Designer homes plan published for fire-hit Parnham estate

Post published:December 1, 2025
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Marcus WhiteSouth of EnglandParnham EstateParnham House was largely destroyed by a fire in 2017A designer housing estate with its own natural outdoor swimming pool and padel court could be built to fund repairs to a fire-hit stately home.Dorset Council has published a planning application for Grade I listed Parnham House, near Beaminster, Dorset, which was gutted in a suspected arson attack in 2017.Former rave promoter James Perkins, who bought the property in 2020, wants to build 82 "quality"…

Hundreds dress as elves in Weymouth world record attempt

Post published:December 1, 2025
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Sophie CridlandSouth of EnglandBBCA glitter of Christmas elves appeared in Weymouth for the world record attemptHundreds of people took to the streets with pointy ears, wearing red and green, in an attempt to break the world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as elves.The entourage of elves paraded through Weymouth on Saturday, as they tried to beat Thailand, the current holders of the festive title.Some travelled from as far as Wales, Winchester and Yeovil to show…

Venezuela calls on OPEC to counter US threats | Oil and Gas News

Post published:December 1, 2025
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Maduro asks oil-producing bloc to help protect Venezuela’s oil reserves from US ‘aggression’.Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to help his country counter “growing and illegal threats” from the United States and its president, Donald Trump.In a letter to fellow members of the bloc of major oil-producing countries on Sunday, Maduro accused the US of trying to “seize” Venezuela’s oil reserves, the world’s largest.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend…

‘If we wait, it will be too late’: Hundreds of scientists sign urgent climate declaration

Post published:December 1, 2025
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In the wake of the COP30 climate change conference, more than 500 scientists have signed an urgent declaration, stating: “The planet’s future hangs in the balance.” COP30 ended with almost every country in the world signing an agreement called the “Global Mutirão” (meaning “collective efforts”) – but the final text does not mention fossil fuels, and contains no “roadmaps” to end fossil fuel burning and deforestation. The Dartington Declaration – co-ordinated by the Global Tipping Points Report team…

Top global arms producers’ revenues surge as major wars rage: SIPRI report | Weapons News

Post published:November 30, 2025
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Revenues from sales of weapons and military services by the 100 largest global arms-producing companies reached a record $679bn in 2024, according to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).The Gaza and Ukraine wars, as well as global and regional geopolitical tensions and ever-higher military expenditures, increased revenues generated by the companies from sales of military goods and services to customers domestic and abroad by 5.9 percent compared to the year before, the organisation…

Qatar GP 2025: Lando Norris, Max Verstappen & Oscar Piastri set for Abu Dhabi title showdown

Post published:November 30, 2025
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For F1 as a sport, if not for McLaren, this was pretty much the perfect outcome.This is the first title decider between more than two drivers since 2010. The pressure is intense, and the excitement will match it.Norris was keen to play it all down on Sunday when asked how he would approach the final race and what could be his first F1 championship title."It's the same as every weekend," he said. "I try and beat them, they…

HMS Richmond welcomed home to Plymouth after eight months

Post published:November 30, 2025
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BBCThe Royal Navy frigate is crewed by 200 men and womenHundreds of relatives and friends of HMS Richmond's crew welcomed them home on Sunday following an eight-month mission. The Royal Navy said that the Plymouth-based frigate and its 200-strong ship's company, including sailors, aviators, and Royal Marine Commandos, had played an integral role in its premier deployment of 2025, Operation Highmast.HMS Richmond visited South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines and India during its mission, in addition to taking part…

Merino strikes to earn Arsenal bruising 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea | Football News

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Mikel Merino has rescued Arsenal as the English Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a bad-tempered London derby.Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was sent off for a crude foul on Merino late in the first half at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listDespite Caicedo’s dismissal, Trevoh Chalobah headed hosts Chelsea into a second-half lead. But Merino’s second-half leveller ensured Arsenal emerged with a point from a bruising encounter…

Man, 33, suspected of attempted murder after assault in Wincanton

Post published:November 30, 2025
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GooglePolice said the attack happened on Wincanton's High StreetA 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a serious assault on a town high street.Police said the victim, a man in his 20s, was left with potentially life-changing injuries following the attack on the High Street in Wincanton, Somerset, on Sunday morning.Avon and Somerset Police said they were called to the scene at 09:28 GMT.The arrested man remains in police custody. The force said it…

Qatar GP 2025: Verstappen win takes title fight to final race

Post published:November 30, 2025
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In desperation, Piastri convinced the team that the only chance they had was to stop earlier and give themselves more time to chase down the Red Bull.Piastri came in on lap 42, with 15 laps to the end, and fitted hard tyres, but although he was able to reduce Verstappen's lead to eight seconds by the end, the four-time champion was under no pressure."No words," Piastri said over the radio at the end of the race.He added in…

The Prem: Saracens 29-36 Bath: Late Henry Arundell try sends visitors top

Post published:November 30, 2025
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Saracens: Daly; Caluori, Cinti, Tompkins, Malins; Farrell, Van Zyl; Carre, Dan, Riccioni, McFarland, Tizard, Gonzalez, Earl, WillisReplacements: Hadfield, Mawi, Street, Wilson, Isiekwe, C Bracken, Burke, HallBath: De Glanville; Cokanasiga, Harris, Butt, Arundell; Russell, Spencer; Obano, Dunn, Du Toit, Roux, Ewels, Bayliss, Reid, GreenReplacements: Frost, Van Wyk, Stuart, Molony, Hill, Carr-Smith, Ojomoh, RedpathReferee: Christope Ridley Source link

Premiership Women’s Rugby: Gloucester-Hartpury thrash Bristol Bears

Post published:November 30, 2025
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Leicester Tigers were first on the board at Franklin's Gardens, home to Loughborough Lightning, as Georgie Lingham scored in the fourth minute of the game. Plunged into her Premiership debut by an early substitution, Loughborough full-back Lucia Scott scored with her first touch in the league, showing pace to dot down a grubber provided by club veteran Bo Westcombe-Evans. It was a productive afternoon for Westcombe-Evans who, on her 50th appearance for Loughborough, crossed four times to claim…