected after joint administrators were appointed to several companies run by Cove UK in November.Administrator Adam Paxton, of Alvarez and Marsal Europe, said the holiday park was still trading and day-to-day operations were continuing "with minimal disruption".Portreath Parish Council chairman Ian Stewart said he was concerned for the holiday park's…