Motocross bikes worth thousands stolen from shed in Ludgvan

Post published:December 24, 2025
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Motocross bikes worth more than £20,000 have been stolen from the Penzance area, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said four bikes had been stolen from a shed between Badgers Cross and Nancledra Hill, Ludgvan, between 02:00 and 05:00 GMT on 16 December.The force said officers believe a 2001 red Honda CR125, 1999 red Honda CR250 and two 2024 red Honda CRFs had been taken away in a large vehicle.Police have asked for any witnesses or those with…

J.P. Morgan submits plans for five‑storey building in Bournemouth

Post published:December 24, 2025
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Amy WoodwardLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceJ.P. MorganThe proposals are for J.P. Morgan's existing Chaseside campus in BournemouthMajor banking firm J.P. Morgan has submitted a large planning application for a new five‑storey office building and a multi‑storey car park.The proposals are for its existing Chaseside campus in Bournemouth, which currently employs about 5,300 people, making it one of the area's largest private‑sector employers.The new building would provide 200,000 sq ft (60,960 sq m) of purpose‑built office space for about 1,600…

Person in serious condition after crash in Hayle

Post published:December 24, 2025
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A person has been seriously injured following a crash, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said officers had been called to a serious single-vehicle crash in Foundry Lane, Hayle, Cornwall, just after 12:00 GMT on Wednesday.It said one person was in a serious condition.Road closures have been put in place and the incident was ongoing, the force added. Source link

Yeovil Octagon Theatre regeneration plans submitted

Post published:December 24, 2025
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Joe SkirkowskiWest of EnglandSomerset CouncilIf approved, work could start on the theatre as soon as next yearA theatre could get a new auditorium and rehearsal spaces as part of a £15m revamp.Plans for Yeovil's Octagon Theatre - which shut in 2023 - have been submitted to Somerset Council, after being developed as part of a partnership between the local authority and Yeovil Town Council.The proposals include work to make the building more environmentally efficient and improve its structural…

Bob Vylan says Glastonbury police verdict ‘should inspire others’

Post published:December 24, 2025
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Punk duo Bob Vylan say that they hope the decision not to bring criminal charges over chants made during their Glastonbury 2025 performance "inspires others in the UK and around the world to speak up".Avon and Somerset Police said on Tuesday that they had found the case did not "meet the criminal threshold".Rapper and front man Bobby Vylan led crowds in chants of "death, death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)" during their West Holts Stage show on…

Weather protocol for homeless activated during Somerset cold snap

Post published:December 24, 2025
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Carys NallyWest of England PA MediaA cold health alert has been issued for the South West from Thursday to SundayA emergency weather provision has been activated over the festive period.Somerset Council's Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) will ensure rough sleepers can access emergency accommodation from Christmas Eve to 5 January to prevent harm or death due to the severe weather.The response is used by many local authorities when there is a forecast of 0C or below. A cold…

‘Chance of snow’ on Christmas Day and cold-health alert issued

Post published:December 24, 2025
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There could be snowfall in the south-west of England on Christmas Day, forecasters say.Even though a white Christmas has not been predicted on 25 December, there's "a very small chance" of snow falling on Dartmoor as afternoon rain showers push into parts of Devon and Cornwall, the Met Office said.Devon and Cornwall are expected to see a low of -1C (30F) and a high of 5C (41F) on Thursday with easterly winds causing big waves for swimmers and…

Palestinian Christians worry about erasure as Israeli settlements grow | Occupied East Jerusalem

Post published:December 24, 2025
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NewsFeedChristmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem, but Palestinian Christians fear they are being erased by Israeli violence and settlement expansion. Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim reports from Bethlehem, where illegal settlements are encroaching on the birthplace of Jesus.Published On 24 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Antoine Semenyo: Why Man City want to sign Bournemouth’s ‘extraordinary’ forward

Post published:December 24, 2025
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Semenyo's profile is a unique one and at the reported price point, it feels like a no-brainer.Stylistically we have seen City lean into attacking in transition with more pace this season than previously under Guardiola, who has played on the strengths of Haaland, Foden, Tijjani Reijnders and Doku - attacking quickly over big distances.As a result, City have scored from more fast breaks this season than during the entire 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons combined.Bournemouth's direct style of attack…

EFL Quiz of the Year: Who has been breaking records in 2025?

Post published:December 24, 2025
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From record-breakers to dire financial situations, there's been much to talk about in the English Football League in 2025 - but do you remember the finer details?Test your knowledge with our EFL quiz of the year and see if you're a football quizzer worthy of a promotion run or in a relegation battle that requires some urgent attention.After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports Quizzes pages and sign up for notifications to get the…

Hole closes road towards Dorset’s Hardy monument

Post published:December 24, 2025
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The country road that leads towards a popular monument has been closed after a large hole opened up in the tarmac a council has confirmed.In a Facebook post, Dorset Council announced the emergency closure of the C112 near Martinstown, near Dorchester, which connects to the Hardy Monument.It was built in 1844 in memory of Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Flag Captain of HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, and is a popular beauty spot with panoramic views…

Taunton’s Nexus 25 fielding ‘serious interest’ from developers

Post published:December 24, 2025
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Daniel MumbyLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCThe Nexus 25 business park in Taunton remains a fieldA business park which has been empty for more than five years has received "serious interest" from developers.The commercial site dubbed "Nexus 25", close to the M5 in Taunton, Somerset, is subject to a local development order, designed to streamline the planning process and allow the site to be developed quickly.Somerset Council has confirmed it is at the early stages of negotiations with a potential…