Attempted murder arrests after man stabbed in Christchurch

Post published:January 1, 2026
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Two arrests have been made in connection with a reported stabbing in Dorset.Police received a report at 22:00 GMT on Monday a man in his 40s had sustained stab wounds in Dennistoun Avenue, Christchurch. He was taken to hospital for treatment.A cordon was put in place to allow for detailed inquiries to be carried out at the scene.Officers have arrested a 33-year-old man from Christchurch and a 35-year-old woman from Poole on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain…

Somerset: Five big changes set to happen in 2026

Post published:January 1, 2026
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Rare butterfly numbers reach record levels says charity

Post published:January 1, 2026
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A record number of one of the UK's rarest butterflies has been found at a nature site. More than double the number of silk shelters were found at Lydlinch Common this year compared to last year, according an annual survey by Wareham based national charity Butterfly Conservation.The Marsh Fritillary butterfly was once widespread across the UK but has plummeted over the last 100 years due to changes in farming practices wiping out its habitat. This follows a wider…

How to recycle Christmas trees in the South

Post published:January 1, 2026
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Marcus WhiteSouth of EnglandIsle of Wight Donkey SanctuaryDonkeys enjoy clean, chemical-free Christmas treesWith the turn of the year, it could be time to take down your Christmas tree.Traditionally, Twelfth Night on Monday 5 or Tuesday 6 January is the occasion to dismantle the skeletal remains of real trees, sweep up the sea of needles and restore furniture to its rightful place in the living room.People in Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire have a wide…

Truro river route gets new 20mph limit as part of work

Post published:January 1, 2026
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Cornwall CouncilPeople had previously been "reluctant" to walk along Malpas Road A new 20mph speed limit has been introduced to a riverside street in Truro as part of measures to make it more accessible for walking and cycling.Malpas Road was earmarked as somewhere people had been "reluctant" to walk alongside due to a lack of crossings and the speed of traffic, Cornwall Council said.As a result, the £1.2m Truro Green Transport Scheme, delivered in partnership with the Truro…

Cornwall raccoon and Devon seals make RSPCA’s top 2025 rescues

Post published:January 1, 2026
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Emma Jacobs/RSPCAWhen RSPCA officer Abi Kemp arrived to rescue the raccoon, she saw it was very overweightAn overweight raccoon from Cornwall and three seals from Devon are among those recognised in the RSPCA's top rescues of 2025.The charity compiled the list, hoping to share "some of its most heart-warming tales" of the year.It also revealed more than 634,000 users visited the RSPCA website nationally to report a concern in the last 12 months, with 7,279 visits needed in…

Devon National Trust property celebrates centenary in jazzy style

Post published:January 1, 2026
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National Trust, Steve HaywoodThe National Trust held a Roaring Twenties party to celebrate 100 years of the property that featured in the BBC Two programme Christmas Treasures of the National TrustColeton Fishacre in south Devon has celebrated its centenary over the Christmas period, and special decorations can still be seen until into the new year.The National Trust has decorated the Arts and Crafts-style house, built in 1925, in the festive style of the Jazz Age - the so-called…

South West charity delivers blood ‘when every minute counts’

Post published:January 1, 2026
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BBCSouth West Blood Bikes rider James Mayne on standby to courier blood and medical suppliesA charity which transports blood and medical supplies for the NHS has reported a "record year" of helping the health services.Riders and drivers for South West Blood Bikes have travelled 236,000 miles over 12 months, which they estimate has saved the NHS and hospices in Devon more than £400,000.The charity is made up of a team of 116 unpaid volunteers and does not charge…

Cargo ship runs aground in Teignmouth harbour

Post published:December 31, 2025
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A cargo ship has run aground off the south Devon coast.The coastguard said it received reports of the vessel - its name Scot Pioneer visible from the shore - had got into difficulty in Teignmouth harbour at about 17:25 GMT.It added the ship, registered to Inverness in Scotland, had eight crew on board and no injuries or damage to the vessel had been reported.A coastguard spokesperson said it was expected the boat would be refloated at the next…

Police investigation as gulls die in ‘shooting’

Post published:December 31, 2025
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Police are investigating the deaths of four gulls after it is believed they were shot down. Peter Colton, 79, was walking through Sharpham Road Playing Fields next to Cheddar Reservoir on Tuesday morning when he discovered the birds, one of which was dead and three seriously injured.Volunteers from Secret World Animal Rescue collected the surviving gulls, but had to put them down due to the severity of their injuries.The charity's wildlife and veterinary services manager, Lauren Valentine, said:…

South West had unusually warm weather in 2025

Post published:December 31, 2025
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David BraineSenior Broadcast Meteorologist, South WestDebbie W/BBC Weather Watchers2025 saw the warmest June in the South West on record and the UK's second warmest on recordThe south-west of England experienced an unusually warm year of weather in 2025, with notably dry and sunny conditions in the spring.The Met Office said it was the sunniest year on record in the UK, and has the potential to be the warmest - the existing record being 2023.In the region, March was…

Woman trapped under car in serious car crash in Mevagissey

Post published:December 31, 2025
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A woman has suffered serious injuries after getting trapped under a vehicle in a crash.Emergency services were called out to the incident which involved a single-vehicle at about 12:45 GMT on Polkirt Hill in Mevagissey.Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said a car had gone into a wall and a woman who had become trapped under the vehicle had first aid administered at the scene before she was taken to hospital by air ambulance.Devon and Cornwall Police said emergency…