'We can't understand how it's been approved'
Billy Bragg has pledged to help the fight against a new incinerator on Portland. Source link
Experts analyse extraordinary wartime career of Winston Churchill in new podcast
The extraordinary career of Winston Churchill and the events which led to him becoming Britain’s leader during World War Two are the focus of a fascinating new podcast. Churchill: The Finest Half Hour brings together two leading international academic experts on the politician Professor Richard Toye and Dr Warren Dockter. They analyse in detail Churchill’s dramatic rise to power and bring global audiences fascinating facts and fresh insights into the career of one of the most remarkable figures…
Calls for traffic action to protect school children in Plymouth
Councillors have called for more protection for children following reports of illegal parking on double yellow lines and zigzags near schools.Councillor Chris Wood's motion asking Plymouth City Council for increased enforcement and a public awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of illegal parking was backed by all members.While he recognised enforcement was taking place, Wood said the situation outside many schools "remained unacceptable".The council has employed a dedicated enforcement officer to cover five schools in the Ham and…
Henry Arundell on ‘pride’ of England return and feeling ‘settled’ at Bath
Arundell was one of England's brightest prospects when he signed for Racing in 2023 following the collapse of his former club London Irish, with his blistering pace catching headlines instantly. Then aged just 20, Arundell scored seven tries in 10 appearances for England - including five in a pool match against Chile in September 2023 on his World Cup debut.The move to France meant he was ineligible for England until he signed for hometown club Bath to return…
Man, 53, dies after van hits wall at Sidbury
A 53-year-old van driver has died after his vehicle left the road and hit a wall, police have said.The crash happened on the A375 at Sidbury near Sidmouth in east Devon at about 14:30 GMT on Wednesday, the Devon and Cornwall force said.It said the driver, a local man, sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and his next of kin had been informed.Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash which happened as the van…
Seafront darkness after fault and Christmas ‘dubs’ return
BBCStreetlights on Burnham seafront have not been workingHere's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesOur top three from yesterdayWhat to watch on social media Source link
University of Exeter to support businesses in Somerset with new ‘Innovation Hub’
The University of Exeter is reaching into Somerset to support businesses and economic growth through the launch of a new Innovation Hub. The Somerset Innovation Hub, led by Exeter Innovation in collaboration with Somerset Council and SETsquared Bath, will help businesses across Somerset harness innovation, develop new products and services, and drive regional economic growth. From its base at the Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation in Taunton, the Innovation Hub will deliver a two-year programme of innovation services and events that support Somerset’s entrepreneurs, start-ups…
County Championship: Notts to start title defence against Somerset
There will be a notable change in the women's One-Day Cup next summer with Yorkshire joining the eight teams granted tier one status for the 2025 season.It means the first fully professional women's 50-over Roses match will take place against holders Lancashire at Old Trafford on Saturday, 25 April, with the return game on 12 September.Yorkshire won the League Two trophy last season, beating Glamorgan by nine wickets at Worcester, with Erin Thomas hitting an unbeaten 62. In…
McLaren had ‘concern’ early in Las Vegas GP after Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri disqualified
"It was clear from the data that the level of unexpected porpoising would be a concern," Stella said."We realised relatively soon that this level of porpoising was causing a high level of skid-wear energy and this is the reason why both drivers started to take remedial actions in various parts of the circuit."McLaren asked the drivers to employ a technique known as 'lift and coast' before corners in an attempt to reduce the aerodynamic load on the cars…
Wessex Cancer Support opens doors to bigger Bournemouth centre
A charity offering support services for people with cancer and their loved ones has moved into larger premises to meet growing demand.Wessex Cancer Support fundraised to move from Hinton Road, Bournemouth - its base for the past 10 years - to create the new centre on Poole Hill.Steffi Colbert, centre manager, said: "This new centre enables us to further develop our support services, at a time when we know there are more people across our local communities who…
Arundell: “It’s always been the club I wanted to play for”
Bath & England player Henry Arundell speaks to the BBC’s Jack Killah about returning home Source link
CMAT: Manchester Academy – Live Review
CMATManchester Academy25th November 2025 Irish pop/country crossover star CMAT waved goodbye to small venues with a joyous set of bangers. Sometimes, when you watch an artist on the way up, you can feel it in the air as there is a discernible hum of anticipation. As this mainly young hipster crowd waited for Ireland’s latest pop star Caira Mary-Alice Thompson – aka CMAT – they were tightly wound. The scream was primal as CMAT appeared on the Academy…
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