South West news

• 'Deliberate and serious' waste dump found in field

  07-08-2026 07:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An appeal for witnesses has been made by local officials after the pile was discovered.
  
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• What can we see during the partial solar eclipse?

  08-08-2026 08:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ways to safely enjoy the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening.
  
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• Shark species changing due to warmer waters

  08-08-2026 08:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Marine expert says some sharks follow prey into south-west England and Channel Islands waters.
  
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• Widdecombe police reopen investigation into incident at Farage's home, BBC understands

  08-08-2026 08:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Counter-terror police investigating the ex-MP's death say they are looking into an "attempted burglary" last year.
  
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• Life as a Wag in the transfer window

  08-08-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles?
  
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• Plymouth sign Mansfield's Evans on two-year deal

  07-08-2026 19:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Argyle manager Tom Cleverley says he can help Will Evans improve after the striker signed from Mansfield Town.
  
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• Truro City bolster squad as Kinsey and Dean join

  07-08-2026 16:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Truro City sign AFC Bournemouth's Max Kinsey on a permanent deal and Exeter City midfielder Tom Dean on loan.
  
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• Baidoo ruled out until November with injury

  07-08-2026 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Argyle forward Michael Baidoo is ruled out for 12 weeks following hamstring surgery.
  
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• Call for bluetongue emergency fund to help farmers

  07-08-2026 15:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Cornwall MP wants the government to provide more support.
  
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• Mums hope school uniform swap will help families

  07-08-2026 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Items were donated to the pair for a swap event held in Tavistock Library.
  
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• Hosepipe ban issued after high demand on supplies

  07-08-2026 14:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  South West Water says the restrictions will come into force from Saturday.
  
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• Hosepipe ban in South West issued after high demand on supplies

  07-08-2026 14:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  South West Water says the restrictions will come into force from Saturday.
  
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• M6 delays after lorry catches fire

  07-08-2026 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People heading to Birmingham Airport via the route have been warned to expect delays.
  
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• Parents charged over death of one-year-old boy

  07-08-2026 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Maero Johnson died in hospital after he was found severely malnourished in St Helens, Merseyside.
  
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• Man City reject Barcelona's £38.5m bid for Rodri

  07-08-2026 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City are open to selling midfielder Rodri but would demand more than £60m for the Spain captain.
  
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• Water returning after 3,000 properties impacted

  07-08-2026 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 3,000 properties across Sutton Valence, Headcorn, Ulcombe and Kingswood have faced issues.
  
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• Why is there a row about 'vertical drinking' in Westminster?

  07-08-2026 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Westminster Council is under fire as part of its plans to update a licensing policy. Why?
  
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• Atletico hold talks with Spurs captain Romero

  07-08-2026 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Atletico Madrid hold talks over a move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, who is expected to leave the club this summer.
  
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• Police make further arrests as Thetford disorder continues

  07-08-2026 12:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The arrests follow disturbances linked to anti-immigration protests in the market town.
  
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• Search and rescue volunteers celebrate 50 years

  07-08-2026 12:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Ashburton branch of Dartmoor Search and Rescue train together each week to save pets and people.
  
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• Sullivan set to attend West Ham tie against advice

  07-08-2026 12:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Sullivan is expected to attend Saturday's EFL Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite being advised to stay away from home matches at the London Stadium.
  
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• England footballer Toney charged with assault in Soho

  07-08-2026 11:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month.
  
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• England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault at Soho nightclub

  07-08-2026 11:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month.
  
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• Meet the man with a museum of footballs

  07-08-2026 11:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Simon Francis has collected more than 80 Mitre footballs which he displays above his stairs.
  
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• Limping tiger rescued from circus put to sleep

  07-08-2026 10:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zoppa, whose name means "limping" in Italian, was brought to the island's Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in 2018.
  
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• Some Exeter players 'aren't ready for League Two' - Taylor

  07-08-2026 10:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says half of his squad are "not League Two footballers".
  
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• Five four-week-old kittens saved from house fire

  07-08-2026 08:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters say they gave the animals oxygen with specialised masks after rescuing them.
  
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• The 96-year-old sports volunteer who still goes clubbing

  07-08-2026 07:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  96-year-old Moira Cross loves volunteering and going clubbing
  
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• We turned down corporate cash to keep festival in the family

  07-08-2026 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Gregory, who began Bloodstock in 2001 after a chat in the pub, is now celebrating 25 years.
  
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• Appeal to trace rare 'made in Lancashire' housecoat

  07-08-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The museum wants to trace one of only two housecoats made by Preston-based Horrockses Fashions.
  
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