George Thorpe
Journalist at BBC
Journalist at BBC One South West
BBC journalist covering Devon, Cornwall and the Channel Islands. Essex boy. Lover of all sports. 6ft4.
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.co.uk | George Thorpe
Image caption, Ryan O'Shea had been outside a barbers' in Plymouth at the timeA man, who was homeless at the time, has admitted starting a fire behind a barber's shop which he then tried to extinguish with his own urine. Ryan O'Shea, 40, pleaded guilty during a hearing at Plymouth Magistrates' Court to one charge of arson following an incident outside Spike-Up Barbers in Mutley Plain on 7 April.
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.com | George Thorpe
Woman appears in court over suspected acid attackGeorge ThorpeBBCParis Wilson - wearing the black and white striped jumper - appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court on ThursdayA woman accused of being involved in a suspected acid attack in Plymouth has appeared in court. Paris Wilson, 34, of The Quay, Plymouth, spoke only to confirm her name, age and address during a hearing at Plymouth Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.com | George Thorpe
Man pleads guilty to arson after fire behind shopGeorge ThorpeBBCRyan O'Shea had been outside a barbers' in Plymouth at the timeA man, who was homeless at the time, has admitted starting a fire behind a barber's shop which he then tried to extinguish with his own urine. Ryan O'Shea, 40, pleaded guilty during a hearing at Plymouth Magistrates' Court to one charge of arson following an incident outside Spike-Up Barbers in Mutley Plain on 7 April.
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3 weeks ago |
bbc.co.uk | George Thorpe
Image caption, Stephen Sanders' sentencing hearing was held at Exeter Crown CourtA man who used paganism and chocolate to help him sexually abuse and rape children has been jailed. Stephen Sanders, 62, of Raleigh Avenue, Torquay, was sentenced to 27 years in prison and told to sign the sex offenders register during a hearing at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday.
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3 weeks ago |
bbc.com | George Thorpe
'Calculating rapist' jailed for child sex abuseGeorge ThorpeBBCStephen Sanders' sentencing hearing was held at Exeter Crown CourtA man who used paganism and chocolate to help him sexually abuse and rape children has been jailed. Stephen Sanders, 62, of Raleigh Avenue, Torquay, was sentenced to 27 years in prison and told to sign the sex offenders register during a hearing at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday.
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I would’ve argued the 24/25 Southampton team were still better than the 07/08 Derby team as they’ve won two games this season compared to the one DC got, but at least now they’re off the dreaded 11 points
Heard about Scott’s death a few days ago on Facebook. Was a shock to say the least. Never met Scott face-to-face (covid era), but I always enjoyed talking to him whenever I got the chance. RIP Tributes to respected journalist and champion of local news https://t.co/HRKM5gtjbg
Good looking squad. Would’ve liked to have seen Jamie George & Ben White included, but options at hooker and scrum-half were plentiful. Delighted for Garry Ringrose. Been such a consistent player for a great Irish team. Finally gets his Lions nod
Your Lions 2025 squad 🦁📋 #Lions2025 #WeGoBeyond https://t.co/JJ9nF2w9eh
