Quantock Hills plan can be commented on by Somerset residents

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Residents have until New Year's Eve to give their views on how one of their county's landscapes should be managed over the next five years.The Quantock Hills National Landscape Partnership in Somerset has published its draft management plan, laying out how the area will be preserved and improved up to 2031.The plan includes measures to protect and conserve historic man-made elements.Partnership chair Hugh Warmington said: "This is an important moment for the communities of the Quantock Hills and…

HIV detection drive sees thousands tested in A&E

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Almost 200 people have been diagnosed with HIV or hepatitis since local A&E departments introduced routine screening.About 180 people who attended A&E have been diagnosed with blood-borne viruses (BBVs), including HIV, since the opt-out testing initiative began at Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI), Southmead Hospital, and Weston General Hospital.Professor Tim Whittlestone, Bristol NHS group chief medical and innovation officer, said the screening is making a "life-changing difference" to people living with BBVs who do not experience any symptoms.Since launching…

Crime reporting low at Dorset mobile police stations

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Fears that residents might not want to use mobile police stations has been raised by a local councillor.Conservative, Simon Gibson told the December Dorset Police and Crime Panel he feared there remained "a gap" with people reluctant to report crimes online, over the phone or at community contact points.The meeting heard that only 15 crimes had been reported at the points this year, despite more than 400 recorded public contacts.Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick acknowledged that better…

Tax rises for Poole, Bournemouth and Broadstone councils revealed

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Arrangements for three new town councils set to be launched from April in Dorset have been set out.Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said the authorities will be able to maintain amenities like parks, playgrounds and community centres, as well as improve services like street cleaning.The council said Broadstone Town Council would cost residents living in a Band D property an estimated £60.41 a year, while Poole's town council would cost £32.59 a year. Band D Bournemouth residents…

‘What’s our fault?’: India’s expulsion of Pakistanis still splits families | Conflict

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Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – The silence of a narrow alley in Srinagar, the main city of Indian-administered Kashmir, is broken by the rehearsed beckoning of street vendors and the restless cries of two little children.“Auntie, please take me to my mother; the police took her away,” shouts three-year-old Hussein, as he and his sister Noorie, a year younger than him, cling to the window of their one-room house, their faces pressed against rusted iron bars.Recommended Stories list of…

Last Native American WWII D-Day vet Charles Shay dies at 101 | Indigenous Rights

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NewsFeedCharles Shay, the last surviving Native American World War II D-Day veteran, died at his home in France on Wednesday. An army medic, he patched up US soldiers under heavy fire in the surf on the beaches of Normandy in 1944. He earned a Silver Star and three Bronze Stars. He was 101.Published On 3 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Mbappe shines as Real Madrid beat Athletic to close on Barcelona | Football News

Post published:December 3, 2025
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Real Madrid cut defending champions Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to one point with 3-0 win at in Bilbao.A double from Kylian Mbappe fired Real Madrid to a 3-0 win at Athletic Club in Bilbao to tighten the La Liga title race with Barcelona.The French forward struck in each half of the match on Wednesday, either side of Eduardo Camavinga’s header, to ensure Los Blancos kept pace with Barcelona, who had temporarily moved four points…

Devon ceremony marks start of Royal Fleet Auxiliary build

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BBCThe bow sections of the ships are being built in Appledore, north DevonA steel cutting ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of a new modern support ship for the Royal Navy.The name of the ship, which is more than twice the length of a football field, was announced as RFA Resurgent during the event in Appledore, Devon.The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said £115m was being invested across four shipyards for the Fleet Solid Support…

Somerset residents facing further council tax hikes in 2026

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A council is planning to increase council tax bills for residents as it attempts to balance its books. Somerset Council is proposing raising its share of the precept by at least 4.99% next year and is considering asking permission from the government to go higher. The council's budget plans for the next financial year warn that, even with a proposed council tax rise, the authority is facing a funding gap of £73m - which it said it was…

Alleged victims left ‘confused’ after Plymouth sex abuse

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People accusing a former defence solicitor of sexual abuse were left feeling "confused" by the alleged actions, a court has heard.Alan Harris, 72, of Thorn Park, Plymouth, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of 12 charges of indecent assault, eight charges of sexual assault and two charges of rape, dating from 1989 to 2015.While summing up the case on Wednesday, Recorder of Winchester Judge Angela Morris said the alleged victims, who were clients of Mr Harris,…

Kids in and around Bristol can ride buses for free this Christmas

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Children will be able to use buses for free again after a successful summer scheme saw more than 900,000 young people take part. The summer holiday project led to thousands of free journeys being taken every week in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset.Kids Go Free will start up again over the Christmas holidays for children under 16 from 20 December to 4 January 2026.Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, said:…

Trump admin takes aim at New Orleans in latest US immigration crackdown | Donald Trump News

Post published:December 3, 2025
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Latest surge of federal agents comes as Trump says National Guard will soon be deployed to Louisiana city.The administration of United States President Donald Trump has announced its latest immigration crackdown in the country, this time targeting the Louisiana city of New Orleans.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday said the administration had launched “Operation Catahoula Crunch”, which used the name of both a parish in New Orleans and a breed of dog common in the state.Recommended…