Student admits stalking Devon college staff

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BBCPolice discovered 1000s of images on his devices of staff and pupils at the college he attendedA teenager who launched a stalking campaign against two members of staff at the college where he studied has been given a three-year community order. Ethan Fenwick, 19, made physical approaches and created deep fake sexual images and AI chat versions of two members of staff at Petroc College, in north Devon, designed to "unsettle and terrify them", police said.Fenwick, of Swan…

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Police cordons as bomb squad called to two separate Devon alerts

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Alex Green,Devon,Cameron Weldon,in PlymouthandRichard Green,in ExmouthS.I UXOExperts have confirmed the bomb in Plymouth is a WWII German Drop Bomb weighing 50kgHomes have been evacuated in two parts of Devon as bomb disposal teams deal with the separate discoveries of unexploded devices.Plymouth City Council said a small number of residents on Millbay Road were "strongly advised to leave their homes for their own safety" after bomb disposal experts confirmed a 50kg German WWII bomb was found at a building…

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Jersey engineer smashes industry fellowship record at 28

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Rachel Piper has become the youngest person to earn fellowship status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).The Jersey-born civil engineer achieved the profession's highest grade shortly after turning 28, a milestone usually reserved for those with decades of experience, ICE said.Piper, who studied at Jersey College for Girls, now works as a principal chartered civil engineer for WSP in Devon where she she leads multi-million-pound infrastructure projects."I still think I'm in a bit of shock," she told…

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College staff in England prepare for strike action over pay

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Staff at 25 colleges across England are set to go on strike next week, in a dispute over pay and working conditions.The University and College Union (UCU) said its members at other colleges had settled their disputes following pay awards worth up to 8.7%, but industrial action remains scheduled for those where no settlement has been reached.It said it was pressing for further "meaningful" bargaining.David Hughes, chief executive of the Association of Colleges (AOC), said: "I am disappointed…

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Exeter Cathedral announces prep school closure

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The oldest school in Exeter is to close due to "unavoidable financial pressures".Exeter Cathedral School said it had taken the "extremely difficult decision" to close the prep part of the school, for years three to eight, from September 2026.The 12th century school said it hoped to give families and colleagues the time they needed to plan for alternative school placements in September. In a statement, the school said: "We understand the impact this will have on our entire…

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Fire-hit Dorset Burger Co restaurant reveals SEN plans

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A burger restaurant devastated by a fire a year ago could reopen as a training centre for young people with special educational needs (SEN), its owners have said.More than 60 firefighters tackled a blaze at the Dorset Burger Company building in King Street, Weymouth, in January 2025.A year after the fire, owners Emma Cogan and Ross Kay have revealed plans to start a community interest company offering training and a community café.The pair said they were "really excited…

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Israeli forces raid Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank | Israel-Palestine conflict

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NewsFeedIsraeli forces raided Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, firing live ammunition to disperse students during a protest and film screening. At least three students were injured as troops entered the campus and classrooms.Published On 6 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Cornwall community heroes honoured by King Charles III

Brenda WrightBrenda Wright said it was "absolutely amazing and surreal" to get the awardPeople in Cornwall have been honoured by His Majesty the King in the 2025 New Year Honours list.They include Brenda Wright, from Wadebridge, who was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) by King Charles III in recognition of her community gardening work in the village of St Issey.Ms Wright, 83, co-founded St Issey in Bloom in 2010 to improve the appearance of the village, as…

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Truro City FC and Truro and Penwith College form academy

A further education college has teamed up with a football club to help young sports people to play at the highest level possible.Truro City Football Club is set to develop a player pathway academy for 16 to 18-year-old students at Truro and Penwith College.A college spokesperson said the partnership would enable football students to access a professional football environment while continuing their studies.This would include opportunities to play in a stadium setting and taking part in the FA…

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Drug detection dog visits Fowey school to educate

A specially-trained detection dog has been visiting a school as part of the police's efforts to educate and deter students from using drugs.Skye, who is trained to sniff out the presence of drugs, was invited into Fowey River Academy to carry out passive searches in Year 10 classrooms.The students - aged 14 to 15 - were asked to walk past Skye who would, in turn, sniff them and their school bag. No drugs were found.PC Gareth Hawken, who…

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Bournemouth students feature in Strictly Come Dancing finale

A university has hosted a film crew from Strictly Come Dancing, enabling students to get a first-hand look at TV production.Saturday's final featured contributions from Bournemouth University students Eve Kimberley and Liv Teague, as part of a sequence of interviews with Strictly fans.The pair, dressed in university cheerleader team outfits, voiced support for former Love Island star Amber Davies, who was a runner-up in the dancing show after being beaten to the title by former former England footballer…

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Exeter City Council Adds 813 More Student And Co-Living Beds To City Housing Supply With Heavitree Road Approval – Exeter Observer

Exeter City Council Adds 813 More Student And Co-Living Beds To City Housing Supply With Heavitree Road Approval – Exeter Observer
Exeter City Council Adds 813 More Student And Co-Living Beds To City Housing Supply With Heavitree Road Approval – Exeter Observer

An Exeter City Council decision to approve plans for an 813-bed student and “co-living” complex in Heavitree Road is to increase the number of beds in purpose-built temporary accommodation to nearly 3,250 in Newtown and more than 16,000 across the whole city. The plans for 399 student and 414 “co-living” bedspaces in seven blocks up

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