Fiddler crabs break down microplastics

Post published:December 23, 2025
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Getty ImagesResearchers sampled 95 fiddler crabsA species of crab has been found to play an "unheralded role" in the breakdown of microplastic particles, according to scientists. The University of Exeter said scientists observed fiddler crabs in a polluted mangrove forest in Colombia ingest "large quantities of small plastic particles in the sediment". It said the species could break down plastics within days - but scientists warned of a potential release of harmful nanoplastics into their tissues and, consequently,…

Man develops dog walking app in Devon after being made redundant

Post published:December 23, 2025
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A man from Devon has turned losing his job into a dog walking adventure with a new app.When Christian Jones from Bideford adopted his Staffordshire terrier Bud, he wanted an app that would give him ideas for new walks and when he was made redundant in April 2025, he realised he could make his own.Mr Jones said: "The idea is that it has all the information which I find useful as a dog walker like livestock, for if…

Gary Johnson: Taunton Town job ‘tickled my fancy’

Post published:December 23, 2025
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The west and south west has long been a successful stomping ground for London-born Johnson, who also spent two years as boss of the Latvia men's national team.He guided Yeovil Town to the Championship in 2013, having led them into the Football League in his first spell in charge at Huish Park from 2001 to 2005.That initial stint with the Glovers featured two league triumphs - the Conference crown in 2002-03 and League Two title two years later…

Guide dog named 'national hero' at awards

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'Rogue builder' and 'Cycle link to cost £600k'

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no further action after man injured

Post published:December 23, 2025
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No further investigation will be carried out after a man suffered a broken leg when he was knocked over by a motorcyclist who police officers were trying to stop, the police watchdog has confirmed. Joe Hart was injured in a car park near Bournemouth seafront during a Dorset Police operation to prevent an illegal procession of motorbikes and e-bikes on 13 December. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed no independent investigation was required after Dorset Police…

Brendan Galloway: Plymouth Argyle defender unused sub in Zimbabwe Afcon opener

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Plymouth Argyle defender Brendan Galloway was an unused substitute as his Zimbabwe team-mates lost 2-1 to Egypt in a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations opener.The Warriors led 1-0 at half-time thanks to Prince Dube's strike against the run of play midway through the first half.But Egypt piled on the pressure after the break with Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush equalising in the 64th minute before Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored the winner in stoppage time. Galloway's next chance…

Ben Adelsbury: Truro City stalwart retires aged 35

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Truro City defender Ben Adelsbury has retired from football at the age of 35.Adelsbury was in his third spell at the club and played a crucial role in helping the Tinners climb from the Southern Premier League to the National League in the space of two years.The centre-back first joined Truro 13 years ago before a spell at Bath City.He returned to the club in 2016 before leaving for a three-year stint at Taunton Town but once again…

Gaza buildings bombed by Israel become refuge for Palestinians | Gaza News

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Published On 23 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe Halawa family’s building still stands two storeys above the rubble in Gaza City, a rare survivor after two years of nonstop Israeli air attacks that levelled buildings across the besieged Palestinian enclave.One section has collapsed, with bent metal rods protruding from where a roof once existed. The family built a narrow set of creaking wooden steps to access their home, though these makeshift stairs threaten…

‘Famous’ cat has his own book and is social media star

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Anna DavisKnown as the Fonz of Frome, the popular cat has inspired a children's picture bookThe owner of a "very sociable" cat whose trips to shops and pubs have made him an online star, says he "cries like a baby" if he is kept inside.Anna Davis, from Frome in Somerset, said Frodo, 13, is so popular the ginger cat features in a kids' book, has his own charity Christmas card, and has been voted Frome's "purr-son of the…

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra plays Christmas music to shoppers

Post published:December 23, 2025
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When you think of orchestral performances, you might picture musicians dressed in tuxedos on a grand stage, before rows of people in the audience. But the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is stepping away from the stereotype to bring its music into the community.Members have taken to a slightly smaller stage than they are used to, performing for Christmas shoppers at Boscombe's Sovereign shopping centre in Dorset.It is part of a community outreach programme to share its music with…

Family fundraise for quiet room after son’s stay at Bath’s RUH

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Georgia EadieWest of EnglandBBCBen spent a week at the Royal United Hospitals in Bath after his type 1 diabetes diagnosisThe parents of a seven-year-old boy who found his stay on a children's hospital ward "overwhelming" are fundraising for a new quiet room. Ben, from Wells in Somerset, spent a week at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) in Bath after he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in April.Ben's family is aiming to raise £5,000 towards the development of…