Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty

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Gordon Ramsay has spoken of his pride as his daughter Holly marries Olympic gold-medallist Adam Peaty.The celebrity chef, known for his Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares shows, wrote that he "couldn't be a prouder dad" as his 25-year-old daughter ties the knot with Peaty, 30, at Bath Abbey on Saturday afternoon.The 59-year-old was seen entering the historic church with his daughter, writing on Instagram earlier in the day: "I'm truly so lucky being able to walk this beautiful…

Year in Review 2025: Devon and Cornwall events

Post published:December 27, 2025
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Getty ImagesFlaming tar barrels were carried through streets of Ottery St Mary for Bonfire NightFlaming tar barrels, Newquay's Boardmasters festival and fireworks championships.We have highlighted six events that took place in Devon and Cornwall in 2025.Thousands flock to town for flaming tar barrelsIn a centuries-old tradition tar barrels are lit and carried on people's backs through the streets of Ottery St MaryYou can only take part as an adult if you have taken part as a child and…

Traders in South Hams having to pay for staff parking fees

Post published:December 27, 2025
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Bradley GerrardLocal Democracy Reporting Service & BBC News, DevonMadison OmanMadison Oman said nearly all her co-workers drive to work from outside the South HamsSmall business owners in South Devon have said higher parking charges are making it harder to recruit and retain staff, with some having to pay for their staff to be able to park.South Hams District Council had frozen parking charges for four years but decided to increase them in April.Some business owners in Kingsbridge, Salcombe…

Video: Nigerians in village bombed by US describe what happened | Donald Trump

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NewsFeed‘Debris was burning’. Nigerians have described what they witnessed in US strikes on the town of Jabo, which President Donald Trump says were targeting ISIL.Published On 27 Dec 202527 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Berrow Adventure Farm temporarily reopens after fire

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A family farm attraction has temporarily reopened after losing some of its animals in a fire.A building was destroyed and several animals were killed after a fire broke out at the family-owned Animal Farm Adventure Park in Berrow, near Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset in November. Describing the last few weeks as "the most difficult and devastating time", the park said it will now temporarily reopen until 6 January."Thank you for the wonderful support we have received the last few weeks,"…

Inquiry at Dorset Council over Bridport retirement complex

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A planning inquiry will be held in January to decide if a retirement complex should be built after the proposal was rejected by a council.Churchill Living's development would include 48 apartments, 25 cottages, communal facilities and car parking in South Street in Bridport.Dorset Council refused to give permission in March after it said the plan failed to provide "an inclusive, safe and accessible pedestrian environment for all".The inquiry, presided over by a planning inspector, will be held in…

Signalling issues impact South West train services

Post published:December 27, 2025
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Trains have been disrupted in the South West due to a "shortage of signalling staff".National Rail said services from Exeter to Exmouth, Yeovil Junction and Basingstoke were being impacted by the issue.Railway lines between Exeter Central and Exmouth, Exeter and Honiton were closed with passengers advised their tickets could be used on other trains and buses.An update from Network Rail said a replacement signaller had been arranged but service disruption was expected to continue until about 13:00 GMT.…

Truro City’s Yeovil Town win can help boost survival hopes – John Askey

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Truro City manager John Askey says his side can survive in the National League after their 1-0 win over Yeovil Town.The Tinners are still bottom of the table, but the victory cut the gap between the Cornish side and safety to just three points. Having lost five league games in succession Truro have won two of their past three, but face tricky trips to Forest Green Rovers and Southend United in the next week.However, with home games against…

UN renews Sudan ceasefire appeal over ‘unimaginable suffering’ of civilians | Sudan war News

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appeals for immediate truce as fighting intensifies in Darfur and Kordofan regions.United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan’s brutal civil war, which the UN says has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.Guterres’s appeal, made late on Friday, follows a peace initiative presented by Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil Idris to the UN Security Council on Monday, which called for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to disarm.Recommended Stories list…

Plea to Exmoor dog walkers not to ‘decorate’ trees with poo bags

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Cathy AlexanderWest of EnglandExmoor National Park AuthorityDog poo bags are often not biodegradable, park rangers sayRangers working for Exmoor National Park have asked dog walkers to treat trees with the same care as their Christmas trees at home, and not to "decorate" them with poo bags. While most dog owners are responsible, authorities in the park - which covers parts of Somerset and Devon - say a few pick up the dog poo and then hang the bag…

Author who moved to Somerset speaks of rural racism fears

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Carys NallyWest of England Hector MilesAmina Makele moved to the Somerset countryside from London in July "Black people shouldn't move to the countryside - or at least that's what I've been told."Amina Makele, an author who moved to Somerset from London in July, published a reel on Instagram that detailed her fear about living in the countryside.The video, which has had more than 500,000 views, started with the author stating her family and friends were concerned when she…

South West Coast Path challenge is ‘magical’ and ‘mesmerising’

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Get Us Outside/Tasha ClarkTasha and Darren have completed the Dorset and south Devon sections of the South West Coast Path together and are now working on the Cornwall legsAvid walkers say they love the South West Coast Path for many reasons, from escapism, to its scenery, to meeting like-minded people.The path runs for 630 miles (1,013km), from Minehead on the edge of Exmoor to the shores of Poole Harbour, and many try to complete all sections.The route has…