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How can ‘water batteries’ help Devon farmers tackle drought?

How can ‘water batteries’ help Devon farmers tackle drought?

Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondentBBCWill Luke created a pond on his farm near Plymouth to help improve resilience to drought and floodingRainwater used to surge through Will Luke's dairy farm whenever there was a downpour.He used to watch it flow away but concerns over "drier and drier" summers led him to build a storage pond allowing him to put that water to use - particularly for livestock."Once it leaves the farm, it's no good to me,"…

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Argentina’s central bank says it signed $20bn currency swap deal with US | Business and Economy News

The central bank said deal was part of a comprehensive strategy to help it respond to forex and capital markets volatility.Published On 20 Oct 202520 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe Central Bank of the Argentinian Republic (BCRA) said it has signed a $20bn exchange rate stabilisation agreement with the United States Treasury Department, six days ahead of a key midterm election.The central bank’s statement on Monday said the agreement sets forth terms for bilateral currency swap…

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Cornwall youth space ‘lets imaginations run wild’

Cornwall youth space ‘lets imaginations run wild’

Young people are being encouraged to "take the lead" as a new youth space opens its doors.Jonathon Bray, from The Basement in Helston, Cornwall, said a number of events were due to take place at the venue which has capacity for 200 people.Mr Bray said it was hoped the activities "showcased the space and let young people know what they could put on in the space"."It's... almost handing the keys over to them and letting their imaginations run…

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Horse rescued in Yatton after becoming ‘entangled’ in water-filled ditch

Horse rescued in Yatton after becoming ‘entangled’ in water-filled ditch

A horse is back in the care of its owner after it was rescued from a water-filled ditch.It took firefighters from Avon Fire and Rescue Service about two hours to free Pinky the horse from the ditch in Yatton, North Somerset.Crews from Clevedon and Bedminster attended after the incident was reported at 17:00 BST on Friday.A fire service spokesperson said they used animal and water rescue equipment and a farmer's telehandler to free Pinky."Pinky had also become entangled…

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New Bridgwater one-way system putting shoppers off, MP says

New Bridgwater one-way system putting shoppers off, MP says

BBCThe new one-way system affects Salmon Parade and East Quay in BridgwaterLuke KnightIn Bridgwater andChris LockyerSomersetA new one-way system in Bridgwater town centre is "clogging up roads around town", the local MP has said.As part of the Celebration Mile works, East Quay and Salmon Parade have been made one-way to traffic.Ashley Fox, the Conservative MP for Bridgwater, said Somerset Council needs to go "back to the drawing board", adding he believes shoppers are avoiding the area as a…

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Cornish man to climb UK’s highest peaks for mental health charity

Cornish man to climb UK’s highest peaks for mental health charity

A Cornish endurance runner is on a trek to run 450 miles (725km) and climb 10,000ft (3,500m) as part of the national three peaks challenge to raise money for a mental health charity.Thomas Hine, 38, from Padstow, began the challenge from Scotland on Monday with an aim to conquer three of the UK's tallest peaks: Snowdon 1,085m (3,560ft), Scafell Pike 978m (3,210ft) and Ben Nevis 1,345m (4,415ft).He has set himself the task of completing it in eight days…

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SAMEE disability charity helps interns to self-employment

SAMEE disability charity helps interns to self-employment

Listen: SAMEE intern Logan and project lead Rob Amey say the scheme helps people overcome challengesA disability charity supporting people with additional needs into self-employment says the project will just "grow and grow".SAMEE, which stands for Support and Mentoring Enabling Entrepreneurship, helps about 20 people explore and develop self-employment opportunities.It is based in Bournemouth but also mentors people remotely and is looking to roll out to other parts of the country.Project lead Rob Amey said: "These guys and…

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Charlie Dean: Somerset all-rounder signs Somerset Women contract extension

Charlie Dean: Somerset all-rounder signs Somerset Women contract extension

England all-rounder Charlie Dean has signed a two-year contract extension with Somerset.The 24-year-old spinner, who is currently on international duty with England at the World Cup in India, came through the Hampshire set-up and joined Somerset last November following a seven-season stint with Southern Vipers.Dean featured in 12 matches across the formats for Trevor Griffin's side this summer, scoring 180 runs and claiming 14 wickets. Her new deal will see her remain with Somerset through to the conclusion…

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Japanese bamboo crafters show skills in Cornwall

Japanese bamboo crafters show skills in Cornwall

Available for over a yearExperts in Japanese bamboo crafting have been showing off their skills in some of Cornwall's gardens. It's called 'takezaiku' and has been used for centuries to create items from chopsticks to entire bridges. BBC Radio Cornwall's Maddie Baker joined the Japanese visitors. Voiceover for Akihiro Mashimo - Olivier Kazuma Michihiro Voiceover for Yoshika Yakabe - Mia Sumida Translator - Maddie Baker.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

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Man arrested over threats outside McDonald’s in Exmouth

A man has been arrested after another man was threatened with an air rifle in a road rage incident outside a McDonald's.Devon and Cornwall Police said it was reported the man was threatened outside the restaurant at Liverton Business Park in Exmouth, Devon, at about 11:30 BST on Saturday.A man in his 20s from Plymouth was arrested outside a nearby property on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Officers said he was…

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Parade and service in Cornwall village honours Lord Nelson

Parade and service in Cornwall village honours Lord Nelson

A village in Cornwall has marked the anniversary of the victory of the Battle of Trafalgar at the annual thanksgiving parade and service.Sailors from RNAS Culdrose and other organisations paraded through the streets of Madron on Sunday to remember the battle and mark the death of Lord Nelson.The parade made its way to St Maddern's Church, the same parish church that held the first thanksgiving service over 200 years ago.Joining the Trafalgar and Nelson Thanksgiving Parade this year…

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