Economic Development plan ‘all over the place’published at 12:33 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
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Updates from Monday 18 June until Friday 22 June 2018
Economic Development plan ‘all over the place’published at 12:33 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
UK economy 'slump' has 'impacted on Flybe'published at 12:06 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
A "slump" in the UK's economy may be a contributing factor to Exeter-based airline Flybe announcing pre-tax losses of £19.2m, according to an aviation expert.
In its annual results the company says the poor winter weather, a major overhaul of IT, and additional maintenance costs were the main factors in the results.
However, Flybe has also reported an increase in passenger numbers by 700,000 to 9.5m in the 12 months to the end of March.
Quote MessageI think I kind of dispute that its just the weather. I would think that a lot has happened in relation to the way in which aviation is driven by the economy, and the UK economy has slumped back and that has had an impact on flybe as well.”
Peter Morris, Aviation economist
All lanes clear on A38 following crashpublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
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Man, 21, killed in three-car crashpublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineA 21-year-old man from Bideford died following a crash on the A361 in Devon on Monday, police have said.
Officers were called to a three-car crash at about 11:40 near Ash Mill, at South Molton, on the North Devon Link Road.
The man was removed from a Volkswagen Polo but died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
Officers said "for reasons yet unknown" the Polo, which was heading towards Tiverton, crossed the carriageway into the path of a Fiat Scudo van heading in the opposite direction. An Audi following the Fiat took "evasive action" and was also damaged in the process.
A female passenger from the Fiat Scudo was airlifted to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital with hip injuries and is in a stable condition. The person in the third vehicle was uninjured.
'Essential works' could impact businessespublished at 11:44 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
A Devon business owner says a 74 mile (119 km) diversion on the A377 between Barnstaple and Crediton will impact on his trade.
Two months of roadworks have started at Eggesford and part of the road is being rebuilt and resurfaced.
Derek Dyer, owner of the Eggesford Garden Centre, says the works have been a topic of conversation for the last two weeks and will impact on his business.
The official diversion will see traffic diverted to Barnstaple, down the North Devon Link Road to Tiverton and along the A361 to Crediton.
A spokesman for Devon County Council said the roadworks were "essential" to replace a collapsed retaining wall and stabilise an embankment which was "currently unsafe".
Warning over headphone use on shared pathspublished at 11:24 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
BBC Radio JerseyPeople using paths in Jersey that are shared by pedestrians and cyclists have been warned not to let music in their earphones distract them from their surroundings.
The Jersey Road Safety Panel is relaunching a campaign aimed at preventing accidents along the St Aubin's Bay track.
Chairman Tim Parker Garner says people often listen to music while jogging and they aren't aware bike riders might be close to them or even sounding their bells.
He says everyone needs to be more careful.
One lane open on A38 following crashpublished at 11:03 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
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End of X postPassengers stuck for 11 hours in Gatwick limbopublished at 11:03 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
Guernsey PressOne casualty treated after 'deliberate' toilet block firepublished at 10:39 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineA person was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a public toilet in Dawlish Warren last night.
Crews were called at about midnight to the blaze, which is thought to have been caused deliberately.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "The toilet block suffered 20% fire damage and 80% smoke damage as a result of the fire."
Two arrested after 'linked' robberiespublished at 10:17 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineTwo men have been arrested in Plymouth after an armed robbery in the early hours, police say.
It happened at the Spar store on North Hill at about 03:35.
Officers said two local men aged 29 and 43 were arrested on suspicion of robbery and await questioning.
The robbery is thought to be linked with another on Monday night at about 22:00, when an armed man threatened and assaulted staff at the Co-op store in Mutley.
A police spokesman said: "It is believed that the suspect attempted to steal a charity box and when challenged, made threats to staff whilst holding a firearm demanded money from the till before fleeing the area."
Dog cut off by tide 'chasing seagulls'published at 10:15 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineLifeguards have issued a warning to dog owners after they rescued an unlucky pooch trapped by the tide after it was chasing seagulls.
Barney's owner was walking along Sharrow Beach, in south-east Cornwall, when the dog ran off and was cut off by choppy surf and an incoming tide, prompting the RNLI to take action.
A charity spokesman said: "After very little persuasion, Barney jumped into the inflatable rescue boat where he was safely returned to his owners."
It's the second call out to No Fear Beach of the week for the Whitsand Bay team after three women were rescued during a very high spring tide.
Quote MessageBarney was clearly very excited to see us when we picked him up and was very well behaved on the journey home. This was a lucky escape for Barney as the tide was coming in very quickly. The RNLI advises all dog walkers to check the tide times and advises all dogs to not chase seagulls!"
Charlie Gillett, RNLI lifeguard supervisor
Slow traffic and road closurespublished at 10:07 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
Devon:
- In Loddiswell The B3196 is blocked in both directions due to an accident at South Brent Road by the football club
- In Plympton, Ridge Road is blocked in both directions due to an accident between Vinery Lane and Drunken Bridge Hill
- in Plymouth there is a broken-down car at the Marsh Mills Roundabout on the Plymouth-bound exit slip - slow traffic in the area
Cornwall:
Drivers hospitalised after head-on crashpublished at 10:05 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineThe drivers of two vehicles injured in a head-on crash on the A38 at Bodmin Parkway are being taken to hospital, police say.
Both drivers were treated at the scene after the crash which happened at about 08:00.
Officers said the road had been closed to clear the vehicles. The road remains partially blocked and there's queuing traffic nearby.
Their injuries are not thought to be serious.
Man found dead in fly-infested house was an orphanpublished at 09:31 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
Jonathan Morris
BBC News OnlineA 73-year-old man whose body was found in a fly-infested house was possibly a child of a US serviceman, it has emerged.
Former plasterer Anthony Caddy's body was found at his rented house in Bampton Street, Tiverton on 10 June after a delivery man, alerted by flies in the downstairs window, told police.
His son Leon and daughter April Hitchcott, from Taunton, said their father had lived in Tiverton from the age of eight when he was cared for by a foster family in the town.
He had been in the care of orphan's charity Barnardo's and was possibly the child of a US serviceman who had been based in the UK during World War Two, they said.
Quote MessageHe kept himself to himself so we we're not surprised he died alone. But it's frustrating because we would rather have found him because he was our dad. He was a serious man, very stubborn. But he would sing all the time and whistle while he was walking around, clicking his fingers."
April Hitchcott
She added that he had no major illnesses and described him as "very fit".
The house is still infested with flies which appear to have travelled to at least one neighbouring property.
Police are not treating the death as suspicious and the coroner has been informed
Open skies move would be 'highly perilous'published at 09:22 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
BBC Radio GuernseyThe owner of a Channel Islands-based airline has "condemned" a move by the Economic Development Committee to consider opening up the majority of Guernsey's air routes to competition.
Blue Islands Chairman, Derek Coates, described the suggestion of moving towards a quasi open skies policy as "highly perilous and destructive".
In a five page open letter to committee president Charles Parkinson, Mr Coates said in a small market place like Guernsey, the existing regulation, whereby an airline has to gain a licence to operate from the Transport Licensing Authority, is the only way to provide sustainable air links.
He says operators may cherry pick busier routes, like Southampton and Manchester, forcing down air fares, but then not choosing to operate year round.
Deputy Joe Mooney, a member of the committee, said while he supports a move towards open skies, he feels there should be full competition on all routes.
Gull warning issued after attacks in Cornwallpublished at 08:55 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
The RSPCA is warning people it is illegal to intentionally injure a seagull, after two reports in west Cornwall of them being attacked.
In St Ives the charity recently had reports of a man kicking and stamping on a gull after it tried to steal his chips.
In Penzance over the weekend police were contacted about three youths said to be enticing gulls on to the road with food and then kicking them. One of the birds was taken to the Mousehole Wild Bird hospital, where it had to be put down.
All species of gull are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 , externaland the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985.
'Rise in tick cases' after mild Jersey winterpublished at 08:47 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
BBC Radio JerseyTicks are becoming an increasing problem for Jersey's animals, according to a local vet.
Dr Ian Cox from New Era Vets says ticks have a three-year lifespan - and recent mild winters have meant fewer of them are being killed off.
He says a growing number of dog owners whose animals have never had ticks are reporting them to him.
Meanwhile, those whose dogs have had ticks before are reportedly finding them more often.
South West Water 'well prepared' for 'Beast from the East'published at 08:44 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineSouth West Water has been praised by the water watchdog for dealing with loss of supplies in the aftermath of the "Beast from the East" earlier in the year.
A review launched by Ofwat has found water companies' front line staff worked tirelessly and while some companies were well prepared for the severe weather - which had been forecast - others performed badly, causing significant hardship for their customers.
South West Water was identified as one of five providers which "utilised paid social media promotion or geo-targeted posting to ensure they reached customers in certain areas or beyond their following" during the difficult period.
Quote MessageAcross the board companies have often struggled to really identify those in vulnerable circumstances and offer the kind of support that they needed, and that's something we found up and down the country."
John Russell, Senior Director, Strategy and Planning, Ofwat
St Helier tunnel closed overnightpublished at 08:39 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
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End of X post£10m airport project delayed over planning appealpublished at 08:39 British Summer Time 19 June 2018
BBC Radio JerseyA multimillion-pound project to build new aircraft hangars at Jersey Airport has been delayed because of a planning appeal against it.
The project was designed to help deal with increasing demand for space at the airport from local and visiting aircraft.
A Ports of Jersey spokesperson says the appeal has also added costs to the £10m project.
