Bridgwater family-run newsagent closes after 116 years

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A high street newsagent has closed its doors for the final time, after serving its community for 116 years.GW Hurley Newsagents, in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, opened in 1919 in the premises of a former sweet shop and has stayed in the same family ever since.Colin Morris, who has run the shop for 55 years, said his health had forced him and his wife, Monika, to close down for the final time on Saturday.He said: "I was born here, my…

Adrian Goldberg enthralling read about the death of the game

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Where’s the Money Gone?: The Battle for the Soul of English Football Adrian Goldberg An enthralling read about the death of the beautiful game and how the lack of governance is allowing football club ownership structures to milk the game to death at the expense of the fans. Like some sort of mirror reflection of the rampant capitalism that is wrecking the planet, football is running on empty whilst the owners…

Lorent Tolaj: Plymouth Argyle striker ‘must learn’ from red card

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Tolaj's red card is a massive blow to the struggling Pilgrims - the Swiss striker has been a rare bright spot in a difficult season.Argyle have scored just four goals in their past nine games and the 24-year-old has scored all of them. It means the £1m-plus signing from Port Vale in the summer will be banned for the League One games against Bradford City, Wycombe Wanderers and Rotherham United as his ban is not enforceable in Tuesday…

“Everything is on the table” for Trump in Venezuela | Nicolas Maduro

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QuotableRepublican strategist Adolfo Franco talks about the threat of US military action against Venezuela and what he thinks is the Trump administration’s desired outcome.Published On 30 Nov 202530 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Exeter City Council Is About To Seize The Helm Of Exe Estuary Maritime Life: Will It Steer It Onto The Rocks? – Exeter Observer

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Exeter City Council Is About To Seize The Helm Of Exe Estuary Maritime Life: Will It Steer It Onto The Rocks? – Exeter Observer

Exeter City Council, in its roles as port and harbour authority, is responsible for eleven miles of waterways, including the historic Exeter Ship Canal, from Blackaller Weir to a mile out to sea, as well as numerous buildings and miles of estuary land. It must navigate relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including smaller

Exeter Digest #94: Harbour Revision Order Special Report – Homefield Road – Princesshay – Moor Exchange – Exeter Is For Everyone – St Petrocks – Haven Banks – Exeter Observer

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Exeter Digest #94: Harbour Revision Order Special Report – Homefield Road – Princesshay – Moor Exchange – Exeter Is For Everyone – St Petrocks – Haven Banks – Exeter Observer

SPECIAL REPORT Exeter City Council is about to seize the helm of Exe estuary maritime life: will it steer it onto the rocks? Charges for waterways access are set to be imposed from the quay and canal basin to the coast under proposed Harbour Revision Order powers after six years of rising costs propelled by

Exeter Digest #94: Harbour Revision Order special report – Homefield Road – Princesshay – Moor Exchange – Exeter is for Everyone – St Petrock’s – Haven Banks

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SPECIAL REPORTExeter City Council is about to seize the helm of Exe estuary maritime life: will it steer it onto the rocks?Charges for waterways access are set to be imposed from the quay and canal basin to the coast under proposed Harbour Revision Order powers after six years of rising costs propelled by pursuit of Port Marine Safety Code compliance.They risk driving away craft of all sizes, from kayaks to yachts, while redevelopment threatens canalside land – but…

Exeter City Council is about to seize the helm of Exe estuary maritime life: will it steer it onto the rocks?

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Exeter City Council, in its roles as port and harbour authority, is responsible for eleven miles of waterways, including the historic Exeter Ship Canal, from Blackaller Weir to a mile out to sea, as well as numerous buildings and miles of estuary land.It must navigate relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including smaller harbours and quays, mooring associations, marine businesses, pubs, port premises tenants, fisheries, clubs and multifarious communities along the estuary’s length.Waterways user groups, advocacy organisations…

Rail users warned of longer journeys due to ‘vital’ Cornwall work

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Rail passengers have been warned of longer journey times while travelling through Cornwall due to "vital" engineering work.Network Rail said the work would take place between Truro and Penzance from Monday, 1 December, until Friday, 5 December.It said buses would replace trains between Truro and Penzance, and rail tickets would be accepted on local buses between St Erth and St Ives.Mark Parker, Network Rail lead portfolio manager, said: "I'd like to thank passengers in advance for their patience…

Devon and Cornwall stories you may have missed

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BBCDorrie Pack said a life of staying active - but mainly luck - was how she had stayed so fit A new documentary exploring the Camelford water poisoning, funding fears for stroke survivors and a 98-year-old former land girl cycling for charity were among the stories in the news over the past week.We have selected five stories you may have missed in Devon and Cornwall.'I want the truth to come out'BBC/Keo Films & Button Down/Mei WilliamsSt Minver resident…

Council to make decision over future of Devon street light trial

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Devon County CouncilDevon County Council said it was "on track" to deliver major savings in energy and costsA decision over whether to make a street lighting trial permanent will be made in early 2026. Devon County Council (DCC) said the year-long trial, which began in April, involved earlier switch-off times and dimmer lighting across Exeter, market towns, and rural areas as part of efforts to save money.The council said the trial was "on track" to deliver major savings…

Somerset teenager hits the big screen in hunt for Bigfoot

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Rachel Candlin,West of EnglandandSimon Parkin,SomersetBBCDaniel Barnett filmed the documentary with his grandparents, Adrian and Jill RobertsA teenager has hit the big screen after his hunt for a mythical creature was made into a new documentary.Daniel Lee Barnett, 15, from Stogursey, Somerset, travelled from the Quantock Hills to Washington in the US in search of the elusive Bigfoot with a team of experts.My Bigfoot Life starts with Daniel's discovery of a large footprint in woods near his home, which…