Weather Watcher’s photos developed into artworks

Post published:November 19, 2025
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David BraineSenior broadcast meteorologist, Bedruthan StepsBBCJulie Taylor loves sharing her pictures of the Cornish weather A keen photographer who helped with the pilot and start of BBC Weather Watchers 10 years ago has "never lost the excitement and pride that I had on that first day".Julie Taylor recalled snapping "a beautiful pink dawn" down the road near her home in Cornwall when she headed out to take as many pictures as possible on the first day of Weather…

Family in Exeter ordered to take down summerhouse

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A family has been ordered to remove a summerhouse from their garden by council planning officials.Andrew Causley said he was "baffled" by the enforcement notice issued by Exeter City Council.The summerhouse was installed to replace a children's playhouse that was about the same size and was in the same position in the garden in Alphington, on the edge of Exeter, for about 25 years.The city council said it was unable to comment as the case was live.The council…

‘Moment of joy’ for girl with rare blood cancer

Post published:November 19, 2025
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Marcus WhiteSouth of EnglandCancer Support UKMelody's teddy bear gift brought joy to the family, Cancer Support UK saidA girl who has spent months battling a rare blood cancer is helping to spearhead a charity Christmas campaign.Melody, who turns one year old on Thursday, was diagnosed in April with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).Her father Kevin, from Poole, Dorset, said a bone marrow transplant had not worked sufficiently well and doctors were "literally searching the whole world" for a cure…

Frome battery site refusal overturned by government

Post published:November 19, 2025
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Daniel MumbyLocal Demoracy Reporting ServiceDaniel MumbyThe new battery site will be built near a housing estateA battery energy storage site is to be built in a town despite being initially rejected by local councillors.Somerset Council had refused permission for Trina Solar UK to build the facility on land north of Styles Close, in Frome, Somerset, in February.Residents campaigning against the proposals, which includes storage for about 30 megawatts, had claimed the site posed a "fire risk and put…

Somerset and Bristol climate emergency targets set to be missed

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Hannah MillerBBC Bristol political reporterPA MediaThe Met Office said it expects the UK to experience drier summers on average due to climate changeCouncils in the West are not on track to meet their net zero targets, seven years after Bristol City Council became the first local authority in the country to declare a climate emergency.A report to North Somerset Council says it is "not currently meeting the trajectory for reaching net zero by 2030".While total emissions have fallen…

Working with local communities to manage green spaces could help biodiversity crisis, new study finds

Post published:November 19, 2025
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Helping communities manage green spaces by understanding how they use and value the area could be an effective way for local governments to tackle the biodiversity crisis, according to a new study from the University of Exeter. Local councils in the UK are under growing pressure to increase publicly accessible green spaces in towns and cities to boost biodiversity, as well as improve public wellbeing. Research has shown effective stewardship of urban green spaces not only improves biodiversity,…

Scotland beats Denmark 4-2 to book first World Cup spot since 1998 | World Cup News

Post published:November 19, 2025
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Denmark needed just a draw for automatic qualification. Now they must fight for a spot through playoffs.Published On 19 Nov 202519 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareScotland has qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998 after a hair-raising match against Denmark that saw the Scottish side secure a memorable 4-2 victory with most of the action taking place in the final minutes.Expectations hung heavy in the night air long before kickoff…

Congress passes bill to release ‘Epstein files’, sending measure to Trump | Politics News

Post published:November 18, 2025
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The vote represents a major step in the years-long effort to make government documents on the late sex offender public.The United States Congress has approved a bill to release government documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, clearing the way for making the files public.The House of Representatives adopted the measure in a 427-1 vote on Tuesday, sending it to the Senate, which swiftly agreed to pass it by unanimous consent even before it was formally transmitted to…

Fire destroys building at Somerset Animal Farm Adventure Park

Post published:November 18, 2025
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GoogleA fire has destroyed a building at Animal Farm Adventure ParkA fire has completely destroyed a building at an animal adventure park.Firefighters attended a blaze at the Animal Farm Adventure Park in Berrow, near Burnham-on-Sea at 15:37 GMT on Tuesday.Four appliances from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) were sent to the incident.A building measuring 30m x 50m (98 ft x 164 ft) was completed destroyed by the flames, said DFRS. The cause of the fire,…

Saudi Crown Prince promises trillion-dollar investments with US | Mohammed bin Salman

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NewsFeedDuring a White House visit, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised to invest almost a trillion dollars in new partnerships with the US, including in technology and AI.Published On 18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Small changes in turnout could substantially alter election results in the future, study warns

Post published:November 18, 2025
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Small changes in turnout could substantially alter election results in the future because the UK now has a multiparty system with majoritarian voting rules, a new study warns. Last year’s General Election, which saw a marked increase in the number of candidates and a fragmented vote, will have an impact on the mandate of the Labour government, an expert has said. The research shows how the 2024 election tested the boundaries of the first-past-the-post system and the result…

Emergency measures activated as Met Office predicts -4C chill

Post published:November 18, 2025
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Emergency action has been taken to support rough sleepers as temperatures are predicted to drop below freezing.Several councils across the west of England have activated Severe Weather Emergency Protocols (SWEP) to provide extra accommodation to people experiencing homelessness.Measures are in place in Tewkesbury and Cheltenham on Wednesday and Thursday nights, and across Wiltshire from Wednesday. SWEP is already active in Swindon and Bath & North East Somerset.Yellow severe weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued by…