South West news

• Ambulance service declares critical incident

  26-06-2026 12:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It follows a period of sustained and significant demand, South East Coast Ambulance Service says.
  
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• Lotus opens performance hub to collaborate with other manufacturers

  26-06-2026 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matt Nice says the performance hub builds on what already exists on the site.
  
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• Arsenal poised to make Guimaraes offer after talks

  26-06-2026 21:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal are poised to make an offer for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes after exploratory talks over potential moves for the Brazil midfielder and team-mate Sandro Tonali.
  
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• Draper denied place in Eastbourne final by Humbert

  26-06-2026 21:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Draper misses out on a place in the Eastbourne Open final after Frenchman Ugo Humbert ends the Briton's encouraging return to action following injury.
  
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• Police officer encouraged toxic WhatsApp culture

  26-06-2026 20:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Street, 41, is cleared of assault but found guilty of misconduct.
  
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• Three Afghan men guilty of grooming and raping 17-year-old girl

  26-06-2026 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The men are convicted of multiple offences against a 17-year-old in St Werburghs, Bristol.
  
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• Tribute to 'devoted mum' killed on level crossing

  26-06-2026 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of 33-year-old Kerry Coombes say her death has left a "hole that can never be filled".
  
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• Duckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test

  26-06-2026 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Duckett’s scintillating century builds on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes to haul England back into the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
  
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• Appeal to find mother of newborn baby found dead at waste centre

  26-06-2026 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say they are urgently trying to find the baby's mother amid concerns for her welfare.
  
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• Health fears as water cut off on hottest days

  26-06-2026 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Village residents criticise Thames Water after saying they have been left without water for 48 hours.
  
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• Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed

  26-06-2026 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Fahir Amaaz assaulted PC Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook and a Starbucks customer, a court heard.
  
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• US airman's kill count used in court, says assault victim

  26-06-2026 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Cambridge academic speaks to the BBC after a US Air Force pilot is detained for assaulting her.
  
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• Swimmers warned of jellyfish sightings

  26-06-2026 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The compass jellyfish is native to the UK and can sting with its distinctive trailing tentacles.
  
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• Tribute to son's 'big smile' after lake death

  26-06-2026 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police confirmed divers had recovered the teenager's body from Meynell Lake in Syston.
  
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• Squirrels tackle Wimbledon challenge in Hitchin back garden

  26-06-2026 15:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Squirrels are being put through their paces on a Wimbledon themed assault course.
  
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• Solar panels switched off at 80 schools after fire

  26-06-2026 15:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The local education authority makes a decision after a third fire is linked to solar panels.
  
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• What happened to Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker crew?

  26-06-2026 15:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Smyrtos has been anchored off Weymouth since 14 June but what happened to its crew?
  
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• Men who allegedly helped rapist drug and abuse wife named

  26-06-2026 14:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  13 men are accused of helping a man abuse his wife over a period of years.
  
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• Lightning strike causes fire at nursing home

  26-06-2026 14:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One resident of St Benedict's Nursing Home is taken to hospital after the fire.
  
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• Record temperatures drives up home air conditioning sales

  26-06-2026 13:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Companies see inquiries surge during heatwaves as UK households look to cool down their homes.
  
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• Radacanu to face Ruzic in Wimbledon first round

  26-06-2026 11:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  American superstar Serena Williams will make her highly anticipated singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australia's Maya Joint in the first round.
  
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• Heavy metal hairdresser's disbelief at nomination

  26-06-2026 09:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Simon Tuckwell has clipped the locks of rock royalty during his visits to Download festival.
  
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• Paul O'Grady's former home gets rainbow plaque

  26-06-2026 07:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former drag queen and comedian lived at Victoria Mansions in Vauxhall between 1985 and 1995.
  
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• What's it like to rent in England's most expensive city?

  26-06-2026 07:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tenants in Bristol say they spend nearly half their wages on rent as costs reshape everyday life.
  
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• Heatwave caution urged as London pavements hit 57C

  26-06-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thermal imaging, taken by Greenpeace, shows surfaces in parts of London becoming extremely hot.
  
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• 'I get goosebumps from creating bereavement bears from a loved one's clothing'

  26-06-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leah Courtney has made more than 500 bears with voice boxes and vials of ashes available inside.
  
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• Can the islands with more cars than people change their driving culture?

  26-06-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How did Jersey and Guernsey end up with some of the highest vehicle ownership rates in the world?
  
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• Classes move to stream to allow pupils to stay cool

  26-06-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Grasmere Primary pupils are keeping cool while learning maths, physics and water safety.
  
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• Woman told of own death in letter as benefits stopped

  26-06-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barbara Skedd read of her own death in a council tax letter and found all her benefits had stopped.
  
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• Watch Henry Nowak's killer repeatedly tell police 'wicked lies'

  26-06-2026 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Henry Nowak's killer is seen lying to police in bodycam video released after a request from the BBC.
  
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