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BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Biker arrested for weapon and drugs offences and failing to stop
A 27-year-old motorcyclist has been arrested for failing to stop for police after breaching a road closure and alleged weapon and drugs and Cornwall Police said the man from Cornwall drove along a road near Vue Cinema that had been closed during the English Riviera Airshow at Paignton on force said: "Thanks to the swift actions of PC Miller the rider was quickly and safely detained."Officers arrested the man on suspicion of driving whilst unfit, dangerous driving, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of drugs. The police said the man remained in custody and that it had been an isolated incident that posed no wider risk to the public.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
English Riviera Airshow 'brings £5m boost' to Torbay trade
Business leaders believe this year's English Riviera Airshow has brought in millions of pounds of trade to the third and final day of the event took place on Sunday, with aircraft including the Red Arrows and RAF Typhoon Display Team taking to the skies above Paignton of people have attended the free event during the three days it has been on, which has helped bring at least £5m of trade to Torbay, according to English Riviera Business Improvement District chief executive Carolyn said the financial boost the event had given the area meant it was in a "good position" for the future. Ms Custerson said: "The airshow is going to be worth at least £5m to Torbay's visitor economy and we see a great return on investment."For every pound we invest, we see £15 returned."So we've got now in a good position to take the event forward." Traders who set up stalls at the airshow said it had been a "phenomenal" weekend with the large crowds Guthrie, from Torbay Gin, said: "We did strong sales on Saturday and the crowds were just wooed by the Red Arrows and the Typhoon that came in."It was a great day for business."Councillor Jackie Thomas, cabinet member for tourism, culture and events at Torbay Council, said holding such an event when other airshows, such as Bournemouth and Teignmouth, were either not happening or unlikely to happen this year due to funding issues was a big boost."We have managed to keep going and you can see what a spectacular event that we have produced," she added.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Thousands flock to action-packed day at airshow
Large crowds gathered on Paignton's seafront to watch the second day of the 2025 English Riviera Airshow. Displays began at 14:00 BST on Saturday with a variety of aircraft soaring over the thousands who came to Paignton Green. Organisers said the weather conditions meant changes to some of the schedule's performances, including the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team's show being called off due to strong winds, but most of the acts did take to the skies. The RAF Red Arrows topped the bill as they showed off their aerobatic skills with a display that included red, white and blue smoke and a move called the Palm Split. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Other crews that featured during the second day included the RAF Typhoon Display Team, the Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Displays on the third and final day of the airshow are due to start at 12:00 on Sunday. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Airshow pilots looking to 'give something back' Devon's English Riviera Airshow set for take off Red Arrows to feature in English Riviera Airshow
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Thousands flock to action-packed day at airshow
Large crowds gathered on Paignton's seafront to watch the second day of the 2025 English Riviera Airshow. Displays began at 14:00 BST on Saturday with a variety of aircraft soaring over the thousands who came to Paignton Green. Organisers said the weather conditions meant changes to some of the schedule's performances, including the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team's show being called off due to strong winds, but most of the acts did take to the skies. The RAF Red Arrows topped the bill as they showed off their aerobatic skills with a display that included red, white and blue smoke and a move called the Palm Split. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Other crews that featured during the second day included the RAF Typhoon Display Team, the Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Displays on the third and final day of the airshow are due to start at 12:00 on Sunday. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Airshow pilots looking to 'give something back' Devon's English Riviera Airshow set for take off Red Arrows to feature in English Riviera Airshow
BBC News
3 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
English Riviera Airshow: Thousands flock to action-packed day
Large crowds gathered on Paignton's seafront to watch the second day of the 2025 English Riviera began at 14:00 BST on Saturday with a variety of aircraft soaring over the thousands who came to Paignton said the weather conditions meant changes to some of the schedule's performances, including the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team's show being called off due to strong winds, but most of the acts did take to the RAF Red Arrows topped the bill as they showed off their aerobatic skills with a display that included red, white and blue smoke and a move called the Palm Split. Other crews that featured during the second day included the RAF Typhoon Display Team, the Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers and the Battle of Britain Memorial on the third and final day of the airshow are due to start at 12:00 on Sunday.
