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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Wacker Quay: Child dies at beauty spot after incident in water
A child has died at a Cornwall beauty spot after an incident in the services were called to Wacker Quay at Antony, Torpoint, after concerns were raised for a person in the water at about 18:00 BST on Quay forms part of the Tamar Valley landscape and provides free public access to the River and Cornwall Police said the child died at the scene and their death is not being treated as suspicious. A spokesperson for the force added the child's next of kin have been informed and will be supported by officers.
BBC News
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Donkey sanctuary set to close after 36 years as owners retire
The Tamar Valley Donkey Park and Sanctuary, which first opened in 1989, has announced that it is set to close it doors for the final time at the end of a statement, the family said it was not a decision they had taken lightly, but with owners Julia and David "not getting any younger", it says they "really need to retire".Some of the animals have already departed for their new homes, but the sanctuary will remain open and functional until the end of remaining animals, donkeys Sasha & Billy Bean, goats Loaf & Pugh and the ponies called Mr P, Lulu, Mini Moo & Lily, will be moving with the family to their new home. Donkeys called Treacle, Desmond, Jack, Jill, Lenny and Gabby moved to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary in and Lacey are down in Bodmin at Little Margate Equestrian, as part of their Equine Therapy the mule, has been moved to Bere Alston with Tamsin's goddaughter and her herd of ponies and has gone to a lady near Lydford who has a herd of goats. In the statement, "Old David", Julia, Tamsin, "Young David" and Bethany, said: "We would like to thank all of the visitors who have supported us and the animals throughout the years - we would not be here without you! "As August is our final month, we would love to see you all visit before we permanently close. We look forward to seeing you all!"
