Zhara Simpson

Plymouth

Online Journalist at Spotlight

BBC Journalist covering Devon, Cornwall and the Channel Islands/ email me [email protected]

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How teenagers coped with a digital detox during 48-hour challenge

3 days ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson

How teenagers coped with a 48-hour digital detoxZhara SimpsonBBCTeenagers who took on the Ten Tors Challenge on Dartmoor said their generation found it hard to be away from mobile phonesYoung people taking part in the Ten Tors Challenge across Dartmoor in Devon said it was amazing to "detach" for technology as they had to give up their mobile phones for 48 hours.
Ten Tors teams reach end of 'emotional' event

5 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Zhara Simpson |Alex Green

Image caption, Teams arrived at the finish line throughout the day on Sunday Teams taking part in the Ten Tors Challenge have crossed the finish line on the final day of the "phenomenal" event. Thousands of teenagers from across the south west of England and beyond walked either 35, 45, or 55 miles (56, 72 or 88km) across Dartmoor.
Ten Tors teams begin crossing finish line

5 days ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson |Alex Green

Ten Tors teams begin crossing finish lineZhara Simpson & Alex GreenBBCTeams are expected to arrive throughout Sunday morning and afternoonTeams taking part in the Ten Tors Challenge are approaching the finish line on the final day of the "phenomenal" event. Thousands of teenagers from across the south west of England and beyond have been walking either 35, 45, or 55 miles (56, 72 or 88km) across Dartmoor.
Proud families cheer on Jubilee Challenge teams

6 days ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson

Proud families cheer on Jubilee Challenge teamsZhara SimpsonBBCKirsty Hudson and her family said they felt proud of son Ben for taking on the Jubilee ChallengeFamily and friends said they felt proud of their loved ones as they watched them cross the finish line of the Jubilee Challenge on Saturday.
How teens tackle the Ten Tors Challenge

1 week ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson

Teamwork and adrenaline: How teens tackle Ten TorsZhara SimpsonMount Kelly College"I think the biggest challenge for me is trying to stay positive, especially when things are hard," said MeganAfter months of training, thousands of young people will be heading to Dartmoor to take part in the 63rd annual Ten Tors Challenge. Dartmoor Plodders, an independent group who train young people for Ten Tors, said the challenge taught people everything they needed to know about surviving in the wilderness.
Woman rescued after 'stumble' on Bodmin moor

1 week ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson

Woman rescued after 'stumble' on Bodmin moor Zhara SimpsonEast Cornwall Search and Rescue TeamMedics accessed the moor in the Bodmin Mobile 2 vehicle and splinted the woman’s injuriesA 49-year-old woman had to be rescued from Bodmin moor after taking a "awkward stumble". East Cornwall Search and Rescue Team said it was called to assist a woman with a suspected fractured ankle at Gold Diggings Quarry in Minions on Saturday afternoon.
Firefighters tackling ongoing wildfire on Dartmoor

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Zhara Simpson

Firefighters are still battling a large wildfire on Dartmoor that started on Sunday evening. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze had spread across an area 3km (1.9 miles) by 1.4km (0.9 miles) and on crews from 13 stations had been deployed to the Dartmoor Forest area near Cut Hill. Wildlife support officers and a police helicopter were also deployed, which confirmed there were no concerns about injuries or missing people.
Record number of baby bunnies at Plymouth animal sanctuary

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Zhara Simpson

Image source, Woodside Animal Welfare SanctuaryImage caption, Woodside Animal Welfare Trust said there was 25 baby rabbits currently in its careAn animal rescue centre says it has got a record number of baby rabbits in its care, with more on the waiting list. Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plymouth said there were 25 babies currently in its care, with 40 adult rabbits on its waiting to come in list.
Firefighters tackling ongoing fire on Dartmoor

1 week ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson

Firefighters tackling ongoing wildfire on DartmoorZhara SimpsonBBCDevon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the fire, which started on Sunday, was "ongoing"Firefighters are still battling a large wildfire on Dartmoor that started on Sunday evening. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze had spread across an area 3km (1.9 miles) by 1.4km (0.9 miles) and on Sunday 13 stations had been deployed to the Dartmoor Forest area near Cut Hill.
Flats evacuated after building engulfed by fire

1 week ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson

Flats evacuated after building engulfed by fireBBCJersey Fire and Rescue Service said the detached building housed an electrical power station, refuse and storageResidents of some flats in St Helier were evacuated due to the risk of a fire spreading from a neighbouring building. Jersey Fire and Rescue said it was called to the West Hill area at about 21:15 BST on Sunday.