Pupils talk puppets
Pupils from Bradley Barton Primary in Newton Abbot have been taking part in a nativity play with a difference. Here some of them are speaking about their roles.
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A cast of hundreds tell the Christmas story
A nativity play with a difference is wowing audiences in Newton Abbot. Pupils from Bradley Barton Primary spent a week making 300 puppets - including the all-important donkey - to tell the story of the First Christmas.
Proceeds from the shows are going to the charity 'Hannahs', which helps disabled people.
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Newton Abbot MP to lead debate on lifesaving
MPs are due to discuss the teaching of life-saving skills in schools this morning. The debate is being led by the MP for Newton Abbot, Anne Marie Morris, who is calling for lessons to be made compulsory.
She says it's common sense that as many people as possible should be able to save somebody's life in an emergency. A campaign by the British Heart Foundation already has widespread backing.
ROADS: A382 Newton Abbot
The A382 Exeter Road is closed in both directions closed to high sided vehicles due to accident between the A323 Jetty Marsh Road and Ringslade Road.
Emergency services are currently in attendance.
Devon building firm announces 500 new apprenticeships
500 new apprenticeships are being created by a Devon-based building firm defying the gloom in the construction sector. Linden Homes is also investing £0.5 million in a new training academy at its Newton Abbot headquarters. Jonathan Gibson reports.
Devon building firm announces new apprenticeships
500 new apprenticeships are being created by a Devon-based building firm defying the gloom in the construction sector. Linden Homes is also investing £0.5 million in a new training academy at its Newton Abbot headquarters. Jonathan Gibson reports.
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TRAINS: 25 min delays between Plymouth and Newton Abbot
There are delays of up to 25 minutes on First Great Western and CrossCountry services between Plymouth and Newton Abbot. That's due to a signalling problem between Totnes and Ivybridge. It's not yet known when normal service will resume
ROADS: A380 Newton Abbot, Devon
There's queueing traffic due to a traffic light failure on A380 Besigheim Way at A380 Torquay Road / A381 Torquay Road / Shaldon Road (Penn Inn Roundabout).
It's affecting all routes heading towards the roundabout. The council are aware.
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