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WW2 evacuees speak about their experiences ahead of VE Day

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Kevin Hay |Caroline Robinson

Image caption, Nora Hoskin was evacuated to Lanner near RedruthWorld War Two evacuees have told BBC South West about their experiences ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. Nora Hoskin, 94, said she had vivid memories of the day she and her school friends were evacuated from Plymouth and boarded a train to Cornwall. She said she liked her new life near Redruth and visited a farm for the first time and "didn't want to go home".
WW2 evacuees speak about their experiences ahead of VE Day

1 week ago | bbc.com | Kevin Hay |Caroline Robinson

WW2 evacuees talk of experiences ahead of VE DayKevin Hay & Caroline RobinsonBBCNora Hoskin was evacuated to Lanner near RedruthWorld War Two evacuees have told BBC South West about their experiences ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. Nora Hoskin, 94, said she had vivid memories of the day she and her school friends were evacuated from Plymouth and boarded a train to Cornwall.
'I took up padel and was addicted straight away'

Jan 18, 2025 | msn.com | Caroline Robinson

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Rail line and cycle path damage 'not a quick fix'

Dec 6, 2024 | yahoo.com | Caroline Robinson |John Ayres

A disused rail line and a popular cycle route and footpath in Devon will not be fixed quickly after they were damaged during Storm Bert, the county council has said. The former Heathfield branch line, national cycle route 28 through Stover, the Stover Trail and Templer Way were all damaged during strong winds and heavy rain last month. Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council's cabinet member for highway management, said the trail experienced widespread flooding.
Filmmaker's hairdresser hosts climate change film

Nov 19, 2024 | yahoo.com | Kevin Hay |Caroline Robinson

A 22-year-old hairdresser has put down her scissors and tongs to present a new documentary film about climate change. One of Jaz Njie's clients, filmmaker Claire Wallerstein, chose her to present the new film "because she is from the generation that gets a lot of their information from places like TikTok and YouTube, and that is where you really get this rampant misinformation people are being exposed to now".
Orangery to be reinstated at 1800s Cornwall house

Oct 19, 2024 | msn.com | Caroline Robinson
Black butter event keeps 'unique tradition' alive

Oct 5, 2024 | yahoo.com | Caroline Robinson

Volunteers have been participating in the annual tradition of black-butter making in Jersey. The National Trust for Jersey hosted an event at The Elms in La Chève Rue, St Mary, using apples from its orchards to make the traditional preserve, which dates back to the 16th century. The three-day event, which started on Thursday, also featured live music alongside food and drink stalls.
Plymouth mum and daughter duo raising awareness of strokes

Jul 20, 2024 | bbc.com | Caroline Robinson

Flight attendant supports mum who had stroke By Caroline Robinson, BBC News, DevonStuart GeddesRenée Phippen, a flight attendant, supported her mum Vaishali when she had a strokeA flight attendant says her first aid training meant she knew what to do when her mother had a stroke in the middle of the night. On 12 October Vaishali Phippen, 55, woke to find that she could not speak, her arm was numb and she could barely walk.
To tender or not to tender?

Mar 22, 2024 | legalfutures.co.uk | Caroline Robinson

By Caroline Robinson, Commercial Real Estate Development Manager at Legal Futures Associate Search AcumenThe legal market is tougher than ever, with firms competing fiercely for a shrinking pool of cases. Our recent research shows property lawyers are seeing a 25% decrease in caseloads as firms adjust to a changing real estate market, with the top 500 firms now handling three in five property transactions.
Path group films 50th anniversary's 35-day walk

Dec 31, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Caroline Robinson

Plans have been made to turn footage from a celebratory walk into a 20-minute film. The South West Coast Path Association, a charity that protects the route that stretches 630 miles (1,015 km) from Minehead in Somerset, along the coast through Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset, celebrated its 50th anniversary year with a 35-day walk earlier this year. The Trailblazer Walk involved more than 1,000 people and was "the pinnacle event", the association's director said.