Message in a bottle with ashes of couple found on Devon beach

Mike NichollsMike Nicholls found the bottle on Woolacombe BeachA message in a bottle, said to contain the ashes of a couple on "one last adventure", has washed up on a beach.The bottle was found by Mike Nicholls, on Woolacombe Beach, in Devon, on 9 November.The message asks finders to put the bottle back in the sea and use hashtags to tell the family where it was found.Mr Nicholls said he had tried to contact the family, but had…

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Kieran Wilson: Torquay United sign Exeter City striker on loan

Torquay United have signed Exeter City striker Kieran Wilson on loan.The 18-year-old will stay at the National League South side until 12 January and arrives as the Gulls battle a host of injuries.Wilson signed his first professional deal with Exeter this summer and has made nine substitute appearances in League One and played in a further four cup matches."He's an aggressive forward that can play anywhere across the forward line," Torquay manager Paul Wotton told the club website."He's…

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Weymouth council urged to rethink beach clean method on microplastics

Ros TappendenSouth of EnglandWeymouth and Portland Marine Litter ProjectVolunteers collect rubbish dumped by tourists to stop it getting into the seaAn environmental group has called on a council to rethink the way it cleans a popular tourist beach.Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project claims Weymouth Town Council's beach rake breaks up much of the rubbish left on the beach instead of picking it up.It says buckets and spades, dumped by tourists, are often crushed by the machinery and…

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Princesshay Seeks Permission For Outdoor Market Stalls For Four Months Each Year – Exeter Observer

Princesshay Seeks Permission For Outdoor Market Stalls For Four Months Each Year – Exeter Observer
Princesshay Seeks Permission For Outdoor Market Stalls For Four Months Each Year – Exeter Observer

Princesshay shopping centre is seeking permission from Exeter City Council for 27 outdoor market stalls for nearly four months each year for the next five years. It has applied for full planning permission to site up to 27 market stalls in four pedestrian areas in the shopping centre for up to 20 days in April

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Princesshay seeks permission for outdoor market stalls for four months each year

Princesshay shopping centre is seeking permission from Exeter City Council for 27 outdoor market stalls for nearly four months each year for the next five years.It has applied for full planning permission to site up to 27 market stalls in four pedestrian areas in the shopping centre for up to 20 days in April and May, up to 42 days in July and August and up to 56 days in November, December and January each year – a…

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Worcester Warriors: Bath and Leicester Tigers loanees arrive at Sixways

Worcester Warriors have re-signed Bath hooker Jasper Spandler on loan and agreed other temporary deals with his club-mate Tom Cowan and Leicester Tigers prop Cameron Miell.Spandler, 22, is back at Sixways after making three appearances on loan last month when he scored two tries in the 56-28 win over Ampthill.Flanker Cowan, 23, is a former Wales Under-20 international and has played three times for Bath in the top flight and has made two appearances in the Prem Rugby…

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Liv McGoverne: Exeter Chiefs fly-half eyes title as she prepares for 50th game

This season Exeter have started well - winning two of their opening four games.Their only loss has come to reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury, but the Chiefs sit third in the table ahead of the visit of Sale Sharks at the weekend.McGoverne, who became Exeter's record points scorer earlier this season, said the English top flight is one of the best women's leagues in the world."What I love here is that we get so many more games and you're facing…

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Cornwall likely to get its own devolution deal

Cornwall has secured a political victory after the government confirmed it would not pursue a merger with Devon, and would instead likely offer a bespoke devolution deal.Communities secretary Steve Reed told Cornwall Council leaders the agreement respected Cornwall's unique identity and would not require an amalgamation with neighbouring authorities. The move comes after a year of cross-party campaigning by Cornwall's MPs, who pushed back against Labour's preference for regional mayor-led authorities, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).…

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Death toll from flooding in southern Thailand reaches at least 145 | Climate Crisis News

Human toll rises as flooding leaves trail of damage and causes severe disruption, leaving thousands of people stranded.Published On 28 Nov 202528 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe death toll from devastating floods across southern Thailand has risen to 145, with more than 100 people killed in the hard-hit Songkhla province alone, according to the government.Devastating flooding has overwhelmed southern Thailand this week, particularly in the Hat Yai district, near the border with Malaysia.Recommended Stories list…

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‘Killer kerb’ and Mary Berry’s 90th cake

BBCA West Country baker revealed they had been tasked with baking Mary Berry's birthday cakeHere'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 storiesAn Amazon lorry was caught on film struggling to get past Salisbury's so-called 'killer kerb', which has damaged a number of cars according to the Salisbury Journal. Burnham-on-Sea.com has marked the "end of an era" as newsagents GW Hurley…

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Cornish language set to get top level protection

Jonathan MorrisSouth WestBBCThe government has been investing in Cornish language teachingKernewek, the Cornish language, is set to stand alongside Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic after the government recommended it for the highest level of protection available.Part III status under the Charter for Regional or Minority Languages requires the government to adopt measures to protect and promote the language in areas such as education, the justice system and culture.For instance, the charter says criminal proceedings should be carried…

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