The 12 most important shipwrecks of the South West

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Rebecca RicksBBC South West InvestigationsPA MediaThe MSC Napoli grounded about a mile off Sidmouth, Devon, in 2007For mariners the waters of the South West have long been a challenging, and historically deadly, coastline. In the days before GPS it was the home of tragedies, disasters and misfortunes with thousands of wrecks now laying undiscovered, plundered or broken at the bottom of the sea. With the knowledge of experts, we examine some of the most notable shipwrecks to come…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,405 | Russia-Ukraine war News

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These are the key developments from day 1,405 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Published On 30 Dec 202530 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareHere is where things stand on Tuesday, December 30:Alleged attack on Putin’s residence Kremlin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov said that an attack took place on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in northwestern Russia’s Novgorod on Sunday, “practically immediately after” talks in Florida between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The strike…

Strawberry Studios Forever – Book Review

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Strawberry Studios Forever by Peter Tattersall and Peter Wadsworth Empire Publications Out Now Buy Here Strawberry Studios Forever is an in-depth history of the famous Stockport Recording Studios by Peter Tattersall and Peter Wadsworth. How did a major recording studio, which attracted some of the biggest names in music, end up being based in a humble town seven miles outside Manchester? Strawberry Studios, 10cc & the Birth of Manchester Music (to give it its full title) is a…

Five key takeaways from Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Florida | Israel-Palestine conflict News

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have presented a united front and heaped praise on each other as they held another meeting to discuss the tensions in the Middle East.On Monday, Netanyahu paid his fifth visit to the United States since Trump’s inauguration in January, meeting the president at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listTheir mutual flattery turned into geopolitical alignment as the two leaders addressed the most…

Cornwall community heroes honoured by King Charles III

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Brenda WrightBrenda Wright said it was "absolutely amazing and surreal" to get the awardPeople in Cornwall have been honoured by His Majesty the King in the 2025 New Year Honours list.They include Brenda Wright, from Wadebridge, who was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) by King Charles III in recognition of her community gardening work in the village of St Issey.Ms Wright, 83, co-founded St Issey in Bloom in 2010 to improve the appearance of the village, as…

Devon’s local heroes recognised by King Charles

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Royal NavyAngie Cheal, pictured encouraging a fellow sailor during a recovery triathlon, described the honour as "incredible"A number of people in Devon have been honoured by His Majesty the King in the 2025 New Year Honours List.Among those recognised is Angie Cheal, a Royal Navy Warrant Officer, who has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her dedication to helping sailors and Royal Marines recover from serious illness and injury.The Plymouth-based 51-year-old…

Somerset New Year Honours: Cheese producer recognised

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Alexandra BassinghamWest of EnglandBBCRichard Clothier said he was "surprised, honoured and humbled" to be appointed MBEA carbon neutral British cheddar producer and a leader in women's sport are among those named on the New Year Honours list. Richard Clothier, managing director of Wyke Farms, in Somerset, is an innovator in sustainable agriculture and food production, and said he was "surprised, honoured and humbled" to be appointed MBE. Sarah Massey, who was managing director of the Women's Rugby World…

‘We’ll knock the hell out of them’: Trump threatens Iran | Military

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NewsFeedStanding next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump threatened Iran and said “we’ll knock the hell out of them” if Tehran rebuilds its military forces. When asked by an Israeli reporter about regime change, however, he didn’t give a clear answer.Published On 29 Dec 202529 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Birkenhead Punk Festival 2026 announces line-up

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Birkenhead Punk Festival 2026 announces line-up Organisers of the Birkenhead Punk Festival have announced the line-up for the 2026, in addition, as a result of the success of the 2025 inaugural event the festival has been expanded to a two-day event with the headliners being confirmed as Ruts DC and Girlschool. The festival takes place at both Molly’s Chambers, and The Northern Powerhouse, which are situated in the Rock Quarter, Birkenhead which has excellent transport links via the…

Deadly protests and clashes in Syria – what happened and what’s next? | Protests News

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Protests have erupted across Syria’s coastal regions, marking a new wave of sectarian upheaval since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime a year ago.During the protests on Sunday, gunfire was directed at Syrian security forces at the al-Azhari roundabout in Latakia while unknown assailants threw a hand grenade at the al-Anaza police station in the district of Banias in the Tartous governorate.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe Alawite minority, which al-Assad is a member of, held…

Public Image Limited the imperious emperor and pied piper of punk

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Public Image LimitedThe Ritz, Manchester28th December 2025 All photos by Helen Millington There he is the most difficult man in pop culture. The imperious emperor and pied piper of punk singing his heart out like a manic, distorted, intense opera singer who refuses to be pigeonholed and takes great pleasure in telling you to ‘fuck off’ whoever you are and whatever you think. Yet live, he is still a compelling spectacle, turning a strange left field music into…

Josh Hodge: Newcastle re-sign England A full-back from Exeter

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Hodge, a former England Under-20 international, has scored 29 tries in his 89 appearances for the Chiefs.As a product of the Newcastle academy, Hodge's homecoming represents a turning of the tide of recent seasons, with the club's sporting general manager Neil McIlroy keen to see the deal as a statement to their emerging talent."There's understandable frustration around the number of players who have developed in Newcastle's academy, but who have moved away to fulfil their ambitions," McIlroy said."We…