Somerset teenager hits the big screen in hunt for Bigfoot

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Rachel Candlin,West of EnglandandSimon Parkin,SomersetBBCDaniel Barnett filmed the documentary with his grandparents, Adrian and Jill RobertsA teenager has hit the big screen after his hunt for a mythical creature was made into a new documentary.Daniel Lee Barnett, 15, from Stogursey, Somerset, travelled from the Quantock Hills to Washington in the US in search of the elusive Bigfoot with a team of experts.My Bigfoot Life starts with Daniel's discovery of a large footprint in woods near his home, which…

‘New tropical house’ and ‘nomadic litterpickers’

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Bristol Zoo ProjectThe frosty weather has created some stunning dawn scenes across the region this week, while at Bristol Zoo Project, the new tropical house is keeping the reptiles toasty warm.Here is a selection of pictures from across the West in our weekly round-up.BristolBristol Zoo ProjectBeady-eyed: This Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko is part of Bristol Zoological Society's breeding programme and can be seen in the new tropical habitat at the zoo.Nick Potts/PA WireA handful: Bristol City's Sinclair Armstrong (L)…

Tens of thousands rally in Europe, demanding justice over Israel’s Gaza war | Gaza News

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Tens of thousands of people have marched in cities across Europe, denouncing Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and demanding tougher global action against its continued and deadly violations of a United States-brokered ceasefire.The demonstrations, held to mark the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on Saturday, came as the death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza surpassed 70,000 people.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe latest victims include two boys, aged eight and…

Flamengo beat Palmeiras to win Copa Libertadores title | Football News

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Flamengo beat fellow Brazilian side Palmeiras 1-0 in Peru to lift the Copa Libertadores title for the fourth time.Published On 29 Nov 202529 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareFlamengo defeated Palmeiras 1-0 to win the Copa Libertadores, becoming the most successful Brazilian team in the history of South America’s top club competition by lifting the title for a fourth time.A second-half headed goal from Flamengo centre-back Danilo settled a scrappy encounter at the Estadio Monumental in…

New Bishop of Plymouth is installed

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The Right Reverend Nicholas Hudson has been installed as the Bishop of Plymouth, overseeing a diocese that covers Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.Bishop Hudson was appointed in the Devon city at the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface, on the patronal feast day of St Cuthbert Mayne, on Saturday.Ordained as a priest for the Archdiocese of Southwark in 1986, Bishop Hudson has been an Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and Titular Bishop of St Germans in Cornwall since…

Pope Leo visits Blue Mosque in Turkiye’s Istanbul | Religion News

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The pope is visiting Turkiye until Sunday on his first overseas trip as pontiff, which also includes a visit to Lebanon.Published On 29 Nov 202529 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharePope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s famed Blue Mosque on the third day of his trip to Turkiye, his first known visit as leader of the Catholic Church to a Muslim place of worship.The first US pope bowed slightly before entering the mosque early on Saturday…

Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88

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Seher AsafandPatrick JacksonPlaywright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88Sir Tom Stoppard, one of the UK’s best-known playwrights, has died aged 88, his agents have announced.Sir Tom, who won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for the screenplay for Shakespeare In Love, "died peacefully at home in Dorset, surrounded by his family".His other stage work included The Real Thing, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead."He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his…

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill three as Ukraine envoys travel to US for talks | Russia-Ukraine war News

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Two people were killed in the strikes on the capital, and a woman died in a combined missile and drone attack on the broader Kyiv region, officials said.Russian drone and missile strikes in and around Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, have killed at least three people and wounded dozens of others, officials said, as Ukrainian representatives travelled to the United States for talks on a renewed push to end the war.“Russia shot dozens of cruise and ballistic missiles and over…

Cornish Pirates urges people to call out violence against women

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The Cornish Pirates have launched a campaign on social media to encourage people to "stand up" when they see domestic violence.The club released a video featuring pledges from players to "call out" violence against women and girls.Neil Smith, community coach at Cornish Pirates, said they aimed to "show our support for women and girls and to end domestic violence, not just in Cornwall, but globally"."The boys standing up and putting that message across hopefully will encourage more people…

Dorset council announces free parking in run-up to Christmas

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A council is offering free parking in the run-up to the festive season. Dorset Council said the initiative was intended to support local businesses and encourage residents to shop locally.Free parking will be available in council-run car parks in Beaminster, Blandford, Bridport, Corfe Castle, Dorchester, Ferndown, Gillingham, Lyme Regis, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Sturminster Newton, Wareham, Weymouth and Wimborne.Councillor Richard Biggs said: "Christmas can be an expensive time, especially with the current pressures on household budgets."The JustPark app and ticket…

Festival award for Cornish mine exploration film mental health

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The Carbis Bay Crew spend hours deep underneath Cornwall, even digging out old tunnels and diving through flooded sections to reach new areas.Members admit their hobby has the potential to be extremely dangerous so they are all qualified in rescue techniques and are careful not to reveal where they access the old mine workings, to prevent other less-qualified people following in their footsteps. The film maker, Dan Simpkins, had to complete safety training with them before going underground…

Paignton man says West End show ‘spoilt’ by others in audience

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BBCJim Rowe said everyone around them were "annoyed" by the conductA man has criticised a theatre after he said audience members disrupted a production of Moulin Rouge. Jim Rowe from Paignton booked two tickets for him and his wife to see the show at the Piccadilly Theatre in the West End on 11 October, but said the experience was a "great disappointment" after "two girls" in front of them were "talking loudly, videoing and dancing" throughout. He said…