Zhara Simpson

Plymouth

Online Journalist at Spotlight

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

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Water outage households to get £200 compensation

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Zhara Simpson |Chloe Parkman

Thousands of Devon households affected by a burst water main will receive £200 in compensation, South West Water (SWW) has confirmed. Plymouth MP Fred Thomas said the water company had told him the sum would be credited to the accounts of affected household customers, while businesses would get bespoke compensation packages. About 13,000 properties in Plymouth and Tavistock lost water after a pipe burst on Sunday.
Plymouth charity plea to give chocolates not pets for Easter

5 days ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson

Plea to give chocolates not rabbits at EasterZhara SimpsonWoodside Animal Welfare TrustWoodside Animal Welfare Trust said the plea came after a rabbit, called Bluebell, was found abandoned on DartmoorA charity is urging people to give chocolates rather than rabbits for Easter after one was found abandoned on Dartmoor. Woodside Animal Welfare Trust said the rabbit was recently found by a dog walker on the moor.
Jersey charity to reclaim streets in denim demonstration

6 days ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson

Charity to reclaim streets in denim demonstrationZhara SimpsonJersey Action Against RapeJersey Action Against Rape said the Denim Day March will take place in St Helier on SaturdayA Jersey charity said it was "reclaiming the streets" of St Helier by holding a denim demonstration campaigning for "change in law, changes in structure and better support for survivors" of sexual violence.
Jersey animal charity appoints Pam Aubert as new CEO

6 days ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson

Jersey animal charity appoints new CEOZhara SimpsonBBCThe JSPCA said Pam Aubert has been appointed as the new CEO of the charity A Jersey animal charity has appointed a new CEO in its plans to invest and deliver stronger services. The JSPCA said Pam Aubert joined the charity with a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience. Ms Aubert said she was incredibly privileged to be taking on the role working alongside a dedicated team of people who were committed and passionate about the charity.
Guernsey Woman, 100, recalls evacuation to London during WW2

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Zhara Simpson

Image caption, Marion Delbridge, her mother and sister were taken to London during World War TwoA 100-year-old woman has shared her memories of when she was evacuated from Guernsey ahead of the German Occupation in World War Two. Marion Delbridge, who lived in St Sampson before the war, said her father was a docker and stayed while she, aged 16, her mother and sister were taken to London.
Guernsey Woman, 100, recalls evacuation to London during WW2

1 week ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson

Woman, 100, recalls Guernsey evacuation during WW2BBCMarion Delbridge, her mother and sister were taken to London during World War TwoA 100-year-old woman has shared her memories of when she was evacuated from Guernsey ahead of the German Occupation in World War Two. Marion Delbridge, who lived in St Sampson before the war, said her father was a docker and stayed while she, aged 16, her mother and sister were taken to London.
Liberation Day parade to feature 100 military personnel

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Zhara Simpson

Guernsey is set to welcome more than 100 visiting military personnel as part of the 2025 Liberation Day parade. The British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force are to be represented by contingents from the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, HMS Daring and 201 Squadron. The Island Cadet Guard, Elizabeth College Combined Cadet Force and representatives from the Sea Cadets, Air Cadet Force, Army Cadet Force and RAF Air Cadets are also take part.
Aircraft review under way for inter-Channel Islands route

1 week ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson

A review is under way to determine the best aircraft to service an inter-island route between Guernsey and Alderney, a flight operator says. Guernsey airline Aurigny said it was looking into a range of practical options due to the escalating costs and no improvement to Alderney's runway. Chief operations officer Philip Smallwood said, while the airline was actively exploring options, no decisions had been made at this stage.
Guernsey civil servants agree two-year deal for 5% pay rise

1 week ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson

Zhara SimpsonBBC News, GuernseyGuernsey's police and civil servants have agreed a 5% pay increase which will be backdated to 1 January, and the government is hopeful pay deals with other groups will be signed off by the general election, the States says. Members of Prospect, representing the civil service staff, said it balloted on a two-year offer (2025 and 2026) and it was accepted by 80% of those who voted following an initial rejection in January.
Non-native 'tree duck' spotted on Cornwall beach

1 month ago | bbc.com | Zhara Simpson

Non-native 'tree duck' spotted on Cornish beachZhara SimpsonAmal BarwellThe fulvous whistling duck, pictured in the centre, was spotted on Par beachA non-native duck believed to have escaped from captivity has been spotted on a Cornish beach. Artist Amal Barwell said he feeds the ducks every morning on Par beach after his dog walks and spotted the odd one out on 17 February. Cornwall Wildlife Trust confirmed it was a fulvous whistling duck that could have escaped from captivity.