A 54-year-old teacher has denied having a sexual relationship with a teenage boy. Secondary school drama teacher Jonathon Coombs is accused of emotionally blackmailing …

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A father's forgotten memoir of the Vietnam War

by Stella May 29, 2025

For Patricia Rykiel, the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War is …

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Inspection time for three bridges

by Stella May 24, 2025

Preparations will start next week for routine safety inspections on three bridges over a …

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Pizza shop withdraws application to open all night

by Amanda May 23, 2025

Plans to extend the opening hours at Domino's Pizza in Plympton from 23:00 to …

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Man arrested after threats sent to school settings

by Christopher May 18, 2025

A man has been arrested in relation to threatening messages being sent to school …

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College's construction centre expands

by Wyatt June 9, 2025

A college has expanded one of its sites to offer 100 new places to students taking construction courses. Abingdon …

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Man in critical condition after neck stabbing

by William June 8, 2025

A man is in hospital in a critical condition after being stabbed in the neck, police said. Officers were …

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Cafe which 'burned to ashes' reopens in mobile van

by Christopher June 7, 2025

A cafe which "burned to ashes" in a large fire that destroyed a World War One aircraft hangar has …

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Microsoft rolls out AI screenshot tool dubbed 'privacy nightmare'

by Evan June 6, 2025

Microsoft has begun the rollout of an AI-powered tool which takes snapshots of users' screens every few seconds. The …