South West news

• Recycling centre fire causes rail disruption in London

  09-06-2026 02:54 via bbc.com
  
  The fire is under control after a day which saw rail services through the area brought to a halt.
  
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• Impressive England beat Scotland to close on semis

  20-06-2026 22:54 via bbc.com
  
  England's batting sparkles again as the hosts close on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley.
  
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• 'We'll be back' vows Exeter skipper Jenkins after final loss

  20-06-2026 22:13 via bbc.com
  
  Exeter captain Dafydd Jenkins says his side will return to Prem Rugby finals after their defeat by Northampton.
  
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• Can 'best Northampton team ever' become one of English rugby's greats?

  20-06-2026 21:35 via bbc.com
  
  Does Northampton Saints' second Prem Rugby title in three seasons suggest a dynasty is being built at the club?
  
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• Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes

  20-06-2026 21:22 via bbc.com
  
  Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the second Test against New Zealand.
  
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• 'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how Bedford train crash unfolded

  20-06-2026 20:52 via bbc.com
  
  The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people were injured, over 30 of them seriously.
  
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• Five people arrested after suspected shooting

  20-06-2026 20:40 via bbc.com
  
  Police were called on Friday night after reports of a gun being fired.
  
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• Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game

  20-06-2026 20:02 via bbc.com
  
  Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second World Cup match against Ghana.
  
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• Northampton beat Exeter to win Prem Rugby title

  20-06-2026 19:49 via bbc.com
  
  George Hendy's two tries secure Northampton Saints the Prem title with victory over Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium.
  
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• Hundreds turn out to counter Britain First demo

  20-06-2026 18:52 via bbc.com
  
  Police make arrests as Britain First and counter protesters gather in the city centre.
  
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• Murder hunt begins after boy stabbed in Battersea

  20-06-2026 18:14 via bbc.com
  
  The 17-year-old was found fatally injured near Lavender Hill in the early hours of Saturday.
  
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• What we know about deadly Bedford train crash and emergency response

  20-06-2026 18:09 via bbc.com
  
  Nine people are in a critical condition out of a total of 28 still in hospital on Saturday, emergency services say.
  
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• Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash

  20-06-2026 17:30 via bbc.com
  
  British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.
  
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• Arson arrest as man seriously hurt at petrol station

  20-06-2026 17:16 via bbc.com
  
  A 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
  
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• Fatal fire could have been deliberate, inquest finds

  20-06-2026 15:23 via bbc.com
  
  A man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering Izabela Chalastra was released without charge.
  
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• Historic boat's £1.7m renovation nears completion

  20-06-2026 13:04 via bbc.com
  
  The 100-year-old trawler will take cruise passengers around the Tor Bay area from July.
  
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• Naming contest launched for 11 new bin lorries

  20-06-2026 12:58 via bbc.com
  
  Winners of the last contest the council held included Bindiana Jones, Grim Sweeper and Trash Gordon.
  
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• Two vehicles become stranded in sea at beach

  20-06-2026 11:02 via bbc.com
  
  The van and Range Rover are believed to have been picking up jet skis when they became stuck.
  
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• Tearful runner 'blown away' by Harry Styles donation

  20-06-2026 09:02 via bbc.com
  
  Laurence Denis ran the length of the UK in memory of his parents.
  
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• Are Dartmoor's beloved hill ponies under threat?

  20-06-2026 08:24 via bbc.com
  
  Campaigners are warning a row over conservation could cost Dartmoor one of its most iconic animals.
  
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• 'I weighed 21st aged 12 - but an NHS clinic changed my life'

  20-06-2026 08:15 via bbc.com
  
  Ibbie says support she received from medical staff at a childhood obesity clinic changed her life.
  
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• 'I joined a brass band as a child and never looked back'

  20-06-2026 08:07 via bbc.com
  
  Hundreds of musicians are heading to Cornwall for the Bugle Band Contest.
  
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• Who is Karl Bushby and why is he walking around the world?

  20-06-2026 07:58 via bbc.com
  
  The British adventurer set off from Chile in 1998 and is close to finishing his global walk in Hull.
  
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• 'I used life savings to take grandad to World Cup'

  20-06-2026 07:57 via bbc.com
  
  The pair are travelling to New York for the first part of their "once in a lifetime" trip.
  
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• Photographers share wildlife gems as summer starts

  20-06-2026 07:56 via bbc.com
  
  Kestrels, a sleepy snake and a buzzard all pose for the camera as astronomical summer starts.
  
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• Meet the thrifters turning pre-loved into profit

  20-06-2026 06:44 via bbc.com
  
  Georgia Nixon and Stacey Almond are among those turning a nose for a bargain into a business.
  
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• Child attacked by crocodile critical two days on: Here's what we know so far

  20-06-2026 06:38 via bbc.com
  
  A 30-year-old man is bailed after a child ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a farm zoo.
  
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• Train stabbings 999 call handler up for award

  20-06-2026 06:36 via bbc.com
  
  Nicole Douglas's actions were "nothing short of brave", her colleague says.
  
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• 'All we've got left is the legend': Why the death of the famous Major Oak matters

  20-06-2026 02:51 via bbc.com
  
  The Major Oak is a source of pride, and was a living link to the legends of Robin Hood for generations.
  
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• Fishermen jailed after dumping lobster catch

  19-06-2026 18:13 via bbc.com
  
  Investigators were subjected to verbal abuse and threatening behaviour, a court hears.
  
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