Christmas bin collection changes across Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire

Post published:December 22, 2025
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Sophia AllsoppWest of England Getty ImagesBin collections across the region will change over Christmas and the New Year because of bank holidaysResidents have been warned that bin collections days will change over the festive period.Across the west of England, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day collections will not take place.Residents have been urged to check their postcode-based collection calendar and to use recycling and food waste collections as much as possible during the festive period.Below is…

Two Palestine Action hunger strikers in UK prisons admitted to hospital | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Post published:December 22, 2025
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London, United Kingdom – Two Palestine Action-affiliated remand prisoners on hunger strike have been taken to hospital, according to a family member and a friend, adding to fears that the young Britons refusing food in protest could die at any moment.Twenty-eight-year-old Kamran Ahmed, who is being held at Pentonville prison in London, was hospitalised on Saturday, his sister, Shahmina Alam, told Al Jazeera.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listAmu Gib, 30, who has not eaten food for…

‘Alarming’ medicine shortages in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Post published:December 21, 2025
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Gaza’s Ministry of Health has appealed for increased drug, medical consumables and laboratory supplies, warning of severe shortages after more than two years of Israel’s genocidal war against the Palestinian people in Gaza and a crippling blockade.The ministry said on Sunday that the shortages were making it difficult to provide diagnostic and treatment services.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listDoctors in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory have long warned that they are struggling to save lives because Israel…

New cycle link to improve Wellington station access

Post published:December 21, 2025
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A council is set to spend more than £600,000 on a cycle link ahead of the planned construction of a new train station.Wellington's new railway station is anticipated to cost up to £20m and will be delivered north of the Lidl Supermarket, with access being provided through a new 161-home development.Somerset Council has said it will spend as much as £607,000 over the coming months to ensure a new cycle link improves access between the future station and…

US pursues another oil tanker near Venezuela: Reports | News

Post published:December 21, 2025
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The vessel was flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order, according to US officials cited by US media.Published On 21 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe United States is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, US media reported, in what would be the second such operation in two days and the third in less than two weeks.“The United States Guard is in active pursuit of a sanctioned dark…

Hundreds of Santas in Weymouth charity beach pudding race

Post published:December 21, 2025
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More than 200 runners dressed as Santa have taken part in a seaside town's festive Chase the Pudding charity race.The sprint along Weymouth beach, saw a pudding pursued by the Santas along a three-mile (5km) route from the Pavilion to Greenhill and back again.The annual event in Dorset raises funds for the Will Mackaness Trust, in memory of sportsman and Wey Valley School student Will Mackaness after he lost his battle with cancer in 2008.His mother Pamela Govier,…

The Prem: Newcastle 14-50 Bath: Champions ease past Red Bulls

Post published:December 21, 2025
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Newcastle: Grayson, Spencer, Hearle, Arnold, Obatoyinbo, Connon, Benitez Cruz; Brocklebank, McGuigan (c), McCallum, Usher, de Chaves, Leatherbarrow, Christie, Mafi.Replacements: Fletcher, Hancock, Palframan, Baker, Gordon, Elliott, Chamberlain, Clark.Sin-bin: Arnold (52).Bath: van Wyk, Frost, Griffin, Richards, Molony, Bayliss, Staddon, Reid (c), Carr-Smith, Carreras, Hennessey, Butt, Harris, Cokanasiga, de Glanville.Replacements: Dunn, Obano, du Toit, Hill, Underhill, Spencer, Redpath, Barbeary.Referee: Hamish Smales. Source link

Missing lifeboat washes up on Devon beach

Post published:December 21, 2025
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A lifeboat that washed off a cargo ship has come ashore on a Devon beach.HM Coastguard said teams were first alerted to the container ship lifeboat at Sidmouth Beach at about 07:30 GMT on Sunday.It said the lifeboat had previously been reported as missing from a known cargo ship on Wednesday and teams had been tracking it since but were unaware of where it was going to wash up.Beer Coastguard Rescue Team was sent to help secure the…

Mo Salah focused on Egypt success at AFCON with Liverpool crisis behind him | Football News

Post published:December 21, 2025
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Liverpool and Egypt star forward Mohamed Salah is centred on winning his first Africa Cup of Nations title.Published On 21 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareEgypt captain Mohamed Salah ‌has put aside his travails at Liverpool and is focused on Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ‍success with his national ‍team, coach Hossam Hassan said on Sunday.Egypt’s talisman is at the tournament in Morocco on the back of a fiery outburst after being dropped by…

Falmouth Coastguard called to reports of missing teen kayakers

Post published:December 21, 2025
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A search was launched for up to three missing teenage kayakers after the coastguard received multiple 999 calls.Falmouth Lifeboat said on social media its teams were called to the River Fal on Saturday at about 09:55 GMT.The team said the party of kayakers were soon found ashore and were all "well and accounted for"Falmouth Coastguard Rescue Team said early reports suggested there were as many as three missing teenagers, that one had managed to come ashore at Trelissick…

LIVE: Villarreal vs Barcelona – La Liga | Football News

Post published:December 21, 2025
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blinking-dotLive MatchLive Match, Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as league leaders Barca visit high flyers Villarreal.Published On 21 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Plans to create a public car park in Parkham submitted

Post published:December 21, 2025
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Plans have been submitted for a new public car park aimed at addressing traffic issues in a north Devon village. Parkham Parish Council proposed developing land next to The Allardice Hall to provide a 34-space car park along with an amenity area.The plans, submitted to Torridge District Council, were supported by the local school, residents and the badminton club, which said hall users and the wider village would benefit significantly.In a letter to planners, Parkham Primary School said…