Leigh Boobyer
Multimedia Journalist at BBC News
Multi-award winning journalist. BBC multimedia journalist covering the West Country. Previously LDR editor and LDR for Reach. Arsenal 🔴⚪
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | Leigh Boobyer
Leigh BoobyerBBC News, West of EnglandOne man's love of climbing has brought a group of people with impairments together on the climbing wall - with five of them now in the running for Paralympic glory. GB Paraclimber James Rudge formed a community of climbers- some of whom are registered blind, while others were born without a forearm - and built their confidence to find new ways of tackling the wall.
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yahoo.com | Leigh Boobyer
Leigh Boobyer - BBC News, WiltshireTue, April 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM UTC1 min readA major A-road was closed for more than 12 hours earlier while police investigated a serious crash. The A303, which has since reopened, was shut between West Knoyle, in Wiltshire, and Bourton, in north Dorset, after the collision at about 23:00 BST on Monday. Officers were carrying out "complex investigation works", according to traffic management website Inrix.
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | Leigh Boobyer
Leigh BoobyerBBC News, WiltshirePart of a major A-road has been closed in both directions after a serious crash. National Highways said the A303 was shut both ways between Bourton and West Knoyle, in Wiltshire, after the collision at about 23:00 BST on Monday. The road is expected to remain closed for several hours on Tuesday, to allow Wiltshire Police to investigate. Wiltshire Police has been approached for comment.
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | Leigh Boobyer |Cheryl Dennis
Leigh Boobyer & Cheryl DennisBBC News, BristolA woman who has Parkinson's and is cared for by her husband says dance sessions for patients has "given us a new spark". Jacqui Pannett, 71, said the classes help her feel "peaceful" because other people in the group experience similar symptoms to her, including tremors and fatigue. On Friday, she and her husband Richard performed in a Dance for Parkinson's group at Southmead Hospital, in Bristol, to celebrate World Parkinson's Day.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Leigh Boobyer |Christopher Mace
A woman in her 40s is in hospital with life-changing injuries after a suspected XL Bully attack. Avon and Somerset Police said the woman was bitten by the dog at a home in Sutton Avenue, Bristol, at about 16:15 BST. The force confirmed the dog - which is thought to be an XL Bully - has been secured inside the home. Officers used protective shields while entering the address, police said, adding the woman was sent to hospital by ambulance.
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