Monthly Archives: December 2025

Watch This! Swansea Sound: Not My Order

Watch This! Swansea Sound: Not My Order

It’s that time of year again when everyone’s favourite ‘Corporate Indie Band’ remind us that Christmas isn’t just about consumerism… well kind of…  For the last three years, Swansea Sound, made up of Indie Legends – Fletcher, Williams, Button, Collins and Pursey – have released a Yuletide single, and they’ve done it again this year, with two new songs. BUT! Unlike previous seasonal offerings, which have manifested as CDs inside greetings cards, this year, the new tracks are…

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Cornwall Council rents to rise 4.8% to fund housing upgrades

Cornwall Council rents to rise 4.8% to fund housing upgrades

Lee TrewhelaLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceCornwall CouncilRents for council homes in Cornwall are set to rise by 4.8% under proposalsRents for council homes in Cornwall are set to rise by 4.8% under proposals aimed at improving the quality of the local authority's housing stock.Cornwall Council's corporate finance scrutiny committee agreed on Tuesday the 2026/27 Housing Revenue Account (HRA) business plan should move forward to Cornwall Council's cabinet for consideration.If approved, the increase would see a typical three-bedroom household pay…

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North Devon Council gives £36,000 to village hall improvements

North Devon Council gives £36,000 to village hall improvements

Councillors have agreed £36,000 be given to village halls and a sports project in North Devon.North Devon Council is set to give £18,000 to Instow Village Hall £18,000 for its Go Green Project, £7,000 to Bishops Nympton Parish Hall for a new patio, almost £8,000 to Witheridge Village Hall for new guttering and £3,500 to Burrington Parish Council for a new entrance into the sports field.The cash comes from contributions from developers who have built homes in the…

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Bournemouth news: Andoni Iraola has problems to contend with

Bournemouth news: Andoni Iraola has problems to contend with

Bournemouth were second in the Premier League table in late October, but manager Andoni Iraola showed more concern than joy when asked if the club could secure an unexpected Champions League place.That optimism has faded, with the Cherries now winless in five matches and forward Antoine Semenyo going six games without a goal.They host Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday (15:00 GMT) after the visitors' shock midweek defeat at Leeds, hoping to get their season back on…

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How do utility companies know where to dig?

How do utility companies know where to dig?

Available for over a yearIt saves time, improves safety and is something you'd think has been around for decades, but a new map has been made by the Ordinance Survey details then underground networks underground in Devon. Caroline Densley spoke to Ash Wheeler from the OS to find out more.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

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Shane Burger: Somerset batting coach to leave club

Shane Burger: Somerset batting coach to leave club

Somerset batting coach Shane Burger is to leave the club.The 43-year-old, who was also an assistant coach at Taunton, had been with the club since January 2023 when he left his role as Scotland head coach.Burger had been contracted through to the end of 2026, but will leave to take up "new opportunity within the English domestic game"."We've achieved so much in the last three years," he told the club website."There's been growth in the squad and we've…

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Billy Rowley: New Yeovil Town manager ‘really confident’ in current squad

Billy Rowley: New Yeovil Town manager ‘really confident’ in current squad

Yeovil is Rowley's first management role this high in the English football pyramid having previously been in charge of seventh-tier Walton & Hersham.The 43-year-old has previously worked in the academies of Chelsea, Millwall and Fulham while he also coached in the USA.In his 10 days at the helm so far, Rowley said he had "learned a lot" as he adjusts to a new level of football. "One thing I back myself on is being a good learner, being…

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Somerset NHS dentists open thousands of new patient spaces

Somerset NHS dentists open thousands of new patient spaces

Three new NHS dental practices offering a combined 20,000 patient places are opening in a county to help tackle a lack of dental care.Two new dental practices which opened in Chard and Wellington in Somerset will be followed by a third due to open in Crewkerne in January.This marks the first large-scale procurement of NHS dental services in the county since local NHS commissioners took over responsibility for dentistry from NHS England in April 2023.Among the first patients…

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Alanis Morissette to play Powderham Castle in 2026

Alanis Morissette to play Powderham Castle in 2026

Canadian pop legend Alanis Morissette has been confirmed as the latest headliner for a music event being staged in Devon in 2026. Morissette is the final headline artist announced for TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham in Exeter and is due to play on Friday 26 June. The event is organised by Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.Morissette featured at the Glastonbury Festival earlier this year, and returns to south-west England, alongside fellow festival stalwarts, Lewis Capaldi and…

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle owner Simon Hallett backs head coach

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle owner Simon Hallett backs head coach

Having brought in former manager Derek Adams as director of football last month, many felt it was a sign that he could take over should Cleverley go.But Hallett, who has been Argyle’s majority owner since 2019 and is still looking for new investment, says Adam’s has been impressed with Cleverley."Derek has been clear, from his first days back, that Tom is strong on the training ground, clear in his coaching, and well regarded by players and staff,” he…

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Cornwall residents consulted on Blue Badge disabled parking

Cornwall residents consulted on Blue Badge disabled parking

People who use a Blue Badge to park in Cornwall are being asked to give their views on how the system is working for them.Blue Badges allow people with certain disabilities to park closer to shops and services, whether they are the driver or a passenger in a vehicle.It is hoped the anonymous survey, organised by Cornwall Council, will allow the authority to better support users and tackle misuse.About 36,000 people living in Cornwall have a Blue Badge.A…

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