About 200 people take part in Plymouth Hoe protest

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About 200 people have taken part in rival protests in Plymouth.People congregated on Plymouth Hoe on Sunday afternoon and were separated by about 85 police officers, with several drafted in from Wales.Flag Force Plymouth and a group of counter-protesters - both totalling about 100 people - were guided towards separate areas by police.They shouted slogans, banged drums and waved placards. Andy, from Flag Force Plymouth, said the the protest was about "patriotism, and nothing to do with racism" and "this is for raising the colours of the UK".Jackie Hilton was part…

Premier League: Bournemouth 2-0 Nottingham Forest – Andoni Iraola post-match interview

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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is cautious about getting too carried away despite his team's lofty position in the table after a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, as they head into away matches against Man City and Aston Villa.MATCH REPORT: Bournemouth 2-0 Nottingham ForestAvailable to UK users only. Source link

Somerset in Pictures: Thieving seagulls and pumpkins

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Autumn blossoms beautifully across the county this week, with nature turning from green, to yellow to amber.Pumpkin picking, spectacular murals and a daring rescue await...A mural featuring seagull swooping down and pinching chips was painted in Taunton on the side of a chip shop as the third and final artwork in a project to bring "colour and interest" to the area.AFRSPinky the horse was saved from a water-filled ditch in Yatton by Avon Fire and Rescue Service.It took them two hours using water rescue equipment and a farmer's telehandler.Christopher WadeHenry and…

Football match abandoned after Dorchester FC player injured

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An FA Trophy game between Basingstoke and Dorchester was abandoned after a footballer suffered a serious injury to his neck.Dorchester Town FC player and coach Wes Fogden was injured in the first half of the game, which was away at Basingstoke, on Saturday afternoon.His club said in a statement: "Wes was conscious and talking as he was taken into the ambulance, and scans in hospital yesterday evening have confirmed two fractured vertebrae in his neck, which will require a number of weeks in a neck collar."The first round fixture will be…

Estonia’s top diplomat: Russia testing NATO resolve amid Trump uncertainty | Russia-Ukraine war

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For the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a NATO member has formally invoked Article 4 of the alliance’s founding treaty after a major airspace breach. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna tells Talk to Al Jazeera why repeated Russian provocations are more than isolated incidents – they’re a test of NATO’s credibility. As United States President Donald Trump questions the value of collective defence, Tsahkna warns that Europe’s security consensus is fraying and hesitation could invite danger.Published On 26 Oct 202526 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share…

Heavy M4 traffic on second day of closure

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A motorway closure is causing long queues for the second day in a row.The M4 is shut between junctions 18 (for Bath) and 19 (for the M32 and Bristol) while National Highways engineers carry out essential works on the new A432 Badminton Road Bridge.Half hour delays are reported at either end of the closure - with eastbound traffic bunching up as far as junction 20. The A46 is also badly affected between the A420 and the M4.The closure is set to remain in place until 06:00 GMT on Monday, with the…

Torquay factory building faces demolition after years of decay

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A once-thriving factory which helped power a town's engineering legacy is set to be torn down. The Elektron building on Woodland Trading Estate, formerly home to Sifam, was a major employer in Torquay, producing electrical instruments and fibre-optic tech in the 1980s. It shut in 2007 after Sifam was bought by Elektron Instruments and the building became a magnet for vandalism and anti-social behaviour, with smashed windows boarded up and the site falling into disrepair.Now, drinks wholesaler Tolchards, which bought the site last year, wants it gone and a demolition application…

Fire service issues warning ahead of Halloween

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Householders are being encouraged to swap real candles for battery-powered alternatives this Halloween.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said around one in eight fires began with naked flames such as candles, cigarettes and matches.The fire service said Halloween was one of the highest-risk times of year for these incidents.Kate Saint, head of prevention at the fire service, said: "Switching from traditional candles to battery-operated ones is a simple step that can help decorations and costumes from catching fire.""If a pumpkin with a battery-powered tealight gets knocked over, or you forget…

Israeli settlers and soldiers attack annual Palestinian olive harvest | Occupied East Jerusalem

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NewsFeedFor the second week, Palestinian farmers are being blocked, harassed and arrested as they try to undertake the annual olive harvest on their own lands. Israeli soldier and settler violence in the occupied West Bank has surged since the war on Gaza began in October 2023.Published On 26 Oct 202526 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Bournemouth and Poole’s tourism websites get new operators

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Rachel RussellSouth of EnglandGetty ImagesSome of the county's tourism areas include Branksome Chine Beach in BournemouthA county's official tourism websites and social media are set to be taken over by new operators.Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is stepping back from Bournemouth and Poole's tourism websites and moving away from destination marketing.The Destination Management Board (DMB) and Christchurch Town Council have now set up "Bournemouth and Poole Tourism", which will take over the marketing of the websites and social media.Andy Lennox, chair of the BCP Destination Management Board said the sites…

Therapy dog helps autistic boy from Bournemouth ‘thrive’

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Rachel RussellSouth of EnglandFaimly photoBodhi (L) and Frank (R) have become "the best of friends"A father has praised how a therapy dog has been a "brilliant" comfort for his autistic son.Carl, from Bournemouth, said his son Bodhi, 8, has always struggled to make friends, but their German shepherd, Frank the Tank, has been trained to pick up on his body language and support him in public.The dog, who has been trained by the police, replaced their former pet Coco, who died last March from a ruptured tumour in front of a…

Residents urged to share views on Barnstaple’s Rock Park

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People have been urged to share their thoughts on how a park could be improved.A consultation has been launched into the future of Rock Park, in Barnstaple, in Devon.The town council hopes to gather views on how people use the green space and what improvements they would like to see.The consultation closes on 9 January. Mayor of Barnstaple, councillor Janet Coates said: "Rock Park is an important green space for our community." She said: "We want to ensure it meets the needs of all residents, and your feedback is essential. "I…