Elliot Ball

4 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Elliot Ball

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Head brewer at Dartmoor Brewery said Devon's best quality was its countryside "The best thing about Devon is the countryside. The views are spectacular."People from across Devon have spoken of their affection for the county's rich natural beauty as part of a day celebrating all that is good about this part of the world. Devon Day, also known as St Petroc's Day, is a national day of recognition celebrated annually on 4 June since 2016.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Elliot Ball

Image source, Tanya Gorrod and Jo GorrodImage caption, Lily McGarry was hospitalised after suffering from septic shockA Jersey business has announced plans to hold its own concert in aid of an islander who recently had all her limbs amputated after falling ill. Lily McGarry, 23, began experiencing flu-like symptoms in January which was later diagnosed as septic shock.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Elliot Ball

Image source, Google MapsImage caption, The bin man died at the scene on Higher Warberry Road in TorquayA bin man died during a "tragic incident" involving a bin lorry in Devon, a council has confirmed. Torbay Council said a SWISCo worker was killed in a crash which took place on Higher Warberry Road, Torquay, at about 12:45 BST on Tuesday.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Elliot Ball

Image source, ReutersImage caption, A study has found 21% of the world's oceans have become darkerMore than a fifth of the global ocean has become darker over the past two decades, according to University of Plymouth research. The process, known as "ocean darkening", occurs when changes to the ocean's upper most level reduce the depth at which sunlight can travel. The study, published in Global Change Biology, found 21% of the global ocean had become darker between 2003 and 2022.

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Elliot Ball

Image source, Lucie StribrskaImage caption, A living history group marched through the town to mark the occasionA day of remembrance and celebrations has been held in Alderney to mark the 80th anniversary of when the island was liberated from Nazi German occupation at the end of Word War Two. Held at the harbour and conducted by the Reverend David Knight, a morning service saw the police, RNLI and other emergency services come together with islanders on the anniversary of liberation on 16 May.