Welcome to Wellington: An African Journey
Philip Asiawo filmed a documentary about fellow Africans who have settled in Wellington. Source link
Escaped flamingo from Cornwall doing ‘extremely well’ in France
Mickaël BelliotFrankie was first photographed in northern France on 9 November, a week after she escapedA juvenile flamingo which escaped from a wildlife sanctuary more than a week ago is thought to be doing "extremely well" in the wild, keepers have said.On 2 November Frankie escaped from Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle, Cornwall, despite her feathers being clipped on one wing to prevent her from reaching full flight.The escape prompted a search before the wading bird was…
North Somerset Council sees ‘depressing’ recycling overspend
John WimperisLocal Democracy Reporter North Somerset CouncilA tonne of plastic that would have sold for £168 in 2024/25 is now only fetching £80 for the councilA council has been left with a "deeply depressing" overspend on waste recycling.Unlike black bin rubbish, which local authorities have to pay to dispose of, materials from kerbside recycling collections and household waste recycling centres can be sold as a source of income.But North Somerset Council said this year, reduced prices and increased…
Plymouth council leader steps back from duties over illness
A council leader has thanked "incredible" NHS staff after he was taken to hospital.Plymouth City Council said Labour group leader Tudor Evans had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness and he would require "a period of rest" before a follow-up procedure later this month.It said deputy leader Jemima Laing would carry out his responsibilities during his absence.Evans said he was "looking forward to returning" to his role but added he was in "good hands and focusing on…
Gaza’s ‘lost generation’ lose childhood to family care roles | Crimes Against Humanity
NewsFeedThousands of children in Gaza have been forced to take on adult responsibilities such as providing food, water and caring for family members injured by Israeli attacks. The UN says this ‘lost generation’ of children needs urgent help to get over the trauma of war.Published On 12 Nov 202512 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link
Devon bus facilities to get £1.4m in improvements
Facilities for bus users are set to be improved in two towns after receiving council funding.Devon County Council approved spending of £850,000 on moving and improving bus shelters and changing the road layout around Barnstaple railway station.It will also spend £550,000 on replacing bus shelters and improving information displays at the main bus interchange in Newton Abbot on Sherborne Road.The council said it was also providing £1.4m on supporting bus companies to buy zero emission buses with all…
The Lovely Basement: Lowlands – album review
album review The Lovely Basement Lowlands Precious Recordings of London / No Aloha CD/DL/LP Released Fri 14 November 2025 Fourth album from Bristol-based Alt-Country band – Post-cool or too old to care? The Lovely Basement are one of the best-kept secrets of the indie world and the newest additions to the Precious Recordings of London roster. Ged Babey has been following them for six years now. This is The Lovely Basements best album yet. I loved their debut…
Gavin Cattle: Cornish Pirates boss hopeful injuries will ease
Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle does not think the number of hamstring injuries in his side is down to their training regime. Fly-half Arwel Robson is undergoing scans to ascertain the extent of a suspected tear, while Sol Moody, Arthur Relton and Jack Forsythe all have minor hamstring injuries."I generally think it is the change of surface," Cattle told BBC Radio Cornwall. "They're not major ones, Arwel's is a bit different, we're waiting to see the severity…
Camera to be deployed to target noisy drivers in the South West
Communities affected by noisy drivers are being asked where they would like to see a new noise camera being deployed.The technology includes an automatic number-plate recognition system attached to a microphone which can take a directional sound sample and record moving footage.After trials in other parts of the country, Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez said she would like to see the force working with councils to identify locations which would benefit the most from…
Future of Trago Mills store in Falmouth under threat amid review
The future of a discount store branch is under "thorough review" after experiencing rising costs and diminishing sales, bosses have said.Trago Mills chairman Bruce Robertson said management was consulting with staff at the Falmouth branch in Cornwall to find "an amenable solution" after six-figure deficits had continued.The firm said the combination of high energy and taxation costs and "at best, flat sales" had led the business "to a point where it cannot continue to absorb the Falmouth store's…
Avon & Somerset officer barred from policing after breaching bail
Adam PostansLocal Democracy Reporting Service Stephen SumnerAt the hearing, PC West was sacked without notice after breaching his bail conditions and lying about it to policeA police officer who breached his bail conditions by contacting a woman he was ordered to stay away from has been sacked without notice.PC Thomas West was found to have committed gross misconduct following a two-day hearing at Avon and Somerset Police headquarters in Portishead, Somerset.Following his arrest in March 2024, he was…
Residents return to Dorchester flats after August balcony fire
Indy Almroth-WrightSouth of EnglandJames RobertThe fire broke out on a balcony of the Ammonite Building in DorchesterResidents who had to leave their flats after a fire in August have started moving back in.The fire on a second-floor balcony of the Ammonite building in Brewery Square, Dorchester, broke out on 29 August shortly before 18:45 BST.The fire spread up the exterior, leaving all 16 flats uninhabitable and forcing residents into temporary accommodation.Brewery Square said nine apartments were now safe…
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