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Miles of new cabling installed in Saltash Tunnel

Miles of new cabling installed in Saltash Tunnel

The process to modernise the Saltash Tunnel has now reached the main phase of technology work.National Highways said the scheme will see 31 miles (49.8km) of new cabling installed within and around the 410-metre tunnel.There has already been installation of over 20 miles of cabling through the tunnel, installation of new internal tunnel gantries, the replacement of existing sensors to improve air quality monitoring and more.Julian Mitchell, National Highways tunnel manager, said: "This generational, £25m upgrade is a…

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Idyllic views and a birthday

Idyllic views and a birthday

Weather Watchers/SparkyPonies were captured grazing on a hill in PorlockThe county has presented itself in all its glory this week, with highlights including views of the sea and Glastonbury Tor.Meanwhile, Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis celebrated his 90th birthday.That and more can be found in this week's picture roundup.Weather Watchers/Philbert NutDog days: Pilton shone in a special light this week, with BBC Weather Watcher Philbert Nut capturing a beautiful view of Glastonbury Tor.ReutersHappy Birthday: The founder of Glastonbury…

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Paul Wotton: Torquay United boss frustrated after 1-0 loss at Chesham

Torquay United manager Paul Wotton was disappointed with his side's attacking play in their 1-0 loss at Chesham United.The defeat - thanks to a 36th-minute goal from Nathan Minhas - was the Gulls' first loss in six games as they dropped to fourth place in National League South."Our decision-making in the final third, I thought, was really, really poor," Wotton told BBC Radio Devon."I don't think we started the game positively enough, I thought we played backwards and…

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Power cut hits homes and shuts Moors Valley Country Park

Power cut hits homes and shuts Moors Valley Country Park

A country park has been forced to shut and nearly 900 homes are without power after a fault.Moors Valley Country Park in Ashley Heath, Dorset, said the loss of power meant its car park, visitor centre and all facilities on the site were temporarily closed.Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said engineers were working to make the repair. The outage, which began at about 08:00 BST, is affecting those in the BH21 and BH24 postcodes.The park said it would…

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Police confirm ‘body’ found near Honiton was not human

Police confirm ‘body’ found near Honiton was not human

Police have identified remains found in a rural area near Honiton.Devon and Cornwall Police said they had received reports a body had been found near Awliscombe on Saturday.But following an investigation, they found the bones were not human.The force thanked the public for their patience while road closures and a cordon had been in place. Source link

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West of England headlines: Travellers and rough sleepers

West of England headlines: Travellers and rough sleepers

Here is our weekly roundup of stories from across local websites in the West of England.We have a daily round up as well. Make sure you look out for it on the website and the local section of the BBC News app.Bristol 24/7 has talked to disabled residents living in the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood, who claim they feel "trapped and excluded".When the trial was introduced in October 2024, council leaders promised "safer streets, less traffic and a…

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Ideas sought for Plymouth Armada Way time capsule

Ideas sought for Plymouth Armada Way time capsule

People have been asked to come up with ideas for items to be included in a time capsule being buried in Devon.Plymouth City Council is planning to bury the capsule under Armada Way next summer before it is dug up in 2047 to mark the centenary of the plaza being rebuilt after World War Two.It said people could suggest items which fit themes including "Plymouth now", nature and the sea, community and belonging, creativity and innovation and everyday…

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Cornwall restoration project sees meadows ‘come to life’

Cornwall restoration project sees meadows ‘come to life’

A major nature recovery initiative is transforming south-east Cornwall's landscape, the National Trust has said.More than 70 acres (28.5 hectares) of species-rich meadow has been restored since 2020 and there are plans for another 247 acres (100 hectares) over the next five years.The restored meadows at Lansallos and Coombe Farm near Fowey and Ethy near Lerryn have become donor sites, supplying wildflower seed to enhance grasslands at other National Trust locations across Cornwall, including Cotehele, Godrevy, the Roseland…

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Topless runner to take part in topless swim in Devon

Topless runner to take part in topless swim in Devon

A cancer survivor and campaigner will be taking part in a charity swim later. Louise Butcher, who is known as the Topless Runner, will be among the swimmers at the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity Topless Swim 2025 which aims to raise funds and awareness of breast cancer. She said last year's swim at Ilfracombe raised £50,000 with 250 ladies "all proudly showing their breasts" including some who had mastectomy scars.Teams from North Devon District Hospital and Fern Centre…

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Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Doha | Conflict News

South Asian neighbours also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in coming days to ensure peace deal’s implementation.Published On 19 Oct 202519 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAfghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye following a week of fierce and deadly clashes along their disputed border.Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said early on Sunday that Afghanistan and Pakistan had agreed to the ceasefire “and the establishment of mechanisms…

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Bosnia’s Republika Srpska installs temporary president as Dodik steps aside | Conflict News

Bosnia’s Serb entity names an interim president after separatist Milorad Dodik is barred from politics by a state court.Published On 18 Oct 202518 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareBosnia and Herzegovina’s Serb-majority entity has appointed Ana Trisic Babic as interim president, marking the first formal acknowledgement that Milorad Dodik is stepping aside after being barred from politics by a state court.The Republika Srpska parliament confirmed Babic’s appointment on Saturday, saying she would serve until the early…

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