NewsFeedPolice in Australia broke up a protest against Israeli companies taking part in a defence show in Sydney. At least one pro-Palestinian protester was seen dragged along the ground by officers.Published On 4 Nov 20254 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link
A road will be closed on Wednesday as part of an ongoing police investigation.The A396 will be shut between Wheddon Cross and Timberscombe in West Somerset from 09.30 to 16:30 GMT.Somerset Council said the closure was requested by Avon and Somerset Police, in relation to "an ongoing investigation".Drivers have been told to plan ahead, with the bus between Dunster and Minehead being diverted. Source link
The new leader of Reform UK in Cornwall has said the party in the county is not in crisis but going through a "blip". Cllr Paul Ashton was appointed the party's Cornwall leader on 21 October but a week later saw five members leave over concerns about national and local priorities, to form a new Cornish Independent Non-Aligned Group. Mr Ashton said the party had had a "bit of a reset, new leadership, new vision, new strategy and…
The Turner TwinsHugo (left) and Ross Turner wanted to show whether vintage climbing kit could handle the testTwin brothers have conquered a Himalayan mountain, one dressed in modern clothing, the other wearing a replica of kit worn by British explorers 100 years ago.Hugo and Ross Turner, from Christow in Devon, have taken part in a number of extreme adventures and said they wanted to see how their bodies reacted in the freezing temperatures of Mera Peak, near Everest,…
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Eastfield – Eastfield (Grow Your Own) LP | CD | DL Out Now The perpetually bouncy conductors of positive rail punk are back with a long player. Like an advance ticket, this album is limited so get on it before it leaves the platform says Nathan Brown. It seems like only a couple of months ago that Grow Your Own brought us the Terminus 10” by Eastfield and here we are with an album. Checking my notes it…
Torbay Coast and Countryside TrustTorbay Coast and Countryside Trust looked after 80% of Torbay's landscapes, including Berry HeadA conservation charity which leased and maintained coastal areas said it did not receive increased funds from a council in time to prevent it from financial collapse.Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust (TCCT), which received a management fee from the council, entered voluntary administration in October.The trust looked after 80% of Torbay's landscapes and more than 40 miles (64km) of coast paths…
Frome Town CouncilThe scheme in Frome has been rolled out permanently A project which aims to keep children safe on the school run has been made permanent following an 18-month trial.Roads around a number of schools in Frome will now have traffic calming measures in place year-round, including speed reductions and timed road closures.The Frome Town Council scheme encouraged children to walk or cycle to school and involved Avanti Park School, Critchill School, Oakfield Academy and Trinity Church…
A partnership between the University of Exeter and the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) has been renewed, strengthening a relationship to foster leadership in health research, education, and innovation to benefit patients in Cornwall and beyond. The third iteration of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations is designed to advance world-class education and research, develop a skilled, research-active healthcare workforce across Cornwall and the wider South West, and enhance population health. The two organisations already…
Colour TV: ¡baby! (via Tip Top Recordings) Streaming OUT NOW Following a self-imposed hiatus of almost two years, south-west based indie pop 4-piece Colour TV are back in action with new single ¡baby! and already aiming for the stars. It’s a song which heralds a new beginning for the band with its original line up, with so much to look forward to in the future. It’s been two long years since Colour TV’s last single, You Treat This…
An empty parked car has fallen into a sinkhole.The Mini car fell into a hole about 2m (6.6ft) deep on Sunday in a car park behind Berrymans Bakery on Trew Parc, in Redruth, Cornwall.Cornwall Council said its contractor Cormac secured the site and believed it to have been caused by a mining feature. Dan Berriman, from Cornwall Mining Consultants, said engineers "need to understand what is going on" before any action to remove the car is taken.Mr Berriman…
A new university specialising in dentistry is one of the projects being considered as part of a town's regeneration.Dorset Council said its cabinet was set to work with partners on a number of ideas aimed at turning Weymouth into a "thriving coastal destination".The council said a new Allied Health Professional University in the town, with funding already allocated for a dental faculty, was one of the proposals being considered. The plans for the university are being developed in…