PC sacked over teen’s arrest in Bournemouth can appeal dismissal

Post published:November 17, 2025
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A police officer who was fired over his arrest of a teenager has been told he will be allowed to appeal against his sacking for gross misconduct. Dorset Police officer PC Lorne Castle was dismissed in May 2025 for holding a 15-year-old boy's throat and swearing at him in Bournemouth in January 2024.An independent panel found his actions amounted to gross misconduct and he was dismissed without notice.Dorset Police Federation said Mr Castle's case would be heard by…

Torquay United: Under-strength Gulls knocked out of FA Trophy by Maidstone United

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Torquay United manager Paul Wotton says the club's injury problems contributed to their 2-0 FA Trophy loss at home to Maidstone United. The Gulls saw the likes of Callum Dolan, Louis Dennis and Matt Worthington drop out from the previous week for the second-round tie and had just four substitutes.Dan Hayfield hit the post early on for the Gulls, who started well, before Dajon Golding gave the Stones a 29th-minute lead.Five minutes later, John Gilbert sealed victory after…

Bangladesh court convicts Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity | Crimes Against Humanity

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NewsFeedA special tribunal in Bangladesh’s Dhaka has found former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity over her government’s violent suppression of last year’s student-led protests.Published On 17 Nov 202517 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Man taken to hospital with burns after Devon yacht fire

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A man has been taken to hospital with burns after a yacht caught fire, firefighters have said.The blaze broke out on a boat on a pontoon in the Wellswood area of Torquay at about 03:15 BST, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said.The man suffered burns to 5% of his body, said the fire service, while the private yacht was completely destroyed in the fire.Firefighters said the cause of the fire was believed to be accidental. Source link

Restoration of 10ft Jesus painting found in Cornish barn begins

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BBCThe 10ft painting of Jesus with Alison Smith at the foot of the painting touching upRestoration of a 10ft painting of Jesus on the cross discovered in a damp barn and moved to a church for safety has begun.It was discovered by Sarah Worne and her husband after they bought a plot of land near Lostwithiel, Cornwall, in October 2024.She said she had since spoken to the previous owner of the property who said she had bought it…

BBC Weather Watchers add colour to Cornish forecasts

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People in Cornwall have been helping to brighten up weather forecasts in the South West with their own photographs for a decade.Since launching in November 2015, BBC Weather Watchers has given audiences the ability to send in their own pictures from where they live to show what conditions are like.Over the years, Cornish Weather Watchers have posted photos of storms sending waves crashing into the coast, sunny beaches and snow-covered fields.Describing some of the images as "standalone works…

Bournemouth announces Christmas events after financial concerns

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A seaside town says it will host its biggest-ever Christmas market after years of uncertainty around festive funding.Bournemouth Christmas Company has stepped in to put on events in the town, which will include a revamped Christmas in the Square, glow golf evenings and an alpine lodge bar. The group, made up of SKATE Bournemouth and Seventa Events which previously ran the ice rink, have collaborated with the Coastal Business Improvement District (BID) for the Christmas in Bournemouth offering.The…

People in Exeter encouraged to explore green spaces by train

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Richard GreenBBC South West BBCCouncillor Ruth Williams said the project provided an opportunity for everyone to enjoy Exeter's green space A campaign to encourage people to explore a city's green spaces by train is under way.The Green Circle project in Exeter is part of the Railway 200 celebrations - marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.It aims to raise awareness of how Exeter St Davids, Marsh Barton and Polsloe Bridge stations can be used as green gateways…

Devon Weather Watchers have helped BBC forecasters

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South West viewers have been sending "invaluable" photos to help weather forecasters for a decade.BBC Weather Watchers has celebrated its 10th birthday after being launched to get people to post photos from their local area to show what weather conditions were like there.Since it started, Weather Watchers have sent in photos from Devon showing a wide array of conditions from snow, sunshine, storms and even the Northern Lights.David Braine, BBC South West's senior broadcast meteorologist, said the pictures…

Formula 1 fan travels the world to watch every race

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Brandon Burgess has been using his annual leave to see every Formula 1 race in the 2025 seasonIt has taken all of his savings and all of his annual leave - but this Formula 1 fan has almost completed his challenge.Brandon Burgess, from Bournemouth, decided to fulfill a lifelong dream of travelling to every single race around the world for the 2025 F1 season.Sticking to his budget of £20,000 and using his 28 days of annual leave, he…

‘Blue Islands staff – we need you’, Loganair CEO says

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Georgina Barnes,Jersey and Robert Hall,JerseyBBCLuke Farajallah, Loganair's CEO, hopes to recruit Blue Islands staffAirline staff who lost their jobs after Blue Islands ceased operating are needed by the new company, Loganair's CEO has said.The Channel Islands airline, which employed about 100 staff, announced on Friday that it had suspended trading and cancelled all future flights.Bailiwick airline Aurigny began its rescue flights on Saturday, followed by Loganair on Sunday, to replace the cancelled routes to destinations including Jersey, Guernsey,…

‘Gutless thieves steal’ motocross bikes from Evercreech home

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Dickon Hooperin Evercreech, SomersetFamily handoutThe kids bikes were stolen from the family's garage"Gutless" thieves have stolen seven motocross kids' bikes worth £20,000, a father has said.Leighton Holmes from Evercreech near Shepton Mallet in Somerset said his children have had their "freedom ripped away" after their bikes were taken from the family's garage.Mr Holmes said his sons were "devastated" by the theft on 9 November, but added police have not yet visited his home.An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson…