Richard Green
Broadcast Journalist at BBC Radio Devon
BBC Presenter/Producer of the Vintage Chart Show and Saturday Mornings including Retro and Golden Hours. These are my personal views and not those of the BBC.
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.co.uk | Richard Green
Image caption, Wendy Dale and Alison Little will race 230km (140 miles) through dense rainforest across five daysFor many, a run is a jog through the park, a 5km or even possibly a marathon - but for two Devon runners, their next challenge is a little different. Wendy Dale and Alison Little, from Braunton, are about to embark on the Jungle Ultra , a 230km (140-mile) endurance race through the Amazon rainforest in Peru.
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4 weeks ago |
bbc.co.uk | Richard Green
Image caption, The event takes place in the city centre and organisers want it to be more inclusive than ever beforeThousands of people are expected at Exeter Pride on Saturday, organisers say. The event takes place in the city centre and organisers want it to be more inclusive than ever before. They said they expected nearly 10,000 people to attend the festivities with almost 2,000 members of the LGBTQ+ community expected to march through the High Street at lunchtime.
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1 month ago |
bbc.co.uk | Richard Green
Image caption, The Guide Dogs charity wants to provide more than 200 trained dogs to visually impaired people in the south west this yearVolunteers are needed to become puppy raisers to meet the demand for trained guide dogs in the south west. The Guide Dogs charity said it was seeking people in Devon and Cornwall prepared to train and home more than 200 dogs while they go through months of training.
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1 month ago |
bbc.co.uk | Richard Green
Image caption, Topsham Museum is unlikely to reopen in 2025 due to extensive repair works needed on the rotting window lintels and roof trussesRotting roof trusses and crumbling window lintels are likely to keep Topsham Museum closed for the rest of 2025, trustees have said. Damage to the 17th Century Grade II listed building was discovered last year, when render was removed from the building and the full extent of the problem was revealed.
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1 month ago |
bbc.co.uk | Richard Green |Archie Farmer
Image caption, Tim Wheeldon said what had been achieved was "better than I originally anticipated"A new hotel in Devon is claiming to be one the most environmentally-friendly new-build constructions in Europe. The Voco Zeal Hotel, at Exeter's Science Park, which opened in March, has claimed to be the first carbon net zero hotel in western Europe. Bosses said it had many sustainable features, including bedside lights made from 3D-printed recycled plastic.
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It’s not often you meet someone who is positive, giving, lovely and just a really top fella in the world of music but Mike Peters of The Alarm was truly that. We got to speak a few times. He was super kind. It’s sad to hear his illness took him in the end. What a fighter! RIP https://t.co/tJ0QWg02uH
This Saturday, you can hear a FULL interview with my retro mate Limahl @Limahl_Official . However, if you want to hear just a bit of the conversation , then it's here now to listen to! You can hear the full RG/Limahl chat after 10 on Saturday's show. https://t.co/TEFu2GnpLK
Strictly stars Amy @dowden_amy and Carlos are quickstepping onto my show tomorrow. And here’s a little preview for you ! #strictly #StrictlyComeDancing #Dancing @bbcstrictly https://t.co/X1MHFpJI99
