RSF says Sudan’s army launches air strikes on paramilitary stronghold Nyala | Sudan war News

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Drone attacks hit fuel market in city that serves as headquarters for RSF’s alternative government.Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group says the country’s army struck a fuel market in the city of Nyala, the RSF’s administrative capital, as part of an intensified aerial campaign against its positions in South Darfur.For three consecutive days ending Thursday, military drones and warplanes pounded strategic RSF sites across Nyala, including the international airport, military positions and training facilities.Recommended Stories list of…

Cornwall police bus patrols to combat “predatory behaviour”

Post published:December 26, 2025
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Plain clothes police officers are to be stationed on buses in the new year to help tackle anti-social behaviour.Patrols will be carried out in south east Cornwall, with officers on the lookout for passengers who make others uncomfortable with repeat or unwanted attention, or who are acting drunk and disorderly.Similar operations have been carried out in Saltash, Looe, and Torpoint. Devon and Cornwall Police said previous patrols had been "very positive" but that it was aware "predatory or…

Hedgehog rescue centre. Prickles and Paws, nearing completition

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A purpose-built hedgehog rescue centre costing £290,000 is nearing completion, bosses say.Hedgehogs rescued by the Prickles and Paws charity, in Cornwall, have been cared for in the back garden of founder Diane South.But a fundraiser, which has been match-funded, has meant a dedicated rescue centre on a plot of land at Carnanton, near Newquay, is being built. Charity co-founder and rescue director Katy South said: "The new 'hogspital', which is in the final stages of construction, will substantially…

More than 2,000 fines for Blue Badge misuse, reports finds

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Alison StephensonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCA Freedom of Information request revealed more than 2,000 fines were issued More than 2,000 fines have been issued to drivers parking in disabled bays without a valid blue badge since 2019, new data has revealed. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Plymouth City Council revealed 2,637 fines were issued between 2019 and 2024 for misuse of disabled parking spaces.The FOI request, submitted by automotive retailers Evans Halshaw, said drivers were fined £70…

New surgery facilities planned at Exeter hospital

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A new day surgery centre for children and adults is planned in an expansion of a city centre hospital.New operating theatres and recovery areas could be built at the site in the Heavitree area of Exeter, which is part of the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E).A planning application has been made for the site with buildings which will overlook the neighbouring Waitrose store.The RD&E said it had secured a £20m commitment from NHS England to create a…

Taunton Town Football Club move a ‘no brainer’ says Gary Johnson

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The new manager of Taunton Town Football Club has described his move to the club as a "no brainer".With more than 30 years of managerial experience, Gary Johnson has previously led both Yeovil Town and Bristol City to promotion, and has won league titles at both Cheltenham Town and Torquay United.The news about his new role was made public on 23 December.Living nearby, he told the BBC the move was a "no brainer" and that he was "really…

Search for two men missing after Christmas Day swim called off

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BBCTwo men remain missing after a Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton, DevonA coastguard search operation for two men who went missing in the sea during a Christmas Day swim has been called off.Emergency services were called to Budleigh Salterton, in Devon, shortly after 10:25 GMT on Thursday.While some people were brought back to shore, two men in their 40s and 60s could not be located. The coastguard stopped searching the water at 17:00, but police said on-shore…

Can BNP leader Tarique Rahman unite a divided Bangladesh as election looms? | Politics News

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Dhaka, Bangladesh — Standing amid a sea of people on the outskirts of Dhaka, Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), declared that he had “a plan for the people and for the country”.It’s a plan that has been 17 years in the making. On Thursday, the son of the critically ill BNP chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia landed in Dhaka, returning from Britain, where he had lived in exile since 2008.…

Drug detection dog visits Fowey school to educate

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A specially-trained detection dog has been visiting a school as part of the police's efforts to educate and deter students from using drugs.Skye, who is trained to sniff out the presence of drugs, was invited into Fowey River Academy to carry out passive searches in Year 10 classrooms.The students - aged 14 to 15 - were asked to walk past Skye who would, in turn, sniff them and their school bag. No drugs were found.PC Gareth Hawken, who…

Christmas recycling tips issued for Devon and Cornwall households

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Bradley GerrardLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceJason Gillman/PixabayCouncil bosses said a lot of wrapping paper can be recycledPeople have been urged to take the right approach when it comes to getting rid of waste and recycling after Christmas.Advice has been issued by Devon County Council and Cornwall Council about what households should do with items such as cards, batteries, wrapping paper and Christmas trees.Council bosses have said people should make sure items destined for the bin can be recycled or…

Endangered curlew numbers boosted on Dartmoor

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Breeding numbers of a bird species which was "close to disappearing" in part of Devon have recovered, organisers of a project have said.The Duchy of Cornwall said the Dartmoor Curlew Recovery Programme had been running for five years at the national park in an attempt to boost curlew numbers.The project aimed to increase the population of the bird, which has been classed as endangered by the RSPB and had one or two breeding pairs on Dartmoor for more…

Got an e-scooter for Christmas? Here’s what you should know

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Joe SkirkowskiWest of EnglandGetty ImagesPolice forces have warned people to be aware of the law if they have received an e-scooter for ChristmasE-scooters have seen a big surge in popularity in recent years, but if you got one for Christmas this year, what are the rules around where they can be used? In the West, legal rental schemes are already operating in Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham and Gloucester, and those e-scooters can be ridden on the road.But these trial…