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BBC News
18-05-2025
- BBC News
Headlines: Blue walls in car park and maternity unit closure
Here's our weekly roundup of stories from across local websites in the West of have a daily round up as well. Make sure you look out for it on the website and the local section of the BBC News app. What have been the big stories in the West this week? At the start of the week Bristol woke up to the news of a death at the half marathon event on the West Country reported 28-year-old rugby player Jon Devereux, from Chester, died after after collapsing and falling ill at the Great Bristol Live's article on the sudden closure of part of the Co-op car park in Westbury-on-Trym and some walls installed there also gained a lot of attention this week. Nearby residents are now calling for an investigation after the area was cordoned off with blue body found in the search for missing 16-year-old Athrun got a lot of reaction from ITV West Country and Bristol Live audiences. Searches had been ongoing in the West Shore area of Llandudno following the sighting of a body on news from The Dorset Echo, Somerset Live and ITV West Country on the temporary closure of Yeovil's maternity unit gained a lot of traction this week. In a statement the hospital trust told ITV West Country, it "cannot currently safely run the unit" or "safely provide care during labour and birth". Top six stories for the BBC in the West Something longer to read This week BBC News took an in-depth look at children's safety online across the West of West's live page compiled investigative and analytical pieces across all platforms including this piece on teenagers being exposed to content about weapons, bullying, murder and suicide soon after joining social media platforms. Explore more with our daily roundups
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Rugby player, 28, who died after collapsing at Great Bristol Run is pictured – as tributes pour in to ‘talented athlete'
No further details will be released in accordance with his family's wishes RACE TRAGEDY Rugby player, 28, who died after collapsing at Great Bristol Run is pictured – as tributes pour in to 'talented athlete' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HEARTFELT tributes have poured in for a rugby player who died after collapsing during the Great Bristol Run as he was pictured for the first time. Jon Devereux, 28, collapsed during the half-marathon event on Sunday and sadly passed away in hospital. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Jon's next of kin were informed and event organisers confirmed his cause of death was being investigated. Tributes to the keen rugby player have since been made on social media following the tragedy. Rugby club Chester RUFC, which he used to play for, posted on Facebook: "Jon was a talented athlete who played senior rugby for Chester, and his energy, spirit, and sportsmanship left a lasting impression on all who knew him. "His sudden loss has deeply affected our members and the wider sporting community. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jon's family, friends, and teammates during this incredibly difficult time. He will be dearly missed." Tynedale RFC, who Jon also used to play for, praised Jon's "infectious character". The club said in a post: "It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of former player Jon Devereux. "Jon suffered a heart attack while taking part in yesterday's Bristol Half Marathon. "Jon had an infectious character which came to the fore when he joined the Tynedale touring party to Canada last year. "He was a regular participant in our annual 7's competition. "He will be greatly missed by all of us. Our condolences go out to all his family and friends. "Rest in peace, Jon." A statement from the Great Run Company said: "It is with great sadness that The Great Run Company confirms the death of a participant at the Great Bristol Run on Sunday, May 11 2025. "Jon Devereux, aged 28, collapsed during the event, received immediate medical treatment, and later passed away in hospital. "His next of kin have been informed. "The entire team involved in organising the Great Bristol Run extends their heartfelt condolences to Mr Devereux's family and friends. "In accordance with the wishes of the family, no further details will be released. "The cause of death will be determined later, pending medical examination." This year's event took place on May 11 and had sold out. The route takes runners on a scenic tour of the city's history. Runners start at Anchor Road and Canons Way before jogging past green spaces like Castle Park and Green Square.
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Rugby player, 28, who died after collapsing at Great Bristol Run is pictured – as tributes pour in to ‘talented athlete'
HEARTFELT tributes have poured in for a rugby player who died after collapsing during the Great Bristol Run as he was pictured for the first time. Jon Devereux, 28, collapsed during the half-marathon event on Sunday and sadly passed away in hospital. Advertisement Jon's next of kin were informed and event organisers confirmed his cause of death was being investigated. Tributes to the keen rugby player have since been made on social media following the tragedy. Rugby club Chester RUFC, which he used to play for, posted on Facebook: "Jon was a talented athlete who played senior rugby for Chester, and his energy, spirit, and sportsmanship left a lasting impression on all who knew him. "His sudden loss has deeply affected our members and the wider sporting community. Advertisement "We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jon's family, friends, and teammates during this incredibly difficult time. He will be dearly missed." Tynedale RFC, who Jon also used to play for, praised Jon's "infectious character". The club said in a post: "It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of former player Jon Devereux. "Jon suffered a heart attack while taking part in yesterday's Bristol Half Marathon. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest "Jon had an infectious character which came to the fore when he joined the Tynedale touring party to Canada last year. "He was a regular participant in our annual 7's competition. "He will be greatly missed by all of us. Our condolences go out to all his family and friends. "Rest in peace, Jon." Advertisement A statement from the "Jon Devereux, aged 28, "His next of kin have been informed. "The entire team involved in organising the Great Bristol Run extends their heartfelt condolences to Mr Devereux's family and friends. Advertisement "In accordance with the wishes of the family, no further details will be released. "The cause of death will be determined later, pending medical examination." This year's event took place on May 11 and had sold out. Read more on the Irish Sun The route takes runners on a scenic tour of the city's history. Advertisement Runners start at Anchor Road and Canons Way before jogging past green spaces like Castle Park and Green Square. 1 Jon Devereux, a 28-year-old runner, collapsed during the half-marathon event and died
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Rugby player, 28, who died after collapsing at Great Bristol Run is pictured – as tributes pour in to ‘talented athlete'
HEARTFELT tributes have poured in for a rugby player who died after collapsing during the Great Bristol Run as he was pictured for the first time. Jon Devereux, 28, collapsed during the half-marathon event on Sunday and sadly passed away in hospital. Jon's next of kin were informed and event organisers confirmed his cause of death was being investigated. Tributes to the keen rugby player have since been made on social media following the tragedy. Rugby club Chester RUFC, which he used to play for, posted on Facebook: "Jon was a talented athlete who played senior rugby for Chester, and his energy, spirit, and sportsmanship left a lasting impression on all who knew him. "His sudden loss has deeply affected our members and the wider sporting community. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jon's family, friends, and teammates during this incredibly difficult time. He will be dearly missed." Tynedale RFC, who Jon also used to play for, praised Jon's "infectious character". The club said in a post: "It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of former player Jon Devereux. "Jon suffered a heart attack while taking part in yesterday's Bristol Half Marathon. "Jon had an infectious character which came to the fore when he joined the Tynedale touring party to Canada last year. "He was a regular participant in our annual 7's competition. "He will be greatly missed by all of us. Our condolences go out to all his family and friends. "Rest in peace, Jon." A statement from the Great Run Company said: "It is with great sadness that The Great Run Company confirms the death of a participant at the Great Bristol Run on Sunday, May 11 2025. "Jon Devereux, aged 28, collapsed during the event, received immediate medical treatment, and later passed away in hospital. "His next of kin have been informed. "The entire team involved in organising the Great Bristol Run extends their heartfelt condolences to Mr Devereux's family and friends. "In accordance with the wishes of the family, no further details will be released. "The cause of death will be determined later, pending medical examination." This year's event took place on May 11 and had sold out. The route takes runners on a scenic tour of the city's history. Runners start at Anchor Road and Canons Way before jogging past green spaces like Castle Park and Green Square. 1
Metro
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Rugby player, 28, dies after collapsing at Great Bristol Run half marathon
A young rugby player has died after he collapsed while running a half marathon this weekend. Jon Devereux, 28, was running the Great Bristol Run half marathon on Sunday and was taken to hospital where he later died. His next of kin has been informed. His cause of death is not yet known but tributes on social media suggest that he may have died from a heart attack. Rugby club Chester RUFC, which he used to play for, posted on Facebook: 'Jon was a talented athlete who played senior rugby for Chester, and his energy, spirit, and sportsmanship left a lasting impression on all who knew him. 'His sudden loss has deeply affected our members and the wider sporting community. 'We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jon's family, friends, and teammates during this incredibly difficult time. He will be dearly missed.' Tynedale RFC, which he also used to play for, said in a post: 'It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of former player Jon Devereux. 'Jon suffered a heart attack while taking part in yesterday's Bristol Half Marathon. 'Jon had an infectious character which came to the fore when he joined the Tynedale touring party to Canada last year. 'He was a regular participant in our annual 7's competition. 'He will be greatly missed by all of us. 'Our condolences go out to all his family and friends. 'Rest in peace, Jon.' A statement from The Great Run Company said: 'It is with great sadness that The Great Run Company confirms the death of a participant at the Great Bristol Run on Sunday, 11 May 2025. More Trending 'Jon Devereux, aged 28, collapsed during the event, received immediate medical treatment, and later passed away in hospital. 'His next of kin have been informed. 'The entire team involved in organising the Great Bristol Run extends their heartfelt condolences to Mr Devereux's family and friends. 'In accordance with the wishes of the family, no further details will be released. The cause of death will be determined later, pending medical examination.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Man who strangled girlfriend on night she planned to leave him jailed for 35 years MORE: Woman found dismembered on tourist beach named and pictured for the first time MORE: British mum seen dancing with French lover months before she was stabbed to death
