Radipole Lake set for weed and reed clear out to boost flow

Post published:October 19, 2025
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A lake at a nature reserve is set to have excessive weeds and reeds removed to improve the flow of water.Dorset Council said the clear out at Radipole Lake, Weymouth is being carried out due to ongoing issues with low water levels, silt build-up, and algal blooms partly caused by agricultural runoff and slowed river flow.It is hoped getting rid of the abundant weeds and reeds from several spots on the lake will also make allocated fishing areas…

Ideas sought for Plymouth Armada Way time capsule

Post published:October 19, 2025
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People have been asked to come up with ideas for items to be included in a time capsule being buried in Devon.Plymouth City Council is planning to bury the capsule under Armada Way next summer before it is dug up in 2047 to mark the centenary of the plaza being rebuilt after World War Two.It said people could suggest items which fit themes including "Plymouth now", nature and the sea, community and belonging, creativity and innovation and everyday…

Cornwall restoration project sees meadows ‘come to life’

Post published:October 19, 2025
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A major nature recovery initiative is transforming south-east Cornwall's landscape, the National Trust has said.More than 70 acres (28.5 hectares) of species-rich meadow has been restored since 2020 and there are plans for another 247 acres (100 hectares) over the next five years.The restored meadows at Lansallos and Coombe Farm near Fowey and Ethy near Lerryn have become donor sites, supplying wildflower seed to enhance grasslands at other National Trust locations across Cornwall, including Cotehele, Godrevy, the Roseland…

Topless runner to take part in topless swim in Devon

Post published:October 19, 2025
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A cancer survivor and campaigner will be taking part in a charity swim later. Louise Butcher, who is known as the Topless Runner, will be among the swimmers at the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity Topless Swim 2025 which aims to raise funds and awareness of breast cancer. She said last year's swim at Ilfracombe raised £50,000 with 250 ladies "all proudly showing their breasts" including some who had mastectomy scars.Teams from North Devon District Hospital and Fern Centre…

Reinier de Ridder loses to Brendan Allen at UFC Fight Night in Canada | Mixed Martial Arts News

Post published:October 19, 2025
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De Ridder’s four-fight UFC winning streak was snapped after he was unable to continue against Brendan Allen.Published On 19 Oct 202519 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareBrendan Allen shook up the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight division in a big way, handing Reinier de Ridder his first promotional loss by securing a technical knockout (TKO) after the Dutchman’s corner deemed him unable to continue ahead of Round 5.De Ridder was visibly exhausted in his neutral corner…

Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Doha | Conflict News

Post published:October 19, 2025
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South Asian neighbours also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in coming days to ensure peace deal’s implementation.Published On 19 Oct 202519 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAfghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye following a week of fierce and deadly clashes along their disputed border.Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said early on Sunday that Afghanistan and Pakistan had agreed to the ceasefire “and the establishment of mechanisms…

Bosnia’s Republika Srpska installs temporary president as Dodik steps aside | Conflict News

Post published:October 18, 2025
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Bosnia’s Serb entity names an interim president after separatist Milorad Dodik is barred from politics by a state court.Published On 18 Oct 202518 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareBosnia and Herzegovina’s Serb-majority entity has appointed Ana Trisic Babic as interim president, marking the first formal acknowledgement that Milorad Dodik is stepping aside after being barred from politics by a state court.The Republika Srpska parliament confirmed Babic’s appointment on Saturday, saying she would serve until the early…

Mateta hat-trick earns Palace draw in thriller against Bournemouth

Post published:October 18, 2025
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Jean-Philippe Mateta scores a hat-trick as Crystal Palace fight back from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Bournemouth in a thrilling game at Selhurst Park. Source link

US Grand Prix sprint: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collide as Max Verstappen wins in Austin

Post published:October 18, 2025
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The crash was a gift for Verstappen, who McLaren have always insisted remained a threat in the championship despite his significant deficit, especially as Red Bull have returned to form in recent races.The crash brought out the safety car for five laps and after the restart Verstappen was tracked by Russell, who made a bold move into Turn 12 on lap seven, a late dive that ended up with both going off the track.Verstappen retained the position and…

Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth: Andoni Iraola post-match interview

Post published:October 18, 2025
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Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola says he "cannot accept" the decision to award Crystal Palace a penalty in the 96th minute, as Bafode Diakite was ruled to have brought Marc Guehi down in the box during a corner in a 3-3 draw at Selhurst Park in the Premier League.MATCH REPORT: Premier League - Crystal Palace 3-3 BournemouthAvailable to UK users only. Source link

Israel, Hamas exchange remains of the deceased under new ceasefire | Gaza

Post published:October 18, 2025
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NewsFeedHamas has handed over the remains of a tenth deceased Israeli captive, while Palestinians are struggling to identify loved ones among the 135 bodies Israel has released under the fragile new ceasefire.Published On 18 Oct 202518 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth analysis: Cherries fans dreaming before late drama

Post published:October 18, 2025
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Boss Andoni Iraola is in his third season in charge of Bournemouth - and what a job he is doing.The Cherries finished 15th, only five points above the relegation zone under Gary O'Neil in 2022-23, but since Iraola's arrival they have come 12th and ninth - their joint-highest finish in league football.However, despite losing four key players in the summer - centre-halves Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi, left-back Milos Kerkez and winger Dango Ouattara, who moved in big-money…