Big, Bold and Beautiful (2/2)
Through the ringer
‘THE DEVIL’S DISEASE’
My university final project on Huntington's disease and those affected
Christmas lights cause of fire in town centre
Joseph said: “I looked up because I heard sparking and saw the Christmas lights on fire with smoke coming from the light above. I could see a flame, molten metal and sparks were falling down onto the road. I was just in disbelief.“It was a big concern especially as the lights are attached to residential buildings, the fire could have ended up a lot worse.”A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, said: “We were called to attend a report of a Christmas light on fire on South...
Family seeks donations for son's rare cancer fight
Within South West hospitals, Ronnie is the first child in five years to be diagnosed with this specific type of cancer as it is typically found in patients over 65.Rebecca, from Rockwell Green, said: “We took him to Musgrove Park Hospital straight away and within two hours we were told that he had blood cancer.The seven-year-old was then taken to Bristol Hospital were he underwent surgery to insert a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) line and to take samples from his stomach, of his...
Battle for community banking hub in Okehampton
Shirley Smith, who works at the British Heart Foundation shop in Okehampton, said: “I bank at Lloyds and I do not use a computer so I feel I am being forced to bank online which I do not want to do. I would rather use a bank face-to-face so I’m worried where the closure of Lloyd’s bank will leave me.”Lydia Ward, Okehampton resident, said: “I bank at Lloyds and I am aware that there is a very large population of elderly people that struggle with online banking. The staff at the bank are wonderful...
New book focusses on Dartmoor artisans
Suzy Bennett moved to Dartmoor from London over 10 years ago and is championing the creatives on the moor with her book ‘Artisans of Dartmoor’.Suzy said: “I’ve been captivated by Dartmoor’s heritage craft scene ever since I visited my local blacksmith, Greg Abel, in his victorian forge to commission a curtain rail for my wall. It was like entering a time warp that was completely unaffected by the modern world. From there Greg introduced me to the village potter, who introduced me to the weaver,...
Murdered university lecturer awarded posthumous PhD
A spokesperson for the University of Plymouth, said: “Claire’s PhD was centred around supporting and developing resilience in student nurses, something she was incredibly passionate about, and the award is deserved recognition for everything she achieved. The work Claire undertook towards her PhD will be an enduring part of her legacy, and the award is one of the many ways in which we continue to remember her.”
A spokesperson for the University of Plymouth, said: “Claire’s PhD was centred aroun...
A spokesperson for the University of Plymouth, said: “Claire’s PhD was centred aroun...
Help bring Okehampton vet nurse home
Katie regularly has seizures which do not require medical attention as they pass on their own but despite Katie’s grandmother explaining this to medical staff, Katie was airlifted to Hospital General Universitario de Elche for treatment.The family have been living a “nightmare” ever since as they claim the Spanish doctors have refused to listen to Katie’s home doctor who is desperately trying to give them Katie’s medical history and treatment plan. “She seizes once a week, if not more, so every...