Journalist for BBC News covering the South West & Channel Islands. Views are my own.
Plymouth, England
Joined May 2015
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Sand tribute to Diogo Jota & Andre Silva on beach. bbc.com/news/articles/c3vd24…
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Closest I’ll ever get to the FA Cup!
Proper night of football again in the @EmiratesFACup with @tntsports. Brilliant to be in the company of @jules_breach and @JoelWard2. Congratulations to @PlymouthPFC for getting into the second round. ⚽️
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Asbestos-hit Mount Batten beach in Plymouth is expected to remain shut for several months while experts determine the source of contamination. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmn5…
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Monster cabbage gift helps feed rescue animals at Woodside Animal Sanctuary 🥬🥬🥬
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Monster cabbage gift helps feed rescue animals at Woodside Animal Sanctuary 🥬🥬🥬
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The family of Torquay United footballer Roxy Thomas, who is undergoing treatment for a brain tumour, say she is “doing well" after two operations but remains in intensive care.
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Cameron Weldon retweeted
A new world champion stand up paddleboarder from Cornwall is hoping her story can help inspire others.
Ginnie Betts was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer 13 months ago and has just come home with two gold medals and a silver 👏
More: bbc.in/4yHYNAI
“When adversity hits, I try to meet it with strength and not resignation - and make something good out of something difficult.”
Paddleboarder triumphs after cancer diagnosis. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c65y…
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On average currently only about 30% of the trains which pass through Ivybridge station stop there, a main factor of this being the short 104m platforms.
Campaigners are waiting on the results of a survey looking into the possibility of extending the platforms.
Campaigners hoping to get a more frequent rail service at Ivybridge station are "waiting anxiously" on the results of a survey looking into the possibility of extending the platforms.
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The leader of Plymouth City Council, Tudor Evans has announced he will stand down in 2027 amid health concerns.
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The departing leader of Mebyon Kernow, Dick Cole has said it is the "right time" for a change in leadership after 29 years in the role.
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A blind woman from Exeter who has campaigned against bus stops that have cycle lanes between the pavement and passenger waiting island has called on the Prime Minister to ban and remove them across the country.
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Severe drought has been declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.
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Campaigners hoping to get a more frequent rail service at Ivybridge station are "waiting anxiously" on the results of a survey looking into the possibility of extending the platforms.
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The wreckage of a fishing vessel which went missing at sea 46 years ago, while on a voyage to the Netherlands from Plymouth, has been identified by divers. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crx2…
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Amateur skateboarder Darren Miles from
Plymouth is set to represent Great Britain for the very first time, almost 50 years after he took up the sport.
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Cornwall Football Association has submitted plans for a new 3G pitch, community hub and headquarters.
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Plymouth Argyle and Torquay United came together in support of player Roxy Thomas who is undergoing treatment for a brain tumour.
More than 1,000 fans attended a match between the sides where a total of £2,928 was raised in support of her and her family.
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A women's football match between Plymouth Argyle and Torquay United will be dedicated to player Roxy Thomas, currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumour. Money raised from tickets sales for the fixture will go to help support her and her family.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is open to giving Cornwall Council and authorities in other rural areas advanced devolved powers previously restricted to mayors.
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Works to repair historic pier 'not gone to plan' bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly4…
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