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Plymouth RNLI crew rescued after waves capsize boat

Plymouth RNLI crew rescued after waves capsize boat

A pair of RNLI crewmates were rescued after large waves caused the boat they were in to capsize during poor weather.The RNLI said its Plymouth volunteers were assisting with a shoreline search for a missing person on Monday when its small Y-boat was launched to get a closer view of the coast near Wembury.It said during the search, a "larger than normal set of waves" engulfed the vessel and caused it to capsize.A spokesperson said both volunteers were…

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Cornish village lit up to mark 12 days of Christmas

Cornish village lit up to mark 12 days of Christmas

The team behind a festive lights display said they hoped to give "enjoyment" to visitors of a Cornish village.Organisers of the Angarrack Christmas Lights said preparations for the displays near Hayle began in September with more than 75 frames, including seven reindeers, on show.The displays, which depict the 12 days of Christmas, are set to remain in place until early January with the lights switched on between 17:00 and 22:00 GMT each day.Nikki Vincent, chairperson of Angarrack Christmas…

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Plea to save ‘important’ Georgian house and garden in Bath

Plea to save ‘important’ Georgian house and garden in Bath

John Wimperis,Local Democracy Reporting ServiceandAna da Silva,BBC News, West of EnglandJohn WimperisThe Georgian Garden was discovered during excavations in Bath in 1985There are fears an "important" 18 Century garden and Grade I listed building could be lost if new trustees are not found. Bath and North East Somerset Council is working to appoint trustees for Georgian Garden, situated at the back of Bath's Number 4 the Circus.The townhouse and garden are owned by a charitable trust, but the…

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Poole man kills wife and himself after disease symptoms worsen

Poole man kills wife and himself after disease symptoms worsen

Galya DimitrovaSouth of EnglandPA MediaDorset Police said that a note in Mr Newton's handwriting found at the couple's house "gives rise to the hypothesis that Michael was struggling with Heather's condition"A retired salesman took his own life after killing his wife after struggling to cope with her deteriorating condition from suspected Huntington's disease, an inquest has heard.The bodies of Michael and Heather Newton were found at their home in Anthony's Avenue in Poole, Dorset, at 11.35 GMT on…

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Faced with Trump’s deportation push, US teachers fear leaving the classroom | Donald Trump News

Faced with Trump’s deportation push, US teachers fear leaving the classroom | Donald Trump News

Washington, DC – For the past two years, weekdays for Susanna have meant thumbing through picture books, organising cubby holes and leading classroom choruses of songs.But her work as a pre-school teacher came to a screeching halt in October, when she found out her application to renew her work permit had been denied.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSusanna, who uses a pseudonym in this article for fear of reprisals, is one of the nearly 10 percent of…

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Boy, 17, arrested following death of elderly woman in Poole

Boy, 17, arrested following death of elderly woman in Poole

A teenage boy has become the sixth person to be arrested on suspicion of the murder of an elderly woman who died after a suspected burglary.Police officers were called to an address in Higher Blandford Road in Poole, Dorset, on 1 December after being alerted to the "sudden death" of a woman in her 80s.Five people have already been arrested in connection with the incident and released on bail.Now Dorset Police has confirmed a 17-year-old boy from Wimborne…

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Torbay given ‘good’ rating for adult social care

Torbay given ‘good’ rating for adult social care

Care for vulnerable adults in Torbay has been given a 'good' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) but inspectors said "significant waiting times" for care plan reviews need to be tackled.The CQC said the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust provided "joined up" services and partnership with the community and voluntary sector. CQC inspector, Chris Badger, said staff were "committed to early intervention" to avoid unnecessary care home admissions and help people be independent at home.Anna…

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How cultural traditions like Christmas makes eating meat more acceptable to children

Cultural traditions such as Christmas influence the moral judgments of children about eating animals. That’s according to new research from the University of Exeter, published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, which found childhood is a pivotal period for negotiating complex values around the cultural acceptability of eating meat. Research shows young children generally display greater moral concern for animals than adults and often think it’s not acceptable to eat them and struggle with the idea of eating…

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Disappearance of conservation project white-tailed eagles probed

Disappearance of conservation project white-tailed eagles probed

Getty ImagesWhite-tailed eagles were reintroduced to the south coast of England in 2019The disappearance of three white-tailed eagles who were part of a successful conservation programme is being investigated by police.The cases include a chick born in the wild earlier this year in Sussex, one of the first white-tailed eagles to fledge in England for hundreds of years.Forestry England said satellite trackers from two eagles were found in September, apparently cut off and dumped close to the birds'…

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Bournemouth news: Marcos Senesi exploring exit after rejecting contracts

Bournemouth news: Marcos Senesi exploring exit after rejecting contracts

Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi has rejected several contract offers and is expected to leave in the summer.The 28-year-old's deal runs until June 2026, but he will be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with overseas clubs from January.The Argentina international, capped twice, has shown no interest in renewing his contract and has turned down at least three lucrative offers. He is keen to take the next step in his career, with several major clubs monitoring his situation.Bournemouth are…

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RSPB defends Radipole and Lodmoor nature reserve visitor cutbacks

RSPB defends Radipole and Lodmoor nature reserve visitor cutbacks

A wildlife charity has defended plans to cut back on visitor infrastructure at two nature reserves as it refocuses resources.The RSPB said it would remove viewing platforms and stop maintaining some paths at Lodmoor and Radipole in Weymouth, Dorset, focusing more on improving wildlife habitats.But Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project, which carries out litter picks at RSPB Radipole Lake, said the area was "neglected" and the changes would have a "negative effect".RSPB Arne and Weymouth Wetlands said…

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Survey on how Devon & Cornwall Police should be ‘held to account’

Survey on how Devon & Cornwall Police should be ‘held to account’

Anna VarleHome and social affairs correspondentBBCThe police and crime commissioner for Devon and Cornwall is asking for views on the police forcePolice and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Alison Hernandez is asking residents across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly how they want their police force to be led and held to account in the future.It follows the announcement that police and crime commissioners (PCC) are to be scrapped in England and Wales to save £100m over this parliament's…

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