Monthly Archives: December 2025

Joe Ralls: Plymouth Argyle in talks to extend midfielder’s contract

Joe Ralls: Plymouth Argyle in talks to extend midfielder’s contract

Ralls' contract extension could be the first of a number of pieces of business in January as Argyle look to try and correct their tough first half of the season.They have won just seven of their 20 League One games as a combination of injuries and a lack of attacking players have hampered their season. Newly-appointed director of football Derek Adams, a former Argyle boss, is leading the Pilgrims' plans for the January transfer window, and Cleverley is…

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Man arrested after ear slashed in pub brawl in Bridgwater

Man arrested after ear slashed in pub brawl in Bridgwater

GoogleThe alleged assault happened at The Golden Ball pub on High Street in BridgwaterA man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after another man's ear was slashed at a pub.The victim, in his mid-20s, was taken to hospital after an altercation at The Golden Ball pub in High Street, Bridgwater, at about 23:55 GMT on 12 December.He suffered a laceration to the ear which needed treatment, police said. Officers are appealing for anyone who was in the…

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‘Misunderstanding’ led to Solent Meads golf course campaign

‘Misunderstanding’ led to Solent Meads golf course campaign

Des Blenkinsopp / GeographThe lease for Solent Meads will be re-tendered in 2026Fears about the closure of a golf course and a subsequent campaign to save it were based on a "misunderstanding", councillors have said.Thousands signed a petition to save Solent Meads in Southbourne after Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) said it was reviewing the future of the site.At a meeting on Wednesday, cabinet members approved a biodiversity scheme for council owned land at Erlin Farm, Millhams…

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Two new Bath schools to be built for Send children

Two new Bath schools to be built for Send children

Two new schools for children with additional needs are set to be built after long-awaited funding has been announced.Bath and North East Somerset Council signed off on plans to build a 120-place special school and a 55-place alternative provision school last year, but the funding was frozen by the government. Following an 18-month delay, the money has now been confirmed, with the new schools planned to be built at the vacant Bath Community Academy, which closed seven years…

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Joe Walsh says Cornish Pirates are confident after promising start to the season

Joe Walsh says Cornish Pirates are confident after promising start to the season

Cornish Pirates coach Joe Walsh feels the Champ side are capable of beating any team in the league. The Pirates are currently fourth in the table, having lost their past two games, against title-chasing Worcester and Bedford - the latter by one point on Saturday. Having started the season with three winless games, Pirates won their next five to move up the table and have taken 10 bonus points from their 10 matches. "We're in 10 rounds of…

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Israel launch several air strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon | Israel attacks Lebanon

NewsFeedThe Israeli military has launched a series of strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon, saying it targeted training and weapons sites used by Hezbollah. Despite a ceasefire since last year, Israel has carried out near-daily strikes on the country.Published On 18 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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How a Devon charity raised £20,000 for Christmas presents

How a Devon charity raised £20,000 for Christmas presents

Available for over a yearCaroline Wilson, co-founder of the charity and chair of its trustees, spoke with John Acres about how Operation Santa has been able to raise money to buy gifts for children from disadvantaged families. Picture credit: Getty Images/Universal Images GroupProgramme WebsiteShow less Source link

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Tribute to father-of-two killed in rural collision near Wimborne

Tribute to father-of-two killed in rural collision near Wimborne

A 24-year-old man who died in a two-car crash on a rural road in Dorset was "caring, funny and mischievous", his family have said.Robbie Williams, also known as Robbie Diffey, and another driver, a 57-year-old man from Poole, were both pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on the B3078 at Knowlton, near Wimborne, on Saturday evening.In a statement, the family of father-of-two Mr Williams, from Poole, said his death had "left a huge hole in all…

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Ethan Roots: Exeter’s England forward signs contract extension

Ethan Roots: Exeter’s England forward signs contract extension

New Zealand-born Roots, who qualifies for England through his English father, has played 55 times for Exeter, scoring 10 tries. Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter feels the forward is one of the club's "most influential players"."He's really back to his absolute physical best, dominating some games with his collision quality and the work-rate he's putting in around the field," Baxter added."He's one of those players that we can build a really successful side around. "He's been key…

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‘Rise in EV battery fires’ and ‘blaze destroys family’s home’

‘Rise in EV battery fires’ and ‘blaze destroys family’s home’

Jake ShortA fire service is doing a "deep dive" into data around electric vehicle (EV) battery fires following a rise in incidentsHere is our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesDevon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has announced it is doing a "deep dive" into data around electric vehicle (EV) battery fires following a rise in incidents, including one which…

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