Eve Watson

Plymouth

Reporter at BBC

Journalist for @bbcspotlight 💻 email me [email protected]

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Devon and Cornwall mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Eve Watson

Media caption, Watch: Key moments from VE Day in Devon and CornwallPeople in Devon and Cornwall have been marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe. On 8 May 1945 at exactly 15:00 BST, Sir Winston Churchill took to the radio waves to announce Nazi Germany's surrender. The date is known as VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, and this year marks 80 years since the announcement.
Devon and Cornwall mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

1 week ago | bbc.com | Eve Watson

Devon and Cornwall mark 80th anniversary of VE DayEve WatsonBBCIt will be 80 years since the announcement of the end of the war in Europe at exactly 15:00 BSTPeople in Devon and Cornwall are marking the 80th anniversary since the end of World War Two in Europe. On 8 May 1945 at exactly 15:00 BST, Sir Winston Churchill took to the radio waves to announce Nazi Germany's surrender. The date is known as VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, and this year marks 80 years since the announcement.
Dartmoor fire came at worst time for wildlife, says charity

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Eve Watson

Image source, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue ServiceImage caption, Steve Hussey, from Devon Wildlife Trust, said the long dry spell had "made wildfires a real risk to some of our most loved countryside"A large wildfire that destroyed about 1,230 acres (50 sq km) of land on Dartmoor happened at "the very worst time for wildlife", a charity has said. Farmers, Dartmoor National Park rangers and firefighters all helped tackle the blaze at the Dartmoor Forest area near Cut Hill.
Dartmoor fire came at worst time for wildlife, says charity

1 week ago | bbc.com | Eve Watson

Fire came at worst time for wildlife, says charityEve WatsonDevon and Somerset Fire and Rescue ServiceSteve Hussey, from Devon Wildlife Trust, said the long dry spell had "made wildfires a real risk to some of our most loved countryside"A large wildfire that destroyed about 1,230 acres (50 sq km) of land on Dartmoor happened at "the very worst time for wildlife", a charity has said.
Fire came at worst time for wildlife, says charity

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Eve Watson

Eve Watson - BBC News, South WestTue, May 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM UTC1 min readSteve Hussey, from Devon Wildlife Trust, said the long dry spell had "made wildfires a real risk to some of our most loved countryside" [Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service]A large wildfire that destroyed about 1,230 acres (50 sq km) of land on Dartmoor happened at "the very worst time for wildlife", a charity has said.
Sister carries on search for missing Neil Nortrop from Devon

1 week ago | bbc.com | Eve Watson

Sister carries on mum's search for missing sonEve WatsonMissing PeopleNeil Nortrop was 32 when he disappeared from London on 10 June 2003The sister of a man who went missing nearly 22 years ago has resumed her mother's hunt for answers after she died last year. Neil Nortrop, from Devon, was 32 when he disappeared from London on 10 June 2003. He had left his mother's house in Brixham and travelled to Greenwich and Dartford to visit friends and has not been seen since.
The Apple Effect: Discover the Impressive Health Benefits of Apples for Your Wellness Journey

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Eve Watson

Let’s rewind to one ordinary Tuesday morning. I was running on empty, feeling sluggish, and grabbed a crisp red apple from the fruit bowl. That first juicy crunch? It was a wake-up call for my taste buds and, as I later learned, my entire body. What seemed like a simple snack was actually a powerhouse for my health.
The Secret Grocery Rebellion: How I Feed My Vegan Family Like Royalty on Half the Budget

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Eve Watson

It was midnight when I finally lost it. My hands shook as I stared at a $300 grocery receipt-two bags of food, half of it wilted “organic” kale and $9 cashew cheese that tasted like regret. My kid was eating cereal off the floor. My partner was Googling “can humans live on air?”That’s when I met Martha. I found her behind Whole Foods, rescuing dented cans of chickpeas from a dumpster. “Kid,” she said, tossing me a bruised sweet potato, “you’re getting robbed.
Devon man to run London Marathon dressed as robin

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Eve Watson

Man to run London Marathon dressed as robinEve WatsonJames AshforthJames Ashforth will take on the marathon on SundayA man from Devon is set to compete in the London Marathon and attempt to break a world record in memory of his two babies who died. James Ashforth, 35, from Axminster, will take on the marathon on Sunday for his children Luca and Leila who were still-born. He has raised more than £6,000 so far for Tommy's Charity, which supports parents who have lost children.
Man who bought shipwreck: Are there any benefits?

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Eve Watson

Man who bought shipwreck: Are there any benefits? Eve WatsonDom RobinsonDom Robinson bought a shipwreck from Facebook Marketplace for £300A diver from Plymouth has bought a World War One shipwreck off the Cornish coast for £300 after he saw it advertised on Facebook Marketplace. Dom Robinson, 53, purchased the SS Almond Branch - a 3,000-tonne cargo ship nearly 330ft (100m) long. But what is it like to own a shipwreck, and what are owners' rights and responsibilities? How do you buy a shipwreck?