Monthly Archives: December 2025

German thieves steal up to $105m in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ heist: What we know | Banks News

Robbers stole items worth up to $105bn from safe-deposit boxes held at a German retail bank in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia state, during the Christmas holiday, German police said on Tuesday.The German news agency dpa reported that it may rank among the biggest thefts in the country’s history.What happened and what was stolen?The thieves broke into a branch of Sparkasse bank in the city of Gelsenkirchen, in North Rhine-Westphalia state, from an adjacent parking garage, according to the police,…

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Help for homeless as South West amber cold-health alerts issued

Help for homeless as South West amber cold-health alerts issued

Extra support for homeless people is in place as temperatures are predicted to drop below freezing.Amber cold-health alerts come into force across England at 20:00 GMT on Wednesday until 6 January and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned of "significant impacts across health and social care services".The UKHSA warned the weather could lead to a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. Torbay Council in Devon said it had…

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‘Boxing history’ and ‘Free Christmas dinners’

‘Boxing history’ and ‘Free Christmas dinners’

Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.A fundraiser for a man who lost his wife and two children in a house fire in Stroud, has raised more than £160,000 in two days, according to Gloucestershire Live. The fire happened in the early hours of Boxing Day.Labour MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke, Claire Hazelgrove, says she is "concerned" over plans for housing on land…

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Record number of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized in Dorset

Record number of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized in Dorset

The highest number of e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized this year across Dorset by police in an effort to curb anti-social behaviour.Dorset Police said the 99 e-bikes - including scramblers and motorbikes - along with 128 illegal e-scooters had been taken under road safety laws in response to an increase in reported incidents over illegal e-vehicle misuse.The force said the record number came alongside officers using a new forensic spray from March to tag anti-social cyclists and…

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Warnings over new year swims

Warnings over new year swims

Jonathan MorrisSouth WestPA MediaKnow your limits and check the conditions, the RNLI saysPeople planning New Year sea swims are being urged to think carefully before entering cold, rough water after two swimmers went missing on Christmas DayTwo men - a man in his 40s and antiques dealer Matthew Upham, 64 - were reported missing from a swim at Budleigh Salterton in Devon.The RNLI said winter sea temperatures of 6-10C (42.8-50F), far below the 15C (59F) point where cold…

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How much do you know about Prem and PWR Rugby in 2025?

How much do you know about Prem and PWR Rugby in 2025?

We have had another bumper year in English rugby, with the Prem and PWR campaigns through 2025. There were plenty of high-scoring matches, new superstars in the game emerging and champions crowned.But how much do you remember about the year?Our quiz has 12 questions - one for each month - so test yourself and prove your rugby union expertise. Source link

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South West receives 107 ambulances to help ease winter pressures

South West receives 107 ambulances to help ease winter pressures

More than 100 new ambulances will be rolled out across the South West to help emergency services through the busy winter period.The South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust (SWASFT) will receive the vehicles as part of a £75m project funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).The government scheme aims to boost frontline services, with a fleet of more than 500 double-crewed ambulances being provided nationally. NHS trusts across the country have been under pressure with…

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People asked to avoid area after gas leak at business park

People asked to avoid area after gas leak at business park

A main road in Cornwall has been closed and a 500m (1,640ft) cordon is in place following a gas leak.Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service advised people to avoid the area and to find an alternative route due to the leak near to Tresillian Business Park, in Truro. Crews from Truro Fire Station were called to the incident at about 08:25 GMT and closed the A390 and B3275.Fire crews are working alongside Devon and Cornwall Police and engineers who…

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Bodies of pro-Palestine hunger strikers in UK “reach breaking point” | Gaza

QuotableAudrey Corno, a pro-Palestine activist, talks about the conditions of several Palestine Action-affiliated remand prisoners currently on hunger strike in UK prisons.Published On 31 Dec 202531 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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St Ives expecting 40,000 revellers for New Year’s Eve

St Ives expecting 40,000 revellers for New Year’s Eve

St Ives Business Improvement DistrictFancy dress costumes filled the narrow streets of St Ives last year St Ives Business Improvement District (BID) said they expect about 40,000 partygoers in the town for New Year's Eve.Town managers said it was the third largest street party in the UK after London and Edinburgh.Extra police, street marshals and ambulance crews are due to be on hand to help deliver a safe event.Mayor Johnnie Wells said the event could be a "victim…

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