West of England headlines: Travellers and rough sleepers

Post published:October 19, 2025
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Here is our weekly roundup of stories from across local websites in the West of England.We have a daily round up as well. Make sure you look out for it on the website and the local section of the BBC News app.Bristol 24/7 has talked to disabled residents living in the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood, who claim they feel "trapped and excluded".When the trial was introduced in October 2024, council leaders promised "safer streets, less traffic and a…

Radipole Lake set for weed and reed clear out to boost flow

Post published:October 19, 2025
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A lake at a nature reserve is set to have excessive weeds and reeds removed to improve the flow of water.Dorset Council said the clear out at Radipole Lake, Weymouth is being carried out due to ongoing issues with low water levels, silt build-up, and algal blooms partly caused by agricultural runoff and slowed river flow.It is hoped getting rid of the abundant weeds and reeds from several spots on the lake will also make allocated fishing areas…

Ideas sought for Plymouth Armada Way time capsule

Post published:October 19, 2025
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People have been asked to come up with ideas for items to be included in a time capsule being buried in Devon.Plymouth City Council is planning to bury the capsule under Armada Way next summer before it is dug up in 2047 to mark the centenary of the plaza being rebuilt after World War Two.It said people could suggest items which fit themes including "Plymouth now", nature and the sea, community and belonging, creativity and innovation and everyday…

Cornwall restoration project sees meadows ‘come to life’

Post published:October 19, 2025
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A major nature recovery initiative is transforming south-east Cornwall's landscape, the National Trust has said.More than 70 acres (28.5 hectares) of species-rich meadow has been restored since 2020 and there are plans for another 247 acres (100 hectares) over the next five years.The restored meadows at Lansallos and Coombe Farm near Fowey and Ethy near Lerryn have become donor sites, supplying wildflower seed to enhance grasslands at other National Trust locations across Cornwall, including Cotehele, Godrevy, the Roseland…

Topless runner to take part in topless swim in Devon

Post published:October 19, 2025
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A cancer survivor and campaigner will be taking part in a charity swim later. Louise Butcher, who is known as the Topless Runner, will be among the swimmers at the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity Topless Swim 2025 which aims to raise funds and awareness of breast cancer. She said last year's swim at Ilfracombe raised £50,000 with 250 ladies "all proudly showing their breasts" including some who had mastectomy scars.Teams from North Devon District Hospital and Fern Centre…

Reinier de Ridder loses to Brendan Allen at UFC Fight Night in Canada | Mixed Martial Arts News

Post published:October 19, 2025
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De Ridder’s four-fight UFC winning streak was snapped after he was unable to continue against Brendan Allen.Published On 19 Oct 202519 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareBrendan Allen shook up the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight division in a big way, handing Reinier de Ridder his first promotional loss by securing a technical knockout (TKO) after the Dutchman’s corner deemed him unable to continue ahead of Round 5.De Ridder was visibly exhausted in his neutral corner…

Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Doha | Conflict News

Post published:October 19, 2025
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South Asian neighbours also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in coming days to ensure peace deal’s implementation.Published On 19 Oct 202519 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAfghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye following a week of fierce and deadly clashes along their disputed border.Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said early on Sunday that Afghanistan and Pakistan had agreed to the ceasefire “and the establishment of mechanisms…

Bosnia’s Republika Srpska installs temporary president as Dodik steps aside | Conflict News

Post published:October 18, 2025
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Bosnia’s Serb entity names an interim president after separatist Milorad Dodik is barred from politics by a state court.Published On 18 Oct 202518 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareBosnia and Herzegovina’s Serb-majority entity has appointed Ana Trisic Babic as interim president, marking the first formal acknowledgement that Milorad Dodik is stepping aside after being barred from politics by a state court.The Republika Srpska parliament confirmed Babic’s appointment on Saturday, saying she would serve until the early…

Horses and runners compete in Quantock Hills challenge

Post published:October 18, 2025
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Two horses have beaten around 100 runners in a 23 mile (37km) race across Somerset's Quantock Hills.The Man v Horse endurance race, which was first held more than 40 years ago in Powys, Wales, saw the crowd of runners given a head start of only 15 minutes.Only four competitors have ever beaten a horse in the history of the race, with the last Somerset event ending in a tie between a human and a horse at three hours…

In the occupied West Bank, the war continues | Israel-Palestine conflict

Post published:October 18, 2025
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It has been a week since the ceasefire was announced in Gaza. When we heard the news in the occupied West Bank, we celebrated. We felt relief and hope that the genocide is finally over. But we also realised that there is no ceasefire for us.The daily violence we have been subjected to for decades is showing no signs of abating. Since October 7, 2023, the brutality of our occupier has only intensified. Today, life in the West…

Work to repair dangerous Somerset embankment completed

Post published:October 18, 2025
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More than 230 steel bars have been used to repair and stabilise a collapsed embankment along a busy route.The 130-metre embankment along Upper Stanton in Stanton Drew, Somerset, had partially given way, putting the road at risk.Bath & North East Somerset Council (BANES) said the work, which cost more than £430.000, has now secured the road for the long-term.Councillor Lucy Hodge, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Delivery, thanked residents for their patience and said the council had "significantly…

Former Exeter policeman named honorary alderman

Post published:October 18, 2025
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A former lord mayor of Exeter who served in the police for 30 years has been appointed an honorary alderman.Percy Prowse, 72, is only the 16th person to be awarded the recognition since 1981.Mr Prowse, a familiar figure in Exeter's streets as a cape-wearing police officer, said he was "truly honoured".He had served more than 30 years with Devon and Cornwall Police and was often seen cycling through Exeter in his blue serge cape, said the Local Democracy…