Winterstoke Road Bridge to be demolished amid £11m scheme

Post published:December 24, 2025
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Bea SwallowWest of EnglandNorth Somerset CouncilWinterstoke Road Bridge was built in the early 1940s and is now reaching the end of its safe lifespanA historic bridge which played a vital role in a town's war effort will be demolished when the railway tracks fall quiet on Christmas Day.Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, was built in 1941 to provide access to the RAF's aeroplane production factory in Oldmixon.North Somerset Council said due to its age, "it is now…

Man jailed for life for murdering his father at his Bath home

Post published:December 23, 2025
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Sarah TurnnidgeWest of England Avon and Somerset PoliceChristopher Monro, 30, was arrested at his home in Oxford the day after his father's death A man who murdered his own father has been jailed for life. Christopher Monro, 30, was told he would serve a minimum of 12 years in prison for killing 73-year-old Peter Monro at his home in Bath, Somerset.Emergency services were called to the house in Kelston View around midday on 11 February, where Mr Monro…

Philip Young in court charged with drugging and raping ex-wife

Post published:December 23, 2025
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Clara BullockWest of EnglandPracedoPhilip Young, 49, is charged with 56 offencesA former councillor has appeared in court accused of a string of sexual offences against his ex-wife over a 13-year period.Philip Young is charged with 56 offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy his former spouse Joanne Young, who has waived her legal right to anonymity. Appearing at Swindon Magistrates' Court earlier, the 49-year-old - formerly of Swindon but now of…

Calstock Advent windows light village up for Christmas

Post published:December 23, 2025
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A village on the Cornwall and Devon border has been lit up, one day at a time, for Christmas.Calstock's Advent windows have seen a new festively decorated window light up each day at 17:00 GMT during December as part of a trail.Themes featured ranged from the Do You Know How Much I Love You books to The Grinch, and each also features a hidden pottery pasty made by children at the local primary school, organisers said.Fleur Lagunowitsch-Cousins said…

Police end investigation over Glastonbury performance

Post published:December 23, 2025
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BBCAn investigation by Avon and Somerset Police into chants made during a Bob Vylan performance at Glastonbury has concluded no further action will be taken."We have concluded, after reviewing all the evidence, that it does not meet the criminal threshold outlined by the CPS for any person to be prosecuted," the force said in a statement."No further action will be taken on the basis there is insufficient evidential for there to be a realistic prospect of conviction."The investigation…

‘Heartbroken’ family’s tribute to man after fatal Plymouth crash

Post published:December 23, 2025
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Devon and Cornwall PoliceThe family of Michael Cockburn-Hilton paid tribute to their beloved son, brother and partnerTributes have been paid to a 23-year-old man who died following a road collision in Devon.The family of Michael Cockburn-Hilton said his death had left them "heartbroken beyond words" and described him as a beloved son, brother, and partner.Devon and Cornwall Police said the motorbike rider was pronounced dead at the scene of the two-vehicle collision also involving a car at about…

CCTV appeal after 20-year-old’s unexplained death in Penryn

Post published:December 23, 2025
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Police have issued a CCTV photo of two men they would like to talk to in connection with the unexplained death of a 20-year-old man in April.Devon and Cornwall Police said the man's body had been found underneath Collegewood Viaduct in Penryn at 08:40 BST on 27 April.It said the men in the CCTV footage may have come in to contact with the 20-year-old earlier in the evening before he died.Efforts have been made to identify the men…

Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss hails impressive defensive record

Post published:December 23, 2025
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Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell says he has been impressed with how defensively solid his side has been this season.The 20th-placed Grecians have conceded just 20 goals in their 20 League One games this season - the third-lowest in the division.They are the only club that has a positive goal difference in the bottom half of the table and have conceded just one goal in their past four games in all competitions."It was a big part of our…

Dawlish guide dog wins award for life service

Post published:December 23, 2025
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A guide dog has been given a national award to recognise his life of service.Ridley, an 11-year-old black Labrador-cross golden retriever, from Dawlish, Devon, scooped the Hero Dog Award at the Guide Dogs People Awards for 2025.It recognised his work, not only as a guide dog, but his continued contribution as an ambassador dog, therapy dog, and loyal companion to his owners Peter and Marylou Boston, ceremony organisers said.Mr Boston said: "Ridley is an extraordinary dog whose life…

Woman in her 90s dies after crash with lorry in St Blazey

Post published:December 23, 2025
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A woman in her 90s has died after the car she was a passenger in was involved in a crash with a lorry, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said the woman had been travelling in a silver Vauxhall Astra on Cornhill Road in St Blazey when the collision with a heavy goods vehicle took place at about 16:50 GMT on 28 November.It said the woman from St Blazey had suffered injuries in the incident and had been…

Boy, 14, seriously injured in Plymouth stabbing

Post published:December 23, 2025
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A 14-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was stabbed in a city centre.The attack happened on Monday evening at 18:50 GMT in the Notte Street and Athenaeum Street area of Plymouth.When officers arrived, they found the boy had been stabbed multiple times. He was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries, Devon and Cornwall Police said.The force said there would be an increased police presence in the area as officers…

‘Emotional decision’ to close Weymouth pedalos and chalets

Post published:December 23, 2025
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Beach chalets and pedalos at a popular seaside resort will not be making a return in 2026, following an "emotional decision" by the family that runs them.The facilities at Weymouth, Dorset, have been run by the same family since the early 1960s but they say the seasonal businesses has become increasingly unsustainable.Weymouth Town Council said the lease had been due to run until 2029 but councillors had agreed a request to end it early and would consider future…