THE Pyworthy community is reeling following the tragic events of Friday, which saw a popular local man and his son tragically killed in a plane crash over central France.

Roger Hayes, 75, died alongside his son Andy near Limoges, where witnesses reported hearing an explosion before the Jabiru 450 aircraft plummeted into a field just outside of Pierre-Buffiere, at around 1pm.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.