Power cut hits homes and shuts Moors Valley Country Park

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A country park has been forced to shut and nearly 900 homes are without power after a fault.Moors Valley Country Park in Ashley Heath, Dorset, said the loss of power meant its car park, visitor centre and all facilities on the site were temporarily closed.Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said engineers were working to make the repair. The outage, which began at about 08:00 BST, is affecting those in the BH21 and BH24 postcodes.The park said it would would remain shut until power was restored and advised visitors to check its…

Pakistan launches its first hyperspectral satellite | Space News

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The technology is expected to boost capacity in environmental monitoring, urban planning and disaster management.Published On 19 Oct 202519 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharePakistan has sent its first-ever hyperspectral satellite into orbit, a “major milestone” it says will help advance national objectives from agriculture to urban planning.The country’s space agency, SUPARCO, announced the “successful launch” of the H1 satellite from northwestern China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listHyperspectral satellites can detect subtle chemical or material changes on the ground that traditional…

Police confirm ‘body’ found near Honiton was not human

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Police have identified remains found in a rural area near Honiton.Devon and Cornwall Police said they had received reports a body had been found near Awliscombe on Saturday.But following an investigation, they found the bones were not human.The force thanked the public for their patience while road closures and a cordon had been in place. Source link

Section of M5 closed after accident and fire

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A section of the M5 in Devon has been closed after a car overturned and caught fire, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said the southbound lanes were closed between junction 30, leading on to the A376 Sidmouth Road at the Exeter services area, and junction 31 leading to the A38 Okehampton turn-off at 07:45 BST.They said a car had overturned and caught fire, with the driver sustaining minor injuries.Traffic reporting service Inrix reported police had initially closed the northbound carriageway but at 9.50 all lanes had been been reopened. Source…

Soldiers’ attempting ‘virtually-impossible’ field gun trek

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Rachel CandlinWest of England andSimon ParkinBBC SomersetDavid BathgateTeams of volunteers, totalling 1,300 personnel, are pushing the field gun from John O'Groats to Land's End A one-tonne (907kg) field gun is being pulled across the length of Great Britain to raise money for a military cancer charity. Teams of volunteers totalling 1,300 military and veteran personnel started walking the 1,000 miles (1609km) between John O'Groats to Land's End on September 1 and are now passing through Somerset.The aim of the endurance challenge is to raise £150,000 for Military vs Cancer, a charity…

West of England headlines: Travellers and rough sleepers

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Here is our weekly roundup of stories from across local websites in the West of England.We have a daily round up as well. Make sure you look out for it on the website and the local section of the BBC News app.Bristol 24/7 has talked to disabled residents living in the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood, who claim they feel "trapped and excluded".When the trial was introduced in October 2024, council leaders promised "safer streets, less traffic and a healthier environment".However two residents with disabilities said their daily lives had been turned…

Radipole Lake set for weed and reed clear out to boost flow

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A lake at a nature reserve is set to have excessive weeds and reeds removed to improve the flow of water.Dorset Council said the clear out at Radipole Lake, Weymouth is being carried out due to ongoing issues with low water levels, silt build-up, and algal blooms partly caused by agricultural runoff and slowed river flow.It is hoped getting rid of the abundant weeds and reeds from several spots on the lake will also make allocated fishing areas useable for members of the Radipole Lake Angling Society (RLAS).The work by the…

Ideas sought for Plymouth Armada Way time capsule

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People have been asked to come up with ideas for items to be included in a time capsule being buried in Devon.Plymouth City Council is planning to bury the capsule under Armada Way next summer before it is dug up in 2047 to mark the centenary of the plaza being rebuilt after World War Two.It said people could suggest items which fit themes including "Plymouth now", nature and the sea, community and belonging, creativity and innovation and everyday life.Items must be non-perishable and small enough to fit in a tube measuring…

Cornwall restoration project sees meadows ‘come to life’

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A major nature recovery initiative is transforming south-east Cornwall's landscape, the National Trust has said.More than 70 acres (28.5 hectares) of species-rich meadow has been restored since 2020 and there are plans for another 247 acres (100 hectares) over the next five years.The restored meadows at Lansallos and Coombe Farm near Fowey and Ethy near Lerryn have become donor sites, supplying wildflower seed to enhance grasslands at other National Trust locations across Cornwall, including Cotehele, Godrevy, the Roseland and west Cornwall.Nearly one tonne of wildflower seeds has been harvested over three…

Topless runner to take part in topless swim in Devon

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A cancer survivor and campaigner will be taking part in a charity swim later. Louise Butcher, who is known as the Topless Runner, will be among the swimmers at the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity Topless Swim 2025 which aims to raise funds and awareness of breast cancer. She said last year's swim at Ilfracombe raised £50,000 with 250 ladies "all proudly showing their breasts" including some who had mastectomy scars.Teams from North Devon District Hospital and Fern Centre cancer wellbeing team will be at the event to offer advice about breast…

Reinier de Ridder loses to Brendan Allen at UFC Fight Night in Canada | Mixed Martial Arts News

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De Ridder’s four-fight UFC winning streak was snapped after he was unable to continue against Brendan Allen.Published On 19 Oct 202519 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareBrendan Allen shook up the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight division in a big way, handing Reinier de Ridder his first promotional loss by securing a technical knockout (TKO) after the Dutchman’s corner deemed him unable to continue ahead of Round 5.De Ridder was visibly exhausted in his neutral corner at UFC Fight Night in Vancouver on Saturday night, leading to the sudden…

Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Doha | Conflict News

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South Asian neighbours also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in coming days to ensure peace deal’s implementation.Published On 19 Oct 202519 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAfghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye following a week of fierce and deadly clashes along their disputed border.Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said early on Sunday that Afghanistan and Pakistan had agreed to the ceasefire “and the establishment of mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability between the two countries”.Recommended Stories list of…