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| Stormy weather hampers search for missing doctor Rose Polge | Stormy weather hampers search for missing doctor Rose Polge |
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| Stormy weather and heavy rain is affecting the search for missing doctor Rose Polge. | Stormy weather and heavy rain is affecting the search for missing doctor Rose Polge. |
| A drone which has been used to scour the Devon coast has not been deployed due to "poor weather", police said. | A drone which has been used to scour the Devon coast has not been deployed due to "poor weather", police said. |
| The 25-year-old junior doctor's car was found on Friday at Ansteys Cove near Torquay, the town where she worked. | The 25-year-old junior doctor's car was found on Friday at Ansteys Cove near Torquay, the town where she worked. |
| A police statement confirmed the search was continuing but said: "The drone has not been deployed because of poor weather." | A police statement confirmed the search was continuing but said: "The drone has not been deployed because of poor weather." |
| Police divers have been redeployed to look for a missing man from Weymouth in an unconnected incident, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed. | Police divers have been redeployed to look for a missing man from Weymouth in an unconnected incident, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed. |
| The statement added: "Enquiries and localised searches are continuing this morning. Officers from the specially trained Force Support Group continue to scour the coast. | The statement added: "Enquiries and localised searches are continuing this morning. Officers from the specially trained Force Support Group continue to scour the coast. |
| "Rose's parents are being supported by Devon and Cornwall Police." | "Rose's parents are being supported by Devon and Cornwall Police." |
| The BBC understands that a note was found in Dr Polge's car. | The BBC understands that a note was found in Dr Polge's car. |
| It is believed its contents were mainly related to personal issues, but there was a passing reference to Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. | It is believed its contents were mainly related to personal issues, but there was a passing reference to Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. |
| On Thursday, Mr Hunt confirmed the government would impose a new contract on junior doctors in England. | On Thursday, Mr Hunt confirmed the government would impose a new contract on junior doctors in England. |
| It is understood Dr Polge had been an active campaigner against plans to change working hours and conditions for junior doctors, and in January posted a new Facebook profile picture, featuring the hashtag #NotFairNotSafe. | It is understood Dr Polge had been an active campaigner against plans to change working hours and conditions for junior doctors, and in January posted a new Facebook profile picture, featuring the hashtag #NotFairNotSafe. |
| Police said her disappearance was "totally out of character" and concerns for her welfare were rising. | Police said her disappearance was "totally out of character" and concerns for her welfare were rising. |
| Timeline of events | Timeline of events |
| Friday 12 February - Rose Polge's car is found in a car park near Ansteys Cove in Torbay | Friday 12 February - Rose Polge's car is found in a car park near Ansteys Cove in Torbay |
| Saturday 13 February - The family and boyfriend of Dr Polge join more than 100 people searching the area around Ansteys Cove | Saturday 13 February - The family and boyfriend of Dr Polge join more than 100 people searching the area around Ansteys Cove |
| Sunday 14 February - Torbay Hospital confirmed that Rose Polge works there as a junior doctor. "We will do whatever we can to support the authorities," a statement said. | Sunday 14 February - Torbay Hospital confirmed that Rose Polge works there as a junior doctor. "We will do whatever we can to support the authorities," a statement said. |
| Monday 15 February - Colin Smith, from Royston Hockey Club where Dr Polge used to play, said: "We just don't know what we can do." | Monday 15 February - Colin Smith, from Royston Hockey Club where Dr Polge used to play, said: "We just don't know what we can do." |
| Tuesday 16 February - Dr Polge's family release a statement saying they are "overwhelmed" by the support from her friends and colleagues | Tuesday 16 February - Dr Polge's family release a statement saying they are "overwhelmed" by the support from her friends and colleagues |
| More than 100 people have been involved in the search operation, including Dr Polge's boyfriend and her family. | More than 100 people have been involved in the search operation, including Dr Polge's boyfriend and her family. |
| A district councillor for the village of Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, where Dr Polge's parents live, said he has no doubt the community will "rally round". | A district councillor for the village of Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, where Dr Polge's parents live, said he has no doubt the community will "rally round". |
| Cllr Jose Hales said: "My heart goes out to the family at this terrible time. The pain and worry they must be feeling is unimaginable. Melbourn has a strong community and will no doubt rally round." | Cllr Jose Hales said: "My heart goes out to the family at this terrible time. The pain and worry they must be feeling is unimaginable. Melbourn has a strong community and will no doubt rally round." |
| Police are appealing for the public to contact them with any information or sightings of Dr Polge. | Police are appealing for the public to contact them with any information or sightings of Dr Polge. |
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