Devon woman transforms entire house into a work of art

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BBCEmily Powell hand-painted every inch of her home with vibrant pictures of things that are important to her familyA terraced family home has been turned into a lived-in work of art with paintings spanning from floor to ceiling in every room.It is the work of Devon artist Emily Powell, who is known for vibrant and colourful canvases.She said she "suddenly let loose" after beginning the work a decade ago, hand-painting everything inside the property, from light switches to…

South West’s buses receive £90m investment for improvements

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Seb NobleCornwall political reporter, PlymouthBBCSimon Lightwood said the cash would be given directly to local authorities for them to improve servicesAbout £90 million is going to be invested into improving bus services around the South West, the Government has confirmed.It said Cornwall Council would receive about £30m, Devon and Torbay £43m, and Plymouth £14m.The Department for Transport explained the money was for local councils to increase services, keep fares low, and to spend on newer, greener vehicles. It…

Growing crops in Paignton allotment ‘good for the soul’

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BBCPaul Rodgers is growing Brussels sprouts for Christmas, among several other cropsA gardener who has lovingly tended the same allotment for almost 62 years says he is "mastering it slowly".Growing vegetables has been a lifelong passion for Paul Rodgers, who started cultivating part of his father's plot in Paignton, Devon, in 1963, when he was 13.He and his wife Angela now tend four plots at York Road allotments, growing Brussels sprouts, cauliflowers, cabbages, carrots, leeks and beetroot among…

James Purefoy’s Somerset tour ‘a way of giving something back’

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James DiamondWest of EnglandGetty ImagesJames Purefoy says he feels "a weight lift from his shoulders" when he returns to SomersetActor James Purefoy says a tour of village halls across his home county is his way of "giving back" to where he grew up.Purefoy, 61, grew up in Martock in Somerset and is in the middle of a tour across the county which involves him answering questions about his life and career, which includes film and TV series including…

Free Christmas events across the West this winter

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BBCChristmas markets are opening up all around the West The Christmas countdown has begun and a range of festive events have been planned to keep you occupied for the merry season. Christmas can get expensive, so here is a list of all the free events to keep the cheer alive this year.Bristol Cathedral will host a Advent Procession this yearBristolThere are numerous free and affordable events for families happening in Bristol.Seasonal Children's Cinema: City Farm Cafe will host…

Poole Quay Hotel redevelopment permission revoked

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Planning permission to demolish a hotel in Dorset has been revoked by councillors after a developer failed to fulfil its planning obligations.In 2023, MHA Burleigh Poole was granted permission to demolish Poole Quay Hotel and replace it with commercial units, flats and a new hotel, subject to a Section 106 agreement requiring it to contribute to local services.But in March 2024, the hotel closed suddenly and the company went into liquidation. Councillors at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BCP…

Bournemouth micro artist beats own world record with sculpture

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Galya DimitrovaSouth of EnglandDavid A LindonDavid A Lindon's latest sculpture is the same size as a human blood cell, mould spores, bacteria, talcum powder or a fog dropletA micro artist says he has beaten his own world record by creating the smallest handmade sculpture ever.David A Lindon, from Bournemouth, Dorset, says his latest sculpture, The Yellow Smiley Face, is "invisible to the human eye", with measurements of only 11.037 by 12.330 microns.Mr Lindon said his artwork lived on…

US grand jury declines to re-charge New York Attorney General Letitia James | Donald Trump News

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James decries Trump’s ‘weaponisation’ of the justice system after second failed attempt to federally prosecute her.Published On 5 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareA federal grand jury has rejected prosecutors’ attempt to revive a criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a judge previously threw out charges levelled against the prominent critic of United States President Donald Trump.The indictment on Thursday marks the Department of Justice’s second failed attempt to prosecute…

Penguins ‘starved to death en masse’ as food supply collapsed

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Penguins living off the coast of South Africa have likely starved to death en masse during their moulting season as a result of collapsing food supplies. In fact, on two of the most important breeding colonies of the African penguin – Dassen Island and Robben Island – some 95% of the birds that bred in 2004 were estimated to have died over the next eight years due to food scarcity. This is the conclusion of a new study…

Earth Rover Program launches globally on World Soil Day

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The Earth Rover Program launches globally today (World Soil Day), unveiling “soilsmology”, which promises greatly to improve our understanding and use of one of the world’s most crucial resources – soil. By using the well-established methods of seismology in novel ways, the Earth Rover Program enables us to “see” into the shallowest layers of the soil, revealing its vital signs with unprecedented clarity. Launched with support from the Bezos Earth Fund, the Earth Rover Program – co-founded by…

US military kills four in latest strike on boat in the Caribbean | Donald Trump News

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BREAKINGBREAKING, Attack comes amid renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged drug smugglers.Published On 5 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe United States military has conducted another deadly strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing four, according to the Pentagon.The attack on Thursday comes as the administration of US President Donald Trump has faced renewed scrutiny over the strikes after it was revealed that a targeted boat had…

FIFA World Cup draw to be announced as trophy arrives in Washington | Football

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NewsFeedThe FIFA World Cup 2026 draw takes place Friday in Washington, DC, where the trophy has been on display. The event will be the largest World Cup in history. Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan explains what to expect from the draw and the tournament.Published On 4 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link