Devon And Exeter Pre-Christmas Hospital Strike Goes Ahead After Too Little, Too Late From Health Secretary Wes Streeting – Exeter Observer

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Devon And Exeter Pre-Christmas Hospital Strike Goes Ahead After Too Little, Too Late From Health Secretary Wes Streeting – Exeter Observer

A five-day strike by resident doctors in England – formerly known as junior doctors – is taking place from Wednesday 17 to Monday 22 December after British Medical Association members rejected an offer from health secretary Wes Streeting as “too little, too late”. The strike involves resident doctors from the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS

Matrod Frampton fined £100k after collapsed wall injured worker

Post published:December 16, 2025
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A construction company was fined £100,000 after a worker was seriously injured when a wall collapsed onto him.Matrod Frampton Limited was working at the site in Old Coastguard Road in Poole in August 2022 when the 69-year-old steel-fixer was left with life-changing injuries.A breezeblock wall was backfilled too early and before its mortar had properly set and it collapsed as he was working nearby, crushing him against a concrete floor.The company, of Riverside Park, Wimborne, admitted breaching health…

Teenage boy arrested in Worle on suspicion of murdering girl, 9

Post published:December 16, 2025
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Sarah TurnnidgeWest of England BBCPolice say a teenage boy has been arrested in Worle, North Somerset A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a nine-year-old girl.Police were called to Lime Close in the Mead Vale area of Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, at 18:09 GMT on Monday, where the girl was pronounced dead at the scene. The boy was arrested in nearby Worle at 18:19 and is currently in police custody. House-to-house inquiries are being carried out,…

Apology after St Austell fuel contamination causes breakdowns

Post published:December 16, 2025
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A petrol station has apologised after motorists in Cornwall were affected by a fuel contamination incident.EG On The Move said a number of customers had experienced vehicle breakdowns after purchasing fuel from its St Austell Services site on Penwinnick Road.The company said there had been an oversight during a recent pump installation by an engineer which led to the issue.It added customers who believed they had been affected by the incident should send an email to constructionclaims@penunderwriting.com with…

‘Organ pipes removed’ and ‘More SEND school places’

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Gloucester CathedralThe pipes from Gloucester Cathedral's 17th Century organ have been removed for repairsHere's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesPolice have confirmed the body of a missing man was found in the water at Bristol Harbour, while officers were searching for a different person, Bristol Live reports. More than 100 school places for children with special educational needs will…

Singing at royal concert was like a dream

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A shanty group who were asked to perform at the annual Christmas carol concert in Westminster Abbey have said the experience was like a dream.Catherine, Princess of Wales, personally invited Fisherman's Friends from Port Isaac, Cornwall, to sing a sea shanty in the Together at Christmas service.Jon Cleave from the band said they were absolutely thrilled to receive the invitation and they "couldn't actually believe it".He said Catherine even shared memories of her time singing their songs through…

Man who died in Christchurch bus crash was ‘kind and thoughtful’

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The family of a man who died in a collision involving a bus have described him as a "kind and thoughtful" brother and uncle.Richard Parker was struck by the vehicle in Somerford Road, Christchurch, shortly before 08:45 GMT on 3 December.The 73-year-old, who was from Christchurch, died in hospital on the morning of 6 December.A 36-year-old man from Poole who was arrested on suspicion of driving offences has been released while inquiries continue.A family statement, released by police,…

Turtle Island Liberation Front quartet charged for California NYE bomb plot | News

Post published:December 16, 2025
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Pro-Palestine, antigovernment, anti-colonial group accused of targeting immigration agents and companies in ‘massive and horrific terror plot’.Published On 16 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareFederal authorities in the United States have arrested four members of an antigoverment left-wing group over an alleged bomb plot targeting immigration agents and companies, among others, in California, officials have said.Announcing the arrests on Monday, US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of…

Traders angry as Penzance roadworks extended into 2026

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BBCDog groomer Kirsty Stewart-Clarke is concerned her Christmas trade may be disrupted by ongoing roadworksSome business owners in Penzance have said they are frustrated as roadworks in the town have been extended into next year.Penzance town centre has undergone several changes this year - with new streetscapes and planters installed, as well as more pedestrian crossings - most of which has been completed in time for Christmas.However, retailers at the other end of the town have been told…

Man Utd 4-4 Bournemouth: Where does ‘best game’ this term sit among Premier League’s best games?

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When it comes to the greatest Premier League game ever, where do you even start?Manchester United and Bournemouth served up an eight-goal thriller on Monday, which former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher described as the "best game" so far this season in the English top flight. Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher said: "That's what makes the Premier League the greatest product in the world. "For the majority of that Manchester United were absolutely fantastic. Bournemouth were not…

A lot of positives for Bournemouth in draw – Iraola

Post published:December 15, 2025
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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says his team can take positives from their 4-4 draw at Manchester United, but that there are also "some things to correct" from the performance. Source link

How will US respond to the killing of three of its soldiers in Syria? | Syria’s War

Post published:December 15, 2025
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Washington has blamed ISIL (ISIS) for the attack and promised retaliation.Three US soldiers have been killed in an attack in Syria’s central city of Palmyra.It is the first known deadly attack on US forces since former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was deposed last year. Washington has accused the ISIL (ISIS) group of carrying out the assault.The government in Damascus has expanded its ties with Washington and joined a coalition to fight the ISIL group.But how much of a…