South West news

• MP raises concern over 'reservoirs running dry'

  15-10-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reservoir levels have continued to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
  
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• McDermott seeks fix as England fight to save their World Cup

  17-10-2026 16:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brian McDermott says he can fix the errors that led to England's Rugby League World Cup defeat by Tonga - but is it already too late?
  
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• Husband calls for PM to intervene after wife detained in Egypt

  17-10-2026 16:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eman el-Shazly has been held by authorities in Egypt for two months, allegedly due to her sister's activism.
  
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• More NHS staff sacked over attacks victims' records

  17-10-2026 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records.
  
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• First driver wins appeal in A20 speeding dispute

  17-10-2026 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Abbott had his speeding fine quashed over rogue signage on the A20 near Sidcup.
  
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• Recovery driver sentenced after runaway car crush

  17-10-2026 13:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  CCTV footage captured the vehicle rolling down the road, dragging driver Sean Baker along.
  
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• Munch print found at estate set for auction

  17-10-2026 12:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A print by artist Edvard Munch has emerged from a Kent family collection after more than 50 years.
  
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• Mum fights on for inquiry after daughter's death

  17-10-2026 12:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joy Dove hears from the DWP about changes after her daughter died after her benefits were stopped.
  
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• Man charged with murder at coastal caravan park

  17-10-2026 11:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 39-year-old man from Essex is due before magistrates in Chelmsford later.
  
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• Cyclists cause 'significant damage' to protected woodland

  17-10-2026 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say "irreversible damage" could have been caused to the site, which dates back to Roman times.
  
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• He spent years in and out of prison - a single book helped change everything

  17-10-2026 09:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Omar Mentesh features in a new BBC documentary about the books which changed five people's lives.
  
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• Historic 'unsung hero' steam locomotive recreated

  17-10-2026 08:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It was one of hundreds of locomotives commissioned to help with logistics during World War Two.
  
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• Can employee ownership protect independent brewers?

  17-10-2026 08:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rebellion Brewery says it believes it has found a way to secure its future amid industry uncertainty.
  
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• 'I turned my Citroen 2CV into a DJ booth'

  17-10-2026 08:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andrew Teverson spotted an opportunity when a neighbour was selling the classic car.
  
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• How a film poster hobby became a Hollywood career

  17-10-2026 08:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Shipper creates artwork for some of the world's biggest film and TV franchises.
  
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• 'You cannot tell Titus Salt's story without alpacas'

  17-10-2026 08:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new musical tells the story of how industrialist Titus Salt created the village of Saltaire.
  
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• Life in the shadow of RAF 'spy' base post Fairford

  17-10-2026 08:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News visits RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, a key strategic base in the RAF's arsenal.
  
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• How pumpkin-picking is helping to save farms

  17-10-2026 08:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Businesses say the trend for pick-your-own patches over Halloween brings in "significant" income.
  
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• 'Law change will be my sons' legacy - I hope they're proud of me'

  17-10-2026 08:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack and Paul were 12 and 9 when their father killed them during a contact visit despite concerns.
  
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• Saving water must be year-round not just summer

  17-10-2026 08:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Measures people can take include shorter showers, shallower baths and reusing rain water.
  
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• Ghosts fans make 'dream' pilgrimage to sitcom set

  17-10-2026 08:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ghosts fans visit the Surrey manor house from as far away as New Zealand, a trust staff member says.
  
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• Castle set for dazzling display of new daffodil type

  17-10-2026 08:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The daffodil variety is being planted at Hever Castle in Kent, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.
  
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• The bridge that brings an entire town to a halt

  17-10-2026 07:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  When the Orwell Bridge closes, the whole of Ipswich grinds to a halt. What can be done?
  
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• Woman reunited with lost teenage diary from 1975

  17-10-2026 07:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It turns out the diary's finders and its author all live in the same Essex village.
  
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• Severe drought declared in parts of South West

  15-10-2026 21:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
  
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• Exeter’s Nye to retire to focus in RAF career

  15-10-2026 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter scrum-half Lucy Nye is to retire from professional rugby to concentrate on her career with the Royal Air Force.
  
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• Everything we know about Torbay Hospital fire risk

  15-10-2026 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Torbay Hospital is told it must make changes "immediately" to improve its fire safety measures.
  
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• Hospital must make immediate fire safety changes

  15-10-2026 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The necessary changes must be made to the top five floors of Torbay Hospital's Tower Block.
  
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• Adams' new Plymouth role huge news - Cleverley

  15-10-2026 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says Derek Adams' new role is "huge news" for the club.
  
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• Adams becomes Plymouth Argyle sporting director

  15-10-2026 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Argyle appoint Derek Adams as the League One club's sporting director.
  
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