I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone who was successful and involved with the station the very best of luck with their launch which is rumoured to be sometime end of February on 106.7fm across Plymouth and the surrounding area.

There official website: Radio Plymouth

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A rapid downpour of snow in strong winds has wreaked havoc to transport across the South West of England.

Ten flights to and from Plymouth Airport have been cancelled and two flights re-routed via Bristol Airport.

Wintry weather has left vehicles at a standstill on roads across Devon and Cornwall as motorists trying to get home face a series of road closures. Devon and Cornwall police confirmed gritters and snowploughs have been sent out across the region but advised the public to avoid driving unless absolutely necessary.

Earlier snow closed a section of the B3192 through Teignmouth in Devon and badly affected nearby routes around Telegraph Hill and Haldon Hill. The area around Bodmin and Liskeard in the east of Cornwall is also badly affected.

Devon and Cornwall police said rest centres have been opened across the area and advised drivers to await collection rather than attempt to get there themselves. Around 15cm is likely over Dartmoor and probably nearer 15 to 20cms across the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains of Wales.

A Devon and Cornwall police spokesperson said authorities were “hopeful” of getting motorists moving again and, at the moment, are “advising people to stay with their car”.

People are now being faced with court action if they attempt to clear ice from the footpaths. What ever happened to community spirit? Why are we fed-up with this self-fulfilling poison which suggests to idiots that they CAN sue someone and get money for nothing?

I think this story really throws a light on key flaws in our justice system – it’s protecting the wrong people. Is there any room left in there for a little common sense?

Regards

Lee