Here's our weekly roundup of stories from across local websites in the West of England.We have a daily round up as well. Make sure you look out for it on the website and the local section of the BBC News app.ITV West Country covered a short tribute from a Bath motorcyclist to an off-duty paramedic who saved his life after a crash. Jerry Moon, 34, was given urgent medical care at the scene by Louise Price.Part of the…
BBC South's political editor has stepped down from the role he has held for more than two decades.Peter Henley is retiring, having presented 746 editions of Sunday political programmes, covering six general elections, four European elections and dozens of local council contests.The 61-year-old has interviewed eight prime ministers and a slew of opposition party leaders.BBC South Senior News Editor Debby Moyse said: "His work has consistently carried the hallmarks of rigorous journalism, fairness, and impartiality."Paying tribute on LinkedIn,…
A teenager is running 450km throughout December "to make a real difference for those in need".Aidan Watts, 19, is increasing his distance by 1.5km each day, finishing with a 36km run on Christmas Eve.He took on the challenge to support The Salvation Army's Christmas Present Appeal in Devonport, which provides gifts for children in families facing financial hardship.Mr Watts' efforts exceeded his initial expectations, with donations doubling his original target of £300, prompting him to set a new…
Caroline RobinsonSouth WestKate TylerKate Tyler said photo booths had documented her lifeAn artist with a "lifelong, nerdy obsession" with photobooths is celebrating the 100 year anniversary of their existence.Kate Tyler, who lives in Modbury, Devon, uses analogue photo booths to create her artwork.She said she prefers them to digital booths because "there's something really lovely about the quality of those pictures" and getting a "long strip of four pictures".She has also been able to "document all the way…
A new project has been launched, hoping to test advanced drones within controlled airspaces.Spaceport Cornwall, based at Cornwall Aiprort Newquay, is working with the National Drone Hub to use an area of airspace for testing uncrewed aircraft of all sizes.The partnership is designed to allow drones to fly further, faster and for longer distances than normally permitted, out of visual sight of their operators.Gail Eastaugh, head of strategic partnerships at the Cornwall Space Cluster, said the "ground-breaking" project…
Shoppers are being warned of fake goods following a rise in local listings advertising counterfeit products.Cornwall Council's Trading Standards team said it had noticed an increase in local sellers advertising counterfeit items including football shirts, designer handbags, branded clothing and footwear, using online platforms.They are usually made from poor quality materials, can pose safety risks and undermine legitimate businesses, the council said.Gary Webster, trading standards group leader at Cornwall Council, said: "Anyone caught selling fake products could face…
Published On 20 Dec 202520 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe United States Department of the Treasury has announced new sanctions on several family members and associates of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, as the Trump administration increases pressure on Caracas and continues to build up US forces on Venezuela’s borders.The sanctions announced on Friday come as the US military continues attacks on boats off the country’s coast, which have killed more than 100 people. The US…
The administration of President Donald Trump has announced it will halt the visa lottery programme that allowed the suspect in the Brown University shooting to enter the United States.The lottery awards approximately 50,000 immigrant visas each year, according to the US government.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listBut Trump has long opposed the Diversity Immigrant Visa Programme, sometimes known as the DV Programme. On Friday, his Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem revealed that he had directed…
NewsFeedSheltered under a worn-out, nylon tent and four blankets, 29-day-old Saeed could not survive winter in Gaza. Medical officials are warning that more tragedies like this will happen if living conditions do not improve soon for Gaza’s families this winter.Published On 19 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link
Robert Ghement/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Andrew Tate looks on as his brother Tristan speaks to mediaMore than £1m seized from controversial social influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan from bank accounts in Devon will be used to combat violence against women and girls, police have said.It follows a December 2024 court ruling which found the brothers had not paid tax on £21m of revenue from their online business and had laundered money through bank accounts based in Devon.Westminster Magistrates' Court…
Great Britain's Matt Weston continued his perfect start to the Skeleton World Cup campaign with gold in Sigulda, Latvia, as compatriot Marcus Wyatt finished second.Later on Friday, Amelia Coltman made it a hat-trick of medals for the British team when she claimed bronze in the women's race.Weston, 28, has won the first three men's races of the 2025-26 season, while Wyatt's silver medal was a first individual medal this term.Two-time world champion Weston finished with a combined time…
An Exeter City Council decision to approve plans for an 813-bed student and “co-living” complex in Heavitree Road is to increase the number of beds in purpose-built temporary accommodation to nearly 3,250 in Newtown and more than 16,000 across the whole city. The plans for 399 student and 414 “co-living” bedspaces in seven blocks up