FC Bournemouth's Senesi set for summer departure
The latest on Marcos Senesi's future with BBC Sport football reporter Nizaar Kinsella. Source link
Somerset community hospital bed numbers to be cut in April
The NHS has confirmed it will reduce hospital beds at two community hospitals while introducing new services as part of a trial.In line with the government's 10-year plan, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking at relocating or repurposing inpatient beds at Crewkerne Community Hospital and Burnham-on-Sea War Memorial Hospital.In April 2026, the trust will temporarily reducing the number of beds from 16 to eight at both hospitals, using the space for services like chemotherapy and maternity services.The trust…
Torbay healthcare partnership’s future under threat
Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCThe partnership between Torbay Council and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is said to have reduced hospital admissionsA healthcare partnership which helps to reduce hospital admissions is at risk.Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) works with Torbay Council to provide adult social care services.However, council leader Dave Thomas told cabinet members the health trust was "giving serious consideration" to ending the partnership because of the cost of providing the service.TSDFT said…
Man arrested after ear slashed in pub brawl in Bridgwater
GoogleThe alleged assault happened at The Golden Ball pub on High Street in BridgwaterA man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after another man's ear was slashed at a pub.The victim, in his mid-20s, was taken to hospital after an altercation at The Golden Ball pub in High Street, Bridgwater, at about 23:55 GMT on 12 December.He suffered a laceration to the ear which needed treatment, police said. Officers are appealing for anyone who was in the…
‘Misunderstanding’ led to Solent Meads golf course campaign
Des Blenkinsopp / GeographThe lease for Solent Meads will be re-tendered in 2026Fears about the closure of a golf course and a subsequent campaign to save it were based on a "misunderstanding", councillors have said.Thousands signed a petition to save Solent Meads in Southbourne after Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) said it was reviewing the future of the site.At a meeting on Wednesday, cabinet members approved a biodiversity scheme for council owned land at Erlin Farm, Millhams…
Two new Bath schools to be built for Send children
Two new schools for children with additional needs are set to be built after long-awaited funding has been announced.Bath and North East Somerset Council signed off on plans to build a 120-place special school and a 55-place alternative provision school last year, but the funding was frozen by the government. Following an 18-month delay, the money has now been confirmed, with the new schools planned to be built at the vacant Bath Community Academy, which closed seven years…
Tribute to father-of-two killed in rural collision near Wimborne
A 24-year-old man who died in a two-car crash on a rural road in Dorset was "caring, funny and mischievous", his family have said.Robbie Williams, also known as Robbie Diffey, and another driver, a 57-year-old man from Poole, were both pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on the B3078 at Knowlton, near Wimborne, on Saturday evening.In a statement, the family of father-of-two Mr Williams, from Poole, said his death had "left a huge hole in all…
‘Rise in EV battery fires’ and ‘blaze destroys family’s home’
Jake ShortA fire service is doing a "deep dive" into data around electric vehicle (EV) battery fires following a rise in incidentsHere is our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesDevon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has announced it is doing a "deep dive" into data around electric vehicle (EV) battery fires following a rise in incidents, including one which…
Jurassic Coast cliff rescue for missing spaniel Willow
A "very lucky" pet dog has been rescued after spending more than a week stuck around cliffs on the Dorset coast.Kimmeridge Coastguard Rescue Team (CRT) said its members were alerted to a spaniel trapped on a beach at Egmount Point while they were training on Tuesday evening.A rope team from Swanage Coastguard was brought in to lower rescuers from the clifftop to the beach below. They then managed to entice her into a recovery bag to be hoisted…
Redruth motorcyclist, 16, seriously injured in Falmouth crash
BBCThe Redruth teenager is being treated for his injuries in hospitalA 16-year-old motorcyclist is being treated in hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a crash in Falmouth on Wednesday.Police were called at 08:35 GMT to the crash involving a white 50CC motorcycle and a blue Ford Ranger 4x4 on the roundabout connecting North Road, Falmouth Road and Dracaena Avenue next to the town's McDonald's restaurant.A man in his 30s from Falmouth was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst…
Mbappe scores late to seal Real Madrid win over Talavera in Copa del Rey | Football News
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to help Real Madrid overcome a stubborn challenge from third-division side Talavera.Published On 18 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareKylian Mbappe scored twice and Real Madrid beat third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.Mbappe converted a 41st-minute penalty and sealed the victory late in the second half with a shot from outside the area for his 10th goal in his…
South Chard social club ‘could close’ due to series of VAT bills
Ruth BradleyPolitics reporter, BBC SomersetPerry St Social ClubPerry Street Social Club employs 11 local peopleAn "incredible" 126-year-old social club could have to close over a series of large VAT bills.Perry Street Social Club, in the village of South Chard in Somerset, has launched a 'Save Our Club' campaign as well as doubling its membership fees and asking people to pay them early.Chair Martin Whitehead said the not-for-profit club was a victim of current trends in the hospitality business.The…
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