South West news

• 'I'm not surprised A12 is England's worst A-road'

  23-07-2026 06:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A12 user Jay Skargon says the road's unwanted accolade, voted for by drivers, is all too predictable.
  
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• Mum and daughter who died at beach were trying to save boy, 7

  23-07-2026 19:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shally Rahman and teenager Samiha Rahman were pulled from the water, emergency services say.
  
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• Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes

  23-07-2026 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.
  
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• Couple died in crash on last leg of anniversary trip

  23-07-2026 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mike and Shirley Savings had been to Scotland to celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary.
  
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• Anderson gets Man City move he craved as £116m deal done

  23-07-2026 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City confirm the arrival of Elliot Anderson on a five-year deal, as the England player is tipped to become a "complete midfielder" at his new club.
  
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• Driver who killed boy riding stolen e-bike jailed

  23-07-2026 17:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Terrence King acted not in an "attempt to recover the bike but to get revenge or punish the boy".
  
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• Tearful owner reunited with cat after eight years

  23-07-2026 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Claire Jerome's cat vanished when she moved house in Swindon, Wiltshire.
  
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• GTA fan who killed his ex has sentence extended

  23-07-2026 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Killer sobbed about missing next version of favourite computer game after murdering his ex-girlfriend.
  
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• Dine and dash arrest after man 'put hair on plate'

  23-07-2026 16:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two people allegedly order steaks and cocktails worth about £150 and then refuse to pay.
  
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• Police officer in court over child sex allegations

  23-07-2026 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Insp Scott Raghib faces three charges, alleged to have been committed while he was off duty.
  
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• Inquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism show

  23-07-2026 15:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Investigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face.
  
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• Police failed to examine synagogue attacker's phones despite arrests

  23-07-2026 15:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Greater Manchester Police apologises because Jihad Al-Shamie's devices were not reviewed before the attack.
  
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• Hidden 'cub cam' shows first days of newborn lions

  23-07-2026 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Their mum has been "so attentive, making sure her cubs are fed, clean and comfortable", a zoo says.
  
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• Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith out of Commonwealths

  23-07-2026 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Olympic silver medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson pulls out of the Commonwealth Games because of injury.
  
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• Solar panels 'most likely' cause of hospital fire

  23-07-2026 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Malton Hospital's Springwood unit, which provides mental health services, caught fire on 8 July.
  
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• St Helens boss Rowley leaves after less than a year

  23-07-2026 12:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  St Helens head coach Paul Rowley leaves the Super League club with immediate effect less than a year into role.
  
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• Sheep farmers heartbroken after theft of entire flock

  23-07-2026 12:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police want to hear from witnesses after more than 60 ewes and lambs were stolen.
  
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• Restaurants save the day after wedding caterer no-show

  23-07-2026 08:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The newlyweds say they can now see the funny side after local venues stepped in on their big day.
  
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• 'I go to bed crying over fears of losing my home'

  23-07-2026 08:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Council has been awarded £90m to regenerate houses but some Revoe residents are unhappy.
  
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• Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says

  23-07-2026 07:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks.
  
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• People urged to stop misusing 999 as demand soars

  23-07-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The force says the number of calls to the emergency line in June was 13% higher than in 2025.
  
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• Hospital ranks top for clinical trial recruitment

  23-07-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The volume of research is expected to improve overall care for all patients.
  
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• Fatboy Slim helps to save 'lifeblood' music venue

  23-07-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The DJ is among investors including Andy Burnham helping to buy the Brighton home of The Pipeline.
  
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• What's behind the teenage mass gatherings known as link-ups?

  23-07-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In March hundreds of teens running down Clapham High Street hit news headlines - but what actually happened?
  
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• Couple win lottery after near-death experiences

  23-07-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Andrews and David Docherty, from Glentham, won a share of a £1m jackpot.
  
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• Village of 113 could expand to include 8,000 homes

  23-07-2026 06:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Beachampton is part of the local authority's target to build 90,000 homes by 2045.
  
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• Toddler died after he was found in pool on holiday

  22-07-2026 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A two-year-old boy died after he was found unresponsive on a holiday in Spain, an inquest hears.
  
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• Exmouth beach clean group tops one tonne of litter

  22-07-2026 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The group says it is on track to top its total for 2025.
  
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• Three boys arrested after station fire

  22-07-2026 11:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seven fire crews tackled the major blaze in Devon station and local roads closed.
  
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• Birthday bash at cinema where Beatles played

  22-07-2026 09:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People are urged to share their memories of The Reel cinema in Plymouth during the pavement party.
  
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