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Traffic cone and toy car among South West sewer finds in 2025

Traffic cone and toy car among South West sewer finds in 2025

A toy car, a dog bowl and a traffic cone are some of the unexpected items found in sewers in 2025, according to South West Water (SWW).The water company said many of the discoveries were made using its new AI-assisted analysis of CCTV footage to improve sewer inspections across the network.It said the collection of "bizarre finds" included a trolley wheel, a football and a tyre, and added it had cleared about 7,000 "avoidable blockages".Andy Pettifer, wastewater operations…

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M4 closure as work to Badminton Road Bridge nears completion

M4 closure as work to Badminton Road Bridge nears completion

A stretch of a motorway is to be closed as work to a new bridge nears completion.The M4 will be closed in both directions overnight between junction 18 (Bath) and junction 19 (M32) from Monday 5 January to Saturday 10 January.The closure, which will be in place from 20:00 GMT to 06:00 GMT, will allow work to the sides of the A432 Badminton Road Bridge, which crosses the motorway, and the removal of concrete casings.Sean Walsh, Route Manager…

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Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know

Jasmine Ketibuah-FoleyWest of EnglandPaul BoxDates to add to your diary for a few festivals that are confirmed for 2026, near youWith a new year, comes a new social calendar and it's the perfect time to add those to your diary. While there will be no Glastonbury Festival year, here's a look at all the festivals that are happening near you in 2026.Hopefully the planning and excitement will help get you through some of the quieter, darker months of…

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Surf therapy charity begun in Cornwall hails record year of help

Surf therapy charity begun in Cornwall hails record year of help

A surf therapy charity has thanked supporters after it reported helping a record number of people in 2025.The Wave Project, which was founded in Cornwall in 2011, said it supported 2,674 children and young people in the last 12 months, more than ever before.The charity offers surfing classes to support young people's mental health, across its 17 locations across the UK, staffed by 1,397 volunteers."Over the past 12 months, our community has shown up in so many ways,"…

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US Republicans back Trump on Venezuela amid faint MAGA dissent | US-Venezuela Tensions News

Since coming down the escalator in 2015 to announce his first presidential run, Donald Trump has presented himself as a break from the traditional hawkish foreign policy in the United States.The US president has even criticised some of his political rivals as “warmongers” and “war hawks”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listBut Trump’s move to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and announce that the US will “run” the Latin American country has drawn comparisons with the regime…

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LIVE: Venezuela’s Maduro arrives in New York after ‘capture’ | Donald Trump News

blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, The United States has bombed Venezuela and toppled Nicolas Maduro, who was seized and taken to New York.Published On 3 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Arsenal survive Bournemouth scare, as Aston Villa bounce back in title race | Football News

Declan Rice shrugged off a knee injury to extend Arsenal’s advantage at the top of the Premier League to six points with a come-from-behind 3-2 win at Bournemouth.A rare Gabriel Magalhaes error gifted the Cherries an early opener through Evanilson on Saturday, but the Brazilian quickly redeemed himself to level.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listRice had been a doubt after missing Tuesday’s 4-1 demolition of Aston Villa due to knee swelling.The England international returned to the…

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Gas outage hits Devon towns after mains pipe damage

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Gas outage hits Devon towns after mains pipe damage

Jonathan MorrisSouth WestBBCKingsbridge Town Council urged people with no gas to turn off their supply at the mainsHomes and other buildings in south Devon have been left without gas after a mains pipe was damaged.The outage, which affects properties on the Wales & West Utilities network in the Kingsbridge and Salcombe area, started on Saturday afternoon with temperatures expected to drop to freezing overnight.Kingsbridge and Salcombe town councils urged people with no gas to call the National Gas…

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Nailsworth family walks length of UK in daughter’s memory

Nailsworth family walks length of UK in daughter’s memory

HandoutTara (right), Matt, Sophie (left) and dog Orla have been walked about 1,300 miles in memory of their daughterThe parents and sister of a girl who died from brain cancer are set to complete a 1,300 mile (2,092 km) walking challenge in her honour.Tara and Matt's daughter Amelie was diagnosed in March 2025 and died four months later.The family from Nailsworth, which includes Amelie's sister Sophia, have been walking from John O'Groats to Land's End and are set…

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Indonesia hire former Canada coach Herdman to replace Kluivert | Football News

Former Canada coach John Herdman replaces Patrick Kluivert as Indonesia coach after failure to reach 2026 World Cup.Published On 3 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareIndonesia has hired former Canada coach John Herdman to lead the men’s national team after it failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 50-year-old Englishman replaces Patrick Kluivert, who left as coach in October.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe Indonesian football federation said Saturday that…

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Keynsham’s free music festival appeals for £10,000 to keep going

Keynsham’s free music festival appeals for £10,000 to keep going

Keynsham Music FestivalKeynsham Music Festival hosts musicians as well as entertainers and comedy actsA free music festival that has been running for nearly 30 years has launched a crowdfunding campaign as it struggles to cover rising costs.Keynsham Music Festival on the outskirts of Bristol was launched in 1997 and runs for a week every summer, staging acts of all genres.Until now it has been funded by sponsorships and grants, but the organisers warn these no longer covers costs…

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Car fire sparks delays on A38 near South Brent

Car fire sparks delays on A38 near South Brent

A car fire led to tailbacks on a Devon main road.Firefighters from Buckfastleigh and Ivybridge dealt with the fire on the A38's eastbound carriageway near the Woodpecker Interchange at South Brent.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, which was called at about 08:30 GMT, said nobody was injured in the fire.Drivers were diverted away from the scene before the road was reopened by police at about 10:00 GMT. Source link

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