Somerset church tomb collapse exposes 1700s stone crypt

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Bea SwallowWest of EnglandHandoutThe collapsed box tomb sat upon a large underground crypt, thought to have been constructed in the 1700sAn ancient box tomb thought to be built in the 1700s has collapsed in a church cemetery, exposing a large underground crypt.The 12ft (3.6m) hole opened up at All Saints Church in Martock, Somerset, on Saturday afternoon, the day before Remembrance Sunday services were held inside.Rev Paul Fillery said the incident was likely caused by rain gradually eroding…

Devon Remembrance Sunday services honour armed forces

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Johnny Rutherford/BBCA service was held at the at the war memorial in Northernhay Gardens in ExeterServices are taking place across the region to mark Remembrance Sunday.The Bishop of Plymouth, the Rt Revd James Grier, led this year's service on Plymouth Hoe, which began with a two-minute silence at the Royal Naval Memorial at 11:00 GMT."War and conflict today weighs heavy and looms close, especially for those who offer our lives in our armed services," he told the service.…

Cascade of knitted poppies draped from Cornish church

Post published:November 9, 2025
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Thousands of knitted poppies have been draped from the bell tower of a church to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.The display at Holy Trinity Church in Tresillian, Cornwall, was carefully attached to the building by firefighters earlier this week.It is the culmination of a year-long effort by sisters Kirsten Lean and Jacqueline Goodway who drew inspiration from a similar cascade of poppies at a church in Holt, Wiltshire.Mrs Lean said of Remembrance Sunday: "It means a big deal to both…

Animal rescues and giant poppy restored

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Autumn has truly settled across the county, as trees were captured in all their colours.Meanwhile, BBC Radio Somerset excelled in this year's Children In Need challenge, and a wildlife rescue centre has saved several hedgehogs.Find this and more in our weekly picture roundup.Pudsey and presenters: BBC Radio Somerset joined BBC radio stations across the country walking 1,000 miles (1,609 km) for BBC Children in Need - three-legged.Mel and Simon from BBC Radio Somerset contributed more than 36 miles…

Labour And Conservative Councillors Join Forces To Block Exeter City Centre Antisocial Behaviour Initiative – Exeter Observer

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Labour And Conservative Councillors Join Forces To Block Exeter City Centre Antisocial Behaviour Initiative – Exeter Observer

Keep our reporting free for everyone to read Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters SPECIAL REPORTS Rejection of voluntary and community sector calls for more inclusive response follows thirteen-year council failure to comply with legal duties under crime and disorder legislation in relation to Exeter Community Safety Partnership. Sunday 9

Exeter Digest #93: Exeter City Centre Antisocial Behaviour – Exeter Homeless Death Rate – Hospital Doctors Strike – Exeter Observer

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Exeter Digest #93: Exeter City Centre Antisocial Behaviour – Exeter Homeless Death Rate – Hospital Doctors Strike – Exeter Observer

Media made in Exeter Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters THE EXETER DIGEST With our pick of upcoming local community and culture highlights and a recap of the top stories from our previous edition. Sunday 9 November 2025 Media made in Exeter Exeter Observer is produced by a non-profit newsroom

Exeter Digest #93: Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour – Exeter homeless death rate – Hospital doctors strike

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Exeter Digest #93: Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour - Exeter homeless death rate - Hospital doctors strike - Exeter ObserverDon't just read Exeter Observer Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters THE EXETER DIGESTWith our pick of upcoming local community and culture highlights and a recap of the top stories from our previous edition.Sunday 9 November 2025SPECIAL REPORTLabour and Conservative councillors join forces to block Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour initiativeRejection of voluntary and community sector…

Labour and Conservative councillors join forces to block Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour initiative

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Labour and Conservative councillors join forces to block Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour initiative - Exeter ObserverDemocracy doesn't work when people don't know Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters SPECIAL REPORTSRejection of voluntary and community sector calls for more inclusive response follows thirteen-year council failure to comply with legal duties under crime and disorder legislation in relation to Exeter Community Safety Partnership.Sunday 9 November 2025Martin RedfernWant to read more? The full story is exclusive premium…

John Askey: Truro City boss frustrated after Altrincham loss

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Truro City manager John Askey says he is frustrated by his side's lack of attacking cutting edge.The Tinners were beaten 1-0 at home by Altrincham with Keaton Ward's excellent late volley sealing the win for the visitors.The loss saw Truro slip to the bottom of the National League table - Askey's side are a point adrift of four teams who are in turn six points behind 19th-placed Gateshead. "It's frustrating when you're watching and there is opportunity to…

‘Death row gran returns to UK’ and ‘weapon picnic benches’

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Here's 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 Live reported on the picnic benches outside a seafront fish and chip shop which have been removed after police warned could be "used as weapons" by passers-by. At a licensing review, owner Michelle Michael said the recycled…

Devon auction featuring 300 years of clock history

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Chilcotts Auctioneers and ValuersChilcotts Auctioneers and Valuers said it took three days to move the collection to their officesA collection of clocks and barometers that make up "300 years of history" are set to be sold at auction on 15 November. Chilcotts Auctioneers and Valuers said it took three days to remove the entire collection, made up of more than 60 clocks and barometers spanning the late 17th Century to the 20th Century, and take it to their…

South West stories you may have missed

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Nova WilliamsFaye Williams helped staff at Corfu Airport control the crowdA woman from Devon who helped control the crowd at a Greek airport, and a car which fell into a sinkhole which suddenly appeared in a car park in Cornwall, were some of the stories we reported on this week.We have selected six articles from the past seven days for Devon and Cornwall.Mum steps in to control crowd at Greek airportNova WilliamsFaye Williams said she saw an airport…