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Ex-funeral director in court over blocking burial

Ex-funeral director in court over blocking burial

A former funeral director has appeared in court accused of preventing the lawful and decent burial of a woman.Jack Weekes, 32, of Millbrook, Cornwall, appeared at Bodmin Magistrates Court on Friday.The court heard he was charged with preventing the lawful and decent burial of a woman, named in court as Elizabeth Penhaligon, between 16 October 2023 and 4 December 2023.He was further charged with fraud by false representation between 11 October and 5 December, which the court heard…

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Cornwall deli owner in clash over cookery book name

Cornwall deli owner in clash over cookery book name

Jonathan MorrisSouth WestJames RamKate Attlee has asked Bloomsbury to change the title and cover design of the cookbook SabziThe owner of Cornish deli brand Sabzi said she had been left "incredibly stressed" after publishing giant Bloomsbury released a cookery book using the same name.Kate Attlee, 37, who launched Sabzi in 2019 and trademarked the name in 2022, said Bloomsbury's decision to publish Sabzi by food writer Yasmin Khan had caused confusion among her customers. She is calling on…

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New name chosen for Devon Sanctuary’s rescued Icelandic foal

New name chosen for Devon Sanctuary’s rescued Icelandic foal

A charity which asked supporters to name one of 13 rare-breed Icelandic horses and foals in its care has announced the winning name. The Mare and Foal Sanctuary said the five-month-old colt would be called Flint, reflecting his "steely coat and bright, striking eyes". Flint arrived at the sanctuary with his dam, Mavis, just after he was born in May. His carers said his coat had darkened as he has grown but his eyes have remained a "beautiful…

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Woman dies in Saltash supermarket car park crash

Woman dies in Saltash supermarket car park crash

A woman in her 70s died after crashing into three parked vehicles in a supermarket car park. Devon and Cornwall Police said its officers, paramedics and an air ambulance were called to Waitrose in Saltash, at 11:45 GMT on Thursday. The force said said a blue Volvo V40 crashed into a Suzuki Swift, a Ford Focus, and a Mercedes Sprinter van which were parked and unattended.Officers said a 78-year-old woman from Saltash, who was driving the Volvo, was…

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‘Tiny pony’ and ‘carnival season starts’

‘Tiny pony’ and ‘carnival season starts’

Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming CentrePam the Shetland pony stands at 24 inches (60cm) tallHere is our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and the most interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesThe two teens who were convicted of killing of Mikey Roynon had their convictions overturned, reports ITV West Country.Bristol Live reports beloved family run restaurant Don Giovanni's is closing its doors in January after delighting…

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Exeter expands scientific collaboration in the Emirates  

Exeter expands scientific collaboration in the Emirates  

A partnership on a potentially world-leading marine research centre and a new collaborative geology degree that will create new educational pathways between the UK and the United Arab Emirates were among the highlights of an international visit to Sharjah for the University of Exeter this week.  The President and Vice-Chancellor and other University leaders met counterparts at the universities of Khorfakkan, Kalba and Al Dhaid to deepen and broaden education and research partnerships. They also met with alumni in the…

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China’s Xi defends multilateralism at APEC after striking deal with Trump | News

Beijing is positioning itself as the defender of free trade as Washington’s tariff hikes disrupt the global economy and Trump skips the economic summit.Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to promote economic globalisation and multilateralism at an annual economic regional forum pointedly snubbed by United States President Donald Trump.Xi took centre stage at the two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit that began Friday in the South Korean city of Gyeongju, as Trump left the country a…

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Travel disruption warning as Frome railway bridge work continues

Travel disruption warning as Frome railway bridge work continues

Rail passengers are advised to allow more time for their journeys as work to refurbish a railway bridge continues.Portway Overbridge in Frome, Somerset, has been undergoing work since 19 September.As a result, trains will not call at Frome station on Saturday or Sunday, with trains from London Paddington heading towards Taunton and from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth using an alternative route.Vaheesan Maheswaran, Network Rail's lead portfolio manager, said: "This weekend of work is a crucial time in…

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A council’s new plans commit to keeping libraries

A council’s new plans commit to keeping libraries

Katie WapleSouth of EnglandBCP CouncilThe council says libraries will remain at the heart of the communityA council says its new library strategy ensures they remains at the heart of the community.Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said access to libraries is so important to so many people.Last year, more than 800,000 items were borrowed across the council's 24 libraries, which is about one every 39 seconds and highlights the demand for the service.Councillor Andy Martin said: "Libraries are…

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Views sought as council considers future of Barnstaple’s quays

Views sought as council considers future of Barnstaple’s quays

Boat owners and water users have been asked to give their views on whether three quays should remain in use.North Devon Council has said it would need to find £500,000 to ensure all marine facilities at Castle Quay and Rolle Quay in Barnstaple and Fremington Quay comply with the new port and marine facility safety code.The council said decommissioning the sites would cost less than a fifth of the cost of removing boating-related equipment but it would mean…

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Prison ghost and Lofty the lifeguard

Prison ghost and Lofty the lifeguard

Leigh Boobyer,Bristol and Luke Knight,SomersetBBCShepton Mallet Prison dates back to 1625 and has some spooky stories throughout its historyFrom a haunted prison, to the ghost of the UK's oldest lido, Somerset has its fair share of paranormal tales. To time in with Halloween, fascinating and spooky stories from across the county are being explored in a BBC Sounds series produced by BBC Radio Somerset, called The Other Side.Scar 'bleeding quite badly'Shepton Mallet Prison is among the world's oldest,…

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Real Housewives of London star on growing up in the south

Real Housewives of London star on growing up in the south

Real Housewives of LondonAmanda Cronin is a former model and now skincare founder."Having a wholesome childhood in the countryside is a world apart from the Real Housewives of London."Amanda Cronin, a former model who founded her own skincare business, grew up in a country home in Hampshire and says she had an "idyllic" childhood in Hamble and Dorset.The 57-year-old, who now lives in Belgravia, is one of the breakout stars of the new Real Housewives television franchise in…

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