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70 horses and foals rescued in 15-month operation in Devon
Caroline RobinsonSouth WestThe Mare and Foal SanctuaryA foal with bright blue eyes was taken in as part of an operation to rescue 70 horsesSeventy rare-breed Icelandic horses and foals have been rescued in a 15-month welfare operation by animal charities.Public concerns were first raised in May 2024 about the herds of semi feral horses kept at several sites around Devon. The reports prompted a complex welfare operation by The Mare and Foal Sanctuary and RSPCA.The sanctuary said there was unmanaged breeding among the herds and its staff found in-foal mares living…
Driver dies in two-car crash on A37 near Maiden Newton
A woman has died in a two-car crash in Dorset.A black Kia Niro and a grey Peugeot 107 collided on the A37 near Maiden Newton, north of Dorchester, at 17:30 BST on Wednesday.The driver of the Peugeot, a 49-year-old woman from Weymouth, died at the scene.The road was closed to allow emergency services to respond and for investigation work.The woman's next of kin has been informed.Dorset Police is appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch.Police Sergeant Mike Burt, of the serious collision investigation team, said: "Our…
FPL gameweek eight tips: Justin Kuivert, Bruno Fernandes and Nick Woltemade make the team
Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, £8.1m - Nottingham Forest (h)Like Arsenal defence and Erling Haaland, Semenyo is essential at the moment.For some reason he wasn't given a second assist at Crystal Palace last week, which would probably have given him some bonus points too.This match-up against Forest, a team in turmoil who have conceded 15 times in eight games, is not one where you'd want to go against Semenyo.Justin Kluivert, Bournemouth, £7m - Nottingham Forest (h)Every team needs a punt or two and Kluivert is one.The Dutchman started his first game of the…
‘Prolific’ cowboy builder Mark Killick guilty of £1.25m fraud
Avon and Somerset PoliceMark Killick has three previous convictions for fraud dating back to 2008A "prolific rogue trader" who lured customers in with his "charm and charisma" has been found guilty of 37 counts of fraud.Mark Killick, who also operated under the aliases Marc Cole and Mark Jenkins, failed to complete building work at properties across the West of England between December 2019 and November 2021.The 56-year-old, of Shoe Lane in Paulton, Somerset, was found guilty of the 37 counts of fraud and cleared of one at Bristol Crown Court earlier…
Continental shelf seas revealed as powerful carbon sinks, but cutting global emissions remains critical to safeguard sea life
Continental shelf seas – the shallow waters surrounding our coasts that provide most of the world’s seafood – are absorbing more carbon than they release, with the strength and direction of the prevailing wind proving a key control, new research shows. This may sound like good news for slowing climate change, but scientists warn it comes at a cost: rising ocean acidification that threatens marine life and global food security. The new study, led by researchers with the Convex Seascape Survey, is the first to provide observation-based evidence that the movement…
Devon and Somerset campaign urges young drivers not to drive at night
Anna VarleSouth West home and social affairs correspondentBBCA campaign has been launched to reduce the number of fatal road traffic collisions among 17-24 year oldsA campaign has been launched to help reduce the number of fatal road traffic collisions involving 17 to 24 year-olds.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service's Top 3 campaign highlights the three greatest risks young drivers face - passing driving tests with limited experience, driving late at night, and distractions from peers.Young male drivers in the age group are four times as likely to be killed or…
‘Devon derby match disorder will be dealt with robustly’, police
Caroline RobinsonSouth WestBBCCh Insp Victoria Richards said there would be 180 police officers at the matchPolice have said they are prepared to deal with any disorder surrounding a Devon derby football match on Thursday. Ch Insp Victoria Richards of Devon and Cornwall Police said the sold out fixture at Exeter's St James Park was "medium risk" and a "highlight of the south west football calendar".She said: "A small minority of fans may be looking to cause some disorder or antisocial behaviour and we'll deal with that as we come across it…
Newquay football club wins funding to install solar panels
James MiddletonNewquay AFC said it had installed 27 new solar panels and 37.5kW of battery storage at its Mount Wise StadiumA football club said it had taken a "major step forward" with the installation of solar panels and battery storage.Newquay AFC said it had added 27 solar panels and 37.5kW (50.28HP) of battery storage at its Mount Wise Stadium in Newquay, with funding from the Community Levelling Up Programme through Cornwall Council. The club said it could now operate using clean renewable energy and significantly reduce its carbon footprint, supporting a…
Somerset date growers hope to turn desert green as new lab opens
Dave HarveyWest of England business and environment correspondentBBCThe Somerset firm has become a world leader in producing date plantsPlant scientists at a world-leading firm that grows date palms in the UK hope to turn an Indian desert green as they open a new state-of-the-art lab.Although the British climate is too cold to grow the fruit, young date plants can be produced in climate-controlled labs and greenhouses.Date Palm Developments (DPD), near Glastonbury, Somerset, has been steadily expanding and now exports more than 300,000 date plants a year to 30 countries with its…
Tropical Storm Melissa takes aim at Caribbean, islands on alert | Climate Crisis News
The storm could grow into a hurricane by Friday and a major one by the late weekend.Published On 23 Oct 202523 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareTropical Storm Melissa is threatening the Caribbean Sea islands with dangerous landslides and life-threatening flooding, as officials urge residents of flood-prone areas to seek higher ground and shelter.Jamaica’s eastern region could see up to 12 inches (300mm) of rain. “Now that is significant rainfall, and that is the main thing that we should be mindful of at this time,” Evan Thompson, director of Jamaica’s…
Crackdown on rogue traders and doorstep criminals in Cornwall
Getty ImagesCornwall Council said residents had welcomed the scheme to deter cold callersA council has put up warning signs in two areas to help protect people from rogue traders and other doorstep criminals.Cornwall Council said so-called "No Cold Caller Zones" were being introduced in the Penwinnic Parc and Middlegates area of St Agnes.Residents have also been given stickers to put on their doors telling cold callers, individuals who make unsolicited sales pitches to houses, to "stay away", the council said.It said cold calling in one of the zones would be considered…
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