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Flood and travel warnings for South West as Storm Bram arrives

Flood and travel warnings for South West as Storm Bram arrives

Flood and travel warnings have been issued amid heavy rain and strong winds caused by Storm Bram.The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings across Devon and Cornwall, including the Plymouth Sound, River Dart and the south Cornwall coast. Great Western Railway has also urged customers to check their journey and to consider making alternative arrangements as it expects flooding to "significantly affect" its services on Tuesday. BBC South West broadcast meteorologist Bee Tucker said the effects of Storm…

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Devon council set to maintain green spaces previously leased to trust

Devon council set to maintain green spaces previously leased to trust

Caroline RobinsonSouth WestBBCCouncillor David Thomas said it was a significant step towards securing the future of Torbay's treasured natural spacesA local authority is set to maintain green spaces previously leased to a conservation charity. Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust (TCCT), which looked after 80% of Torbay's landscapes, said it did not receive increased funds from Torbay Council in time to prevent it from financial collapse in October.Torbay Council said notice of formal liquidation had been received, and it…

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Salmon functionally extinct in Devon river due to weir, says charity

Salmon functionally extinct in Devon river due to weir, says charity

Campaigners who say salmon are close to extinction on a river say the species could be re-established if improvements are made to an old weir.Fish cannot cross the School Weir on the River Sid in east Devon because it is too high to jump over, meaning that the species only exists in very small numbers, said the Westcountry Rivers Trust.The trust said salmon were "functionally extinct" in the river and urged authorities to help them.The Environment Agency said…

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US tariffs ruin education dreams for children in India’s diamond hub | Unemployment

Surat, India – In 2018, Alpesh Bhai enrolled his three-year-old daughter in an English-language private school in Surat. This was something he never imagined possible while growing up in his village in the Indian state of Gujarat, where his family survived on small fields of fennel, castor and cumin, with their earnings barely enough to cover basic needs.He had studied in a public school, where, he recalled, “teachers were a rarity, and English almost didn’t exist”.Recommended Stories list of…

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Dozens of bodies hastily buried at al-Shifa Hospital moved to graveyards | Gaza

NewsFeedThe Palestinian Civil Defence exhumed the bodies of more than 150 people who were quickly buried in the courtyards of al-Shifa Hospital during Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. Some of the victims remain unidentified. Civil defense teams are moving them to cemeteries to give them a proper final resting place.Published On 8 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Exeter City Council Approves 54 More Dwellings In Topsham Gap On Former Golf Driving Range – Exeter Observer

Exeter City Council Approves 54 More Dwellings In Topsham Gap On Former Golf Driving Range – Exeter Observer
Exeter City Council Approves 54 More Dwellings In Topsham Gap On Former Golf Driving Range – Exeter Observer

Exeter City Council has approved the construction of 54 more dwellings in the Topsham gap on the former Topsham Golf Academy driving range after previously approving plans which enabled the relocation of the driving range to privately-owned land in Ludwell Valley Park. The approval will extend Berkeley Park, a development of 61 luxury dwellings in

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OUR FAVOURITE PHOTOS OF 2025

OUR FAVOURITE PHOTOS OF 2025

2025 has been another stunning year for live music, and Louder Than War’s photographers have been there to capture it. From intimate gigs to arenas and festival stages, our cameras have documented the raw energy, passion, and artistry that make live performance unforgettable. This year has seen headline-grabbing shows, breakout performances, and long-awaited returns, each one offering a unique glimpse into the ever-evolving music scene. Melanie Smith: Whilst I didn’t shoot as many gigs as I’d like this…

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Nothe Fort hosts Steampunks for Yuletide weekend

Nothe Fort hosts Steampunks for Yuletide weekend

Weymouth was awash with elaborate costumes when the seaside town hosted a Steampunk Yuletide weekend.Victoriana met science fiction for the three-day gathering at Nothe Fort and at venues in the town centre from Friday to Sunday.Hosted by We Are Weymouth and Ministry of Steampunk South, the event included a market, cabaret and a procession through the town.Circus performers, poets and comedians provided entertainment along with music from Durnovaria Silver band, Major Blunder and the Weymouth Park Community Choir,…

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Syrian youth embrace political freedoms after fall of Assad | Syria’s War

NewsFeedOne year on since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria has seen new social media platforms, student movements and cultural groups emerge as spaces for debate and reform. But uncertainty over these freedoms remain, as Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains.Published On 8 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Protesters hope to save ‘precious farmland’ amid food security fears

Protesters hope to save ‘precious farmland’ amid food security fears

Plans to double the number of homes in a village by building on "precious farmland" have been opposed by some residents.Protesters gathered earlier to object to North Somerset Council's local plan, which proposes 1,800 new homes in Backwell by 2041. Residents have said farmland, earmarked for about 1,000 houses, is crucial for future food security.Resident Loraine Hopkinson said: "We're a village of under 2,000 houses so another almost 2,000 houses is doubling the size of the village and…

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Cornish windsurfer wins bronze medal at European Championships

Cornish windsurfer wins bronze medal at European Championships

BBCFinn Hawkins (right), from Cornwall, started windsurfing aged 10A windsurfer described his bronze medal as a "real breakthrough" after placing third at the iQFOiL European Championships in Italy.Finn Hawkins, from St Austell, Cornwall, started windsurfing aged 10, after he spotted a windsurfer while out sailing a dinghy with his dad.Despite having previous successes in youth, junior and under-23 competitions, 22-year-old Mr Hawkins said he had never "medaled or been close to a medal at a big senior competition".He…

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Protesters and police clash as Falmouth trees cut down

Protesters and police clash as Falmouth trees cut down

Clashes between protesters and police have occurred before three trees were felled.Cornwall Council removed the mature lime trees from Trelawney Road in Falmouth due to the roots causing damage to the pavement, road and a nearby property.Devon and Cornwall Police said about 40 people attended a planned protest at the site before the trees were felled.Police said one protester, who had to be moved after allegedly trying to access a secured area, suffered a bump to her head…

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