South West news

• Exeter's James in mix for Wales debut in Argentina

  08-07-2026 22:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter forward Kane James in contention for a first Wales cap in the Nations Championship fixture against Argentina in San Juan.
  
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• Black smoke as firefighters tackle large shed fire

  08-07-2026 16:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service says six appliances are at the scene.
  
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• Dad murdered his four-week-old son after night out

  08-07-2026 16:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tony Bartlett is convicted of murdering his son by a jury at Bristol Crown Court.
  
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• Partner of sex offender unlawfully killed - coroner

  08-07-2026 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kelly Faiers was coerced into taking an excessive number of sleeping pills, a coroner has found.
  
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• Boy with muscle-wasting condition wants to play darts with Littler 'before it is too late'

  08-07-2026 12:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Harry, 11, from Bamber Bridge, Preston has muscle wasting condition Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
  
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• Severn Trent avoids fine for wastewater failures

  08-07-2026 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The water firm took "genuine accountability" after breaching wastewater obligations, Ofwat says.
  
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• Exeter sign Worcester Warriors lock Nkwocha

  08-07-2026 12:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter sign Worcester Warriors lock Obinna Nkwocha for the 2026-27 Prem season.
  
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• Hooper targeting titles after extending Exeter deal

  08-07-2026 12:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Hooper hopes he can win a Prem title with Exeter before he returns to Australia in 2028.
  
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• Tower block evacuation report 'does not answer our questions'

  08-07-2026 12:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Many residents who returned to the block say they do not feel safe and key questions remain unanswered.
  
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• Rogue landlord used AI to fake smoke detector

  08-07-2026 12:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mindaugas Palaima illegally sublet the properties and converted them into unlicensed HMOs.
  
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• Treehouse to be torn down over insurance issues

  08-07-2026 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The treehouse, built to help an autistic boy deal with anxiety, will be demolished by a council.
  
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• Newlyweds celebrate with thousands of Pitbull fans

  08-07-2026 11:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kym and Tyler got married in Warrington before dashing to see the final day of the Lytham Festival.
  
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• 'Your boys took a hell of a beating' - England and Norway's football rivalry

  08-07-2026 11:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's meeting with Norway in the World Cup quarter-final revives memories of a commentary more famous than their rivalry.
  
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• Arrest after highways worker killed on M23

  08-07-2026 10:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is arrested after a 65-year-old motorway worker was hit by a van on the M23 at junction nine.
  
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• International manhunt for suspect in deaths of mum and children

  08-07-2026 10:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bedfordshire Police says it believes the suspect officers are looking for has left the country.
  
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• GB's Rutter wins bronze on return after birth of son

  08-07-2026 09:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Great Britain's Amber Rutter wins bronze at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in her first international competition since the birth of her second son.
  
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• Southport Inquiry to examine role of social media

  08-07-2026 09:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The hearings will investigate how the internet and social media influences violent individuals.
  
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• Is Farage's resignation honourable or a psychological game?

  08-07-2026 07:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Clacton will hold a by-election this summer, but most parties say they will not field candidates.
  
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• Rail operator suspends services amid heat warning

  08-07-2026 07:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The rail operator plans to reduce its regional services to help manage the impact of the weather.
  
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• Kane and Bellingham murals celebrate World Cup run

  08-07-2026 07:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fans say the Harry Kane mural looks "a lot bigger than it does online" and "his eyes are alive".
  
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• What must Fery do to become Wimbledon semi-finalist?

  08-07-2026 07:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arthur Fery is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era - here is how he can beat Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.
  
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• 'Beach wheelchairs are life-changing for my daughter'

  08-07-2026 07:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Catriona says she and nine-year-old Leila can now fully enjoy being beside the seaside.
  
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• 'Heroic' lorry driver rescues family after crash

  08-07-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ken Wheatley says he felt "massive relief" after seeing the family emerge from the wreck uninjured.
  
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• Hospital issues warning not to leave dogs in cars

  08-07-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Incidents of dogs being left in cars are reported to the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital.
  
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• Soaring temperatures ground birds of prey

  08-07-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Staff at Baytree Owl and Raptor Centre, near Spalding, say animal welfare will not be compromised.
  
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• Parents raise money to install air con for classrooms

  08-07-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  They aim to raise £4,000 for the units at the school, which they say is not built for hotter climes.
  
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• 'Having 700 other women to go with to gigs has changed my life'

  08-07-2026 07:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Girly Gig Army allows women to go to events together in Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton.
  
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• Smuggler accepts most of his drugs mules will get caught

  08-07-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A smuggler taunts the government even though the UK Border Force is seizing record amounts of cannabis.
  
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• 'I can't afford to pass attractions VAT savings on to visitors'

  08-07-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Businesses welcome a temporary VAT cut, but not all say they can afford to reduce ticket prices.
  
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• Warning as heatwave sparks record 999 ambulance calls

  08-07-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ambulance chiefs have issued a warning amid record-breaking callouts in extreme heat.
  
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• Music therapy means I can now lift my hand again

  08-07-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Music therapy sessions run by Anglia Ruskin University are helping stroke victims rehabilitate.
  
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• Mum of woman who took her own life calls for inquiry into benefits failings

  08-07-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jodey Whiting's mother Joy Dove vows to "fight" to get justice for her daughter.
  
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• Palace's gallery doubles number of paintings

  08-07-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Members of the public with a ticket to the palace can see 120 paintings in the Picture Gallery.
  
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• 'My quake appeal snowballed - now I just need a plane'

  08-07-2026 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Venezuelan woman living in the UK appeals for an aircraft to export more than 30 tonnes of earthquake aid.
  
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• Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets

  08-07-2026 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nearly 6,000 social homes are thought to be illegally listed on short-term rental platforms.
  
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• 'Skin angel' aims to keep children safe in the sun

  08-07-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A former cancer nurse in Devon says it is crucial children started building healthy habits early.
  
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• Ex-firefighter calls for open water safety warning

  08-07-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Simon Carr wants social media platforms to classify videos which show open water swimming as dangerous.
  
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• 'He was gaslighting me': Ex-partner speaks of rapist surgeon's double life

  08-07-2026 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The mother of Salil Korambayil's child says she fears there could be more victims.
  
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• Afghan couple describe aggressive racial attack

  08-07-2026 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The couple say they were assaulted and racially abused in Sheffield's Hillsborough Park.
  
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• Skilled worker visas being used to hire shop staff

  08-07-2026 06:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Government stats show hundreds of the county's corner shops, mini-marts and cafes hold such licences.
  
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• Why can just a few hot days increase fire risks?

  08-07-2026 06:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fire services across the south of England warn that the heatwave has increased the risk of wildfires.
  
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