South West news

• National park partnership with car brand criticised

  29-07-2026 06:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Skoda installs adverts for one of their new cars on Peak District National Park signs.
  
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• Man who failed GCSEs graduates from uni aged 42

  21-08-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Spelman encourages anyone thinking about returning to education to "go for it".
  
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• Man found guilty of murdering estranged wife

  21-08-2026 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Raymond Williams killed estranged wife Tania after tracking her down on a night out with friends.
  
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• Salford sign Plymouth midfielder Wiredu

  21-08-2026 14:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Salford City sign Plymouth Argyle midfielder Brendan Wiredu for an undisclosed fee on a "multi-year" deal.
  
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• Killer jailed for murdering second flatmate

  21-08-2026 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eugeniu Neamtu murdered Gheorghe Trica, three years after completing a sentence for killing another housemate.
  
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• Crews tackle 'significant wildfire' near bridge

  21-08-2026 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire service says the fire had broken out in a field near the Tamar Bridge on Friday morning.
  
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• Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury

  21-08-2026 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.
  
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• Refugee passes GCSE after fleeing war-torn Sudan

  21-08-2026 13:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nasser Hamid adds maths to his English and refereeing qualifications and hopes to become an engineer.
  
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• Man denies charge over Manchester synagogue attack

  21-08-2026 12:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, denied failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.
  
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• Comic says winning cheesiest joke award 'is bonkers'

  21-08-2026 12:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fil Milton, who has been doing stand-up for four years, says he was inspired by Mark Simmons.
  
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• Premier League return 'major opportunity' for city

  21-08-2026 12:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officials highlight the potential boost for tourism and businesses from visiting supporters.
  
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• King penguin chick hatches in UK heatwave

  21-08-2026 12:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "very important little penguin" is the first of its kind to hatch in the UK in more than a decade.
  
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• Exeter lock Zambonin to miss start of new season

  21-08-2026 12:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter Chiefs' Italy international lock Andrea Zambonin is set to be out until the end of November following shoulder surgery.
  
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• Flash-floods damage Lancaster homes and businesses

  21-08-2026 11:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  'My whole living room was full of dirty water' says one resident, after heavy rain triggered floods.
  
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• 'Dangerous predator' secretly filmed children

  21-08-2026 11:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Richard Pooley was found with more than 87,000 indecent images of children, a court hears.
  
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• Buddhist monk attacked by masked e-bike rider

  21-08-2026 11:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The monk says he was punched and kick in the latest attack on him in Hebburn's Riverside Park.
  
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• 'No panic' says Argyle's Cleverley after opening loss

  21-08-2026 10:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley is staying calm despite starting the League One campaign with a home defeat to Stockport.
  
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• Cellist Jaquelin du Pre's belongings up for auction

  21-08-2026 08:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is the largest sale of its kind and will be spread over two auctions in Wiltshire.
  
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• Spurs agree £75m deal for Man City winger Savinho

  21-08-2026 08:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Savinho for an initial £75m after the winger asked to leave Manchester City, according to boss Enzo Maresca.
  
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• When is a water leak your responsibility?

  21-08-2026 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It might be down to you to fix a leaking or burst pipe, even if it is outside your home.
  
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• Hollywood stars in North East for farming thriller

  21-08-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Isabella Sermon, who was in the Jurassic World films, says "it's cool to get out of London".
  
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• Reduced rail service continues due to dry weather

  21-08-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  SWR says the Exeter and London service will remain two-hourly until there is "significant rainfall".
  
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• 'Every day is difficult' says Ashley Dale's mum four years on

  21-08-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Julie Dale speaks out on the fourth anniversary of her daughter's murder in Liverpool.
  
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• 'System is crumbling', says woman whose daughters were murdered

  21-08-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mina Smallman, whose daughters were murdered, says Andy Burnham must address women's safety.
  
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• Farmer has vaccinated 1,700 sheep for bluetongue

  21-08-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Deputy chief veterinary officer says warm weather is providing perfect conditions for midges.
  
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• World's oldest person celebrates turning 117

  21-08-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Born before the Titanic sank, Ethel Caterham has seen out two world wars and survived Covid at 110.
  
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• 'Peaceful caravan park will be ruined by 670 Sizewell workers'

  21-08-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cakes and Ale Holiday Park is seeking approval to provide accommodation for Sizewell C contractors.
  
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• Watch: Lifeboat collects owl found exhausted at sea

  21-08-2026 06:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A boat about 70 miles (113km) off the east coast of England had an unexpected visit from a tired owl.
  
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• Fentanyl 'serial killer' review closed by police

  21-08-2026 06:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC can reveal detectives considered bringing new charges against double murderer Luke D'Wit.
  
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• Students across South West receive GCSE results

  20-08-2026 20:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An aspiring engineer said he was feeling "a little nervous" ahead of receiving his results.
  
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