Monthly Archives: November 2025

Burnham-on-Sea Carnival attracts thousands of spectators

Burnham-on-Sea Carnival attracts thousands of spectators

Chloe Harcombe,West of England and Scott Ellis,in Burnham-on-SeaDay Of The Dead costumed performers took part in the processionThe procession travelled around Burnham-on-SeaTens of thousands of people headed out to watch costumed performers on illuminated floats parade around a seaside town.The Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea Carnival attracted about 25,000 spectators to its procession on Monday.The event is one of the well-known Somerset Guy Fawkes Carnivals, which kicked off with its first procession of the year in Bridgwater on Saturday. Annalee…

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‘A thousand poppies’ and ‘Lego robot hand’

‘A thousand poppies’ and ‘Lego robot hand’

Swindon Borough CouncilA thousand poppies have been placed on lampposts along some of our busiest roadsHere's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and what's caught our eye from social media.Our pick of local website storiesOur top three from yesterdayWhat to watch on social media Source link

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Expert has hope for ‘resilient’ missing flamingo in Cornwall

Expert has hope for ‘resilient’ missing flamingo in Cornwall

A flamingo expert says she has hope for a missing bird from a wildlife park in Cornwall.Frankie the flamingo escaped from a walled garden at Paradise Park in Hayle on Sunday morning.Dr Caitlin Knight, a senior lecturer at the University of Exeter, who wrote a book on flamingos, said the birds were "more resilient than we might think", and that, as Frankie had clipped wings to prevent far flight, he may not travel too far.Park staff said on…

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‘Battle’ to stop Hinkley staff parking outside Bridgwater homes

‘Battle’ to stop Hinkley staff parking outside Bridgwater homes

BBCDavid Linbourne said workers constantly park on the road outside his house Lili Sheppard,West of England, Bridgwater and Kelly Withers,SomersetA system which aims to stop construction workers at a nuclear power station "fly-parking" on residential streets is being introduced. Residents living near Hinkley Point C have complained to EDF Energy about workers leaving their cars outside their homes. David Linbourne, from Bridgwater, said: "You would get a lot of people turn up at six in the morning, slamming…

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Cracked rail disrupts trains through Southampton

Cracked rail disrupts trains through Southampton

Rail passengers are facing disruption on services through Southampton Central after a cracked rail was found on one of the lines.Fewer trains are able to run in the Southampton area and speed restrictions will remain in place until the track is fixed. The defective track is affecting CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and Southern services.It means trains to and from Southampton may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until…

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Mamdani promises to stand up to ‘bullies’ after Trump funding threat | Elections

NewsFeedAt his final rally on Monday New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani vowed to resist US President Donald Trump’s threat to withhold federal funds if the 34-year-old wins, framing the vote as a stand against intimidation and political bullying.Published On 4 Nov 20254 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Trustees admit historic Cleveland Pools in Bath might not reopen

Trustees admit historic Cleveland Pools in Bath might not reopen

BBCThe pool's trustees said in a report that it's a possibility the lido might not reopenThe trustees of a restored lido that was closed due to flood damage have admitted it "might not be possible" to reopen the pool after almost two years of delays.Bath's Cleveland Pools Trust spent 20 years raising £9.3m to restore the Georgian lido and after several setbacks and millions of pounds of public money, it reopened in September 2023.But four months later it…

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Fathers urged to play active role in development of SEND children

Fathers urged to play active role in development of SEND children

Tristan PascoeDorset political reporter, BournemouthBBC/Tristan PascoeChris Bott from Bournemouth, with his son Albie and support worker Teri HillFathers are being encouraged to play an active role in the learning and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), in a council initiative.Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) says male role models are key to young children's development, and it's inviting fathers to take part in structured learning and play sessions.Under the council's Portage Service, a family…

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Fewer shark deaths when fishing guidelines followed

Fewer shark deaths when fishing guidelines followed

Most sharks survived after being released by non-commercial fishermen when angling guidelines were followed, a study has found.The University of Exeter said researchers tagged nearly 70 blue, porbeagle and tope sharks to track their behaviour after being caught recreationally using the catch-and-release technique.Fish are put back into the water to help conserve populations when the catch-and-release technique is used, but animal rights groups have said the method could still cause injury or death.Researchers said out of the sharks…

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Man’s mission after COPD lung operation’s ‘unbelievable’ change

Man’s mission after COPD lung operation’s ‘unbelievable’ change

BBCJim Shaylor said he would recommend the procedure "100%"A Devon man who was one of the first in the country to have an operation to improve his breathing is now helping almost 50 people a week with theirs.Jim Shaylor, 74, has COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] - an incurable chronic lung condition affecting more than 1.2 million people in the UK.In 2022, he had an operation to collapse part of his lung to reduce his breathlessness, his health…

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BBC local radio prepares for Children in Need three-legged walk

BBC local radio prepares for Children in Need three-legged walk

Curtis LancasterSouth of EnglandBBCKatie Tyler and Sophie Drew are among the presenters taking part in the challengeRadio presenters in the south have been taking tips from record-breaking walkers as they prepare to put their legs together for Children in Need.They are joining 40 BBC local radio stations, challenged by Pudsey, to take on a three-legged walk that will see them trek a combined total of 1,000 miles.Volunteers from each station will be tied together and hope to cover…

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Plans made to demolish empty Penzance seven-storey tower block

Plans made to demolish empty Penzance seven-storey tower block

Lee TrewhelaLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceDMA ArchitectsHow the new tower block in Penzance, the partly grey structure In the background could lookA planning application has been submitted to demolish an empty seven-storey tower block and replace it with a slightly lower building.Residents of the Fountain Court tower block, on St Clare Street, Penzance, were told by LiveWest housing association in October 2022 they had to move out of their sheltered housing accommodation to allow for the building to be…

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