John Danks

1 month ago | bbc.com | John Danks

Churchill's wartime train carriage restoredJohn DanksBBCLydia was originally built in 1925A luxury railway carriage used on the train that carried Winston Churchill during World War Two has undergone restoration work in Devon. The Pullman coach, named Lydia and originally built in 1925, has been in the workshop at the South Devon Railway in Buckfastleigh after being bought by a private owner.

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Jonathan Morris |John Danks

Image caption, British Lop pigs are down to a few hundred animals, said farmer Giles EusticeA Cornish pig farmer is pressing for more efforts to preserve rare breeds as a report raises concerns about their conservation in the UK. Giles Eustice from Trevaskis Farm near Hayle, highlighted the plight of the British Lop pig, noted for their docility, hardiness, and ability to live outdoors all-year-round.

2 months ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris |John Danks

Farmer urges action to save rare British Lop pigsJonathan Morris & John DanksBBCBritish Lop pigs are down to 50-60 animals, said farmer Giles EusticeA Cornish pig farmer is pressing for more efforts to preserve rare breeds as a report raises concerns about their conservation in the UK. Giles Eustice from Trevaskis Farm near Hayle, highlighted the plight of the British Lop pig, noted for their docility, hardiness, and ability to live outdoors all-year-round.

Feb 27, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Georgina L. Barnes |John Danks

Plymouth Argyle's Green Army are hoping their team can give the defending Premier League champions a challenge in their FA Cup tie on Saturday. The Devon side, who are near the bottom of the Championship table, beat Premier League leaders Liverpool 1-0 in a fourth-round victory at Home Park at the beginning of the month.

Jan 11, 2025 | yahoo.com | John Danks

Newquay residents who are against proposals to hand five of the town's public car parks to a private contractor have held a protest at Watergate Bay. It follows a public consultation on plans to remove a total of 28 car parks across the county from Cornwall Council management. Once transferred, the car parks would charge fees year-round.