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Jobs under threat at Plymouth luxury boat builder Princess Yachts

Jobs under threat at Plymouth luxury boat builder Princess Yachts

Up to 40 jobs could be at risk at a luxury boat builder after lower than expected wholesale orders.Princess Yachts, which is based in Plymouth, Devon, said it was entering a consultation process that may lead to a "small number of redundancies".Trade union Unite said up to 40 jobs including managerial positions were at risk, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.The firm, which blamed economic and market conditions for the drop in orders, has also cut 240 jobs…

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Residents to try balancing Dorset Council’s budget with simulator

Residents to try balancing Dorset Council’s budget with simulator

Residents are being given the chance to try and balance Dorset Council's books using an online budget simulator.The tool allows residents to adjust spending across key services such as adult social care, waste collection, road maintenance, housing and libraries, as well as deciding whether to raise council tax.The simulator gives users £479.4m to work with and sets a target to reduce spending by £35m to balance the budget. The council said it would "give residents a taste for…

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Strike at one of the world’s biggest defence firms suspended

Strike at one of the world’s biggest defence firms suspended

Georgia EadieWest of EnglandBBCItalian-owned Leonardo runs the UK's only helicopter factory in SomersetWorkers at one of the world's biggest defence firms have decided to suspend their strike action following a new pay offer.About 3,000 employees at Leonardo, which runs the UK's only helicopter factory in Yeovil, Somerset, planned to walk out across five of the company's UK sites.After last-minute talks, union Unite has agreed to suspend the action to allow for a ballot of members to take place…

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How might Arctic ‘tug-of-war’ affect British Isles’ weather?

How might Arctic sea-ice loss affect the British Isles’ weather? That is the question a team of researchers from the University of Exeter and the Met Office have been investigating. The team found a considerable influence of Arctic sea ice on winter weather conditions, with a range of outcomes influenced by a “tug-of-war” between the amount of sea-ice loss relative to background global warming. More dramatic sea-ice loss is associated with a higher rate of warming in the Arctic compared…

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Crimes against children in conflict zones surges in 2024: NGO | Child Rights News

One in five children live in conflict zones and 520 million exposed to war, a record high.Published On 4 Nov 20254 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareOne in five children globally lived in active conflict zones last year, according to Save the Children.In a report released on Tuesday, the charity said 520 million children in 2024 were exposed to war, marking a record high for the third consecutive year.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSave…

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BBC Radio Cornwall presenters set off on three-legged challenge

BBC Radio Cornwall presenters set off on three-legged challenge

BBC radio presenters have begun their part of a 1,000 mile three-legged challenge for Children in Need (CIN).BBC Radio Cornwall's James Churchfield and James Dundon are each hoping to complete 12.5 miles (20.12km) over two days.Both presenters will be in different parts of Cornwall on Tuesday and Wednesday.Mr Churchfield began his walk at Land's End at 08:00 GMT and Mr Dundon began his walk at Bude canal tow path at 10:00. They will be walking each mile tethered…

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New historical prize launched in memory of Second World War veteran

The relationship between 20th-century conflict and the challenges facing the world today is to be the focus of a new history prize launched for secondary school pupils in Cornwall. The Tony Hibbert Prize, established in memory of the decorated Second World War veteran, will invite students in key stages 3-5 – year groups 7-13 – to creatively respond to a particular theme each year, through a range of different media. The children will be able to write creatively…

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Cornwall AI Summit launched to help businesses harness Artificial Intelligence

Cornwall AI Summit launched to help businesses harness Artificial Intelligence

Cornish businesses are being invited to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can drive innovation and growth at the Cornwall AI Summit, this month. Orchestrated by the University of Exeter, Cornwall, the flagship event will bring together business leaders, researchers and digital experts to discuss how AI is transforming industries and what it means for organisations in the county. It will include keynote speakers, panel discussions, and a series of free, practical workshops aimed at helping organisations apply AI…

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BBC Radio Devon presenters tackling three-legged challenge

BBC Radio Devon presenters tackling three-legged challenge

BBC radio presenters have begun their part of a 1,000 mile three-legged charity challenge for Children in Need.Caroline Densley and Michael Chequer from BBC Radio Devon intend to cover 12.5 miles (20.12km) over the two-day challenge. Chequer began in Bideford and Densley began in Exmouth earlier. They will be walking each mile tied to a different person, including volunteers and staff from Children in Need-funded projects.Open Door, Action East Devon, Taw and Torridge Voluntary Services and Home Start…

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Plymouth speed camera damaged in ‘reckless act of vandalism’

Plymouth speed camera damaged in ‘reckless act of vandalism’

A speed camera has been damaged in a "reckless act of vandalism" that the local council said could have seriously endangered the public.Police notified Plymouth City Council that the street lighting column on Victoria Road, St Budeaux, had been damaged early on Saturday.Highways teams attended the scene, before the upper column and the speed enforcement camera was removed and the lower column made safe, the council said.The camera, which had been lent to police free of charge by…

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Fears of Chesterfield care home closure after ‘mis-sold’ telecoms deal

Fears of Chesterfield care home closure after ‘mis-sold’ telecoms deal

Caroline BiltonBBC Yorkshire & Lincolnshire InvestigationsBBC/Caroline BiltonClaire Doxey and daughter Kelly-Jay Beeson say their residential home could close after they signed a phone contract The owners of a family-run care home have said they were mis-sold a phone contract that "could finish the business".Ashleigh Residential Home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is one of hundreds of firms to contact the BBC claiming to have been mis-sold lengthy, inflated finance deals for their workplace phone and broadband service following an investigation…

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