South West tanker drivers ‘face 300 mile-trip to empty waste’

Post published:November 13, 2025
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BBCJames Martin from Pellows in Cornwall says the county does not have enough disposal sitesSeptic tank companies have said the number of sites available for them to unload waste has been reduced from 12 to five across Cornwall and Devon.They say the "unsustainable" situation has forced them to travel to sites in Bristol and South Wales to empty their tankers.South West Water (SWW) has confirmed some of its waste water treatment works in Cornwall which have permits to…

US House to vote on full release of Epstein files next week, Johnson says | Donald Trump News

Post published:November 13, 2025
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The United States House of Representatives will hold a vote to force the full disclosure of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Speaker Mike Johnson has said.Johnson told reporters on Wednesday that the House would hold a vote next week to require the Department of Justice to release all documents related to the disgraced financier.Recommended Stories list of 2 itemsend of listJohnson added that he wanted to “remind everybody” that the GOP-led Oversight Committee had…

US House passes spending bill to end longest gov’t shutdown in history | Donald Trump News

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BREAKINGBREAKING, The successful vote means the long-delayed bill will now be passed on to President Trump to sign into law.Published On 13 Nov 202513 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe House of Representatives has passed a federal government spending package, clearing the final hurdle and bringing an end to the longest government shutdown in United States history – at least for now.In a vote held late on Wednesday evening in the Republican-held House, the bill was…

Fossil fuel CO2 emissions hit record high in 2025

Post published:November 13, 2025
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Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise by 1.1% in 2025 – reaching a record high, according to new research by the Global Carbon Project. The 2025 Global Carbon Budget projects 38.1 billion tonnes of fossil carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions this year. Decarbonisation of energy systems is progressing in many countries – but this is not enough to offset the growth in global energy demand. With projected emissions from land-use change (such as deforestation) down…

White House explores $2,000 tariff dividend; budget experts are sceptical | Politics News

Post published:November 12, 2025
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United States President Donald Trump is committed to providing Americans with $2,000 cheques using money that has come into government coffers from Trump’s tariffs.On Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump’s staff is exploring how to go about making the plan a reality.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe president proposed the idea on his Truth Social media platform on Sunday, five days after his Republican Party lost elections in Virginia, New Jersey…

TWAT UNION: Tiny Shorts – Single Review

Post published:November 12, 2025
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TWAT UNION: Tiny Shorts (Alcopop! Records) DL/Streaming Out Now The Theatre Workers And Television Union are back with new single, Tiny Shorts, the first since their debut EP, Don’t Look It In The Eye was released in the spring. TWAT UNION are a London based theatrical feminist punk 6 piece are known for their wild, immersive shows and trademark provocative humour. Despite their on-stage antics, The Twats — as they’re affectionately known — don’t shy away from the…

David Brooks: New dad determined to realise World Cup dream

Post published:November 12, 2025
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Cancer-free and a new dad, David Brooks is more determined than ever to realise his World Cup dream. After six months of gruelling chemotherapy, Brooks was given the all-clear in May 2022, putting him in contention to make Rob Page's Wales squad for the tournament in Qatar later that year.But the 28-year-old Bournemouth midfielder admits he "pushed a little too hard" and a hamstring injury delayed his comeback.Three years on and Brooks is "incredibly motivated" in helping Wales,…

MANDY, INDIANA sign to Sacred Bones & announce new album

Post published:November 12, 2025
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Scheduled for release on February 6th 2025, URGH, the new album from Mandy, Indiana has been shared with lead single Magazine and a tour across Europe next year with UK shows in London, Leeds and Glasgow. Pre-order the album HERE. Following their acclaimed 2023 debut, i’ve seen a way, URGH finds the band expanding their far-reaching sound with each member – vocalist Valentine Caulfield, guitarist and producer Scott Fair, synth player Simon Catling, and drummer Alex Macdougall –…

Thousands of Leonardo workers begin strikes over pay offer

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BBCLeonardo workers say the latest offer is still below inflationMore than 3,000 workers at defence firm Leonardo have begun the first of a series of strikes after rejecting their company's latest pay offer. The Unite union said the counter offer of 3.6% remains below inflation, while the firm says the offer is "competitive" and is "disappointed" with the industrial action.Unite members across Leonardo sites in Yeovil, Luton, Basildon, Newcastle and Edinburgh walked out on Wednesday, with more disruption…

Paul Wells’ family say chances were “missed” to prevent his death

Post published:November 12, 2025
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Martin Jones,West Investigations, Wells and Chris Lockyer,SomersetFamily handoutPaul Wells was killed by his neighbour, who was suffering from mental health issuesThe family of a man killed by his neighbour said it was "disappointed" at the outcome of his inquest.Richard Matthews, who had severe mental health problems, admitted killing Paul Wells in Highbridge, Somerset, in June 2020 by diminished responsibility.In a statement after a jury concluded he had been unlawfully killed, Mr Wells' family said they would "always have…

Video sought after serious Ottery St Mary assault

Post published:November 12, 2025
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Detectives are seeking witnesses and information after a man was seriously assaulted in the early hours of Thursday 6 November.Devon and Cornwall Police said there was an altercation on Broad Street in Ottery St Mary at about 00:30 GMT, in which a man sustained serious head injuries, requiring hospital treatment.A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent, and another man, 49, was arrested on suspicion of assault by beating.The men, who are…

IAEA demands ‘long overdue’ inspections of Iran nuclear sites’ | Nuclear Energy News

Post published:November 12, 2025
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Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium stockpile ‘a matter of serious concern’ after 12-day war with Israel, watchdog says.Published On 12 Nov 202512 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not been able to verify Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium since Israel and the United States struck the country’s nuclear sites back in June, according to a new report.The watchdog circulated a confidential report to member states, claiming it had been unable to…