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Articles by Jack Silver
'Positive sign' as pine martens released on Exmoor
Pine martens were successfully reintroduced to nearby Dartmoor last year [PA Media] Pine martens are roaming around Exmoor National Park for the first time in a century, conservationists have revealed. Nine females and 10 males from Scottish populations were introduced at secret locations on Exmoor by the Two Moors Pine Marten Project over three weeks last month. Each pine marten has been fitted with a radio collar so researchers can follow their fortunes over the next six to nine months.
Devon villagers asked for views on public art
Residents of a Devon village are being asked by the local council what kind of public art they would like. Torridge District Council said it wanted to introduce public art to Westward Ho! as part of its "mission" to support cultural activity in the town. Torridge District Councillor Claire Hodson, ward member for Westward Ho!, said public art would celebrate "the village's heritage and vibrancy to ensure that it adds to the sense of being somewhere people want to spend time and visit".
Elite runners among 2,000 expected at marathon
Elite athletes from around the world will join more than 2,000 people taking part in this year's Jersey Marathon weekend, organisers have said. Competitors from France, Morocco and Kenya will join runners from the UK and Channel Islands on Sunday for the event, which includes a relay and mile-long course as well as the marathon. Advertisement Organisers said they expected "good competition for first place" in both the male and female categories.
Elite runners among 2,000 expected at marathon
Elite athletes from around the world will join more than 2,000 people taking part in this year's Jersey Marathon weekend, organisers have said. Competitors from France, Morocco and Kenya will join runners from the UK and Channel Islands on Sunday for the event, which includes a relay and mile-long course as well as the marathon. Advertisement Organisers said they expected "good competition for first place" in both the male and female categories.
Shop returns to high street after 18 years
An electrical shop will return to a high street after 18 years. Hockridge Appliance Centre operated in Tavistock for 12 years, before closing the branch for commercial reasons in the 2000s. Now the company, which has a store in Launceston, is returning to the town with a new shop in Brook Street on the site of the Towls electrical appliance store, which is closing after 53 years.
Christmas Lottery returns for 50th year
Tickets for the Channel Islands' annual Christmas Lottery go on sale on Wednesday as the lottery celebrates its 50th year. The lottery, which raises money for charities in Jersey and Guernsey, has a guaranteed first prize of £300,000, which will rise based on sales. Jon Taylor, head of Channel Islands Lottery, said it had raised "tens of millions" since it started in 1975. Mr Taylor said it was important to keep the ticket price "affordable", which was why it had remained at £2 in recent years.
Two new towns planned for Devon
Up to 20,000 new houses could be built in the two new towns [PA Media] Two new towns are being planned in Devon as part of 12 selected for a nationwide building programme. Up to 20,000 homes are expected to be built in Marlcombe in east Devon, and Plymouth as part of the government's New Towns programme.
Jersey nurseries warned to protect against hackers
Nurseries in Jersey have been warned by local cybersecurity experts to review how they protect themselves against hackers. Cyber-criminals calling themselves Radiant stole pictures and private data from thousands of nursery children and their families in the UK, US and India last week. The Jersey Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) said no nurseries in Jersey were affected by the hack.
Torpedo attack survivor praises defiant islanders
John Eskdale was the last person to be picked up when the HMS Charybdis sank in 1943 [BBC] One of the last surviving crew members of a World War Two shipwreck has thanked Channel Islanders for helping keep the memory of his fallen comrades alive. More than 500 people died when two Royal Navy warships, HMS Charybdis and HMS Limbourne, were torpedoed by German E-boats in the English Channel in 1943.
Sinking of Royal Navy ships in WW2 commemorated
Guernsey has held a memorial service every year since 1947 at Le Foulon Cemetery where the 21 mariners are buried [Jack Silver/BBC] A service has been held in Guernsey to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the sinking of two Royal Navy warships hit by German torpedo boats. More than 500 men died when HMS Charybdis and HMS Limbourne sank in the English Channel, in October 1943, with 21 bodies washing up in Guernsey.
Two Asian hornet's nests removed in Guernsey
Two Asian hornet's nests have been removed in Guernsey, the island's government has said. The nests, in St Peter Port and St Sampson, were destroyed by the Asian hornet team this week after locals reported seeing hornets. Francis Russell, from the Asian hornet team, thanked the public for helping to protect "public health and the island's biodiversity" and Guernsey's Civil Protection for securing the area.
Two Asian hornet's nests removed in Guernsey
Two Asian hornet's nests have been removed in Guernsey, the island's government has said. The nests, in St Peter Port and St Sampson, were destroyed by the Asian hornet team this week after locals reported seeing hornets. Francis Russell, from the Asian hornet team, thanked the public for helping to protect "public health and the island's biodiversity" and Guernsey's Civil Protection for securing the area.
Constable calls for more powers for douzaines
Ken Acott said he "liked the idea" of giving douzaines the ability to issue on-the-spot fines [Jack Silver/BBC] One of Guernsey's elected constables has called for more powers for the island's douzaines. St Peter Port Constable Ken Acott said he "liked the idea" of giving douzaines - parish councils - the ability to issue on-the-spot fines for things like littering cigarette butts and cycling on pedestrianised streets.
Constable calls for more powers for douzaines
One of Guernsey's elected constables has called for more powers for the island's douzaines. St Peter Port Constable Ken Acott said he "liked the idea" of giving douzaines - parish councils - the ability to issue on-the-spot fines for things like littering cigarette butts and cycling on pedestrianised streets. The St Peter Port Douzaine recently wrote to businesses in the parish to encourage them to clean up cigarette butts and other litter from their alfresco and smoking areas.
Eden Project cuts 75 jobs to reduce costs
Seventy-five people will lose their jobs at the Eden Project as part of cost-cutting measures, managers have said. It follows a 45-day consultation period and includes full- and part-time staff taking voluntary redundancy and retiring, a spokesperson for Eden said. They said the move would help ensure the organisation's "long-term economic stability".
Electricity generation below capacity 'for months'
The Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre has "not been working fully" since the summer because of a faulty boiler on one of its lines [John Fricker] An electricity generator at a Cornish incinerator has been operating below capacity for "several months", the local council has said. The Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre, at St Dennis, had "not been working fully" since the summer because of a faulty boiler on one of its furnace lines, a Cornwall Council spokesperson said.
Island reflects on States, 100 days on from election
Deputy Kazantseva-Miller said she was proud of the connections her committee had established with France this term [Euan Duncan/BBC] Politicians and islanders have been reflecting on progress under the new States of Guernsey, 100 days after it was elected. The island went to the polls on 18 June 2025, voting in 38 people's deputies to the island's parliament.
Island reflects on States, 100 days on from election
Politicians and islanders have been reflecting on progress under the new States of Guernsey, 100 days after it was elected. The island went to the polls on 18 June 2025, voting in 38 people's deputies to the island's parliament. Returning deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller said the first 100 days had been "very busy" while Deputy Charles Parkinson stressed the incoming deputies were only just getting their "feet under the table".
Garage fined £65k for illegally spamming islanders
A garage group has been fined £65,000 for illegally spamming customers who had asked to be taken off its mailing list. Guernsey's Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA) launched a two-year investigation into Jacksons Group - which operates garages in Guernsey and Jersey. The investigation - along with an internal review - found that 430 customers who had said "no" to direct marketing had their records illegally updated to "yes" - on the instruction of a "senior employee".
Islands' Airtel customers migrated to Sure systems
Jack Silver - Channel Islands Thu, September 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM UTC 1 min read Channel Islands telecoms company Sure has successfully migrated former Airtel customers to its accounts and billing systems. Sure completed a takeover of its rival Airtel-Vodaphone last year. The migration allows all Sure customers to manage their mobile, broadband and landline services through the company's MySure portal and app.
States chasing hundreds of healthcare debts
Guernsey's government is chasing hundreds of healthcare debts through the court system, a new Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed. Petty debts summons rose from 17 to 728 - an increase of more than 4,000% - between 2019 and 2024. The majority of the increase happened since 2022, when a new government-wide debt management team had targeted a "large number of historic debts", the States said.
Local skateboarders mix with pros at festival
Jack Silver - Channel Islands and Rae Vivian - Mon, September 22, 2025 at 6:45 AM UTC 2 min read Professional and amateur skateboarders put their skills on display at a charity skating festival at one of Britain's largest skate parks. Jersey's Bowl ā Crock festival was described by organisers Skate Space as a "carnival of skateboard culture", featuring live music, workshops, art and street food. The event returned for a second year at Les Quennevais Skatepark, St Brelade, on Saturday.
Devon councils add 11 electric vehicles to fleet
Two Devon councils have added 11 electric vehicles (EVs) to their shared fleet, after a successful trial last year. South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council said the move showed their commitment to becoming "low carbon organisations". It is part of a wider climate programme, with solar panels installed on council facilities and leisure centres, community composting schemes, and an e-bike scheme.
Two taken to hospital after hotel kitchen fire
Two hotel workers were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a fire in the kitchen of a hotel. Guernsey Fire Service said Saints Bay Hotel's 35 guests were moved to Styx community centre while alternative accommodation was being arranged. Crews were called shortly after 07:20 BST on Sunday, and the fire has now been brought under control, a spokesperson for the service said.
Letter contest aims to inspire young writers
Children are being invited to bring their storytelling imagination to a new letter-writing competition. Jersey Post's Once Upon a Letter contest is asking youngsters to tell a story in 500 words or fewer. Local author Penny Byrne, who is on the judging panel, said the competition would be "huge fun for those entering - children can just let their imaginations run wild".
Young people offered cyber crime safety course
Devon and Cornwall Police is offering young people interested in the cyber industry a free course to help them stay safe - and on the right side of the law. The police force said the free session would give young people "the tools they need to avoid getting involved in unlawful computer activity or becoming a victim themselves".
Hospitals plant trees for staff lost to suicide
Two Devon hospitals have planted trees in memory of health workers who have lost their lives to suicide. The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E) and North Devon District Hospital held tree-planting ceremonies last week to coincide with National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers. In the UK, a nurse took their own life every week, while, for doctors, it was once every three weeks, a spokesperson said.
Artwork inspired by china clay goes on display
A ceramic sculpture depicting porcupine-like quills has been donated to the museum that inspired its creation 20 years ago. Artist Tim Andrews made his sculpture, Quills, in 2005 during a residency at Wheal Martyn Clay Works, near St Austell, Cornwall. Andrews "studied fossil remains embedded in layers of clay silt" and came up with the idea of making pieces with the help of "elemental eroding", Wheal Martyn said.
Islanders asked for views on new FOI law
People in Jersey are being asked for their views how far a new Freedom of Information (FOI) law should go, by the island's government. The Government of Jersey published an interim report on Monday, detailing the work it had been doing to review the law, and is now asking the public and local organisations for their input. Assistant Chief Minister Deputy Malcolm Ferey said the current law had improved openness but had "faced criticism for not covering all public bodies".
Retailer opens new shop 125 years after its first
One of Guernsey's oldest retailers has opened its new shop - more than 125 years after its first. Department store Creaseys was founded in 1899 by Benjamin Creasey, with a drapery shop on Mill St, St Peter Port. His great-great-grandson, Jonathan Creasey - the current managing director - opened the company's latest shop on the town's High Street on Saturday - on the site of the former HSBC bank.
Retailer opens new shop 125 years after its first
Jack Silver - Channel Islands and Stuart Tolcher - Channel Islands Sat, September 20, 2025 at 6:36 AM UTC 2 min read One of Guernsey's oldest retailers has opened its new shop - more than 125 years after its first. Department store Creaseys was founded in 1899 by Benjamin Creasey, with a drapery shop on Mill St, St Peter Port.
Extra police patrols for university freshers' week
With university courses restarting this month, police in Devon have been putting on extra patrols to help students feel safe during freshers' week - and educate them about the risks of a night out. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was also running joint patrols with Exeter City Council to monitor for suspicious activity, such as unlicensed taxis.
Extra police patrols for university freshers' week
With university courses restarting this month, police in Devon have been putting on extra patrols to help students feel safe during freshers' week - and educate them about the risks of a night out. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was also running joint patrols with Exeter City Council to monitor for suspicious activity, such as unlicensed taxis.
Cornish festival's £1 tickets make film accessible
Jack Silver - South West Thu, September 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM UTC 1 min read A community interest cinema is hoping to improve access to film viewings and eating out, by offering tickets starting at £1. Social cinema company 99p Films has announced its first autumn film series. Each screening also includes mindful breathing, a discussion and a vegetarian or vegan meal, made from local ingredients.
Cornish festival's £1 tickets make film accessible
A community interest cinema is hoping to improve access to film viewings and eating out, by offering tickets starting at £1. Social cinema company 99p Films has announced its first autumn film series. Each screening also includes mindful breathing, a discussion and a vegetarian or vegan meal, made from local ingredients. Founder Alex Fish said the pay-what-you-can screenings were "more than just film nights" and would give people a chance to explore "subjects that matter".
Cornwall 'speed pimple' raised after complaints
A Cornish speed bump has been raised following complaints from local councillors. The tabletop speed hump in Heamoor, near Penzance, was dubbed "useless" and a "speed pimple" after it was left part-finished due to rising costs of the works - with no top layer. The decision was reversed and extra road surfacing added overnight on Tuesday, after complaints from Cornwall Councillor Juliet Line and Madron Parish Council chairman Hugh Eddy.
Boardmasters Bob Vylan licence review dropped
Jack Silver - South West and Lee Trewhela - Local Democracy Reporting Service Wed, September 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM UTC 1 min read A review into a music festival's licence has been dropped at the last minute, after a member of the public withdrew their complaint. The review hearing was due to take place on Wednesday, following concerns about controversial rap-punk band Bob Vylan appearing at last month's Boardmasters festival near Newquay, but it was cancelled on Tuesday afternoon.
Woman, 60, taken to hospital after lorry crash
A 60-year-old woman has been taken to hospital following reports of crash involving a pedestrian and a lorry in west Cornwall. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to the B3311 junction with Eastern Green, Penzance, at about 08:25 BST. The road was closed temporarily but has since been reopened. Officers said the woman was local to the area and sustained serious injuries. Her next of kin have been informed. Anyone with information or dash-cam footage should contact police.
Man wanted in connection to reports of stalking
Jack Silver - South West Wed, September 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM UTC 1 min read Police are appealing for help to find a man who is wanted in connection to reports of stalking and assault. Kieran Davidson, 34, is described as a slim man with short, dark hair and a beard, Devon and Cornwall Police said. He is 5ft 11 (1.80m) and has tattoos, including the word "Kieran" on his right forearm and a red heart with a woman's name through it near the top of his left arm, officers said.
Renovated Wendy house 'a very big hit' with pupils
A Wendy house that was "rotting in a field" has become a hit with schoolchildren after it was lovingly repaired by a group of shed enthusiasts from Cornwall. Members of the Looe Shedders spent two years restoring the structure and have now installed it at its new home in Trenode Primary Academy.
Renovated Wendy house 'a very big hit' with pupils
A Wendy house that was "rotting in a field" has become a hit with schoolchildren after it was lovingly repaired by a group of shed enthusiasts from Cornwall. Members of the Looe Shedders spent two years restoring the structure and have now installed it at its new home in Trenode Primary Academy.
Pledge to rebuild fire-ravaged community centre
The treasurer of a Cornish community centre that was ravaged by fire has said they will work to rebuild it. Leslie Lawson-Kinross from Trelander Community Centre near Truro, watched fire crews tackle the blaze for more than five hours on Monday. She said local people were "gutted" to see the damage and the fire was a "shock to the system" but the committee would "do our best to get the funds" to rebuild the centre.
UK tropical sea slug find a 'sign of warming seas'
A tropical sea slug that was found in UK waters for the first time could be evidence of warming seas affecting marine wildlife, an expert has warned. Spurilla neapolitana is normally found in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and western Atlantic, but was discovered off the south coast of Cornwall last week. Wildlife volunteer Charlotte Cumming took photos of the 10cm-long creature at Prisk Cove during a survey for a charity.
Calls to reverse Cornwall car parking price rises
A Cornwall Council member has called for a 6% increase in car parking charges to be reversed ahead of its introduction this week. Connor Donnithorne also asked the council to say it "regrets" the decision and to freeze all parking charges "to support town vitality, small businesses and residents". Donnithorne, Conservative group leader and previous cabinet member for transport, said the council had agreed not to increase charges when the 2025/26 budget was approved.
Runners breeze half marathon in strong winds
More than 500 runners completed the Guernsey half marathon on Sunday, despite strong winds. The annual Butterfield Half Marathon started at L'Eree, in the south west of the island, and followed a 13.1 mile (21.1km) costal route to St Peter Port.
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