Flood prevention tree planting scheme looking for volunteers

An environmental group which plants 20,000 trees and hedgerows a year across Somerset is on the lookout for more volunteers to offer their land.Reimagining the Levels (RtL) was borne out of the 2014 floods in the county and tries to reduce the impact of flooding by slowing the flow of waters.The group has planted more than 120,000 trees so far, helping private land owners to provide shelter and diversity.Kate Towers, from Compton Dundon, said the scheme was "good…

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Man jailed over three-hour garage rooftop standoff in Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall PoliceLawry Alison threatened to blow up police and the garageA man who threatened to set fire to a petrol station and climbed on its roof, sparking a major emergency service response, has been jailed for 27 months.Lawry Alison, 24, from Polstain Road in Threemilestone, Cornwall, climbed on the roof of Biscovey Garage in St Blazey Gate, near St Austell, on 15 September. While there, he damaged cabling and antennas and made racial comments to members…

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Bridgwater one-way system to be reviewed, Somerset Council say

BBCThe new one-way system affects Salmon Parade and East Quay in BridgwaterA council has decided to review a controversial one-way system after a petition against it was signed by more than 5,000 people.As part of the Celebration Mile works in Bridgwater, Somerset, East Quay and Salmon Parade have been made one-way to traffic.Councillor Bill Revans, the Liberal Democrat leader of Somerset Council said: "We've listened carefully to residents and local businesses, and are already taking another look. It…

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Eastern Airways on brink of collapse putting with jobs at risk

UK regional airline Eastern Airways is on the brink of collapse, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.The company filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator on Monday after several flights were cancelled, including between between Teesside and Aberdeen.The airline operates across the UK, Ireland and Europe, and runs services supported by the Scottish government for people in the northernmost point of mainland UK. Eastern Airways and The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have been approached for…

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Winter Fore Street Flea – Exeter Observer

Winter Fore Street Flea - Exeter ObserverKeep our reporting free for everyone to read  Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADARMarket selling vintage items, handmade craft, food and drink with live music from local artists returns for a winter edition.Leigh CurtisFore Street Flea returns on Sunday 23 November with stalls selling jewellery, crafts, clothing, records, second-hand items and food and drink.There will also be live music, street performances and other activities.The market was…

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Car crash causes delays on part of M5 in Devon

Drivers experienced delays on part of the M5 after a car hit the central reservation.Devon and Cornwall Police said two of three southbound lanes had been closed between junction 28, leading on to the A373 Honiton Road at the Cullompton services area, and junction 29, leading to the A30 at Exeter and Honiton.Officers said emergency services had attended the scene and asked drivers to be patient while they dealt with incident.Diversions were put in place via the A373…

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Putin meets top North Korean diplomat, says ties developing as planned | Vladimir Putin News

North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui praised the ‘spiritual closeness’ between the two states.Published On 27 Oct 202527 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareRussia’s President Vladimir Putin has met North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in the latest high-level engagement between the two countries, which have strengthened ties during the Ukraine war.Footage released by Russian state news agencies showed Putin greeting Choe in the Kremlin on Monday. Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov also appeared…

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Men crash stolen taxi into parked and moving cars in Bideford

Police have arrested a man in his 30s after two men stole the taxi they had hired and drove it into parked and moving cars.Devon and Cornwall Police said the white Ford Mondeo taxi driver had picked up the men from Westward Ho! and driven them to the Geneva Court of Bideford at about 16:15 GMT on Sunday.The men promised payment and went in to a house and, when the taxi driver knocked on the door a little…

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Tommy Freeman, Marcus Smith and Adam Radwan – Prem talking points

There was only one place to start last week and that is where we start again.Noah Caluori's five tries on his first Prem start brought an increased level of interest to his second start for Saracens on Friday against Northampton Saints.The 19-year-old's performance against Sale Sharks saw him named in Steve Borthwick's England training squad as a development player, and he sealed his spot in the final squad on Sunday.Now a known quantity, Saints reduced their kicking to…

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Environmental group rejects South West Water’s “greenwashing” funding offer

DS Pugh/GeographLittle Green Change rejected a £4,825 grant offer from South West WaterAn environmental group says it has rejected a grant from a water company's community fund, saying it will not "participate in greenwashing".Little Green Change, based in Lyme Regis, Dorset, runs education projects for schools and organisations in South West England.The not-profit social enterprise said it rejected £4,825 from South West Water (SWW), accusing it of prioritising shareholders above investment to stop pollution.SWW said it was disappointed…

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Car crash causes damage to historic Devon shopfront

A business owner says she is "shocked and sad" after a 300-year-old property was damaged in a car crash.Devon and Cornwall Police said the car crashed into a home furnishings shop on Fore Street, Kingsbridge, at about 15:25 GMT on Sunday.Officers said there were no injuries but the driver was reported to court for driving without due care.Hazel Donovan, who runs the shop Donovan alongside her partner Trevor Tilbury, said: "I'm really sad. The building has been in…

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Dani Gibson: Somerset all-rounder signs new deal with county

All-rounder Dani Gibson has signed a one-year contract extension with Somerset that will keep her at the county through to the end of the 2026 season.The 24-year-old right hander played in four matches this year for Somerset in her debut season for the county and scored 103 runs with a high score of 50.In March she was ruled out for the start of the 2025 campaign after suffering a stress fracture in her back. Gibson made her full…

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