Jonathan Morris

Plymouth, West

Reporter at BBC

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Jersey seabird reserve to protect puffins gets go-ahead

6 days ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

Seabird reserve to protect puffins gets go-aheadJonathan MorrisPA MediaJersey has lost 99% of its breeding puffin population since 1910, conservationists sayA seabird reserve to protect locally endangered puffins, razorbills and other native wildlife will be built in Jersey. Planning has been approved by the States of Jersey for the reserve on the north coast. It will allow a 0.6 mile (1km) fence to be built along the cliffs between the Lecq shooting range and Plemont headland.
Jersey Royal Potatoes centre stage with Corrie in ad campaign

6 days ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

Jersey Royals in ad campaign during Corrie breaksJonathan MorrisAlbert BartlettJersey Royals are a major part of the island's argricultural incomeAn advert celebrating Jersey Royal Potatoes, an important sector of Jersey's agricultural economy, has been shown during the advert breaks in Coronation Street as part of a new campaign. UK potato producer Albert Bartlett is unrolling a £3m ad campaign featuring TV chef Michel Roux Jr to mark the Jersey Royal Potato season.
Lifetime ban proposed for Jersey hit-and-run drivers

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

Lifetime ban proposed for hit-and-run driversBBCThe proposal says that a change in the law will prevent dangerous drivers from hurting others againJersey motorists should face a lifetime driving ban if they are involved in a car accident and do not stop to help anyone who is injured, a deputy says. The 1956 law already makes it an offence for people not to report an accident.
Newquay police crack down on drink spiking after scares

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

Police crack down on drink spiking after scaresJonathan MorrisPA MediaPolice urged anyone who was a victim of spiking to report itPolice say they are stepping up efforts to protect party-goers from drinks spiking in a town in Cornwall. There were three reports of suspected spiking in Newquay in April, though investigations did not confirm the presence of harmful substances, said Devon and Cornwall Police.
Microplastics greater threat to marine life revealed

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Jonathan Morris

Image source, Dmitry KulakovImage caption, Acartia tonsa are part of the ocean's food chainA new study has found that a mix of different types of tiny plastic particles (microplastics) is more harmful to a small marine creature than just one type of plastic. The creature, called Acartia tonsa, is important because it is part of the ocean's food chain, said researchers from the universities of Exeter and Plymouth, working alongside colleagues in Norway.
Floral spectacular as Castle Drogo celebrates 50 years

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

Floral spectacular as castle celebrates 50 yearsJonathan MorrisBritish Academy of Floral ArtVisitors can admire more than 18 floral designsTwenty volunteers and staff from 10 National Trust properties across Devon have teamed up with the British Academy of Floral Art for a celebration with flowers. Together they have created floral installations for Castle Drogo in Devon to mark the 50th anniversary of the National Trust at the historic attraction.
Drinks can from 1980s found in Cornish dunes by beach clean team

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

Can from 1980s found in dunes by beach clean teamJonathan MorrisJolly's DrinksJolly's managing director said the can was "proudly on display"A drinks can dating back more than 40 years has been found in sand dunes in Cornwall. Volunteers from Newquay's Fistral Beach Clean Team said they found the original Jolly's sparkling orangeade can earlier this year.
Man arrested after teenage boy attacked on Teignmouth beach

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Jonathan Morris

Image caption, Police officers were called to Teignmouth's Back Beach where a crowd of people had gatheredA man has been arrested after a teenage boy was attacked during "large-scale disorder" at a seaside town beach. Officers were called to reports of an attack with a weapon at Teignmouth's Back Beach at about 20:45 BST on Friday, where 50 to 100 teenagers and adults had gathered. The teenager suffered a minor head injury and has been discharged from hospital, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
Young man attacked in large scale disorder on Teignmouth beach

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

Man attacked in large scale disorder on beachJonathan MorrisBBCPolice were called to Back Beach where a crowd of people had gatheredA young man was attacked by four adults with weapons in part of a "wider, large-scale disorder" at seaside town beach, police have said. Officers were called to Back Beach in Teignmouth at about 20:45 BST on Friday, where 50 to 100 teenagers and adults were present.
Police seize illegal e-bike used for wheelies

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

Police seize illegal e-bike used for wheeliesJonathan MorrisDevon and Cornwall PoliceAn e-bike rider was spotted doing wheelies on the pierPlain-clothes police officers have seized an illegal e-bike after the rider was spotted doing wheelies on Torquay pier. The bike, which had been illegally modified to reach speeds of up to 35mph without pedalling, lacked insurance and will be destroyed due to its illegal modifications, the Devon and Cornwall force has said.