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Craig Overton: Somerset all-rounder signs new three-year contract

Craig Overton: Somerset all-rounder signs new three-year contract

Somerset Director for Cricket, Andy Hurry said: ""His approach, work ethic, competitive mindset and will to succeed have taken him to the very top of his profession, and we very much look forward to him continuing to positively influence matches for Somerset."Overton has spent his entire career in England with Somerset since making his debut for the club in 2012 and has won two T20 Blast titles as well as the fifty-over One Day Cup in 2019.He was…

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Indonesia counts human cost as more climate change warnings sounded | Environment News

Indonesia reports 1,000 dead and close to 1 million displaced from rains as a report points at the threat posed by climate change and ecosystem decline across Asia.Nearly 1,000 people have been killed, and close to one million displaced, Indonesia has said a week after torrential rains triggered catastrophic floods and landslides.The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported late on Sunday that 961 people had been killed, with 234 people missing and about 5,000 injured across the Aceh,…

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Line-up for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall announced by ‘Cureator’ Robert Smith

Line-up for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall announced by ‘Cureator’ Robert Smith

‘Cureator’ ROBERT SMITH has announced his line up for the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust series at the Royal Albert Hall in March 2026. Monday 23rd March: Elbow + MRCY Tuesday 24th March: Robert Smith’s Comedy Favourites – Jack Dee, Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie, Stewart Lee, Dara Ó Briain and more Wednesday 25th March: Mogwai + Craven Faults and Annika Kilkenny Thursday 26th March: Manic Street Preachers + The Joy Formidable (the 150th TCT show) Friday 27th March: My Bloody Valentine + Chvrches (stripped back) Saturday 28th March: Garbage + Placebo…

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Storm Bram named with severe weather warnings for rain and damaging winds

Storm Bram named with severe weather warnings for rain and damaging winds

As well as strong winds, Bram will also bring some heavy rain into Tuesday.In addition to the warnings for wind, there is a yellow Met Office warning for rain across much of Wales and south-west England from 18:00 Monday to 18:00 GMT Tuesday.20-40mm (0.8-1.6in) of rain is expected widely with up to 80mm (3.2in) over Dartmoor and the higher ground of Wales.The Met Office suggest there is a small chance of up to 100mm (3.9in) on the more…

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Lando Norris inspires children in Somerset to take up motorsport

Lando Norris inspires children in Somerset to take up motorsport

Clara BullockandJoe Sims,BristolPA MediaLando Norris became world champion over the weekendFormula 1 World Champion Lando Norris has inspired many young people to take up the sport, his former karting trainer said.The 26-year-old, who was born in Bristol and grew up in Glastonbury, was crowned champion in Abu Dhabi. His third-place finish in the 2025 season finale ensured he beat rival Max Verstappen to the drivers' championship by just two points.Rob Dodds, who coached Norris in karting at BKC…

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Jack Aitchison: Exeter City forward nets FA Cup double

Jack Aitchison: Exeter City forward nets FA Cup double

Progress into the third round earned Exeter City £79,500 in prize money as well as at least £26,500 in the next match, even if they are beaten. But it also opened up the chance of a lucrative tie against a top-flight side which could be vital for the club's financial future.Having overspent last season the club has needed loans totalling around £600,000 from owners the Exeter City Supporters' Trust.They have also landed the early payment of the sell-on…

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‘Lando Norris F1 win’ and ‘Bristol Christmas lights’

‘Lando Norris F1 win’ and ‘Bristol Christmas lights’

Simon Boddy/Ambitious PRWinterbourne's Christmas lights were mentioned in a guide by Bristol LiveHere'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 storiesOur top three from yesterdayWhat to watch on social media Source link

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss takes positives from Bradford City loss

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss takes positives from Bradford City loss

"Today should have been three clean sheets in our last four, barring a bizarre refereeing decision."The mentality and the togetherness is there, there's consistency of how we want to play which I was desperate to get to."We still have the problem of not scoring enough goals, especially when [Lorent] Tolaj is out of the team."With top scorer Lorent Tolaj suspended Owen Oseni played up front supported by Bali Mumba. Tolaj is the only Argyle player to have scored…

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Torquay United: 2-1 Tonbridge Angels loss a ‘wasted opportunity’

Torquay United: 2-1 Tonbridge Angels loss a ‘wasted opportunity’

Torquay United manager Paul Wotton says his side's 2-1 loss at home to Tonbridge Angels was a "wasted opportunity". The defeat saw the Gulls slip to third place in National League South as their opponents moved up to 16th place.Tom Leahy gave the Kent side an eighth-minute lead before Ricky Korboa doubled the tally shortly before the half-hour mark. Louis Dennis got what proved to be a consolation goal deep in second-half stoppage time as Torquay's five-game winning…

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Dog rescued in Devon after falling from cliff

Dog rescued in Devon after falling from cliff

A dog had to be rescued after it fell over a cliff's edge in Devon.Brixham Coastguard Rescue Team said it received a call at about 13:55 GMT on Saturday which reported the dog had become separated from its owner and fallen from a cliff in the Scabbacombe area.A Facebook post from the team said the dog was located about 180m (590ft) below the cliff edge following a search, with a technician lowered through dense bushes and hawthorns to…

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Line-up for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall announced by ‘Cureator’ Robert Smith

Line-up for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall announced by ‘Cureator’ Robert Smith

‘Cureator’ ROBERT SMITH has announced his line up for the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust series at the Royal Albert Hall. ELBOW plus special guests MRCY ROBERT SMITH’S COMEDY FAVOURITES featuring MAISIE ADAM, BRIDGET CHRISTIE, JACK DEE, ANDY HAMILTON, DOM JOLY, MILES JUPP, ATHENA KUGBLENU, STEWART LEE, DARA Ó BRIAIN   MOGWAI plus special guests CRAVEN FAULTS and ANNIKA KILKENNY MANIC STREET PREACHERS plus special guests THE JOY FORMIDABLE (150th Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall Show) my bloody…

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