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BBQ Dad’s Fireball Horror - Thur 24th Sept

Philip HogderDad-of-five Philip Hogder almost died after he lit a family barbeque and his deodorant ignited. He spent two weeks on life support with severe burns to his neck, arms and chest. He was only saved when his partner doused the flames with a hose. His story made headlines in the Sun, Mirror and Sport after South West News Service picked up the story.

A Sound Performance - Mon 21st Sept

granddaughter of Ken LoachThe 10-year-old granddaughter of Ken Loach, the film director, regained the hearing she lost after contacting meningitis as a baby. Holly Loach learned to play the piano thanks to a pair of groundbreaking implants that restored some of her hearing. Her ‘miracle’ recovery hit the headlines in the Telegraph, Sun, Mail, and Sunday Express.

On A Wing and A Prayer - Fri 18th Sept

Giant Bird of preyThe owners of Babbacombe model village brought in a hawk to protect it from angry seagulls. It looked like a giant pictured atop of a string of famous model landmarks such as Stonehenge and Piccadilly Circus. Photographs of the bird appeared in the Mirror, Mail and Guardian after South West News Service picked up the story.

The Ate Campaign - Thur 17th Sept

Hospital foodA disgruntled hospital patient known as ‘Traction Man’ was so disgusted with the quality of food on his ward that he took photographs of the meals and posted them on the internet. He then invited people to guess the dish. His followers failed to identify correctly more than half of the 35 meals featured in the Hospital Food Bingo on his blog website. His bizarre competition made headlines in the Independent, Sun, Telegraph, Mail and Mirror after he contacted South West News Service.

Dementia Victim Aged 13 - Sat 12th Sept

Dementia Victim Aged 13Schoolgirl Isobel Jeffery was struck down with dementia aged just 13. She displays the same symptoms as a 70-year-old suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and can no longer dress herself or walk properly. Her mother Nicola contacted South West News Service to highlight the condition among youngsters. Her call prompted a series of stories in the Daily Mail, Mirror, Telegraph, Sun and Mail.

50 Ops Change the Life of Mastiff Victim - Thur 10th Sept

mastiff victimA 14-year-old girl who suffered horrific facial injuries after she was mauled by an 11-stone mastiff told of her courage after undergoing 50 operations. Ruth Fowler was left with a series of savage scars after the dog pounced when she was just four. But Ruth was determined to recover and spent the next decade in and out of hospital undergoing cosmetic surgery. Now 14, Ruth revealed that she finally feels pretty again. Her courageous story appeared exclusively in The Sun after South West News Service picked up the story.

Police Bride’s Day to Remember - Wed 9th sept

Police Bride’s Day to RememberTwo police couples made sure their special days were memorable by tying the knot on 9/9/9. Detective Rene Murdoch and WPC Tina Anscombe, both 30, wed in Brighton dressed in police-themed black and white outfits. Meanwhile, WPC Jacqueline Felton, 30, and PC Michael Aldred also tied the knot in Plymouth, Devon. Their special day made headlines in the Daily Mirror and Mail.

Hero Lands Flyaway Cold War Bomber - Wed 9th Sept

Hero Lands Flyaway Cold War Bomber A 70-year-old former RAF pilot averted a disaster by wrestling a 75-tonne Victor bomber away from spectators at an air show. The plane was only supposed to taxi down the runway but an engineer hit the throttle and it lurched 150ft into the air. Luckily, Bob Prothero managed to control the runaway ascent and land the plane safely in a field at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome in Leicestershire. Bob’s heroics appeared in the Daily Express, Guardian, Star, Mirror, Telegraph, Record, Mail and Sun after he contacted South West News Service.

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