In Pictures: Snowy scenes seen across the region
Parts of the south of England woke up to a sprinkling of snow on Monday morning. Source link
Rob Baxter: ‘A lot to come’ from Exeter after Bath thriller
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side's dramatic Prem Rugby loss at Bath shows how far his side have come this season.Arthur Green's last-minute try secured a 33-26 win for the hosts after Exeter had battled back from 26-0 down to level the scores in the final five minutes. The Chiefs won just four games last season as they finished a club-worst second-from-bottom of the Premiership.In contrast they are third this season with six wins and just two…
Project to help Atlantic salmon in Devon shows signs of success
Briohny Williams,South WestandChloe Parkman,South WestBBCThe project near Fernworthy Reservoir has been running for 11 yearsMore than 1,000 tonnes of gravel has been added to a river since 2015 to improve Atlantic salmon populations. South West Water (SWW) and Westcountry Rivers Trust have worked on the project for 11 years to restore spawning habitats at the River Teign, below Fernworthy Reservoir.Olivia Cresswell, head of fisheries and ecology at WRT, said: "Dams and reservoirs reduce the natural supply of gravel…
Devon clog dancers appeal in bid to keep tradition alive
A clog dancing group in Devon is appealing for new dancers and musicians to join them.The group Plymouth Clog was formed in the 1980s but group members said in recent years their numbers had dwindled.Clog dancing is similar to Morris dancing but the dancers wear wooden clogs on their feet. The group said it would welcome anyone who wanted to give it a try and previous experience of dancing was not required.Plymouth Clog was originally called Plymouth Maids…
Isles of Scilly lifeline cargo vessel repairs to take two months
BBCCargo ship Gry Maritha has been taking supplies to the islands since 1982Repairs to the cargo vessel that supplies the Isles of Scilly will take at least eight weeks.The windlass, or winch, which winds the anchor and tightens moorings was damaged on Gry Maritha while at St Mary's harbour in heavy winds on 12 December.The ship was built in 1982 and will still be able to operate but only when winds are below force five on the Beaufort…
Tamar crossing charges ‘critical’ for commuters
Julia GregoryBBC News, South WestTomasz Maciulewicz/BBCRegular travellers with a Tamar Tag pay discount crossing feesMPs are calling for a rethink to a proposed 150% increase in the monthly fee for the discounted toll and ferry scheme over the Tamar.The proposal would see the Tamar Tag admin cost rise from 80 pence to £2 a month for the service which costs between £15m and 18m a year to run.South East Cornwall MP Anna Gelderd said the increase proposed by…
Here’s how the US imposed regime change overnight in Venezuela | Nicolas Maduro
NewsFeedIn less than 24 hours, the US bombed Venezuela, brazenly abducted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife from their compound in Caracas and whisked them to a detention centre in New York. Here’s how regime change unfolded overnight.Published On 4 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link
Travel warnings as snow and ice predicted in Devon and Cornwall
A yellow warning for ice and snow is in place across Devon and Cornwall, and is scheduled to last until Tuesday. The Met Office has warned of scattered sleet and snow showers, and icy patches which may cause some travel disruption on Sunday, Monday and into Tuesday morning.The ice, sleet and snow warnings start at 12:00 GMT on Sunday and run continuously until 11:00 on Tuesday.Some roads and rail journeys are likely to be affected and there is…
Yeovil: Striker Luke McCormick signs new two-year contract
Yeovil Town have agreed a new contract with striker Luke McCormick, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2028.McCormick, 26, joined Yeovil back in August after being released by Bristol Rovers and he has scored eight goals in 25 league appearances for the Glovers. Source link
Railway in talks over new line extension at Shillingstone
North Dorset RailwayThe northern extension, crossing Lamb House Bridge, was completed in 2025Railway enthusiasts who have been rebuilding a section of line ripped up in the 1960s are in talks with a council about extending it further.Half a mile (800m) of track has already been reinstated by volunteers at North Dorset Railway in Shillingstone, which is home to a museum and cafe.It includes a quarter-of-a-mile (400m) extension north of the station, completed in 2025, doubling the length of…
Bondi attack hero al-Ahmed, responders honoured at Australia cricket match | Cricket News
Before the fifth Ashes Test, Australian and English cricket teams honour responders who rushed to the site of the shooting.Published On 4 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareEngland and Australia’s cricket teams, as well as the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground, have honoured the emergency service personnel and members of the public who responded during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in December.Both teams formed an on-field guard of honour, and the spectators…
Prince William’s Duchy of Cornwall bids for 620 homes in Somerset
Leigh BoobyerWest of EnglandGetty ImagesThe land in Shepton Mallet forms part of the Duchy of Cornwall estateA bid by Prince William's estate for 620 homes and a primary school in Somerset is set to be approved.The Duchy of Cornwall, along with C G Fry and Son Ltd, want to develop the Mid Somerset Showground in Shepton Mallet and also build a care home and nursery.Somerset Council approved the application in September 2025 - but councillors must vote on…
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