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Caleb Watts: Plymouth Argyle midfielder ‘outstanding’ on return from injury

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Caleb Watts: Plymouth Argyle midfielder ‘outstanding’ on return from injury

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says he is relishing the return of midfielder Caleb Watts to fitness.The 23-year-old Australian came on as a 67th-minute substitute in the 1-1 League One draw at Stevenage on New Year's Day, setting up Malachi Boateng's equaliser just moments after his introduction.It was Watts' first action three and a half months after recovering from a serious hamstring injury that required surgery."I thought Caleb, to say he's been out for so long, was…

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Access to Dartmoor enabling ongoing inspiration

Access to Dartmoor enabling ongoing inspiration

Hattie McCannBBC South WestBBCFrom Sherlock Holmes to Tarka the Otter, the rocks of Dartmoor, like these at Bonehill, have been a source of inspiration to manyDartmoor marked a milestone year in its history in 2025, with the legal right to wild camp on the moor being upheld by the Supreme Court in May.The judgement ensured ongoing access and the right to roam to a landscape steeped in myth and legend, that has been a place of inspiration for…

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South West charity delivers blood ‘when every minute counts’

South West charity delivers blood ‘when every minute counts’

BBCSouth West Blood Bikes rider James Mayne on standby to courier blood and medical suppliesA charity which transports blood and medical supplies for the NHS has reported a "record year" of helping the health services.Riders and drivers for South West Blood Bikes have travelled 236,000 miles over 12 months, which they estimate has saved the NHS and hospices in Devon more than £400,000.The charity is made up of a team of 116 unpaid volunteers and does not charge…

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South West had unusually warm weather in 2025

South West had unusually warm weather in 2025

David BraineSenior Broadcast Meteorologist, South WestDebbie W/BBC Weather Watchers2025 saw the warmest June in the South West on record and the UK's second warmest on recordThe south-west of England experienced an unusually warm year of weather in 2025, with notably dry and sunny conditions in the spring.The Met Office said it was the sunniest year on record in the UK, and has the potential to be the warmest - the existing record being 2023.In the region, March was…

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A year of change – Devon politics in 2025

A year of change – Devon politics in 2025

Miles DavisDevon political reporterNorth Devon CouncilA lot of the political debate in Devon has been around how the county will be carved up in local government reorganisationIt has been a year of political upheavals in Devon - some more successful than others.The county elections in May saw Reform and the Green Party take seats while Labour and the Conservatives lost out.The Liberal Democrats came through the middle to retake control of Devon County Council and the Conservatives hung…

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Closing down signs in Plymouth’s House of Fraser store

Closing down signs in Plymouth’s House of Fraser store

BBCA sign in the shop window says the store will close in the spring.Closing down signs have appeared in the windows of a longstanding House of Fraser department store.A sign attached to the glass at the Plymouth store, said it would be closing in March 2026.The store, which was previously known as Dingles, had faced closure in 2018 before a rescue deal secured its future.Frasers, the owner of House of Fraser, has been approached by the BBC for…

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Study explores wellbeing impact of board games

Study explores wellbeing impact of board games

Caroline RobinsonSouth WestUniversity of PlymouthThe aim is to create the first toolkit of how tabletop role-playing games could be used to enhance people's wellbeingResearchers are exploring the ways board games and tabletop role-playing games could be used in health and social care interventions.The University of Plymouth said researchers found games such as Dungeons and Dragons and Dixit could lead to improvements in confidence, assertiveness, and real-life social engagement, especially in neurodivergent players.It received funding alongside Manchester Metropolitan University…

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The 12 most important shipwrecks of the South West

The 12 most important shipwrecks of the South West

Rebecca RicksBBC South West InvestigationsPA MediaThe MSC Napoli grounded about a mile off Sidmouth, Devon, in 2007For mariners the waters of the South West have long been a challenging, and historically deadly, coastline. In the days before GPS it was the home of tragedies, disasters and misfortunes with thousands of wrecks now laying undiscovered, plundered or broken at the bottom of the sea. With the knowledge of experts, we examine some of the most notable shipwrecks to come…

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Devon’s local heroes recognised by King Charles

Devon’s local heroes recognised by King Charles

Royal NavyAngie Cheal, pictured encouraging a fellow sailor during a recovery triathlon, described the honour as "incredible"A number of people in Devon have been honoured by His Majesty the King in the 2025 New Year Honours List.Among those recognised is Angie Cheal, a Royal Navy Warrant Officer, who has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her dedication to helping sailors and Royal Marines recover from serious illness and injury.The Plymouth-based 51-year-old…

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Decline in adoption rates at Devon animal rescue group

Decline in adoption rates at Devon animal rescue group

An animal rescue centre said less people have been adopting its dogs due to animals' behavioural issues.Gables Cats and Dogs Home in Plymouth said some dogs in its care were "difficult" and had certain requirements, making it harder to find their forever homes.General manager Claire Sparkes said a lot of the rescue dogs were bought in during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown and had not been socialised or trained. She added that some dogs also suffered from separation anxiety,…

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Cricket club collects Christmas trees to help young players

Cricket club collects Christmas trees to help young players

A Cornish cricket club is offering a Christmas tree collection service to help raise funds for its youth teams.Saltash Cricket Club chairman Shayn Rencher, who has been in his role for two years, said it was the second year the club had offered the service.Last year, the team collected 160 trees, raising about £1,100 for its youth teams through donations."All the team help out and it's quite a fun team building exercise followed by a pint after," he…

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