Over the past year, Gaza’s infrastructure has been subjected to a devastating reality.What once functioned under strain has been pushed beyond the point of collapse. Electricity networks, water systems, hospitals,…
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue ServiceFire crews tackled the fires on Monday afternoonFirefighters have tackled two gorse fires in the same area of moorland.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue…
One of the world’s foremost experts on critical minerals and mining, Professor Frances Wall, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List, it has been announced. The…
Beth CruseWest of EnglandBBCThe A432 Badminton Road bridge has been closed since July 2023Several key bridges across the West of England are scheduled to reopen in 2026 after years of…
Pete SimsonPolitics West ProducerPA MediaCouncils across the West have already suffered serious shortfalls in their budgetMost of us think of Christmas as being about mince pies, mulled wine and Santa.But…
A woman who set up a charity to help support military children has been appointed an MBE.Louise Fetigan, from Wareham, has been recognised in the king's New Year Honours list…
The founder of a charity supporting disabled people into work has been recognised in the New Year Honours list.Samantha Everard, known as Sammy, has been made an Member of the…
Caroline RobinsonSouth WestNHS England South WestDr Michael Marsh was recognised for his contribution over many years to healthcare and public serviceA former medical director is among medical professionals who have…
Rachel RussellSouth of EnglandGETTY Images/BBCFrankie Allen (L) and Peter Boyd-Smith (R) are both being recognised in the New Year honoursAn MP is among those from the south of England to…
South West Water (SWW) has joined forces with a charity to help military veterans tackle money worries this winter.The company will attend armed forces hubs across Cornwall, run by the…