Hydropower could return to Cheddar Gorge river – to charge cars

Post published:October 22, 2025
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A hydropower system could be built at a beauty spot to raise money for community projects.As part of plans put forward by volunteers for the site on the River Yeo in Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, new car charging points would be installed that are powered by the system.The river's power has been harnessed for centuries, with a peak of 13 mills, for uses including milling paper and corn.Huw Robson, one of the project leaders, said the new system would…

Dr Fiona Gibson appointed Bishop of Taunton

Post published:October 22, 2025
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Tess de la MareWest of EnglandBBCDr Fiona Gibson has been appointed Bishop of TauntonA new bishop has been appointed in the West after the departure of the incumbent who held the post for 10 years.King Charles III approved the nomination of Dr Fiona Gibson, who was previously Archdeacon of Ludlow in Hereford, for the post of Bishop of Taunton in Somerset on Wednesday.Dr Gibson replaces Reverend Ruth Worsley, who held the role from 2015 before becoming interim Bishop…

Weston super Mare man sentenced for historic child sexual abuse

Post published:October 22, 2025
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Georgia EadieWest of EnglandAvon and Somerset PoliceRodney Bunzly was sentenced to 12 yearsA man has been jailed for 12 years for a string of sexual offences against a child, which left a "lasting impact" on the victim. Rodney Bunzly, 57, of Grasmere Drive in Weston-super-Mare, was sentenced on four charges dating back two decades including indecent assault against a child and sexual intercourse with a child. He was also previously found guilty of making indecent images of a…

Devon derby: Exeter City prepare to resume Plymouth Argyle rivalry

Post published:October 22, 2025
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The bosses of both sides know a thing or two about derby matches.Exeter's manager Gary Caldwell was Celtic captain and led his side out against Rangers in one of the fiercest derbies in world football.Meanwhile Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley - a former Manchester United, Everton and Watford player - has been involved in big games against Manchester City, Liverpool and Luton. "Until you're in a derby you don't really know what it's like, so I don't think…

Superyacht chef from Wimborne drowned in French harbour

Post published:October 22, 2025
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The head chef of a superyacht drowned after falling from a quayside in the south of France following a night out drinking, an inquest has heard.Flinn Sessions, of Wimborne, Dorset, was working on the Atlantico yacht, moored at La Ciotat, near Marseille, on 9 June 2023.An inquest at Bournemouth heard the 22-year-old visited several bars with crew members and workers from other boats and was seen drinking beers and shots.Coroner Brendan Allen told the hearing his friends had…

Frome parents say Instagram post may have saved their baby’s life

Post published:October 22, 2025
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A couple whose newborn baby developed a potentially fatal infection have said they were alerted to the signs by an Instagram post.Matt and Laura Bradbury-Stewart from Frome, Somerset, said their son had become drowsy in the days after birth and grew less interested in feeding. While Ms Bradbury-Stewart was looking at Instagram for sleep advice, she came across a post by the Lullaby Trust warning of the signs of dangerous infections in babies. She realised her son was…

Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for Cornwall

Post published:October 22, 2025
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Available for over a yearStorm Benjamin has been named by Météo France and will bring wet and windy weather on Thursday. Cornwall is set to get wet and windy because of this and the Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind and rain. BBC Spotlight's Weather Presenter Linda Ludlow has the details. Photo credit: Sarayut Thaneerat.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

Cornwall MP Andrew George calls for ban on smacking children

Post published:October 22, 2025
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Jonathan MorrisSouth West andMartyn OatesSouth West political reporterBBCA ban on smacking would bring England and Cornwall into line with Scotland, Wales, Ireland, South Korea and many other countries, said Andrew GeorgeAn MP has called for a nationwide ban on smacking children, describing the practice as "physical assault".Andrew George, Liberal Democrat MP for St Ives in Cornwall, joined abuse survivor and campaigner Caroline Eshghi at a parliamentary meeting hosted by children's charities NSPCC and Barnardo's.The event was part of…

Wall at Weymouth Crematorium to stop shortcut disrupting funerals

Post published:October 22, 2025
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A wall is being reinstated at a crematorium to stop people using it as a shortcut after "significant disruption" was caused to funeral services.Part of the boundary at Weymouth Crematorium was originally removed to allow maintenance access from Shirecroft Road.But Dorset Council said "significant concerns" had been raised about the "lack of privacy and reverence" during services due to people cutting through.Access for mourners will be unaffected.Health and housing councillor Gill Taylor said: "It is important for us…

Truro City boss John Askey pleased with improving side after cup win

Post published:October 22, 2025
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John Askey says he is seeing improvement in his Truro City side after their 3-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion Under-21s in the National League Cup.Seidou Sanogo, 25, gave the Tinners a 25th-minute lead before Dominic Johnson-Fisher doubled the tally 11 minutes into the second half.Sanogo wrapped the win up with a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time as the Cornish side secured a place in the next round with a game to spare. The…

Weather forces Poole Pirates speedway final postponement

Post published:October 22, 2025
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A speedway team just one race from potentially securing three major titles have been forced to put their final back due to forecast wet weather.Poole Pirates were set to host the Redcar Bears in the BSN Series final second leg at Wimborne Road, Poole, at 19:30 BST.The speedway team said due to the "predicted adverse weather conditions" it had been put back to Friday, adding: "We apologise to any fans who may have made advanced travelling arrangements but…

Torquay return to winning ways with 3-0 Chippenham Town triumph

Post published:October 22, 2025
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Torquay United boss Paul Wotton praised an excellent first-half display after the Gulls beat Chippenham Town 3-0 in National League South.Jordan Young's 20th-minute free-kick gave Torquay the lead against his former club before Sonny Blu Lo-Everton doubled the tally from the edge of the box shortly before the interval. Louis Dennis rounded off the win 12 minutes into the second half with a close-range finish after good work by Callum Dolan.The win maintains the Gulls' excellent home form…