Here's 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.ITV West Country covered a short tribute from a Bath motorcyclist to an off-duty paramedic who saved his life after a crash. Jerry Moon, 34, was given urgent medical care at the scene by Louise Price.Part of the…
BBC South's political editor has stepped down from the role he has held for more than two decades.Peter Henley is retiring, having presented 746 editions of Sunday political programmes, covering six general elections, four European elections and dozens of local council contests.The 61-year-old has interviewed eight prime ministers and a slew of opposition party leaders.BBC South Senior News Editor Debby Moyse said: "His work has consistently carried the hallmarks of rigorous journalism, fairness, and impartiality."Paying tribute on LinkedIn,…
Caroline RobinsonSouth WestKate TylerKate Tyler said photo booths had documented her lifeAn artist with a "lifelong, nerdy obsession" with photobooths is celebrating the 100 year anniversary of their existence.Kate Tyler, who lives in Modbury, Devon, uses analogue photo booths to create her artwork.She said she prefers them to digital booths because "there's something really lovely about the quality of those pictures" and getting a "long strip of four pictures".She has also been able to "document all the way…
A new project has been launched, hoping to test advanced drones within controlled airspaces.Spaceport Cornwall, based at Cornwall Aiprort Newquay, is working with the National Drone Hub to use an area of airspace for testing uncrewed aircraft of all sizes.The partnership is designed to allow drones to fly further, faster and for longer distances than normally permitted, out of visual sight of their operators.Gail Eastaugh, head of strategic partnerships at the Cornwall Space Cluster, said the "ground-breaking" project…
Shoppers are being warned of fake goods following a rise in local listings advertising counterfeit products.Cornwall Council's Trading Standards team said it had noticed an increase in local sellers advertising counterfeit items including football shirts, designer handbags, branded clothing and footwear, using online platforms.They are usually made from poor quality materials, can pose safety risks and undermine legitimate businesses, the council said.Gary Webster, trading standards group leader at Cornwall Council, said: "Anyone caught selling fake products could face…
NewsFeedSheltered under a worn-out, nylon tent and four blankets, 29-day-old Saeed could not survive winter in Gaza. Medical officials are warning that more tragedies like this will happen if living conditions do not improve soon for Gaza’s families this winter.Published On 19 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link
Robert Ghement/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Andrew Tate looks on as his brother Tristan speaks to mediaMore than £1m seized from controversial social influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan from bank accounts in Devon will be used to combat violence against women and girls, police have said.It follows a December 2024 court ruling which found the brothers had not paid tax on £21m of revenue from their online business and had laundered money through bank accounts based in Devon.Westminster Magistrates' Court…
An Exeter City Council decision to approve plans for an 813-bed student and “co-living” complex in Heavitree Road is to increase the number of beds in purpose-built temporary accommodation to nearly 3,250 in Newtown and more than 16,000 across the whole city. The plans for 399 student and 414 “co-living” bedspaces in seven blocks up
Officials say suspect, who died after falling from a building during police chase, carried out ‘indiscriminate attacks’.Published On 19 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAt least three people have been killed and five injured after a knife-wielding attacker went on a rampage in central Taipei, before dying during a police chase, local authorities say.Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai said in a statement on Friday that the suspect had let off smoke bombs at Taipei’s main…
Chris Jackson/GettyKing Charles takes the salute from newly commissioned naval officersThe King has shared memories of his time in the Navy and trying to avoid becoming "yet another headline" in the tabloids while captaining a ship during a gale.He shared his experiences at Royal Britannia Naval College in Dartmouth more than 50 years after he trained there.Giving a speech to 191 cadets he said his time there prepared him for his naval career, during which he took command…
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash involving a bike and a car.It happened on the Dorset coast road, west of Abbotsbury, shortly after 12:30 GMT.The rider, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital by air ambulance. His family has been informed.A woman in her 80s who was a passenger in the car was also taken to hospital but her injuries are not thought to be serious.The crash involved a red BMW motorcycle and…
BBCThe family of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who was stabbed to death in Weston-super-Mare on Monday, have described her as "the most beautiful little soul", adding: "Our hearts are broken in a way we never imagined possible."This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X…