Kevin Hay

Plymouth

Journalist at BBC

Articles

Devon and Cornwall veterans remember VE Day 80 years on

1 week ago | bbc.com | Kevin Hay

'We celebrated but we had remorse as well'Kevin HayBBCMax Embury was a Scout Car Commander"We did think of the casualties... and we were thinking why them and not me?"Three men from Devon and Cornwall have recalled their memories of their service during World War Two on the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Former Scout Car Commander Max Embury, from Newton Abbot, said he remembered "throwing our hats into the air and jumping for joy". "In retrospect, we had a lot of remorse as well," he added.
Devon residents reflect on VE Day singing and dancing

1 week ago | bbc.com | Kevin Hay |Archie Farmer

Residents reflect on VE Day singing and dancingKevin Hay & Archie FarmerBBCBeryl Darch was 10 years old and living in Tamerton Foliot when the war endedPeople living in Devon have remembered the celebrations that followed the end of World War Two in Europe, which happened almost 80 years ago. At the time, Beryl Darch was 10 years old and living in Tamerton Foliot.
WW2 evacuees speak about their experiences ahead of VE Day

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Kevin Hay |Caroline Robinson

Image caption, Nora Hoskin was evacuated to Lanner near RedruthWorld War Two evacuees have told BBC South West about their experiences ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. Nora Hoskin, 94, said she had vivid memories of the day she and her school friends were evacuated from Plymouth and boarded a train to Cornwall. She said she liked her new life near Redruth and visited a farm for the first time and "didn't want to go home".
WW2 evacuees speak about their experiences ahead of VE Day

1 week ago | bbc.com | Kevin Hay |Caroline Robinson

WW2 evacuees talk of experiences ahead of VE DayKevin Hay & Caroline RobinsonBBCNora Hoskin was evacuated to Lanner near RedruthWorld War Two evacuees have told BBC South West about their experiences ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. Nora Hoskin, 94, said she had vivid memories of the day she and her school friends were evacuated from Plymouth and boarded a train to Cornwall.
What Did Jesus Do After the Resurrection?

1 week ago | theaquilareport.com | Kevin Hay

It’s important for us to understand that the forty days following the resurrection weren’t a pause in the plan—they were a pivotal part of it. Jesus stayed to prove He was alive, to confirm the Scriptures, to deepen the faith of His followers, to mobilize the disciples for mission, and to prepare us for His return. And He’s still doing the same today. Have you ever wondered why Jesus didn’t immediately ascend to heaven after His resurrection? It’s a part of the resurrection story we often skip past.
Artificial intelligence to improve outcome for stroke patients

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Kevin Hay |Chloe Parkman

Image caption, Professor Martin James said AI and machine learning had provided new insightsArtificial intelligence (AI) is being used to help improve outcomes for stroke patients in Devon. The project SAMueL-2, which stands for stroke audit machine learning, helps to identify which patients can receive a procedure called thrombolysis, which involves administering drugs to break down blood clots. It has analysed a quarter of a million medical records from more than 100 hospitals.
Artificial intelligence to improve outcome for stroke patients

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kevin Hay |Chloe Parkman

AI project to improve outcome for stroke patientsKevin Hay & Chloe ParkmanBBCProfessor Martin James said AI and machine learning had provided new insightsArtificial intelligence (AI) is being used to help improve outcomes for stroke patients in Devon. The project SAMueL-2, which stands for stroke audit machine learning, helps to identify which patients can receive a procedure called thrombolysis, which involves administering drugs to break down blood clots.
Appledore rowing boat builders hoping to inspire older woman

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kevin Hay

Two women who helped build their own skiff style rowing boat are hoping the project will inspire older women. Sian Davis, 65, and Isobel Rickland ,71, spent two years building the 22ft (6.7m) Scottish style Saint Isles Skiff in their home village of Appledore in Devon, at a cost of about £3,500. The two Appledore Pilot Gig Club members said they were inspired by the community boat building projects found in Scottish villages.
Rowing boat builders hope to inspire older women

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Kevin Hay

Two women who helped build their own skiff style rowing boat are hoping the project will inspire older women. Sian Davis, 65, and Isobel Rickland ,71, spent two years building the 22ft (6.7m) Scottish style Saint Isles Skiff in their home village of Appledore in Devon, at a cost of about £3,500. The two Appledore Pilot Gig Club members said they were inspired by the community boat building projects found in Scottish villages.
Cornwall pre-loved dress shop aims to make prom affordable

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kevin Hay

Pre-loved dress shop aims to make prom affordableKevin HayBBCAlice Trethewey said she was dreading having to buy her daughter an expensive dress for one nightA mum from Cornwall who feared the cost of prom night has launched a new shop selling pre-loved dresses to make the special occasion more affordable. Second Hand Sundays, based in Torpoint, provides the dresses for teens who will be celebrating leaving school in the summer.