Bristol councillors to vote on three-weekly black bin collections

Post published:December 18, 2025
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Sophia AllsoppWest of EnglandGetty ImagesBristol City Council is considering moving black bin collections from fortnightly to once every three weeksResidents could have their black bins collected once every three weeks under new plans.The proposal, which would replace current fortnightly collections, will be considered by Bristol City Council's Environment Policy Committee later.Supporters said the change would encourage more recycling and help reduce rising waste disposal costs.But the proposal remains controversial. More than 16,000 people responded to a consultation, with…

Road closure could be disruptive for Dorset, says councillor

Post published:December 18, 2025
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Sophie CridlandSouth of EnglandLDRSA landslip at the site in March 2016 pushed concrete barriers aside at Dinah's HollowA councillor has said a partial road closure on a main route across a county will be disruptive for local people.Motorists face a year-long diversion at Dinah's Hollow as Dorset Council carries out stabilisation works following a number of landslips.Works will start on the key north-south route on 5 January with an access point for residents and emergency services.Councillor Jane Somper…

New powers to bring empty Bournemouth shops back into use

Post published:December 18, 2025
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Galya DimitrovaSouth of EnglandBBCBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said it was one of the first local authorities to trial the High Street Rental Auction schemeA council's cabinet has agreed to pilot a scheme that grants it powers to bring empty shop units back into use.Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said it was one of the first local authorities to trial the High Street Rental Auction initiative.Under the scheme, the council will be allowed to intervene when…

Rare wolf pups’ birth spark Paignton Zoo celebrations

Post published:December 18, 2025
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Zookeepers in the South West have been celebrating the birth of two rare wolf pups.The maned wolf pups - which have yet to be named - were born in November to parents Tolock and Lua at Paignton Zoo, which was recently saved from closure after a new owner was found to take it over.The zoo said fewer than 17,000 maned pups survive in the wild across South American grasslands and said every birth was "significant for conservation efforts".Zoo…

Monster wave brings record hope for Devon surfer Laura Crane

Post published:December 18, 2025
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Laura Crane drops into the monster wave at Nazare in PortugalA surfer hopes she has made it into the record books after potentially riding the biggest wave taken on by a woman.Laura Crane, 30, from Devon, was launched into a towering wall of water she described as "one of the most perfect big waves" she had ever surfed after competing at the Nazare Big Wave Challenge in Portugal on Saturday.The wave is being assessed by the Big Wave…

Charity marks fifth year of ‘Operation Santa’ in south west

Post published:December 18, 2025
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A charity is marking the fifth year of its 'Operation Santa' as it delivers gifts and hampers to help ease the Christmas burden for disadvantaged families.Plymouth-based charity Children's Wishes raises money to buy presents for children in Devon and Cornwall.The charity said the families who would receive presents could have experienced poverty, terminal illness within the family, or domestic abuse. It has raised more than £20,000 which it said would help more than 600 children this Christmas.Caroline Wilson,…

Porthtowan villagers fear for children’s safety on 60mph roads

Post published:December 18, 2025
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Christine ButlerBBC News CornwallBBCAnita Duffy and Emile Kott are concerned about the dangers of living in a village with no pavements and 60mph speed limitsVillagers are campaigning for a 30mph speed restriction on roads through their village.Residents of Porthtowan in Cornwall said they presented a 34-page document and petition to Cornwall Council highlighting the dangers children faced including when crossing a 60mph road to catch the school bus.Campaigner Anita Duffy said a child had been hit by a…

US kills 4 in latest Pacific Ocean attack as Venezuela tension spirals | Nicolas Maduro News

Post published:December 18, 2025
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New attack brings death toll to nearly 100 from US strikes on vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean.The United States military said it killed four people in its latest attack on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, announcing the “lethal” strike after resolutions seeking to rein in President Donald Trump’s aggression towards Venezuela were voted down by US lawmakers.US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), which is leading the burgeoning “Southern Spear” military operation in the Latin America region,…

Live: Trump to highlight achievements amid Venezuela, economic tensions | Donald Trump News

Post published:December 17, 2025
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US Senate passes $901bn defence bill | Military News

Post published:December 17, 2025
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Legislation reflects Democrats’ efforts to seek tighter oversight of Trump administration’s military action.The United States Senate has passed a $901bn bill setting defence policy and spending for the 2026 fiscal year, combining priorities backed by President Donald Trump’s administration with provisions designed to preserve congressional oversight of US military power.The National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA) was approved in a 77-20 vote on Wednesday with senators adopting legislation passed by the House of Representatives last month. It now goes…

E-bikes seized as part of crackdown by Devon and Cornwall Police

Post published:December 17, 2025
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Police have urged people buying e-bikes over Christmas to familiarise themselves with the law after two illegal e-bikes were seized as part of a targeted action.The operation, which happened in Falmouth, saw Devon and Cornwall Police deploy drones to identify e-bike and e-scooter users.Officers were subsequently able to approach riders to carry out safety checks and give advice on using them safely and legally, the force said. One bike had been fitted with an illegal motor allowing the…

Plymouth Jewish Community CIC begins with Hanukkah event

Post published:December 17, 2025
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BBCCandles were lit to mark the four nights of Hanukkah which have passed since the holiday beganThe lighting of a giant menorah has taken place in Plymouth to coincide with the launch of a community interest company (CIC) by and for Jewish people.The Plymouth Jewish Community CIC was founded to become the home of Jewish culture and conversation in the city, organisers said. At the event, candles were lit by Rabbi Mendy Singer to mark the four nights…