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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Investigation into 'damage' at historic wreck site
Police are investigating reports of fishing equipment illegally placed at a 334-year-old protected shipwreck which they said may have damaged the site off the south Cornish pots were found across the wreck site and diving trail near HMS Coronation which sank in 1691 with the loss of 600 sailors, Devon and Cornwall Police ship sank in a gale off Penlee Point, near Plymouth, and the wreck is protected from damage by Julian Fry, from the police rural affairs team, said: "We are urging the fishing community to avoid placing any fishing equipment near the HMS Coronation and indeed any other protected wreck sites around the UK." Cannons and anchors The investigation is part of Operation Birdie, a national initiative tackling illegal interference of historic wreck sites. Rural affairs police officers are working alongside Historic England's Maritime archaeologists and heritage crime specialists to investigate the Coronation lies in two parts, one inshore and one offshore, and artefacts including cannons and anchors survive, according to the Coronation Wreck said the 90-gun ship was launched in Portsmouth in 1685 and saw action in the Battle of Beachy Head against the French in to the HMS Coronation is through a licence scheme run by Historic England and the South West is home to 21 of the UK's 57 protected wrecks.
New York Post
4 days ago
- General
- New York Post
Bears escape wildlife park enclosure and feast on week's worth of honey
In a scene that could have been from 'Winnie the Pooh,' two young bears who escaped from their enclosure at a zoo in England were eventually discovered in a food storage area chowing down on honey and other snacks. Mish and Lucy, two 5-year-old European brown bears, sneaked out of their enclosure at wildlife park Wildwood Devon in southwest England Monday afternoon and headed straight for a staff-only food storage area, according to Facebook posts from Wildwood Devon. Advertisement There, the duo feasted on a 'selection of snacks — including a week's worth of honey,' as noted in one of the social media posts. The two bears were not a threat to the public during their escape, but all park visitors were moved into a secure building as a safety precaution. Mish and Lucy were then monitored through surveillance footage and on the ground until they made their way back to their enclosure, Wildwood Devon wrote. 'Here's footage of Lucy caught red-handed, looking very pleased with herself after filling up in the food store, and both bears passed out afterward,' the wildlife park said on Facebook. Advertisement Wildwood Devon said the incident, which prompted a police response, was the result of an 'operational error.' The wildlife park is now conducting a full internal investigation to determine how the bears escaped to prevent a similar incident from happening again. 3 Two bears escaped from their enclosure in England and ate a 'week's worth of honey.' FOX News 3 The food was in a 'staff only' area of the zoo. FOX News 'While the structural integrity of the bear enclosure remains uncompromised, we take any operational lapse extremely seriously,' Wildwood Devon wrote. 'We remain fully committed to the highest standards of animal care, visitor safety and transparency.' Advertisement Wildwood Devon, located on 40 acres of woodland and gardens in Devon, England, is home to a range of animals, including foxes, wolves, red squirrels and bears. 3 Mish and Lucy are both 5 years old. FOX News In 2023, an Andean bear escaped from his enclosure at the St. Louis Zoo twice in one month. In one of his escapes, the bear managed to break out by tearing apart clips holding stainless steel mesh to the frame of the enclosure's door. Wildwood Devon and Devon and Cornwall Police did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Teenage biker seriously injured in collision
A 17-year-old motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a collision near Liskeard, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said no other vehicle was involved in the incident which took place near the Cattle Market Car Park at about 05:00 BST on Friday. They said the man had been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police appealed for anyone with any relevant information, dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward. They also thanked members of the public for their patience while the road was closed. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Devon and Cornwall Police
The Irish Sun
19-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Boy, 16, arrested over ‘terrorism offences' as armed cops swarm seaside town
A TEENAGE boy has been arrested by police on suspicion of terrorism offences. Cops today carried out searches at addresses in Perranporth and Redruth in Cornwall in connection with the investigation. Advertisement Multiple police vehicles were seen in the area of East Pool Park, Redruth this morning, according to witnesses. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said a 16-year-old boy from Perranporth was arrested on suspicion of suspicion of dissemination of terrorist publications contrary to Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006. . He has been remanded in police custody. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South West (CTPSW) have today arrested a young male on suspicion of terrorism offences in the Cornwall area. Advertisement read more in news "The 16-year-old from Perranporth was arrested on suspicion of dissemination of terrorist publications contrary to Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006. "A number of searches are being conducted at addresses within the local area of Perranporth and Redruth in relation to this investigation. "A young male remains in police custody at this time." 1 Cops have arrested a 16-year-old in Cornwall on suspicion of terrorism offences Credit: Getty Advertisement More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Most read in The Sun Latest Exclusive Exclusive is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at Advertisement
BBC News
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Appeal after woman seriously injured in crash near Ponsanooth
A woman remains in hospital after being seriously injured in a crash in Cornwall, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said three other people involved in the two-vehicle collision, on the A393 between Lanner and Ponsanooth, also had minor were called to the collision which involved a silver Toyota and blue Hyundai on Saturday at about 14:00 BST."The driver of one of the vehicles, a woman from the Falmouth area was taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske where she was treated for serious injuries and remains in hospital," police said. A road closure was in place for investigation work and was handed over to the highways at about 16:40, police added. Police are asking anyone with any relevant information or dash-cam footage to contact them.
