Monthly Archives: November 2025

Somerset and Bristol climate emergency targets set to be missed

Somerset and Bristol climate emergency targets set to be missed

Hannah MillerBBC Bristol political reporterPA MediaThe Met Office said it expects the UK to experience drier summers on average due to climate changeCouncils in the West are not on track to meet their net zero targets, seven years after Bristol City Council became the first local authority in the country to declare a climate emergency.A report to North Somerset Council says it is "not currently meeting the trajectory for reaching net zero by 2030".While total emissions have fallen…

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Working with local communities to manage green spaces could help biodiversity crisis, new study finds

Helping communities manage green spaces by understanding how they use and value the area could be an effective way for local governments to tackle the biodiversity crisis, according to a new study from the University of Exeter. Local councils in the UK are under growing pressure to increase publicly accessible green spaces in towns and cities to boost biodiversity, as well as improve public wellbeing. Research has shown effective stewardship of urban green spaces not only improves biodiversity,…

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Scotland beats Denmark 4-2 to book first World Cup spot since 1998 | World Cup News

Scotland beats Denmark 4-2 to book first World Cup spot since 1998 | World Cup News

Denmark needed just a draw for automatic qualification. Now they must fight for a spot through playoffs.Published On 19 Nov 202519 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareScotland has qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998 after a hair-raising match against Denmark that saw the Scottish side secure a memorable 4-2 victory with most of the action taking place in the final minutes.Expectations hung heavy in the night air long before kickoff…

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Congress passes bill to release ‘Epstein files’, sending measure to Trump | Politics News

The vote represents a major step in the years-long effort to make government documents on the late sex offender public.The United States Congress has approved a bill to release government documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, clearing the way for making the files public.The House of Representatives adopted the measure in a 427-1 vote on Tuesday, sending it to the Senate, which swiftly agreed to pass it by unanimous consent even before it was formally transmitted to…

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Fire destroys building at Somerset Animal Farm Adventure Park

Fire destroys building at Somerset Animal Farm Adventure Park

GoogleA fire has destroyed a building at Animal Farm Adventure ParkA fire has completely destroyed a building at an animal adventure park.Firefighters attended a blaze at the Animal Farm Adventure Park in Berrow, near Burnham-on-Sea at 15:37 GMT on Tuesday.Four appliances from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) were sent to the incident.A building measuring 30m x 50m (98 ft x 164 ft) was completed destroyed by the flames, said DFRS. The cause of the fire,…

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Saudi Crown Prince promises trillion-dollar investments with US | Mohammed bin Salman

NewsFeedDuring a White House visit, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised to invest almost a trillion dollars in new partnerships with the US, including in technology and AI.Published On 18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Small changes in turnout could substantially alter election results in the future, study warns

Small changes in turnout could substantially alter election results in the future because the UK now has a multiparty system with majoritarian voting rules, a new study warns. Last year’s General Election, which saw a marked increase in the number of candidates and a fragmented vote, will have an impact on the mandate of the Labour government, an expert has said. The research shows how the 2024 election tested the boundaries of the first-past-the-post system and the result…

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Emergency measures activated as Met Office predicts -4C chill

Emergency measures activated as Met Office predicts -4C chill

Emergency action has been taken to support rough sleepers as temperatures are predicted to drop below freezing.Several councils across the west of England have activated Severe Weather Emergency Protocols (SWEP) to provide extra accommodation to people experiencing homelessness.Measures are in place in Tewkesbury and Cheltenham on Wednesday and Thursday nights, and across Wiltshire from Wednesday. SWEP is already active in Swindon and Bath & North East Somerset.Yellow severe weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued by…

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Weston-super-Mare AFC Optima stadium upgrade plan given go-ahead

Weston-super-Mare AFC Optima stadium upgrade plan given go-ahead

A football club has been given the go-ahead to redevelop its stadium into a League two standard ground.Development on Weston-super-Mare FC's Optima Stadium, will begin in early 2027 and will include new hospitality facilities, a brand new restaurant and bar.Director at CMS Group, which is leading the project, Paul Rogers, said it marks a "major milestone" towards delivering improved facilities for supporters, players, staff, and the community.Oli Bliss, Weston-super-Mare AFC chairman, said getting to this point took "many…

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WFP warns of deepening hunger crisis amid funding shortfall | Hunger News

UN agency said an estimated 318 million people will face acute food insecurity in 2026.Published On 18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe World Food Programme (WFP) has said that funding cuts will worsen a deepening hunger crisis around the world, warning that more than 300 million people will face acute food insecurity next year.“Food insecurity is expected to remain at alarming levels,” the organisation said in its 2026 Global Outlook report released on…

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Met Office warns of snow and ice for Devon and Cornwall

Met Office warns of snow and ice for Devon and Cornwall

People in the South West have been told to prepare for disruption as the region faces a wave of snow and ice.The Met Office issued the yellow weather warning and said most of Cornwall and parts of north and west Devon should expect wintry showers, and temperatures as low as freezing (0C, 32F) from midday on Wednesday until midnight on Thursday.Drivers are being advised to "amend travel plans if necessary" as ice frozen overnight could make for dangerous…

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AVTT/PTTN: AVTT/PTTN – Album Review

AVTT/PTTN: AVTT/PTTN – Album Review

AVTT/PTTN: AVTT/PTTN Thirty Tigers/Ipecac/Ramseur Records All Formats Out Now An unlikely symbiosis that has reaped a handsome reward, two disparate musical giants join forces to make one handsome super giant. A stretched metaphor but an excellent result, MK Bennett remains calm. Frank Zappa had a hell of a time being taken seriously, despite his obvious and apparent brilliance. While this was sometimes due to the actual music, it was equally as often seemingly due to a degree of…

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