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Driving advice for Storm Ciarán

Driving advice for Storm Ciarán

From the RAC: It’s crucial drivers in the south and west of the UK take proper notice the Met Office’s warnings as the arrival of Storm Ciarán brings in some exceptionally strong winds - and some distinctly unpleasant driving conditions with it. Sticking to major...

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Thursday’s wind warning turns amber

Thursday’s wind warning turns amber

The Met Office is warning that, during the early hours (around 3am) of Thursday, northwesterly winds will develop across the Isles of Scilly and southwestern parts of England and Wales. Here, gusts are likely to reach 70-80 mph in some coastal areas and in a few...

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Be careful when buying event tickets

Be careful when buying event tickets

From Action Fraud: Devon & Cornwall Police’s Cyber Protect Team are asking people to use strong passwords and 2-step verification for their email and social media accounts. This is following notification from Action Fraud that they have received reports about...

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High Tide in Bude yesterday

High Tide in Bude yesterday

High tide in Bude yesterday afternoon viewed from Summerleaze, The Strand, Nanny Moore's and Crooklets. The water was overtopping at points along the Strand, including the bus shelter, and close to the Bencoolen recreation centre. Some intrepid surfers were out. There...

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Weather warnings for next week

Weather warnings for next week

The Met Office is predicting more weather of the wind and rain variety in the south west. There is a yellow warning for rain in Bude on Wednesday 1st November, associated with Storm Ciarán, and Thursday brings the added joy of a yellow warning for very strong and...

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Man sentenced for ship rape

Man sentenced for ship rape

From Devon & Cornwall Police: A former Motorman in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has been sentenced at Truro Crown Court today [27 October] for raping a woman on a ship at sea. James Carnegie, aged 33, of Manston Way, Leeds, has been sentenced to six years in prison...

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SW has highest percentage of second homes

SW has highest percentage of second homes

More facts and figures from the last census (2021) via the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this time on empty and second homes in England and Wales. No surprises that the South West had the highest percentage of dwellings that were second homes with no usual...

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