Yearly Archives: 2025

Plymouth speed camera damaged in ‘reckless act of vandalism’

Plymouth speed camera damaged in ‘reckless act of vandalism’

A speed camera has been damaged in a "reckless act of vandalism" that the local council said could have seriously endangered the public.Police notified Plymouth City Council that the street lighting column on Victoria Road, St Budeaux, had been damaged early on Saturday.Highways teams attended the scene, before the upper column and the speed enforcement camera was removed and the lower column made safe, the council said.The camera, which had been lent to police free of charge by…

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Fears of Chesterfield care home closure after ‘mis-sold’ telecoms deal

Fears of Chesterfield care home closure after ‘mis-sold’ telecoms deal

Caroline BiltonBBC Yorkshire & Lincolnshire InvestigationsBBC/Caroline BiltonClaire Doxey and daughter Kelly-Jay Beeson say their residential home could close after they signed a phone contract The owners of a family-run care home have said they were mis-sold a phone contract that "could finish the business".Ashleigh Residential Home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is one of hundreds of firms to contact the BBC claiming to have been mis-sold lengthy, inflated finance deals for their workplace phone and broadband service following an investigation…

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Burnham-on-Sea Carnival attracts thousands of spectators

Burnham-on-Sea Carnival attracts thousands of spectators

Chloe Harcombe,West of England and Scott Ellis,in Burnham-on-SeaDay Of The Dead costumed performers took part in the processionThe procession travelled around Burnham-on-SeaTens of thousands of people headed out to watch costumed performers on illuminated floats parade around a seaside town.The Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea Carnival attracted about 25,000 spectators to its procession on Monday.The event is one of the well-known Somerset Guy Fawkes Carnivals, which kicked off with its first procession of the year in Bridgwater on Saturday. Annalee…

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‘A thousand poppies’ and ‘Lego robot hand’

‘A thousand poppies’ and ‘Lego robot hand’

Swindon Borough CouncilA thousand poppies have been placed on lampposts along some of our busiest roadsHere's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and what's caught our eye from social media.Our pick of local website storiesOur top three from yesterdayWhat to watch on social media Source link

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Expert has hope for ‘resilient’ missing flamingo in Cornwall

Expert has hope for ‘resilient’ missing flamingo in Cornwall

A flamingo expert says she has hope for a missing bird from a wildlife park in Cornwall.Frankie the flamingo escaped from a walled garden at Paradise Park in Hayle on Sunday morning.Dr Caitlin Knight, a senior lecturer at the University of Exeter, who wrote a book on flamingos, said the birds were "more resilient than we might think", and that, as Frankie had clipped wings to prevent far flight, he may not travel too far.Park staff said on…

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‘Battle’ to stop Hinkley staff parking outside Bridgwater homes

‘Battle’ to stop Hinkley staff parking outside Bridgwater homes

BBCDavid Linbourne said workers constantly park on the road outside his house Lili Sheppard,West of England, Bridgwater and Kelly Withers,SomersetA system which aims to stop construction workers at a nuclear power station "fly-parking" on residential streets is being introduced. Residents living near Hinkley Point C have complained to EDF Energy about workers leaving their cars outside their homes. David Linbourne, from Bridgwater, said: "You would get a lot of people turn up at six in the morning, slamming…

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Cracked rail disrupts trains through Southampton

Cracked rail disrupts trains through Southampton

Rail passengers are facing disruption on services through Southampton Central after a cracked rail was found on one of the lines.Fewer trains are able to run in the Southampton area and speed restrictions will remain in place until the track is fixed. The defective track is affecting CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and Southern services.It means trains to and from Southampton may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until…

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Mamdani promises to stand up to ‘bullies’ after Trump funding threat | Elections

NewsFeedAt his final rally on Monday New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani vowed to resist US President Donald Trump’s threat to withhold federal funds if the 34-year-old wins, framing the vote as a stand against intimidation and political bullying.Published On 4 Nov 20254 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Trustees admit historic Cleveland Pools in Bath might not reopen

Trustees admit historic Cleveland Pools in Bath might not reopen

BBCThe pool's trustees said in a report that it's a possibility the lido might not reopenThe trustees of a restored lido that was closed due to flood damage have admitted it "might not be possible" to reopen the pool after almost two years of delays.Bath's Cleveland Pools Trust spent 20 years raising £9.3m to restore the Georgian lido and after several setbacks and millions of pounds of public money, it reopened in September 2023.But four months later it…

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Fathers urged to play active role in development of SEND children

Fathers urged to play active role in development of SEND children

Tristan PascoeDorset political reporter, BournemouthBBC/Tristan PascoeChris Bott from Bournemouth, with his son Albie and support worker Teri HillFathers are being encouraged to play an active role in the learning and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), in a council initiative.Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) says male role models are key to young children's development, and it's inviting fathers to take part in structured learning and play sessions.Under the council's Portage Service, a family…

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