Bodmin crematorium staff ‘hurting’ after £50k of equipment stolen

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Crematorium bosses say thefts have left staff distraught and having to deal with complaints about the state of the site.Bodmin's Glynn Valley Crematorium was targeted by burglars on separate occasions in May and June with about £50,000 worth of gardening equipment stolen from the 10-acre (40,470 sq m) site.Business manager Karen Stewart said staff had been forced to transport their equipment to a separate storage unit off-site and had issues maintaining the crematorium, leading to complaints from grieving…

Real Madrid’s new ownership plan divides fans at world’s richest club | Football News

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Madrid, Spain – Real Madrid fans were divided over plans announced this week by club President Florentino Perez to allow private equity investors to buy up to a 10% stake in the club.Some fans of “los merengues” said it would mean selling off part of the club, even though Real Madrid remains the wealthiest football club in the world.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThey also noted that in recent years, Real Madrid had already changed membership…

Live in Somerset concerts in doubt after ‘clerical error’

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A music festival which usually takes place over several days in the summer is now in doubt after a "clerical error", organisers have said.Live In Somerset usually takes in Vivary Park in Taunton every summer, hosting the likes of Busted, Status Quo and Sophie Ellis Bextor.However, organisers LCC Live said they have been unable to book the venue for the August Bank Holiday weekend, and now need to find an alternative.It comes as a new 80s-themed event, run…

Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A new study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonised by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team calls for urgent action for waste management and strongly recommends wearing gloves when taking part in beach cleans. Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5mm in size and are extremely widespread pollutants. It is estimated that over 125 trillion particles have accumulated in the ocean (surface to seabed) and they have also been detected in soils, rivers,…

Bournemouth Christmas attractions fully reopen after flooding

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A Christmas attraction that was hit by flooding is now fully reopen, organisers have said.Heavy rain caused flooding in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens at the weekend, forcing the closure of a Christmas train, festive golf and a Santa's workshop, and leaving some illuminations in darkness.Events staff worked with the council and contractors, after the water subsided on Sunday, to repair the affected installations.Organiser Bournemouth Christmas Events said the remaining illuminations were switched back on on Monday.The flooding happened on…

Promise of new £1.1m Exeter quayside bridge disappears

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCHeather Baker from Saddles and Paddles says the missing bridge is a key part of the jigsaw for riverside routesThe promise of a new £1.1m bridge for the quayside in Exeter has evaporated.One business owner had said the bridge was vital to connect riverside walkways and cycle paths in the city and around its historic quayside.Devon County Council had said it would construct a new bridge with a £1.1m grant from Active Travel England to…

Billy Rowley: Yeovil Town appoint Walton & Hersham boss as new manager

Post published:November 25, 2025
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"It's a massive community club. The history of this club is incredible, I know a few boys who have played for this team and they can't speak highly enough of it," Rowley told Yeovil's website., external"I'm just looking forward to getting on the grass with the lads. When a club like Yeovil call you up, it is incredibly hard to turn that down."Walton & Hersham say they received an approach for Rowley during their Southern League Premier South…

Record low salmon count in River Frome for second year

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Marcus WhiteSouth of EnglandChris ConroyAtlantic salmon are classified as "vulnerable" in English chalk streamsA river has recorded a "catastrophic" salmon count, hitting a record low for a second successive year, a charity has said.Since 2002, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has spent about four weeks in late summer catching and tagging juvenile Atlantic salmon in the River Frome in Dorset.Numbers fell to 3,226 this year, from last year's low of 4,593.The charity said the species was…

Biker in hospital with life-changing injuries after Devon crash

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A biker has suffered life-changing injuries after a serious crash in Devon. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called to Post Hill, Tiverton at about 00:10 GMT on Sunday after a KTM 125CC black and orange motorcycle hit a telegraph pole. The force said the rider, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital. His next of kin are aware. Police said local road closures were put in place and officers…

Golf ‘still an option’ at Solent Meads course, council says

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Solent MeadsBCP Council said the end of the lease at the golf course created a natural chance for it to rethink the use of the landA council says it is still considering keeping golf at a course where more than 8,000 people have signed a petition against any possible plans to change its use.The lease for Solent Meads in Southbourne, Bournemouth, is due to run out this time next year with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council looking…

Vitality Blast fixtures: Somerset start title defence with rematch of 2025 final against Hampshire

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Men's Vitality T20 BlastNorth Group: Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Durham, Yorkshire, LeicestershireCentral Group: Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire Bears, Somerset, Glamorgan, WorcestershireSouth Group: Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Middlesex, Essex, HampshireVitality Blast Women's Competition (Tier 1): Warwickshire Bears, Durham, Essex, Hampshire Hawks, Lancashire Thunder, Somerset, Surrey, The Blaze, Yorkshire.Vitality Blast Women's League 2 (Tier 2): Derbyshire Falcons, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Kent, Leicestershire Foxes, Middlesex, Northamptonshire Steelbacks, Sussex Sharks, Worcestershire Rapids. Source link

'Bed bug infestation' and 'concert headliner'

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 25 November. Source link