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Devon residents asked to donate used Christmas trees for otters

Devon residents asked to donate used Christmas trees for otters

An animal charity has asked people to donate their real Christmas trees to create natural playgrounds for rescued otter cubs.The UK Wild Otter Trust, based in north Devon, said the trees provided enrichment for the animals and gave them the chance to play, explore and hide.The trust said otters were "famously elusive creatures, and in their natural environment, they rely on vegetation for shelter and safety" and "Christmas trees can recreate these conditions perfectly".The trust said it could…

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Firefighters tackle two gorse fires on Devon moorland

Firefighters tackle two gorse fires on Devon moorland

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue ServiceFire crews tackled the fires on Monday afternoonFirefighters have tackled two gorse fires in the same area of moorland.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the fires broke out on Monday at about 15:20 GMT in the West Anstey Common area, in Devon.South Molton Fire Station said on social media there were two separate fires which involved gorse on the moor and totalled about 600m (1,968ft).The service said the fires were…

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South West Water helping veterans beat winter money worries

South West Water helping veterans beat winter money worries

South West Water (SWW) has joined forces with a charity to help military veterans tackle money worries this winter.The company will attend armed forces hubs across Cornwall, run by the Veterans Regroup project, for free monthly sessions offering confidential advice on debt, health and finding work, to support veterans, serving personnel and their families.SWW has been part of the project since 2023, offering help with bills, water meters and special tariffs for those who need extra water for…

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The 12 most important shipwrecks of the South West

The 12 most important shipwrecks of the South West

Rebecca RicksBBC South West InvestigationsPA MediaThe MSC Napoli grounded about a mile off Sidmouth, Devon, in 2007For mariners the waters of the South West have long been a challenging, and historically deadly, coastline. In the days before GPS it was the home of tragedies, disasters and misfortunes with thousands of wrecks now laying undiscovered, plundered or broken at the bottom of the sea. With the knowledge of experts, we examine some of the most notable shipwrecks to come…

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Cornwall community heroes honoured by King Charles III

Cornwall community heroes honoured by King Charles III

Brenda WrightBrenda Wright said it was "absolutely amazing and surreal" to get the awardPeople in Cornwall have been honoured by His Majesty the King in the 2025 New Year Honours list.They include Brenda Wright, from Wadebridge, who was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) by King Charles III in recognition of her community gardening work in the village of St Issey.Ms Wright, 83, co-founded St Issey in Bloom in 2010 to improve the appearance of the village, as…

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Somerset New Year Honours: Cheese producer recognised

Somerset New Year Honours: Cheese producer recognised

Alexandra BassinghamWest of EnglandBBCRichard Clothier said he was "surprised, honoured and humbled" to be appointed MBEA carbon neutral British cheddar producer and a leader in women's sport are among those named on the New Year Honours list. Richard Clothier, managing director of Wyke Farms, in Somerset, is an innovator in sustainable agriculture and food production, and said he was "surprised, honoured and humbled" to be appointed MBE. Sarah Massey, who was managing director of the Women's Rugby World…

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‘We’ll knock the hell out of them’: Trump threatens Iran | Military

NewsFeedStanding next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump threatened Iran and said “we’ll knock the hell out of them” if Tehran rebuilds its military forces. When asked by an Israeli reporter about regime change, however, he didn’t give a clear answer.Published On 29 Dec 202529 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Josh Hodge: Newcastle re-sign England A full-back from Exeter

Josh Hodge: Newcastle re-sign England A full-back from Exeter

Hodge, a former England Under-20 international, has scored 29 tries in his 89 appearances for the Chiefs.As a product of the Newcastle academy, Hodge's homecoming represents a turning of the tide of recent seasons, with the club's sporting general manager Neil McIlroy keen to see the deal as a statement to their emerging talent."There's understandable frustration around the number of players who have developed in Newcastle's academy, but who have moved away to fulfil their ambitions," McIlroy said."We…

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Eden Project nature recovery scheme gets £2m funding boost

Eden Project nature recovery scheme gets £2m funding boost

Eden ProjectThe Eden Project's Sam Alford, Maz Lynes and Emma Carter are participating in the programmeA programme designed to inspire people to connect to nature has been awarded more than £2m of funding from the National Lottery.The Eden Project scheme - called Nature: Connection and Recovery - aimed to make nature central to boosting health and wellbeing while giving communities tools to take action on climate change, programme leaders said.They said Dundee, Morecambe, Liverpool, Belfast, Newport and Cornwall…

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China launches live-fire military exercises around Taiwan | Military

NewsFeedChina has begun two days of military exercises around Taiwan, including live-fire drills that Beijing says simulate a blockade of key ports. Taiwan condemned the move, launching fighter jets, and mobilising troops in response.Published On 29 Dec 202529 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Hormone therapy has “no impact” on dementia risk, study finds

Hormone therapy has “no impact” on dementia risk, study finds

There is "no evidence" drugs used to treat menopausal women either increases and slashes the risk of dementia, researchers have said.A study conducted by University College London, with support from the University of Exeter, reviewed whether hormone therapy - also known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT - impacted the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).The findings, which were part of a larger review commissioned by the World Health Organisation, suggested there was "no significant association" between HRT…

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Kate Bush ‘heartbroken’ over friend missing at sea

Kate Bush ‘heartbroken’ over friend missing at sea

AFPKate Bush said Matthew Upham was kind, thoughtful and a great deal of funSinger-songwriter Kate Bush said she was "heartbroken" after her friend went missing during a Christmas Day swim in Devon.Ms Bush said Matthew Upham, a local antiques dealer, was one of her "very dearest friends" who she had known for 30 years. The 67-year-old Running Up That Hill singer said Mr Upham's family and friends were "heartbroken" by the news.Emergency services were called to Budleigh Salterton…

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