Missing flamingo spotted flying over estuary

A bird spotted flying over an estuary in Cornwall has been confirmed to be missing flamingo Frankie.Frankie escaped from Paradise Park in Hayle on Sunday morning, despite having her wings clipped.The park team confirmed a sighting of a large bird flying over the Hayle estuary at about 12:30 BST on Sunday was the missing flamingo."It helps show how she looks when flying, and she appears much pinker in flight than we expected," the park said.The public has been…

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Beaver supermoon captured over the south of England

ArtickleThe moon was glowing over Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire, in this picture by BBC Weather Watcher ArticklePhotographers across the south of England have been sharing their pictures of the Beaver supermoon.The largest, brightest Moon of the year rose on Wednesday with many areas of Dorset, Hampshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire lucky enough to have a clear sky.The Beaver Moon was bigger and brighter than earlier supermoons this year due to the fact that it is the closest full Moon to…

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Cornish Pirates searching for improvements ahead of Nottingham trip

Cornish Pirates coach Joe Walsh says the Champ side have spent this week looking at how they can improve.The Penzance club beat previously unbeaten Caldy 34-27 on Saturday to move up to sixth in the Champ.But the coaching staff were critical despite the win as Pirates gave away a large number of penalties."We're not happy at all with our level of performance," Walsh told BBC Radio Cornwall ahead of their trip to Nottingham on Friday."There's large parts of…

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Man jailed for raping two women in their own homes in Poole

A rapist has been jailed for attacking two vulnerable women in their own homes within hours of each other.Daniel Hart, 29, raped a woman in her 70s in Poole, Dorset, after entering her home during the night. Hours later, on 15 May, he attacked a woman in her 40s in her flat.Police said the elderly woman had dementia while the second victim was also "a vulnerable woman with disabilities".Hart, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to the rape…

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‘Christopher Jefferies pay-out’ and ‘Asda fire’

Antonio OlmosThe Sun and News Of The World publishers have apologised and agreed to pay "substantial damages" to Christopher JefferiesHere's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesOur top three from yesterdayWhat to watch on social media Source link

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‘Convincing’ Torquay United secure 3-1 victory at Farnborough

Boss Paul Wotton has praised his Torquay United side after their 3-1 win at Farnborough in National League South.The victory was just a second away win of the season for the Gulls, who move up to sixth place in the table.Louis Dennis gave the Gulls the perfect start as he put them 2-0 up inside the first 15 minutes.The forward fired in from close range in the second minute before being in the right place at the right…

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Luna Marble: Luna Marble – Album Review

Luna Marble : Luna Marble Self Released CD / DL / Stream Out 7th November After what seemed like an age of anticipation, the unveiling of the debut album from Luna Marble, Manchester’s finest exponents of 70s-influenced classic rock, is upon us. And a classic is exactly what this self-titled beauty is. With this collection of fan favourites and newer tracks, Luna Marble don’t so much reproduce the sound and image of a bygone golden age as capture…

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A guide to Remembrance services across the West Country

Alexandra BassinghamWest of EnglandBBCHundreds of handmade poppies were attached to a fence overlooking Clevedon's pier last yearMilitary personnel will be honoured during Remembrance services across the West Country this weekend.Thousands of people are expected to attend parades ahead of a two-minute silence held at 11:00 GMT on Sunday 9 November. There will also be wreath-laying at cenotaphs and memorials. Events are being held across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire, with residents in towns and villages attending.Road closures will…

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Record number of cases of bluetongue confirmed in Cornwall

BBCOn Wednesday the Animal Plant and Health Agency confirmed there was a total number of 50 bluetongue cases in CornwallNew national figures show Cornwall has the highest number of cases of bluetongue, a disease that affects livestock.The Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) has reported a total number of 154 bluetongue cases in Britain since July 2025 with 50 premises in Cornwall having confirmed cases, up from one case in 2024 and none in 2023.The virus is transmitted…

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Man City’s Foden scores two goals in win over Dortmund in Champions League | Football News

Phil Foden’s dazzling double against Borussia Dortmund kept Manchester City unbeaten in UEFA Champions League after four matches.Published On 6 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharePhil Foden sent an emphatic reminder to England’s head coach Thomas Tuchel with two brilliantly taken goals in Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday.“He is back,” City manager Pep Guardiola said. “He is a special player.”Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of…

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FAA to reduce flights by 10 percent as US government shutdown drags on | Aviation News

The agency made the announcement as it confronts staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers who are working unpaid.Published On 5 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reduce air traffic by 10 percent across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown, it has said.The agency made the announcement on Wednesday as it confronts staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers,…

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