South West news

• Bristol church roof mostly destroyed in fire

  17-10-2016 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An investigation into the cause of a fire that partially destroyed a church in Bristol on Sunday is due to begin.
  
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• Everton points appeal case to be heard 'urgently'

  16-04-2024 01:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Everton's appeal against their second points deduction for breaching the Premier League's financial rules will be heard "urgently" and an outcome will come before the end of the season.
  
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• Superb Palmer scores four as Chelsea thrash Everton

  16-04-2024 00:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer scores four goals, which includes a hat-trick inside the first 29 minutes, as his side thrash sorry Everton.
  
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• Dele sees 'light at end of tunnel' and targets World Cup

  16-04-2024 00:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dele Alli says he "can see the light at the end of the tunnel" and is targeting playing at the 2026 World Cup with England.
  
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• Girl, six, wakes sleeping family during home blaze

  15-04-2024 22:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Olivia Patterson was playing outside with a friend when she saw flames rising from her home's roof.
  
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• Woman, 78, spent 'four days in hospital corridor'

  15-04-2024 22:08 via bbc.com
  
  Geraldine Newing's family say she spent four days on a trolley at Medway Maritime Hospital.
  
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• Woman charged with murder of baby 26 years ago

  15-04-2024 21:50 via bbc.com
  
  A woman is charged with the murder of a baby whose body was discovered in a wood.
  
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• Prime minister not at Eid party guests boycotted

  15-04-2024 21:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rishi Sunak makes statement on Iran while a number of guests shun the annual reception at No 10.
  
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• Nurse seen drinking excessive water, inquest told

  15-04-2024 21:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lily Lucas, 28, died in a private hospital a few days after being prescribed an antipsychotic drug.
  
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• Family bids to stop widower inheriting wife's fortune

  15-04-2024 21:18 via bbc.com
  
  Paula Leeson's family hope to prove she was unlawfully killed by her husband Donald McPherson.
  
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• Ex-BBC journalist claims unfair dismissal

  15-04-2024 20:05 via bbc.com
  
  During the opening of a four-day hearing, an employment tribunal hears how Ian Stringer was sacked.
  
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• Surrey abort thrilling chase to draw with Somerset

  15-04-2024 19:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Surrey try to chase 209 in 19 overs before shaking hands on a draw with Somerset.
  
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• Tree ladders built to aid stranded dormice

  15-04-2024 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ladders are helping the rodents move around following the loss of diseased Ash trees.
  
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• End-of-life case parents call for naming of doctors

  15-04-2024 19:22 via bbc.com
  
  The parents of Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi attend the Supreme Court for a two-day hearing.
  
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• City falls silent for 35th Hillsborough anniversary

  15-04-2024 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool pauses to remember the 1989 football disaster in which 97 men, women and children died.
  
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• Girls under-14 football team wins boys league

  15-04-2024 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A girls team opt to play in an under-13 boys league and win it unbeaten.
  
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• Cancer patient's wish for one final ride comes true

  15-04-2024 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of bikers help make Chris Hunt's dream of one final motorbike ride a reality.
  
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• Man who hid cocaine in cheese in £70m drugs conspiracy jailed

  15-04-2024 17:22 via bbc.com
  
  Saleem Chaudhri used cheese to hide cocaine worth more than £17m in an industrial unit, police say.
  
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• Wheelie bins fly and a caravan overturns in strong wind

  15-04-2024 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cars are damaged and houses shake as a suspected tornado strikes in Knutton, Staffordshire.
  
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• Woman fined £400 after reporting fly-tipping

  15-04-2024 16:40 via bbc.com
  
  Julie Hancock reported furniture which was dumped in an unadopted alleyway at the back of her home.
  
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• England and Kent spinner Underwood dies aged 78

  15-04-2024 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England and Kent bowler Derek Underwood dies at the age of 78, the county announces.
  
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• Ancient henge discovered near medieval abbey

  15-04-2024 15:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The henge showed the location was a sacred space at different times over millennia, experts say.
  
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• 'Wonky pub must be rebuilt on site'

  15-04-2024 14:01 via bbc.com
  
  A campaigner argues against plans to relocate The Crooked House in a restoration project following fire.
  
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• Watch: Boy surprised by teddy with hearing aids

  15-04-2024 09:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thomas was given a specially adapted bear after he lost his hearing during cancer treatment.
  
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• 'No end to stress' of ADHD medication shortage

  15-04-2024 09:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Those with the condition say their struggle to get the drugs they need is causing increasing anxiety.
  
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• New theme park: 'Great - if we get infrastructure'

  15-04-2024 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People who live near a site which could become a movie-themed resort share their hopes and concerns.
  
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• Toulouse thrash Exeter to seal semi with Harlequins

  14-04-2024 19:26
  
  Scotland's Blair Kinghorn scores 23 points as five-time Investec Champions Cup winners Toulouse sweep aside Exeter to reach the semi-finals.
  
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• Traffic warning ahead of planned drainage works

  14-04-2024 10:10
  
  Single road closures will be in place as well as a reduced speed limit of 40mph.
  
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• Tournament arranged in memory of football mad boy

  14-04-2024 10:07
  
  Jayden Lamerton's dad Jamie sets up a five-a-side competition to raise money for charity.
  
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• Top police officer part of abseil challenge team

  14-04-2024 10:06
  
  Acting Chief Constable Jim Colwell and PCSO Debbie Hollinson will abseil down a Devon landmark.
  
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