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Journalist for BBC News covering the South West & Channel Islands. Views are my own.

Plymouth, England
Joined May 2015
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The family of Torquay United footballer Roxy Thomas, who is undergoing treatment for a brain tumour, say she is “doing well" after two operations but remains in intensive care. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm93…
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A new world champion stand up paddleboarder from Cornwall is hoping her story can help inspire others. Ginnie Betts was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer 13 months ago and has just come home with two gold medals and a silver 👏 More: bbc.in/4yHYNAI
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“When adversity hits, I try to meet it with strength and not resignation - and make something good out of something difficult.” Paddleboarder triumphs after cancer diagnosis. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c65y…
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On average currently only about 30% of the trains which pass through Ivybridge station stop there, a main factor of this being the short 104m platforms. Campaigners are waiting on the results of a survey looking into the possibility of extending the platforms.
Campaigners hoping to get a more frequent rail service at Ivybridge station are "waiting anxiously" on the results of a survey looking into the possibility of extending the platforms. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjdx…
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A blind woman from Exeter who has campaigned against bus stops that have cycle lanes between the pavement and passenger waiting island has called on the Prime Minister to ban and remove them across the country. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr9d…
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Campaigners hoping to get a more frequent rail service at Ivybridge station are "waiting anxiously" on the results of a survey looking into the possibility of extending the platforms. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjdx…
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The wreckage of a fishing vessel which went missing at sea 46 years ago, while on a voyage to the Netherlands from Plymouth, has been identified by divers. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crx2…
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Amateur skateboarder Darren Miles from Plymouth is set to represent Great Britain for the very first time, almost 50 years after he took up the sport. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck4g…
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Plymouth Argyle and Torquay United came together in support of player Roxy Thomas who is undergoing treatment for a brain tumour. More than 1,000 fans attended a match between the sides where a total of £2,928 was raised in support of her and her family. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwvg…
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A women's football match between Plymouth Argyle and Torquay United will be dedicated to player Roxy Thomas, currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumour. Money raised from tickets sales for the fixture will go to help support her and her family. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvkg…
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is open to giving Cornwall Council and authorities in other rural areas advanced devolved powers previously restricted to mayors. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqly…
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