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science13 days ago•8 min saved

UK Partial Eclipse Delights Crowds Across Southwest and Islands

Thousands gathered across the UK Southwest and the Channel Islands to witness a partial solar eclipse, with 94–96% of the Sun obscured at peak in Devon, Cornwall, Jersey and Guernsey around 19:15 BST and more than 90% coverage for much of the rest of the UK; the spectacle lasted about 1 hour 50 minutes, coinciding with a heatwave, as spectators shared eclipse glasses and marveled at the event. The next total eclipse isn’t until 2090.

via BBC|

#channel-islands #cornwall #devon

crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Ex-MP Widdecombe robbed of life in hammer assault as suspect faces murder charge

Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe was killed in a hammer attack at her Haytor, Devon home; 28-year-old Joshua Kerry is charged with murder after allegedly hitting her, tipping her chair and taking her wallet, with prosecutors noting the attack occurred around 8 July and her body was found on 9 July. He was remanded in custody as investigators explore possible terrorism or political motives, while the exact cause of death remains under inquest review.

via BBC|

#ann-widdecombe #crime #devon

uk-crime-and-terrorism1 month ago•4 min saved

Devon murder of former MP Widdecombe sparks counter-terrorism probe

Former MP Ann Widdecombe was killed at her Devon home in a ‘targeted’ attack, with counter-terrorism police taking over as they probe possible motives; a 28-year-old man arrested in Rotherham on suspicion of murder was re-arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences, and investigators are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry including planning and digital forensics. A pre-recorded Talk TV interview Widdecombe gave earlier that day is being reviewed, and officials say the incident has not yet been declared a terrorist incident.

via BBC|

#ann-widdecombe #counter-terrorism #devon

uk-news1 month ago•5 min saved

Police link pre-death assault to Widdecombe’s death in Devon

Police believe former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe was attacked around 12:30 yesterday at her Haytor, Devon home and was found with serious injuries. A 26-year-old man was arrested and later released as detectives pursue multiple lines of inquiry. Authorities have ruled out terrorism and are not releasing further suspect details to avoid compromising the investigation.

via BBC|

#ann-widdecombe #devon #murder-investigation

world1 month ago•16 min saved

Suspect Detained in Death of Ex-MP Ann Widdecombe

English police arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murder in the death of Ann Widdecombe, the former Conservative MP and TV personality. Her body was found with serious injuries at her Dartmoor home in Devon, and authorities say the killing is not believed to be terrorism or politically motivated; the suspect’s identity has not been released.

via Deadline|

#ann-widdecombe #devon #murder-arrest

crime1 month ago•5 min saved

Suspect Arrested in Murder Probe Over Ann Widdecombe's Death in Devon

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after former MP Ann Widdecombe was found seriously injured at her Devon home. Police say the investigation is in its early stages and not treated as terrorism; forensic work, CCTV inquiries, and door-to-door checks are underway, with authorities asking for information from the public as they support Widdecombe’s family.

via BBC|

#ann-widdecombe #arrest #crime

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Devon Man Arrested in Murder Probe of Ann Widdecombe

A 26-year-old British man was arrested in Newton Abbot, Devon, on suspicion of murdering former UK politician Ann Widdecombe, whose body was found with serious injuries. Police say the incident is not terrorism and are appealing for witnesses as forensic investigations continue.

via The New York Times|

#ann-widdecombe #devon #murder-investigation

local6 months ago•2 min saved

Storm Unearths Long Crack in Devon Seafront, Sparking Defence Concerns

After Storm Ingrid damaged the Torcross seafront in Devon, a long crack opened along the front as waves crashed over homes. Residents say it's worrying, and the Environment Agency is investigating the sea defences to decide if further work is needed, with ongoing community updates promised.

via BBC|

#devon #environment-agency #local

technology8 months ago•1 min saved

Devon man creates dog walking app after redundancy

After losing his job, Christian Jones from Devon developed a free dog walking app to help dog owners find and record walks, relying on community contributions; it has gained over 250 users and offers social benefits, though some are cautious about technology's role.

via BBC|

#app-development #christian-jones #community-contribution

local-news8 months ago•1 min saved

Lifeboat from Cargo Ship Washes Ashore on Devon Beach

A missing lifeboat from a cargo ship washed ashore on Sidmouth Beach in Devon, prompting rescue and recovery efforts by HM Coastguard and local lifeboat teams, who secured the vessel above the tide line to prevent damage.

via BBC|

#cargo-ship #coastguard #devon

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Two Bears Escape Devon Enclosure and Devour Honey

Two 5-year-old European brown bears, Mish and Lucy, escaped their enclosure at a wildlife sanctuary in Devon, England, and devoured a week's worth of honey in an hour before returning to their enclosure, with the incident likely caused by an operational error. The bears were rescued as cubs from Albania and are now part of conservation efforts.

via The New York Times|

#bears #devon #escape

science2 years ago•4 min saved

"Somerset Unveils Earth's Oldest Fossilized Forest"

Scientists have discovered remnants of the Earth's oldest fossil forest in Somerset, U.K., dating back 390 million years. The fossils, identified as cladoxylopsids, provide new insights into the evolution of trees and their ecological impact. These pioneering trees, known as Calamophyton, were shorter and had hollow trunks with woody supporting strands, shedding vegetation litter as they grew. The discovery sheds light on the transformative role of early forests in shaping Earth's development and the interaction between water and land.

via Phys.org|

#devon #earths-history #evolution-of-trees

odd-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Shocking Discovery: Plumber Unearths 20 Pig Bones Underneath Bathroom Floor"

A plumber in Devon, England, made a surprising discovery of over 20 pig bones underneath a home's bathroom floor while working on a routine fix. Initially mistaking the bones for human remains, the plumber later identified them as pig bones and returned them to the soil, as the homeowners believed they were buried there to ward off bad spirits. The property's history as a former pig farm and slaughterhouse shed light on the unexpected find.

via Fox News|

#bathroom #devon #discovery

astronomy2 years ago•1 min saved

"Rare Meteor Sighting in Devon Captured on Film"

A bright meteor was captured on camera over Devon, with the UK Fireball Alliance describing it as "quite spectacular." The meteor was seen on Wednesday evening and landed in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, but no meteorites were recoverable as the trajectory showed it to have both occurred and terminated over the ocean. The alliance explained that a fireball and a meteor are the same thing, with "fireball" being a visual term, and clarified the terms meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite.

via BBC.com|

#astronomy #cornwall #devon