Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 07/08/2026A growing crisis for farmers in Devon & Cornwall 000
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 05/11/2025For the past few months I've been working on a special report marking 30 years since a horrific homophobic murder which transformed Devon & Cornwall Police's relationship with Plymouth's LGBT community. bit.ly/43Vcobh 000
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Inside Smeaton's Tower www.itv.com/watch/news/i... 010
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Exclusive: Footage reveals man telling police 'I feel like I'm going to die' hours before he collapsed in Devon cell www.itv.com/news/westcou... 010
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Interview of the week. How can you be cynical when this dude is around. More on ITV West Country after 6pm... 010
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Huge fire overnight on Roseannon Downs near Wadebridge in Cornwall. Pics from Andrew Frost/Turn The Tide Cornwall 010
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Drone camera footage captured by @itvwestcountry shows the damage to three thatched cottages in Drewsteignton, Devon. Fire crews continuing to dampen hotspots. Windy conditions making it difficult and they are keen to ensure the flames don't reignite. 000
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 18/03/2025As fire crews continue to work on smouldering thatched cottages in Drewsteignton, some in this quiet Devon community are already thinking ahead. Ian Pickford, from the Drewe Arms pub, wants to avoid the homes becoming a 'scar on the village' 100
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Fire crews worked through the night on a thatched cottage fire in Drewsteignton, Devon, and are still going. Resident Gary says he's lost everything - but managed to save his grandad's ashes 110
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Plymouth Argyle's Ukrainian star Maksym Talovierov says football is a welcome distraction from war in his home country www.itv.com/news/westcou... 010
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Never work with children, animals or pancakes 000
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Up to 100 jobs could be at risk at Truro & Penwith College, ITV West Country understands. Some staff have been reportedly left 'in tears' and worried about paying their bills as the principal attempts to tackle a £4million budget shortfall. 000
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Plymouth people face five per cent council tax hike as council leader promises to 'turn the tide' www.itv.com/news/westcou... 011
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 19/02/2025Abandoned and unused for 35 years, is there new hope for Plymouth's 'jewel in the crown'? Drake's Island owner Morgan Phillips tells ITV West Country of his multi-million pound plans to bring the historic landmark back to life www.itv.com/watch/news/r... 000
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Ranger Matt Saunders, who lives and works on site here at Mount Edgcumbe, tells ITV West Country he has lost everything in last night's fire, including precious items of his grandfather's furniture. 121
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Large fire broke out at Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall last night. Two residential properties and two holiday lets badly damaged. Businesses also affected. (Pics from residents) 011
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 08/01/20258pm update from the A30 in Cornwall. I’ve made it through the gridlock. It’s very snowy and treacherous. Police on scene near Jamaica Inn. This footage from the Plusha junction near Launceston. 010
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Hello. I’m currently stuck on a very snowy A30 near Bodmin. Traffic gridlocked, engines off, snow falling steadily. 010
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Derriford Hospital declares 'critical incident' as hundreds seek emergency care www.itv.com/news/westcou... 000
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Princess Yachts job cuts will 'ruin Christmas' for hundreds of workers, says trade union boss www.itv.com/news/westcou... 010
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Devon and Cornwall Police acting chief constable suspended for alleged personal messages on work mobile www.itv.com/news/westcou... 111
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Plymouth Navy veteran arrested and dismissed for being gay gets apology almost 40 years later www.itv.com/news/westcou... 130
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 23/11/2024@sebchoudhury.bsky.social I have some devastating news 010
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 21/11/2024@sebchoudhury.bsky.social We’ve decided to name our snowman ‘Seb’. England ODI shirt circa 2005. 320
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Vox popping your own children is allowed, right?! 141
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 20/11/2024From sleeping rough to receiving a standing ovation at Truro Cathedral bit.ly/3OhoJhT 011
Sam Blackledge @samblackledge.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Earlier this year, pianist Rhys was homeless and sleeping on the streets. Tonight he is playing a solo concert for 400 people at Truro Cathedral. @itvnews.bsky.social 051
