Dorset reptile charity runs free children’s Christmas club

Post published:December 21, 2025
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Katie WapleSouth of EnglandThe Reptile AcademyYoung people at The Reptile Academy learn how to handle larger animals like Monte the Burmese pythonA non-for-profit organisation dedicated to reptile and amphibian education is giving children the opportunity to attend free Christmas holiday clubs.The Reptile Academy, in Wimborne, Dorset, offers a holiday activity and food (HAF) programme which is supported by local councils and the Department for Education.The clubs are to support families and young people who face hardship during the…

Young female beaver’s arrival ‘exciting moment’ for sanctuary

Post published:December 21, 2025
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An animal sanctuary has said the arrival of a female beaver to pair up with its resident male is "an exciting moment".Parsnip, who is about two years old, arrived at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary from Forestry England's Cropton Forest enclosure after a short stay at Flamingo Land.Her move was planned with the Beaver Trust to ensure she was a compatible match for Turnip, a male beaver at the sanctuary. The sanctuary said it had been a Christmas surprise…

Plan to reignite New Year’s Eve celebrations in Newquay

Post published:December 21, 2025
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Newquay Business Improvement DistrictNewquay BID said it was inviting residents, visitors and returning holidaymakers to embrace the traditionA five-year plan has been launched to bring back the "electric atmosphere" to a town that used to be widely known for its New Year's Eve celebrations.Newquay Business Improvement District (BID) said it would work with businesses to "co-ordinate enhanced New Year's Eve activities and encourage town-wide participation".It said it was launching the Great Newquay Pub Fancy Dress Competition where bars,…

‘Bristol Bears spread joy’ and ‘Wookey Witch’

Post published:December 21, 2025
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Bristol BearsExcitement has been growing across the West this week as Christmas draws closer and many people have been getting into the festive spirit at events across the region.Bristol Bears have been spreading some seasonal cheer by visiting 15 different charities, schools and care settings to lend a hand and deliver presents.Here is our weekly round-up of photographs from across the region.BristolBristol BearsGiving Back Day: More than 60 players and staff from Bristol Bears took part in what…

US, Russian officials meet in Miami for talks on Ukraine war | Russia-Ukraine war News

Post published:December 21, 2025
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Negotiators from Russia and the United States have met in the US city of Miami as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Washington to ramp up the pressure on Moscow to end its war on Ukraine.The meeting on Saturday took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, and US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listDmitriev told the reporters the talks were positive and…

British duo Marcus Wyatt and Matt Weston take gold and silver in World Cup

Post published:December 20, 2025
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Great Britain's Marcus Wyatt beat team-mate Matt Weston to World Cup gold in the men's skeleton in Latvia. Wyatt's victory comes 24 hours after two-time world champion Weston pipped him to the top spot at the same Sigulda track on Friday. The 34-year-old clocked a two-run time of one minute 41.37 seconds to finish 0.14 seconds clear of silver medallist Weston, 28, and just over half a second ahead of China's Zheng Yin in third.Also on Saturday, GB's…

Broja heads home late equaliser for Burnley at Bournemouth

Post published:December 20, 2025
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Armando Broja heads home a dramatic late equaliser as struggling Burnley end their seven-game losing streak by claiming a precious Premier League point at Bournemouth. Source link

US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye urge restraint in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Post published:December 20, 2025
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The talks between the four countries lauded the first stage of the truce, including expanded humanitarian assistance, return of captives, force withdrawals and reduction in hostilities.The United States, Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye have urged the parties to the Gaza ceasefire to honour their commitments and show restraint, the chief US envoy says after talks in the US city of Miami.Senior officials from the four mediator countries met Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, on Friday to…

EFL takeaways: QPR continue excellent run and Huddersfield lift pressure on Lee Grant

Post published:December 20, 2025
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Harrogate Town were thumped 4-0 at home by MK Dons in League Two and are now in the bottom two after Bristol Rovers, who sacked Darrell Clarke and brought in Steve Evans this week, drew at Crewe on Friday.Parkin: "It's difficult to box Harrogate, who are now 11 games without a win, in with other EFL clubs because they're so unique."When you look at their budget and what they're fighting against, just to be in League Two is…

Ekitike and Isak help Liverpool squeeze past nine-man Tottenham | Football News

Post published:December 20, 2025
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Defending champions Liverpool win 2-1 at Tottenham to climb to fifth in the Premier League table.Published On 20 Dec 202520 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAlexander Isak endured a bittersweet evening as the Liverpool striker scored before limping off injured in a chaotic 2-1 win over nine-man Tottenham.Isak put Liverpool ahead in the second half in north London on Saturday after Tottenham’s Xavi Simons was sent off before the interval for a nasty lunge on Virgil…

Lorent Tolaj: Plymouth Argyle striker targets 30 goals after hat-trick

Post published:December 20, 2025
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Tolaj formed an impressive partnership with fellow striker Owen Oseni.The 22-year-old deputised for Tolaj during his suspension but has impressed as he adapts to his first season in League One football .Oseni set up two of Tolaj's goals as well as getting one himself, and Tolaj hopes he can play alongside the Irish forward more often. "Owen obviously is a good player, we didn't really play much together but when we've played I think we've done good."Hopefully we…

Exeter Digest #95: Libraries funding cuts – Heavitree Road student blocks – Exeter College merger – Hospital doctors strike – Topsham gap development

Post published:December 20, 2025
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HEADLINESDevon County Council funding cuts set to reduce core library opening hours by 30%Public consultation on changes explores possibility of closing some branches altogether despite claims to the contrary while Libraries Unlimited contract extension decision scheduled for six weeks before consultation ends. Read more.Exeter City Council adds 813 more student and “co-living” beds to city “housing” supply with Heavitree Road approvalComplex of seven blocks up to six storeys tall on site of police station and magistrates court to…