Paul Greaves

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Crime and Court Senior Journalist at Devon Live

Court and news reporter Devon Live

Articles

South West village pub named England's best

2 weeks ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Paul Greaves

A Devon village pub, owned by Silicon Valley millionaires, has been crowned the best in England. The Farmers Arms in Woolfardisworthy, North Devon, was purchased by wealthy couple Michael and Xochi Birch back in 2015. The remarkable tale of how the pair chose to invest a portion of their substantial wealth into a Devon-based passion project is well known. Michael, who amassed his fortune through founding social media platforms including Bebo, has familial connections to the area.
Live: Delays on M5 bridge near Bristol due to police incident

2 weeks ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Paul Greaves

There are delays on the M5 near Bristol this afternoon due to a police incident. Restrictions have been put in place southbound on Avonmouth Bridge on Saturday, June 7. The traffic site Inrix is reporting heavy delays on the motorway. It happened at about 2.15pm. Delays are reported between junctions 18 and 19. Inrix says: "Police incident and restrictions on M5 Avonmouth Bridge Southbound from J18 M49 to J19 A369 Martcombe Road (Portishead).
Live: Delays on M5 bridge near Bristol due to police incident

2 weeks ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Paul Greaves

There are delays on the M5 near Bristol this afternoon due to a police incident. Restrictions have been put in place southbound on Avonmouth Bridge on Saturday, June 7. The traffic site Inrix is reporting heavy delays on the motorway. It happened at about 2.15pm. Delays are reported between junctions 18 and 19. Inrix says: "Police incident and restrictions on M5 Avonmouth Bridge Southbound from J18 M49 to J19 A369 Martcombe Road (Portishead).
Multiple services in daring midnight chopper rescue in Cornwall

2 weeks ago | cornwalllive.com | Paul Greaves

Dramatic photos show a massive land, sea and air rescue operation in Cornwall. Newquay Coastguard Rescue Team were alerted to a casualty in the Barrowfields area. A major operation involving the RNLI lifeboat, ambulance crews and coastguard helicopter helped to bring the injured person to safety. Photos show the massive illuminated coastguard chopper hovering and rescuers being lowered to the scene.
Pupil faces amputation after being electrocuted at South West school

1 month ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Paul Greaves

A 14-year-old schoolboy may have to have his feet amputated after being electrocuted at the prestigious Millfield School in Somerset. Chase Allen, described by friends and family as a talented young athlete, was rushed to hospital alongside two other pupils after coming into contact with a high voltage cable on Saturday, May 3. The incident prompted an emergency response from the air ambulance, a specialist hazard team, fire crews, and police officers who attended last weekend.
Four people convicted of mean Devon 'chilli powder' attack

2 months ago | devonlive.com | Paul Greaves

Four people have been convicted of subjecting a vulnerable man to a violent ordeal which included blowing chilli powder in his eyes. Danny Partridge, 25, has been jailed for his part in the cruel assault which happened in Barnstaple. Three co-defendants who appeared with him for sentence at Exeter Crown Court were spared prison. Paul Healey, Ashley Burton and Victoria Youd all pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm.
Farmers on alert as creepy masked raiders plunder Devon countryside in thefts blitz

2 months ago | devonlive.com | Paul Greaves

Police have been called to investigate a thefts blitz at farms in Devon overnight. A gang of masked men were seen roaming the North Devon countryside in the dead of night and 'casing' farms. CCTV showed a man outside barns in South Molton while thefts were also reported in Combe Martin and on Exmoor. Farmers have reported a number of suspicious incidents over Easter weekend in Devon. Sheep, stock boxes and machinery are among the items to have been stolen on Sunday night (April 20).
Daughter heartbroken after 'strong and graceful' mum taken by little-known killer

2 months ago | devonlive.com | Paul Greaves

A daughter is heartbroken after her "strong and graceful" mum was taken by a little-known killer. Karolina Jaworek is mourning after her mum, Jwona Maloglou, died at the age of 63 in March. She was given a shock diagnosis of eye cancer in 2011 and, despite the best efforts of doctors, researchers, and charities, sadly nothing could be done. Now Karolina is taking part in a charity swim in Devon and dedicating it to the memory of her mum.
Harley-Davidson rider fights for life after Somerset crash

2 months ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Paul Greaves

A motorcyclist has suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash in Weston-super-Mare. Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to the single-vehicle collision which happened last night (Sunday, April 20). The road was closed for more than six hours overnight while the scene was investigated. It was reopened at 5am today (Monday, April 21). Avon and Somerset Police has issued a statement.
LIVE: A30 traffic builds after TWO incidents as Easter Monday getaway begins

2 months ago | devonlive.com | Paul Greaves

Part of the A30 in Devon is blocked this morning due to a crash. It happened just before 11am near Okehampton. There are delays for drivers heading east near to the B3260 Meldon Junction. Extra volume of traffic is expected on the roads this weekend as visitors head back out of the region after the Easter holiday. The traffic site Inrix has reported some details.