Yearly Archives: 2025

Portland incinerator campaigners “fight on” after court decision

Portland incinerator campaigners “fight on” after court decision

Campaigners have pledged to "fight on" in their opposition to a planned waste incinerator near Dorset's Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.The Court of Appeal dismissed a legal challenge brought by opponents of the incinerator which was approved by the government in 2024, despite it initially being refused by Dorset Council.Dorset South MP Lloyd Hatton said the court decision was "frankly devastating".Developer Powerfuel Portland Ltd said the verdict cleared the way for the incinerator which would bring a "long-term…

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Alex Scott – the ‘Guernsey boy’ playing for England

Alex Scott – the ‘Guernsey boy’ playing for England

"He's a Guernsey boy at heart," says Tony Vance when asked about the most famous of his Guernsey FC players. Vance gave Alex Scott his debut in the eighth tier of men's football as a 16-year-old, and less than six years later he is now in the England squad.It has been a monumental rise for a midfielder who at first struggled juggling life between Guernsey and academy football at Southampton - so much so that he returned home…

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Alex Scott: Why does Guernsey-born footballer play for England?

Alex Scott: Why does Guernsey-born footballer play for England?

Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Alderney are defined as 'Crown Dependencies', which makes them part of the British Isles but not the United Kingdom.The islands have separate governments that deal with internal affairs, such as setting taxes, meaning they do not send MPs to Westminster - but the King remains head of state and the UK government presides over international affairs and defence issues.Until recently, players born in the Crown Dependencies could represent any of the…

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Southampton man charged after three held over people smuggling

Southampton man charged after three held over people smuggling

One of three men arrested as part of an investigation into people smuggling with police in Belgium has been charged.The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) worked with Belgian law enforcement to arrest two men in Bournemouth.A man in Belgium was also held and five men, believed to be intending to travel to the UK by lorry, were stopped.Ibrahim Sollaku, 33, from Priory Road, Southampton, has been charged with conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration into the UK…

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Councillor apologises for Facebook post and resigns from party

Councillor apologises for Facebook post and resigns from party

The former chair of a council has resigned from the Conservative party after she was criticised by two MPs over a Facebook post. Pauline Giles, councillor for St Blazey backed a petition on the platform for "mass deportations", originated by former Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe.In her post she wrote: "If you want mass deportation of illegals in dinghies sign this petition! We cannot sustain the volume of young black males flooding our country. It jeopardises the security…

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Have you spotted Frankie the Flamingo fugitive?

Have you spotted Frankie the Flamingo fugitive?

Available for over a yearThe juvenile bird escaped from Paradise Park in Hayle on Sunday afternoon and despite several sightings has still not been caught. Ben Oakes managed to capture a video of Frankie flying on Sunday and she has been spotted during the week in Longrock and Newlyn. Staff at Paradise Park say they're increasingly concerned for her welfare. James Churchfield has more news on the Flamingo fugitive. Call 01736 753365, email info@paradisepark.org.uk or message on Facebook…

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Lyme Regis Cobb breakwater hole plugged ahead of winter seas

Lyme Regis Cobb breakwater hole plugged ahead of winter seas

Large rock-filled bags have been placed over a hole in a harbour wall as a temporary fix to protect it ahead of the winter's rough seas.The void at the bottom of the high sea wall at the Cobb in Lyme Regis was found during a routine inspection in the spring.Dorset Council said the hollow in the Grade I listed stone wall, found where the Cobb forks and is exposed to strong waves, was "about the size of a…

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Exeter Stories – Exeter Observer

Exeter Stories – Exeter Observer
Exeter Stories – Exeter Observer

A new podcast series featuring in-depth audio interviews with individuals from organisations and initiatives across Exeter is now airing every other Wednesday. Exeter Stories, which launched last month, is hosted by local resident Paul Batterham. He has interviewed entrepreneurs, activists, educators, artists and community leaders from a range of projects across the city about their

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Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden recalled to England squad by Thomas Tuchel

Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden recalled to England squad by Thomas Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel has recalled Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden to his squad for next week's World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania, while Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has been called up to the senior squad for the first time.Tuchel has resisted calls to include Brighton striker Danny Welbeck while attacking midfielder Jack Grealish, who is on loan at Everton from Manchester City, and right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold miss out. Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid team-mate Bellingham was left out…

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Secret Devon – Henry VIII’s aunt lived in Devon, and liked partying in Tiverton

Secret Devon – Henry VIII’s aunt lived in Devon, and liked partying in Tiverton

Available for over a yearHenry VIII's aunt lived in Devon, liked partying in Tiverton and described herself as "Sister, daughter and aunt of kings". Rosemary Griggs tells the story and relates the shopping list for a Tudor Christmas.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

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