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BBC News
2 hours ago
- BBC News
Man killed in Cornwall crash 'will be missed every day'
The family of a man killed in a crash on the A38 in Cornwall have said "he made a difference to everyone he met".Paul Rowe, 40, from Plymouth, died at the scene of a a single vehicle crash at Glynn Valley on 22 June, Devon and Cornwall Police force said it was still investigating the circumstances of the crash and appealed for witnesses to come Rowe's family said they were "eternally grateful" for the life of "a son, father, brother, uncle, and cousin". 'His life mattered' In a tribute released by police, they said: "We are overwhelmed by the kind messages we have received from friends, work colleagues and even school friends, who he still kept in touch with"His life mattered and he made such a difference to anyone that knew him, which we could not be more proud of, as that was Paul."We will always be eternally grateful he was part of our lives and will miss him every day."
BBC News
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Police car wedged on top of hedge after leaving road in Devon
A police car came to an abrupt halt on top of a hedge after careering off the car ended up perched on the hedge on the B3392 near St Ann's Chapel in south Devon at about 12:30 injuries were reported in the single vehicle incident, said Devon and Cornwall road was closed for a time to allow for the car to be recovered and was reopened at about 14:45 BST.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Woman ‘sexually assaulted in hotel or house' after leaving city centre nightclub as cops issue CCTV of two men
COPS are on the hunt after a woman was sexually assaulted leaving a nightclub in the early hours. Devon and Cornwall Police have now released CCTV of two men they wish to speak to as part of their ongoing probe. The assault was launched after the victim left a Plymouth city centre venue in the early hours of Sunday, June 29. She was then attacked at a "property, hotel or bed and breakfast", cops say. Officers are also appealing to anyone who may have seen a "distressed female" in the area. It is believed she may have walked anywhere from Old Town Street down to New George Street and into Cornwall Street. She is described as having long blonde hair and would have been dressed in black. The force also say the woman was asking for directions between 8am and 9am. A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson confirmed: "It was reported that the victim was assaulted in either a property, hotel or bed and breakfast after leaving a nightclub in the city centre in the early hours of Sunday 29 June. "Officers would like to speak to the two men pictured as it is believed they may be able to help with enquiries. "Anybody who is able to assist the investigation is asked to contact us on 101 or via our website quoting 50250165656." 2 2
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Devon cricket clubs working with police on anti-theft campaign
The police are working with cricket clubs in Devon on a new crime prevention scheme, following a recent spate of thefts in the & Belstone Cricket Club, in the Okehampton area, is one of the affected clubs and had some of its equipment stolen prior to the season and Cornwall Police is now joining forces with the Devon Cricket Foundation to try to stop further thefts from happening, using the SmartWater property marking Cricket Foundation's funding and facilities manager, Nick Goodliffe, said the scheme would act as a "significant deterrent" to thieves. 50 clubs registered Bridestowe & Belstone Cricket Club said the recent thefts had put a big strain on its finances. But Devon & Cornwall Police is providing heavily subsidised property marking kits, which uses liquid containing a unique forensic code to mark items, in the hope of preventing further crime in the Goodliffe said 50 clubs had signed up to the system so far across Devon and Cornwall and told BBC Radio Devon it was "very pleasing" to hear from the police."While this property marking scheme will primarily enable stolen goods to be returned to owners, it will also act as a significant deterrent as thieves will observe the signage provided as part of the kit and will, in many cases, move on elsewhere." 'More the merrier' Mr Goodliffe encouraged the cricket community to ensure they are protected from theft and the subsequent challenges it causes.
Telegraph
2 days ago
- General
- Telegraph
Protected 17th-century shipwreck damaged by fishing pots
For more than 330 years, the wreck of HMS Coronation has lain undisturbed at the bottom of the English Channel. Despite the powerful currents that buffer the ancient warship, it has remained remarkably well preserved, offering a fascinating window into Britain's maritime history. But now Devon and Cornwall Police have launched an investigation after the wreck sustained damage because of illegal fishing equipment being attached to the site. Divers, who have been granted special permits to explore the ship, noticed a number of lobster pots tied to the fragile timbers. Some of the equipment had caused damage to the ship and marine archaeologists are currently assessing the extent of the destruction. Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police's rural affairs team have been investigating who was responsible for attaching the pots and are trying to educate local fishermen about the importance of preserving wreck sites. Police sergeant Julian Fry said: 'The South-West is home to 21 of the UK's 57 protected wrecks. 'It's so important for us, and those out on sea, to play our part in keeping these historic sites safe from any damage. 'We're urging the fishing community to avoid placing any fishing equipment near the HMS Coronation, and indeed any other protected wreck sites around the UK. 'Whilst we fully support the local fishing industry, preservation of these nationally important heritage sites is essential. 'We thank the fishing industry in advance for their co-operation.' Police are investigating the incident along with Historic England's maritime archaeologists and heritage crime experts. HMS Coronation was a second-rate ship of the line that was commissioned by King Charles II in 1677 and launched at Portsmouth in 1685. A Royal Navy flagship It was part of the '30-ship programme' intended to significantly bolster England's naval defences and firepower. The Coronation was the last ship of the programme to be completed as money and materials became scarce in the early 1680s. With a 660 sailors and 94 guns, HMS Coronation was the Royal Navy flagship in the Battle of Beachy Head in 1690. But in September 1691 as the ship patrolled the English Channel she got caught in a gale, foundered on the rocks at Penlee Point, and sank with the loss of around 600 souls. Part of the wreck was discovered by divers in 1967 with a larger section revealed ten years later. The area is preserved under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, which prohibits any activity that could cause damage, obscure or interfere with the site.
