West Penwith sees a successful season for barn owls

Post published:November 1, 2025
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Barn owlets in part of Cornwall had a particularly strong breeding season this year, with 21 owlets successfully fledged, the National Trust has said.Rangers working with the West Cornwall Ringing Group said they recorded an average of 3.3 chicks per box in West Penwith, compared to 2.4 elsewhere in the wider area.Although below the long-term average of 4.3, the figures were described as "successful" by the charity, and driven by collaboration after a challenging spring that reduced prey…

South West news quiz – test your knowledge

Post published:November 1, 2025
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Dartmoor visitors warned to stay away from cows during calving

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Dartmoor National Park AssociationDartmoor National Park Association is asking visitors to keep a safe distance from cows and their calves People are being urged to stay away from cows and give them space during calving season.Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) revealed there had been cases of people putting their children on the back of calves.Deputy head ranger Ella Breins said they did not like putting signs up on Dartmoor but they only do it if they had "genuine…

Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler encourages postcard revival

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Liam JacksonIllustrator Axel Scheffler said sending letters and postcards was "very important" to himThe Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler is encouraging children to send postcards and letters to their grandparents, parents and friends to stop the trend "dying out".Scheffler, who describes himself as an avid letter writer, said it was a great way of communicating and keeping in touch.The German illustrator, who has lived in England for more than 40 years, said "letters are very important for me".He recently…

Live: Israel continues attacks on Gaza as Palestinians fear return to war | Israel-Palestine conflict News

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blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Israeli strikes on Gaza this week have killed more than 100 people following the killing of an Israeli soldier, but the shaky ceasefire continues to hold.Published On 1 Nov 20251 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

G7 slams Russian attacks on energy as Ukraine decries ‘nuclear terrorism’ | European Union News

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The group said Russian attacks are inflicting ‘devastating social, environmental, and economic consequences’ on Ukraine.The energy ministers of the Group of Seven nations (G7) have issued a joint statement condemning Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy system, after authorities in Kyiv described Moscow’s most recent barrage as akin to “nuclear terrorism”.In a Friday statement, the G7 energy ministers – representing Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States – said Russia’s attacks “continue to inflict…

the fence dividing residents in Sandbanks

Post published:November 1, 2025
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Curtis LancasterSouth of England, SandbanksBBCA group of Sandbanks residents are unhappy with the erecting of a fence on a local beach"We're being denied something that should be free to us," is the feeling among some local residents of a seaside town that is divided over a section of beach. Resorts like Sandbanks in Poole often lie dormant in the winter months, silently waiting for summer tourist crowds to descend once again.But after a fence went up on a…

White House restricts press office access citing sensitive material | Donald Trump News

Post published:October 31, 2025
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Reporters blocked from key White House area without prior approval, citing structural changes and security concerns.Published On 31 Oct 202531 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareUnited States President Donald Trump’s administration has barred reporters from accessing part of the White House press office without an appointment, citing the need to protect “sensitive material”.In a memorandum on Friday to White House Communications Director Steven Cheung and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the National Security Council (NSC) said journalists…

Hundreds turn out to oppose Holsworthy mega solar farm plans

Post published:October 31, 2025
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Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondentBBCStephen Crowther, from the Campaign to Protect Rural England, is opposing the plansHundreds of people have attended a meeting in opposition to plans for one the UK's biggest solar farms.More than 200 residents packed into Holsworthy Memorial Hall in Devon earlier to hear concerns about the proposed 1,100 hectares (2,700 acres) Beacon Solar project.The Campaign to Protect Rural England's (CPRE) described the plans as "a market dash in favour of government policy",…

New plans to carve Devon up into four unitary authorities

Post published:October 31, 2025
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Miles DavisDevon political reporterGetty ImagesA new plan has emerged to carve Devon up into four unitary authorities as part of local government reorganisationA new plan for Devon to be carved up into four unitary authorities has emerged.Under the government's massive shake up of local government, all district and county councils will be abolished so that one authority will run all council services in any one area.Plymouth, Torbay and Exeter have now revealed they are all working together on…

Royal Marine jailed for abusing former partner

Post published:October 31, 2025
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Avon and Somerset PoliceThe judge described Deaken as a "coward" and a "bully"A Royal Marine has been jailed for 26 months after being found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour towards his former partner.In August, a jury heard how 26-year-old Jayden Deakin, from Norton Fitzwarren in Somerset, physically and psychologically abused his partner over a period of years.He was described by the judge as a "coward" and a "bully" at his sentencing at Taunton Crown Court after unanimously…

Man charged with conspiracy to import Class A drug

Post published:October 31, 2025
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A man has been charged with conspiracy to import a Class A drug, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.Earlier this year the NCA said it was investigating a conspiracy to smuggle £18.4m worth of cocaine into the UK on an inflatable boat in September 2024, which involved a 28-mile (45km) sea chase from off the coast of Newquay. The NCA said Patrick Tsang, 52, of Cosham, Portsmouth was taken into custody at a local police station following his…