Monthly Archives: November 2025

Digital technology can play a key role in helping children learn about the importance of the ocean, study shows

Digital technology such as Extended Reality help to make the mysteries and importance of the ocean more accessible to children, a study shows. Ocean Literacy is crucial for making informed and responsible climate-responsive decisions. However, the ocean can be difficult to access in a tangible way. Many children have never visited the ocean, and those who have can only realistically access the surface or the shore. Digital technology can be a useful pedagogical tool. These can be as…

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Burnham-on-Sea defibrillator paid for by heart attack survivor

Burnham-on-Sea defibrillator paid for by heart attack survivor

A man from Somerset has paid for a defibrillator for his neighbourhood after discovering a lack of them in the area.Dennis Wood, 80, from Burnham-on-Sea, had a heart attack in 2016 and wanted to see where his nearest machine was just in case.He said: "I just thought why not get ahead and purchase a defibrillator? Everyone was so thankful in our street."I have a weaker heart than most so I thought, the more defibs in the area, the…

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Career milestone for Grand National winning trainer Venetia Williams

Career milestone for Grand National winning trainer Venetia Williams

A horse trainer responsible for a 100-1 winner at the Grand National has marked 30 years in the sport. Venetia Williams, who trained outsider Mon Mome when he won the Aintree-based race in 2009, said she was looking forward to "hopefully many more years still to come". The Herefordshire-based trainer said it was one of her most memorable wins. "It's the race people know the world over really. It's probably the only jump race that a lot of…

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Hospitality businesses ‘falling like dominoes’ as costs rises

Hospitality businesses ‘falling like dominoes’ as costs rises

Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondentBBCFormer restaurant owner Kelly Broderick said hospitality businesses are "falling like dominoes" due to increases in costsKelly Broderick wipes away tears as she cleans her restaurant ahead of handing the keys back to the landlord. After eight years, the woman from Newquay says "insurmountable" increases in costs - from wages to the price of cooking oil - have led to her to make the "heartbreaking" decision. It comes as Cornwall Chamber of…

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Work on new Bridgwater primary school to start in the spring

Work on new Bridgwater primary school to start in the spring

Work on a new primary school is to start in spring next year in an area where new housing developments are increasing the demand for school places.Somerset Council confirmed in March that a new £7.7m primary school would be built between Bridgwater and North Petherton as part of the Wilstock Village Development.It has now formally approved the new school, which will provide space for 210 students alongside a 40-space nursery. At the moment, families living in one of…

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Elf world record attempt for Dorset seaside town

Elf world record attempt for Dorset seaside town

People are being encouraged to dress up as Christmas elves this weekend in an attempt to break a world record.The event has become a fixture for Weymouth ahead of their Christmas light switch on.Elf attire in the form of ears, hats and collars are encouraged to help the seaside town officially claim the title of elf capital of the UK.Locals and visitors are welcome to join the entourage of Santa's little helpers on Saturday to try and beat…

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Gritter naming challenge launched by BCP Council

Gritter naming challenge launched by BCP Council

Residents are being asked to suggest names for a council's fleet of gritters ahead of the winter.Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has more than 13 vehicles that look after 780 miles (1,250) of roads across the three Dorset towns.It said the fun initiative was a way to "celebrate the hard work of our highways teams".The top suggestions will be chosen early in December, with the winning names displayed on the gritters.Other councils have had similar competitions with…

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Devon project using online games to help stroke recovery

Devon project using online games to help stroke recovery

Andrea OrmsbyandBriohny Williams,South WestBBCBernie Kielty said the project "showed me I could live again"A stroke survivor says he has gained more strength and independence with help from a research project at the University of Exeter.Bernie Kielty, 74, from Whimple, Devon, has worked with academics for over a year using a bespoke online game to improve his mobility after a stroke six years ago left him unable to "use anything on my left-hand side". The university research is exploring…

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Sinkhole car in Redruth still stuck after three weeks

Sinkhole car in Redruth still stuck after three weeks

BBCMalcolm McKenzie's Mini fell into the old mine workings on 1 NovemberThe owner of a car that has been stuck in a sinkhole for more than three weeks is no closer to getting it out and is finding the situation "really stressful". It is believed the 10ft (3m) wide hole opened up due to old mine workings in Redruth, Cornwall.The owners of a bakery beside the collapse are unable to use part of the building and some nearby…

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Viola Ford Fletcher, survivor of 1921 Tulsa Massacre, dies age 111 | Obituaries News

Fletcher fought for greater recognition of one of the deadliest incidents of race violence in US history.Published On 25 Nov 202525 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareViola Ford Fletcher, one of the last survivors of Oklahoma’s 1921 Tulsa Massacre, has died at age 111.Despite her advanced age, Fletcher was a well-known activist thanks to her work trying to win justice for the victims of one of the worst episodes of racial violence in United States history.Recommended…

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Trump orders blacklisting Muslim Brotherhood branches as ‘terrorist’ groups | Muslim Brotherhood News

White House cites groups’ alleged support for Hamas, accusing them of waging campaign against US interests and allies.Published On 24 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareWashington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has ordered his aides to start a process to label the branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as “terrorist” organisations, citing their alleged support for the Palestinian group Hamas.Trump issued the decree on Monday as Washington intensified…

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Devon man faces no further police action after fatal house fire

Devon man faces no further police action after fatal house fire

A man arrested in connection with a fatal property fire will face no further police action, a force has said.A murder investigation was launched into a fire at a terraced house on Honestone Street in Bideford on 28 October and a number of arrests were made.A man in his 30s, from Bideford, was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and was released on police bail. Devon and Cornwall Police said following an extensive investigation,…

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