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
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…
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:…
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…
BBCAbigail fed both breast and bottle feeds her twin daughtersThere has been an increase in the number of babies who are breastfed in Devon and Cornwall, new government figures reveal. It is higher than the average for England, which is the highest since records began in 2015.Overall in the two counties, around six in ten babies are still breastfed at around six to eight weeks old, according to recent figures from the Department of Health and Social Care.…
Traffic on a major road was held at a standstill after a seven-car crash, National Highways said on social media.It said the collision happened on the A38 westbound in Devon between Westover and Deep Lane near Plymouth on Tuesday evening, and traffic was stopped.It added this led to 45 minute delays and up to five miles of congestion.Two highway patrols worked at the scene to "clear the vehicles" and the road has since been reopened. Source link
Richard BrassettA resident said lots of cars were underwater in Lostwithiel, CornwallTwo people have been rescued from floodwater as heavy rain and strong winds brought by Storm Bram have impacted travel across Devon and Cornwall. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said two people were "safe and well" after being rescued from the roof of their car after it got stuck in floodwater at about 06:45 in Teigngrace, Devon.Fire services have been dealing with other weather-related incidents,…
Available for over a yearThe line of crosses on Dartmoor mark a path called 'The Abbot's Way ' but the exact route is the subject of some debate. Author Nick Pannell has written a book about the path and is part of a campaign to get the route that's marked on our maps moved. He spoke to Caroline Densley and explained what the route is.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link
Alison StephensonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCCampaigners said the increase in administration charges would hurt those reliant on the crossingA committee has approved a 150% hike in the monthly charge paid by electronic tag holders, using a cashless account to cross the River Tamar.Members of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee voted to increase the standing charge for having a TamarTag account from 80p a month to £2, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.The Tamar Toll Action Group…
Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCMore than 800 studios and student flats will be built on the old Heavitree Road police station and magistrates' court sitePlans to build more than 800 studios and student flats at a "gateway site" on the edge of a city centre have been approved.A total of 399 student flats and 414 co-living studios will be constructed in buildings up to six storeys high on the site of the old police station and magistrates' court on…
Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he has spoken to the English Football League's referees' chief about decisions given against his side.Cleverley was left upset at the penalty for Bradford City which sealed the Bantams' 1-0 win at Home Park on Saturday. He felt there had not been enough contact by defender Julio Pleguezuelo on Stephen Humphrys to justify a foul being given. Cleverley says he has spoken with Mike Jones about the decision, as well as a…