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Plan for 180 homes on ‘one of the best fields’ in county approved

Plan for 180 homes on ‘one of the best fields’ in county approved

Daniel MumbyLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGoogleCouncillor Philip Ham described the site as "one of the best fields in Somerset"Plans to build 180 homes on a field described by one councillor as "one of the best" in Somerset have been approved by the council.Persimmon Homes Wessex applied for outline permission to build on the eastern side of the A367 Fosseway South in Midsomer Norton in 2022 but the plans were refused due to "poor access to services" and over-development concerns.The…

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Black ice in ‘many areas’ of Devon and Cornwall

Black ice has been reported in "many areas" of Devon and Cornwall, police have said.Two yellow weather warnings for ice have been issued by the Met Office for parts of the counties.The Met Office first issued a warning at 06:30 GMT to 10:00 on Friday and has issues a second between 18:00 on Friday and 10:00 on Saturday.A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has also been issued by the Met Office between 15:00 on Sunday and…

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People evacuated after lorry crash leads to gas leak in Devon

People evacuated after lorry crash leads to gas leak in Devon

People have been evacuated from homes and a road closed after a lorry crashed into a building, which resulted in a gas leak. Devon and Cornwall Police asked residents in Buckfastleigh, Devon, to shut windows and doors on Friday morning after a lorry hit the side of a building and a parked van at Higher Mill Lane. It said no injuries were reported and the lorry was recovered. Wales & West Utilities said a gas service pipe, supplying…

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Baby girl injured during Plymouth New Year’s Day disturbance

Baby girl injured during Plymouth New Year’s Day disturbance

A baby girl has been taken to hospital after being found with injuries in the early hours of New Year's Day, police said. Devon and Cornwall Police officers were called shortly after midnight to reports of a disturbance and altercation involving a group of people in the Mainstone Avenue and Elliot Road area of Prince Rock, Plymouth.The force said a two-month-old girl was taken to Bristol Children's Hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.An 18-year-old…

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The charities collecting Christmas trees in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire

The charities collecting Christmas trees in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire

Jonathan HolmesWest of EnglandSt Margaret's HospiceThousands of Christmas trees will be collected in the coming weeksAs we start the new year, many of us will be looking to put 2025 behind us and have a fresh start.Part of this can involve de-Christmassing the house and saying goodbye to our trees - especially if they are looking a bit worse for wear. While many councils offer collections, another option involves registering for a charity to pick up and repurpose…

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‘Half marathon returns’ and ‘rare eagle spotted’

‘Half marathon returns’ and ‘rare eagle spotted’

Sarah TurnnidgeWest of England Getty ImagesThe date for this year's Swindon Half Marathon has been announced Here is our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesThe date for this year's Swindon Half Marathon has been confirmed, after the race returned to the town in 2025 following a six-year hiatus. The Swindon Advertiser reports the event will take place on 27 September.…

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Teen has potentially life-changing injuries in Plymouth crash

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Teen has potentially life-changing injuries in Plymouth crash

A teenager has potentially life-changing injuries after a motorcycle and car crashed, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to Shallowford Road in Plymouth at about 10:15 GMT on Thursday. The force said the motorcycle rider, a man aged 17, suffered potentially life-changing injuries. It said a road closure was in place after the crash which involved a Royal Alloy motorcycle and an orange Ford Focus.Police have asked any witnesses to get in touch with…

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Caleb Watts: Plymouth Argyle midfielder ‘outstanding’ on return from injury

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Caleb Watts: Plymouth Argyle midfielder ‘outstanding’ on return from injury

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says he is relishing the return of midfielder Caleb Watts to fitness.The 23-year-old Australian came on as a 67th-minute substitute in the 1-1 League One draw at Stevenage on New Year's Day, setting up Malachi Boateng's equaliser just moments after his introduction.It was Watts' first action three and a half months after recovering from a serious hamstring injury that required surgery."I thought Caleb, to say he's been out for so long, was…

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Gary Caldwell hails ‘fantastic effort’ as Exeter City continue fine form

Gary Caldwell hails ‘fantastic effort’ as Exeter City continue fine form

Exeter City boss Gary Caldwell praised the "fantastic effort" of his side in their 1-0 win over Luton Town. The victory extended the Grecians' best run of form in League One this season to four wins in six games as they moved up to 15th place in the table.Pierce Sweeney's first goal since 10 December 2024 settled the game and gave Exeter a two-point buffer to the relegation places. "It was a fantastic effort from everyone in the…

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Ice warning issued for parts of Devon and Cornwall

Ice warning issued for parts of Devon and Cornwall

A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for parts of Devon and Cornwall.The Met Office warning was issued at 06:30 GMT and ends at 10:00 on Friday. It said icy patches could lead to some disruption to travel, cause injuries from slips and falls, and warned there could be icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths. On Wednesday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued an amber cold health alert for the South…

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Somerset woman says King stonemasonry role is an ‘honour’

Somerset woman says King stonemasonry role is an ‘honour’

A woman training as a stonemason says it is an "honour" to help build a new nature hide at the headquarters of a foundation set up by King Charles.Jennie Regan, 45, from Paulton in Somerset, was responsible for carving the circular stone block in the centre of the floor of the hide on the 2,000-acre Dumfries House estate in East Ayrshire.She was inspired to take up the stonemason role by her grandfather's job as a bricklayer in Yeovil,…

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