South West news

• Man in court charged with rape of teen on beach

  08-06-2026 23:33 via bbc.com
  
  Madalin IIinca, 34, who also faces two counts of sexual assault, is remanded in custody.
  
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• Sikh group calls for inquiry into Henry Nowak death

  08-06-2026 22:58 via bbc.com
  
  Dabinderjit Singh of the Sikh Federation has written to the government calling for an inquiry.
  
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• All the key points from the Makerfield by-election debate

  08-06-2026 21:55 via bbc.com
  
  Candidates debate immigration antisocial behaviour, local identity, the cost of living and Wigan delicacies.
  
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• Ex-Olympian's wife 'feared he would kill her'

  08-06-2026 20:59 via bbc.com
  
  Curtis Robb, 54, is accused of repeated or continuous controlling and coercive behaviour.
  
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• Stokes & Atkinson investigated over nightclub incident

  08-06-2026 20:58 via bbc.com
  
  An incident at a nightclub involving England cricket captain Ben Stokes, pace bowler Gus Atkinson and a Saracens academy player is being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Prem Rugby club.
  
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• Baby left at 'mercy' of adoptive parents - murder trial

  08-06-2026 20:17 via bbc.com
  
  Preston Davey's death was a tragedy waiting to happen, the prosecutor tells the trial in his closing speech.
  
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• Surrey charge against Hampshire held up by weather

  08-06-2026 20:11 via bbc.com
  
  Surrey claim three wickets in the 24.4 overs possible on a rain-affected day two of their County Championship match against Hampshire at the Oval.
  
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• Festival tent 'like a scene from Final Destination'

  08-06-2026 19:39 via bbc.com
  
  Organisers of the Weston-super-Mare event say they have received positive and constructive feedback.
  
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• Book of condolence opens for helicopter crash crew

  08-06-2026 19:10 via bbc.com
  
  The book at St James's Chapel in Okehampton follows a special mass at All Saints Church in the town.
  
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• Care worker who helped boss with child abuse jailed for 25 years

  08-06-2026 19:03 via bbc.com
  
  Malcolm Phillips, 93, is given an absolute discharge, while Linda Brunning is jailed for 25 years.
  
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• Bruce the dog rescued from kayak lost at sea

  08-06-2026 18:50 via bbc.com
  
  Bruce the kayaking dog is now safe and well after he was blown out to sea near the Farne Islands.
  
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• 'Outpouring of love' for nurse killed in crash

  08-06-2026 18:38 via bbc.com
  
  Sarah Jayne Crook, 38, was killed when a van collided with her car on the A419 on Friday.
  
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• Boy died after strep A not diagnosed, inquest hears

  08-06-2026 17:17 via bbc.com
  
  A hospital diagnosed flu and and sent five-year-old Jax Jefferys home, a coroner hears.
  
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• Lionesses need setbacks like Spain loss - Wiegman

  08-06-2026 16:15 via bbc.com
  
  Sarina Wiegman says her "hurt" England side need setbacks like their humbling defeat by Spain in order to improve.
  
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• Plans to turn nuclear bunker into holiday lets

  08-06-2026 15:06 via bbc.com
  
  The Grade II listed bunker was originally built in 1941 as a World War Two radar station.
  
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• Slade centre stage, Willis' goodbye and Russell's calf - Prem talking points

  08-06-2026 14:41 via bbc.com
  
  Henry Slade stole the show at Sandy Park in round 18 of the Prem, while Bath wait on Finn Russell and Tom Willis heads for France.
  
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• Delivery drivers honoured for rescuing family

  08-06-2026 14:32 via bbc.com
  
  The two drivers were flagged down before spotting an overturned car sinking into a lake.
  
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• 'How I helped my autistic son find his voice'

  08-06-2026 12:27 via bbc.com
  
  A Grimsby dad tells how communication programme Makaton is helping his son to find his voice.
  
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• Bellingham has fight to start for England - Tuchel

  08-06-2026 11:03 via bbc.com
  
  Jude Bellingham has a fight on his hands to feature in England's starting line-up at the World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel.
  
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• Exeter beat Sale to end regular season

  08-06-2026 08:01 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol Bears stun defending Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury with a 26-21 win at Kingsholm on Sunday.
  
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• Two flagship plans for Torridge get green light

  08-06-2026 07:35 via bbc.com
  
  A new business park and a multi-use sports facility have been approved.
  
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• What does it take to keep a 125-year-old pier going?

  08-06-2026 07:33 via bbc.com
  
  A pier opened in 1901 celebrates a milestone as people look to protect it for future generations.
  
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• 'It's hard watching my daughter on Love Island but I'm so proud'

  08-06-2026 07:21 via bbc.com
  
  The mum of contestant Robyn Langton says she just wants her daughter to keep 'being herself'.
  
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• Rollercoaster twins eye another record run

  08-06-2026 07:09 via bbc.com
  
  Mark and Colin Brown completed their 20,000th ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
  
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• Photographers share extraordinary wildlife snaps

  08-06-2026 07:09 via bbc.com
  
  Tawny owlets, an adder, a lizard and a damselfly feature in shots shared by photographers this week.
  
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• 'We feel marooned by roadworks around our market town'

  08-06-2026 07:00 via bbc.com
  
  Businesses say their takings are down and have asked if roadworks can be staggered.
  
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