<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[South West - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about South West with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:28:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter Chiefs ready to welcome centre McLeod]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter boss Rob Baxter is excited about Dallas McLeod's impeding arrival from New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-chiefs-ready-to-welcome-centre-mcleod/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-chiefs-ready-to-welcome-centre-mcleod/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special memories will be lost if orchard axed - girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nine-year-old girl has been campaigning to save a orchard that is under threat of being bulldozed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/special-memories-will-be-lost-if-orchard-axed-girl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/special-memories-will-be-lost-if-orchard-axed-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sense of shock' 10 years on from hotel city fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire at "England's first hotel" remains one of the biggest such incidents in the South West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sense-of-shock-10-years-on-from-hotel-city-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sense-of-shock-10-years-on-from-hotel-city-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ball slams Torquay squad after AFC Totton loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball criticises his players after their 1-0 loss at AFC Totton National League South with 10 men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-slams-torquay-squad-after-afc-totton-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-slams-torquay-squad-after-afc-totton-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl, 1, died after 'systematic abuse', court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her mother denies murder and she and the girl's father deny causing or allowing the death of a child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/girl-1-died-after-systematic-abuse-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/girl-1-died-after-systematic-abuse-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd stick with Carrick - inside a turbulent 48 hours at Old Trafford]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at the 48 hours that led to Manchester United deciding to keep under-pressure Michael Carrick as their head coach for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-utd-stick-with-carrick-inside-a-turbulent-48-hours-at-old-trafford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-utd-stick-with-carrick-inside-a-turbulent-48-hours-at-old-trafford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACOTAR fans put real life on hold for latest release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some fans take the week off to read the latest instalment of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/acotar-fans-put-real-life-on-hold-for-latest-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/acotar-fans-put-real-life-on-hold-for-latest-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men abused woman drugged and advertised by husband, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four men stand trial after the woman's ex-husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/men-abused-woman-drugged-and-advertised-by-husband-court-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/men-abused-woman-drugged-and-advertised-by-husband-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny zebra-striped bee sighting a 'huge surprise']]></title><description><![CDATA[A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tiny-zebra-striped-bee-sighting-a-huge-surprise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tiny-zebra-striped-bee-sighting-a-huge-surprise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternity unit stays suspended after latest review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birthing services have not been provided by the unit since 11 August due to staff shortages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/maternity-unit-stays-suspended-after-latest-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/maternity-unit-stays-suspended-after-latest-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Kane's first club celebrates Ballon d'Or win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ridgeway Rovers FC says it is proud to have produced a Ballon d'Or player in England's Harry Kane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/harry-kanes-first-club-celebrates-ballon-dor-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/harry-kanes-first-club-celebrates-ballon-dor-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral assault dad arrested after court no-show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gye Worthy is arrested after failing to appear for sentencing over an attack at his son's funeral.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/funeral-assault-dad-arrested-after-court-no-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/funeral-assault-dad-arrested-after-court-no-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood delivery driver who ran over cyclist jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Okotie drove his van at a man who spat towards him, leaving his victim with several broken bones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/blood-delivery-driver-who-ran-over-cyclist-jailed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/blood-delivery-driver-who-ran-over-cyclist-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sickle cell patient's pain was 'ridiculed', inquest hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her family says she faced "ridicule" when trying to get urgently needed pain relief at A&amp;E.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sickle-cell-patients-pain-was-ridiculed-inquest-hears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sickle-cell-patients-pain-was-ridiculed-inquest-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man appears in court after body found in bin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Abotaka appeared via video link from prison as he was accused of murdering Ali Barzai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-appears-in-court-after-body-found-in-bin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-appears-in-court-after-body-found-in-bin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council rejects rollercoaster overlooking homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prototype rollercoaster is being built by a fairground firm but towers over nearby houses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-rejects-rollercoaster-overlooking-homes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-rejects-rollercoaster-overlooking-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Failings contributed to three killings, jury finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Lewis-Ranwell had been released from custody hours before he killed three elderly men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/failings-contributed-to-three-killings-jury-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/failings-contributed-to-three-killings-jury-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Otter sanctuary volunteer 'overjoyed' to win award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lily Herniman, 18, wins a BBC Countryfile award for her work caring for otters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/otter-sanctuary-volunteer-overjoyed-to-win-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/otter-sanctuary-volunteer-overjoyed-to-win-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple find love aged 88 in retirement village]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barbara Thompson, 88, and Fred Jenkins, 88, unexpectedly found love again after the death of their spouses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/couple-find-love-aged-88-in-retirement-village/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/couple-find-love-aged-88-in-retirement-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We got a day off work thanks to Erling Haaland']]></title><description><![CDATA[A prank challenge sparked millions of views online and a surprise response from the footballer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/we-got-a-day-off-work-thanks-to-erling-haaland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/we-got-a-day-off-work-thanks-to-erling-haaland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I carried a gingerbread biscuit 4,650 miles to eat on Everest']]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Vincent says not eating the gingerbread before he reached Base Camp was an "added challenge".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-carried-a-gingerbread-biscuit-4650-miles-to-eat-on-everest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-carried-a-gingerbread-biscuit-4650-miles-to-eat-on-everest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Britain First leader arrested in HMO attacks investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashlea Simon says she was arrested at Manchester Airport in connection with her identifying HMOs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ex-britain-first-leader-arrested-in-hmo-attacks-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ex-britain-first-leader-arrested-in-hmo-attacks-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Kane defied doubters to become world's best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane is the humble 'anti-superstar' who defied doubters to achieve Ballon d'Or greatness, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-kane-defied-doubters-to-become-worlds-best/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-kane-defied-doubters-to-become-worlds-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Island gets huge water supply boost from storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reservoir levels on the island fell to as low as 13%, but are now up to 53%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/island-gets-huge-water-supply-boost-from-storm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/island-gets-huge-water-supply-boost-from-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some people thought these storm photos were AI - they weren't]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vehicles were damaged near Whitby Abbey, but dozens of online comments claimed the photos were fake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/some-people-thought-these-storm-photos-were-ai-they-werent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/some-people-thought-these-storm-photos-were-ai-they-werent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Feyi-Waboso set to return to action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Immanuel Feyi-Waboso should be fit to play for England in next month's Nations Championship matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/englands-feyi-waboso-set-to-return-to-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/englands-feyi-waboso-set-to-return-to-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl asks council to 'fight' in data centre row]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 100 people protest against plans for a data centre and battery energy storage site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/girl-asks-council-to-fight-in-data-centre-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/girl-asks-council-to-fight-in-data-centre-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Living next door to anti-social behaviour has been hell']]></title><description><![CDATA[Man calls for better support after seven years of anti-social behaviour from neighbours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/living-next-door-to-anti-social-behaviour-has-been-hell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/living-next-door-to-anti-social-behaviour-has-been-hell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget hopes as hospitality faces 'uphill battle']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourism leaders warn the government further taxation in the Budget will "hinder growth".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/budget-hopes-as-hospitality-faces-uphill-battle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/budget-hopes-as-hospitality-faces-uphill-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prepper has 'enough food to last for 12 months']]></title><description><![CDATA[As the government warns the public to have a store of supplies ready in case of emergency, one man needs no telling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/prepper-has-enough-food-to-last-for-12-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/prepper-has-enough-food-to-last-for-12-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-time buyers hoping for help from the Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aspiring homeowners say rent, rising costs and house prices are delaying plans to buy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/first-time-buyers-hoping-for-help-from-the-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/first-time-buyers-hoping-for-help-from-the-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional reunions as photographer recreates 1980 shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Hill spent months tracking down the "special generation" he photographed as teenagers in 1980.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/emotional-reunions-as-photographer-recreates-1980-shots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/emotional-reunions-as-photographer-recreates-1980-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder accused acted in self-defence, court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Carpenter is on trial at Plymouth Crown Court accused of murdering Harry Jackson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/murder-accused-acted-in-self-defence-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/murder-accused-acted-in-self-defence-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers who killed mum and girl while racing jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hardeep Bhachu and Jasskamal Riyat are warned of the 'irreversible' consequences of their actions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drivers-who-killed-mum-and-girl-while-racing-jailed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drivers-who-killed-mum-and-girl-while-racing-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoppers fill Oxford Street on first traffic-free day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 1km of the popular shopping destination is pedestrianised between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/shoppers-fill-oxford-street-on-first-traffic-free-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/shoppers-fill-oxford-street-on-first-traffic-free-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitchers disrupt buses in quest to see rare bird]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 150 birdwatchers flock to a village and clog up lanes as a visitor flies in from Siberia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/twitchers-disrupt-buses-in-quest-to-see-rare-bird/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/twitchers-disrupt-buses-in-quest-to-see-rare-bird/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The storm didn't ruin our wedding, it made it']]></title><description><![CDATA[Leigh and Paul Hutchinson unexpectedly had their first dance in the iconic Blackpool Tower ballroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-storm-didnt-ruin-our-wedding-it-made-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-storm-didnt-ruin-our-wedding-it-made-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batty leaves Surrey to join Chennai Super Kings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey head coach Gareth Batty steps down to join Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings as assistant head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/batty-leaves-surrey-to-join-chennai-super-kings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/batty-leaves-surrey-to-join-chennai-super-kings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excitement grows for new ACOTAR book]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens will be gathering at Wolverhampton Arts Centre to celebrate the series' newest release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/excitement-grows-for-new-acotar-book/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/excitement-grows-for-new-acotar-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital gets £8m to resolve fire risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torbay Hospital bosses say patients will be relocated and plans are under way to resolve concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hospital-gets-8m-to-resolve-fire-risks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hospital-gets-8m-to-resolve-fire-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council speaker denies making threats to kill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Caswell is in court after he was arrested by armed officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-speaker-denies-making-threats-to-kill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-speaker-denies-making-threats-to-kill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disruption expected as yellow wind warning issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coastguard is advising people to take care after a number of incidents in back-to-back storms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/disruption-expected-as-yellow-wind-warning-issued/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/disruption-expected-as-yellow-wind-warning-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two injured after police dogs escape handler's home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire Police said the dogs got out of the garden of their handler's home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-injured-after-police-dogs-escape-handlers-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-injured-after-police-dogs-escape-handlers-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug-dealing footballer made over £170K, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thierry Nevers faces a further hearing to decide how much he can pay back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drug-dealing-footballer-made-over-170k-court-told/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drug-dealing-footballer-made-over-170k-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borthwick's autumn questions as World Cup looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming Nations Championship matches present a selection dilemma for Steve Borthwick's England with just nine matches to go until the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/borthwicks-autumn-questions-as-world-cup-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/borthwicks-autumn-questions-as-world-cup-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed over death of 79-year-old at bus stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Childe is jailed for causing the death of a 79-year-old man outside a supermarket in Leeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-jailed-over-death-of-79-year-old-at-bus-stop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-jailed-over-death-of-79-year-old-at-bus-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walker dies in fall at popular Lake District ridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man, in his 40s, slipped while traversing Blencathra's Sharp Edge on Thursday afternoon, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/walker-dies-in-fall-at-popular-lake-district-ridge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/walker-dies-in-fall-at-popular-lake-district-ridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police find illegal cigarettes hidden in shop wall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers arrest one man after finding illegal cigarettes and tobacco concealed in a wall and floor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-find-illegal-cigarettes-hidden-in-shop-wall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-find-illegal-cigarettes-hidden-in-shop-wall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baxter focuses on 'reality' of Exeter's early form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says he is not fazed by the club's difficult start to the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baxter-focuses-on-reality-of-exeters-early-form/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baxter-focuses-on-reality-of-exeters-early-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do we still need to know about the Tyne nurdle spill?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spill of 18 tonnes of plastic pellets happened in July but there is still a lot we do not know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-do-we-still-need-to-know-about-the-tyne-nurdle-spill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-do-we-still-need-to-know-about-the-tyne-nurdle-spill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kite appreciates second chance after Exeter return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kite hopes he can repay Exeter City's faith in him after his first league start since re-joining the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/kite-appreciates-second-chance-after-exeter-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/kite-appreciates-second-chance-after-exeter-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derby day biff, real deal Glos &amp; Christian wades in - Prem talking points]]></title><description><![CDATA[The main talking points from this weekend's Prem action, which was something of a throwback compared to the free-flowing rugby so far this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/derby-day-biff-real-deal-glos-amp-christian-wades-in-prem-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/derby-day-biff-real-deal-glos-amp-christian-wades-in-prem-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torquay's 'Prince of Plainmoor' Stubbs dies aged 85]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robin Stubbs - widely regarded as one of Torquay United's greatest-ever players - dies aged 85.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquays-prince-of-plainmoor-stubbs-dies-aged-85/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquays-prince-of-plainmoor-stubbs-dies-aged-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Animals enjoy spooktacular Halloween treats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zookeepers use pumpkins to try to find creative ways to encourage the animals' natural instincts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/watch-animals-enjoy-spooktacular-halloween-treats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/watch-animals-enjoy-spooktacular-halloween-treats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine women paid compensation over police abuse claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police also apologise on claims they did not investigate domestic abuse reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/nine-women-paid-compensation-over-police-abuse-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/nine-women-paid-compensation-over-police-abuse-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman wins £127k claim in family dispute over caring for mum at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bern Rogers says the row with her siblings since her elderly mother died was "harrowing and deeply sad".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-wins-127k-claim-in-family-dispute-over-caring-for-mum-at-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-wins-127k-claim-in-family-dispute-over-caring-for-mum-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's you against a bus full of people': Veteran driver doubts new fines plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pete Gibson says he has dealt with fights, abuse and a knife threat in his 41 years as a bus driver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/its-you-against-a-bus-full-of-people-veteran-driver-doubts-new-fines-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/its-you-against-a-bus-full-of-people-veteran-driver-doubts-new-fines-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Punjabi Sky Blues celebrates football and heritage']]></title><description><![CDATA[Punjabi Sky Blues has been officially recognised as a supporters' club for Coventry City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/punjabi-sky-blues-celebrates-football-and-heritage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/punjabi-sky-blues-celebrates-football-and-heritage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The dump detectives on the trail of the fly-tippers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC joins environmental enforcement officers as they sift through illegally-dumped waste for clues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-dump-detectives-on-the-trail-of-the-fly-tippers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-dump-detectives-on-the-trail-of-the-fly-tippers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing landfill into the 21st Century with solar power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bedfordshire site is set to power 10,500 new homes and a university site each year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bringing-landfill-into-the-21st-century-with-solar-power/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bringing-landfill-into-the-21st-century-with-solar-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire-damaged nature reserve 'will never be the same']]></title><description><![CDATA[Three months on from a devastating wildfire, the RSPB says it will take 20 years to recover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fire-damaged-nature-reserve-will-never-be-the-same/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fire-damaged-nature-reserve-will-never-be-the-same/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos show potholes days before fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pictures, taken by council representatives, reveal the poor condition of the riverside road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/photos-show-potholes-days-before-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/photos-show-potholes-days-before-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Why we think Milton Keynes can be a City of Culture']]></title><description><![CDATA[The spotlight is shining on the post-war city, after it made the UK City of Culture shortlist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-we-think-milton-keynes-can-be-a-city-of-culture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-we-think-milton-keynes-can-be-a-city-of-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd fans make clear who they blame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced their opposition to virtually everything else.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/end-approaching-for-carrick-but-man-utd-fans-make-clear-who-they-blame/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/end-approaching-for-carrick-but-man-utd-fans-make-clear-who-they-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners with poo cut-outs call for change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surfers Against Sewage say in 2025 Exmouth's sea was affected by sewage pollution for 111 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/campaigners-with-poo-cut-outs-call-for-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/campaigners-with-poo-cut-outs-call-for-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project to help tourism sector benefit from AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Plymouth says students and graduates will work with the tourism sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/project-to-help-tourism-sector-benefit-from-ai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/project-to-help-tourism-sector-benefit-from-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads blocked by trees and flooding as storm hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homes are without power and Cumbria Police says it is receiving a high volume of calls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/roads-blocked-by-trees-and-flooding-as-storm-hits/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/roads-blocked-by-trees-and-flooding-as-storm-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallen trees cause 'significant damage' to railway]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are advised to check before travelling by train in parts of the East of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fallen-trees-cause-significant-damage-to-railway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fallen-trees-cause-significant-damage-to-railway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man praises surgeons for reattaching severed thumb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Parry, from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, accidentally cut off his thumb with a chop saw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-praises-surgeons-for-reattaching-severed-thumb/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-praises-surgeons-for-reattaching-severed-thumb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Urban explorers' broke into man's home while he slept]]></title><description><![CDATA[A video filmed inside cottages near Leadenham House is blamed for sparking "copycat" incidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/urban-explorers-broke-into-mans-home-while-he-slept/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/urban-explorers-broke-into-mans-home-while-he-slept/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleverley happy as Argyle adapt to tactical change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says his side's 3-2 win at Cambridge United shows they can adapt to a different system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-happy-as-argyle-adapt-to-tactical-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-happy-as-argyle-adapt-to-tactical-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 250 Labradors gather at Clarkson's pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Farmer's Dog, near Burford in Oxfordshire, welcomed Fox Red Labradors and their owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/more-than-250-labradors-gather-at-clarksons-pub/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/more-than-250-labradors-gather-at-clarksons-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected tornado tore through village as storm hit UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weather phenomenon struck as Storm Austen brought heavy showers and changing winds on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/suspected-tornado-tore-through-village-as-storm-hit-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/suspected-tornado-tore-through-village-as-storm-hit-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Born Every Minute couple share their IVF journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kate, 41, and Matt, 44, agreed to let the cameras film the birth of their daughter Matilda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/one-born-every-minute-couple-share-their-ivf-journey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/one-born-every-minute-couple-share-their-ivf-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the appeal of endurance race the Backyard Ultra?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The races see runners complete a 4.16 mile loop on the hour, every hour until one person remains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-is-the-appeal-of-endurance-race-the-backyard-ultra/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-is-the-appeal-of-endurance-race-the-backyard-ultra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sisters buy 'lighthouses' to remember loved ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family spends almost £14,000 on lighthouses saying it is the perfect way to support hospice charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sisters-buy-lighthouses-to-remember-loved-ones/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sisters-buy-lighthouses-to-remember-loved-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms 'holding back' on new jobs ahead of Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some businesses say they want to see employment costs come down in the October Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/firms-holding-back-on-new-jobs-ahead-of-budget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/firms-holding-back-on-new-jobs-ahead-of-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought reveals childhood memories of lost village]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malcolm Thorp lived in the village of Derwent before it was flooded to create Ladybower Reservoir.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drought-reveals-childhood-memories-of-lost-village/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drought-reveals-childhood-memories-of-lost-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will a new code end 'rip-off parking charges'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says a new code will end "rip-off parking charges" - but will it work?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/will-a-new-code-end-rip-off-parking-charges/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/will-a-new-code-end-rip-off-parking-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stranger to row Atlantic with crew in ocean dash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Change Atlantic crew turned to social media after their fourth and final team member had to withdraw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/stranger-to-row-atlantic-with-crew-in-ocean-dash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/stranger-to-row-atlantic-with-crew-in-ocean-dash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I want to be one of the UK's top arm wrestlers']]></title><description><![CDATA[He says the sport involves a lot more technique than people may think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-want-to-be-one-of-the-uks-top-arm-wrestlers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-want-to-be-one-of-the-uks-top-arm-wrestlers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight birds glued to sticks in 'horrific incident']]></title><description><![CDATA[A wildlife charity founder says it has left her "heartbroken, frustrated and angry".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/eight-birds-glued-to-sticks-in-horrific-incident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/eight-birds-glued-to-sticks-in-horrific-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report says nearly half of women with endometriosis have lost income due to the condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-lost-my-job-in-a-primary-school-due-to-endometriosis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-lost-my-job-in-a-primary-school-due-to-endometriosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cancelling event was a hard decision but it was right']]></title><description><![CDATA[Halloween event organiser has explained why she believes she was right to cancel her popular event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cancelling-event-was-a-hard-decision-but-it-was-right/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cancelling-event-was-a-hard-decision-but-it-was-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands without power as rain and wind continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heavy rain warning is in place until 23:00, as a cafe welcomes people with no power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/thousands-without-power-as-rain-and-wind-continues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/thousands-without-power-as-rain-and-wind-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol overcome Exeter to go third in Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol move up to third place in the Prem after beating Exeter 20-7 at Ashton Gate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bristol-overcome-exeter-to-go-third-in-prem/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bristol-overcome-exeter-to-go-third-in-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder charge after body found in wheelie bin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say Mohamed Abotaka, 36, is charged with the murder of 52-year-old Ali Barzai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/murder-charge-after-body-found-in-wheelie-bin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/murder-charge-after-body-found-in-wheelie-bin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ball proud as Torquay held to late draw by Maidstone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says he is proud of his side's efforts as they drew 1-1 with National League South leaders Maidstone United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-proud-as-torquay-held-to-late-draw-by-maidstone/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-proud-as-torquay-held-to-late-draw-by-maidstone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum who died trying to save sons was hero, husband says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Gregory says the loss of childhood sweetheart Leanne "is unimaginable for our family".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mum-who-died-trying-to-save-sons-was-hero-husband-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mum-who-died-trying-to-save-sons-was-hero-husband-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal relieve pressure with Spurs win - can they kick on now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal end their five-match winless run in the Women's Super League with victory at Tottenham - but can they kick on now?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/arsenal-relieve-pressure-with-spurs-win-can-they-kick-on-now/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/arsenal-relieve-pressure-with-spurs-win-can-they-kick-on-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City's leaky defence highlights Donnarumma &amp; Guehi struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City's 100% winning start to the Premier League season comes to an abrupt end against Aston Villa - leaving Enzo Maresca with glaring defensive issues to resolve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-citys-leaky-defence-highlights-donnarumma-amp-guehi-struggles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-citys-leaky-defence-highlights-donnarumma-amp-guehi-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could this Somerset pub be the oldest in England?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say The George Inn, in Norton St Philip, which dates to about 1430, is England's oldest pub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/could-this-somerset-pub-be-the-oldest-in-england/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/could-this-somerset-pub-be-the-oldest-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby loss mural remembers 157 babies and families]]></title><description><![CDATA[The memorial at the Luna's Fund's Plymouth offices was unveiled as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baby-loss-mural-remembers-157-babies-and-families/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baby-loss-mural-remembers-157-babies-and-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's anger after grandfather's botched burial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kassandra Constable says her dad's coffin was partially exposed as he was buried in a shallow grave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/familys-anger-after-grandfathers-botched-burial/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/familys-anger-after-grandfathers-botched-burial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They knew she was ill - days later she killed her three kids']]></title><description><![CDATA[A friend of Yasmeen Ali says health professionals were warned about the mother-of-three's mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/they-knew-she-was-ill-days-later-she-killed-her-three-kids/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/they-knew-she-was-ill-days-later-she-killed-her-three-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a spectre - Bond boys bounce around London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O'Connor shaking, not stirring, through London in a bid to become the next Bond?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-a-spectre-bond-boys-bounce-around-london/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-a-spectre-bond-boys-bounce-around-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surgeons warn of injury risk when carving pumpkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Exeter Hand Unit says they see a rise in hand-related injuries as a result of pumpkin carving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/surgeons-warn-of-injury-risk-when-carving-pumpkins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/surgeons-warn-of-injury-risk-when-carving-pumpkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should we switch time zones for lighter evenings?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A move to Central European Time (CET) would mean lighter evenings and darker mornings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/should-we-switch-time-zones-for-lighter-evenings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/should-we-switch-time-zones-for-lighter-evenings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WW2 love story inspires quest to save artwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman's dying wish is to see a Suffolk airfield preserved for future generations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ww2-love-story-inspires-quest-to-save-artwork/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ww2-love-story-inspires-quest-to-save-artwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Best team in the Championship' - Boro lay down marker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesbrough thrash Bolton 5-1 to go top of the Championship and confirm their place among the promotion favourites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/best-team-in-the-championship-boro-lay-down-marker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/best-team-in-the-championship-boro-lay-down-marker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's what I do' - Wade scores again to equal Prem try-scoring record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Wade has equalled the Prem Rugby try-scoring record, level on 101 with Chris Ashton, and the Newcastle winger has shown no signs of slowing down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/thats-what-i-do-wade-scores-again-to-equal-prem-try-scoring-record/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/thats-what-i-do-wade-scores-again-to-equal-prem-try-scoring-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after car crashes into Lidl supermarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Midlands Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene with others requiring treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-dies-after-car-crashes-into-lidl-supermarket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-dies-after-car-crashes-into-lidl-supermarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption as more wind and rain forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A second storm, Storm Boelo, is expected to hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Saturday bringing more wild weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/storm-austen-brings-power-cuts-and-travel-disruption-as-more-wind-and-rain-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/storm-austen-brings-power-cuts-and-travel-disruption-as-more-wind-and-rain-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First storm of season brings day of disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of homes are left without power while schools closed as Storm Austen hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/first-storm-of-season-brings-day-of-disruption/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/first-storm-of-season-brings-day-of-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Quadruplet capybaras born at wildlife park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four capybaras are settling into their new home with mum Pepita, the wildlife park says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/watch-quadruplet-capybaras-born-at-wildlife-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/watch-quadruplet-capybaras-born-at-wildlife-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter winger Birch extends contract until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City winger George Birch signs a new contract until the summer of 2028, with the option of a further year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-winger-birch-extends-contract-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-winger-birch-extends-contract-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five deny football pitch hearse disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The men deny disorder which saw a funeral hearse driven on to the pitch at Dunston UTS v Gateshead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/five-deny-football-pitch-hearse-disorder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/five-deny-football-pitch-hearse-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced for killing his dad in pub garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Greensmith only learnt Steven Shevels was his father shortly before the encounter, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-sentenced-for-killing-his-dad-in-pub-garden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-sentenced-for-killing-his-dad-in-pub-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men sentenced for attempted £34m cocaine boat smuggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple parcels of the Class A drug were found onboard a fishing vessel in Eastbourne in June 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/men-sentenced-for-attempted-34m-cocaine-boat-smuggle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/men-sentenced-for-attempted-34m-cocaine-boat-smuggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum sentenced for killing her three children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yasmeen Ali, 44, is given an indefinite hospital order after admitting their manslaughter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mum-sentenced-for-killing-her-three-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mum-sentenced-for-killing-her-three-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM defends Gogglebox appearance after Badenoch criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham says he "makes no apology" for the move as Kemi Badenoch says she is "amazed" he has time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pm-defends-gogglebox-appearance-after-badenoch-criticism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pm-defends-gogglebox-appearance-after-badenoch-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Striker Dennis leaves Torquay United]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United striker Louis Dennis leaves the National League South club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/striker-dennis-leaves-torquay-united/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/striker-dennis-leaves-torquay-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men jailed for jewellery shop tunnel burglary plot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sergiu Plastin, Laurentiu-Daniel Nitisoara and Ioan Asafeti are jailed for their roles in the plot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/men-jailed-for-jewellery-shop-tunnel-burglary-plot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/men-jailed-for-jewellery-shop-tunnel-burglary-plot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge professor lifts world tiddlywinks crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prof Patrick Barrie has home advantage as he beats Dave "The Dragon" Lockwood of the US in a pub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cambridge-professor-lifts-world-tiddlywinks-crown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cambridge-professor-lifts-world-tiddlywinks-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collector buys £18k Pokémon cards in record auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Nero bought the set in an auction which made £1.5m for a retired decorator from Surrey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/collector-buys-18k-pokmon-cards-in-record-auction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/collector-buys-18k-pokmon-cards-in-record-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-breaker rewarded with whisky from the King]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave 'Dinger' Bell set off from the west coast of Peru on 9 November last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/record-breaker-rewarded-with-whisky-from-the-king/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/record-breaker-rewarded-with-whisky-from-the-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scully hopes to stay at Exeter for 'many more years']]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Scully hopes he can extend his stay at Exeter City after his impressive start to life at the League Two club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/scully-hopes-to-stay-at-exeter-for-many-more-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/scully-hopes-to-stay-at-exeter-for-many-more-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torquay must move on after missing out on Leicester tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says his players have to "move on" after missing out on a glamourous first-round FA Cup tie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquay-must-move-on-after-missing-out-on-leicester-tie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquay-must-move-on-after-missing-out-on-leicester-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter's Wyatt suffers fresh injury blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter back Tommy Wyatt could be out until December after injuring his ankle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeters-wyatt-suffers-fresh-injury-blow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeters-wyatt-suffers-fresh-injury-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't want to go into hedgehog mode at 4pm this winter']]></title><description><![CDATA[North Yorkshire's libraries loan out kits to help tackle the winter blues as the clocks go back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-dont-want-to-go-into-hedgehog-mode-at-4pm-this-winter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-dont-want-to-go-into-hedgehog-mode-at-4pm-this-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor's £2.7m interest in major rail scheme revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A BBC investigation finds a mayor did not always disclose his interest in a major rail project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mayors-27m-interest-in-major-rail-scheme-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mayors-27m-interest-in-major-rail-scheme-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satellite images reveal scale of reservoirs' decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor was 13% earlier in October, despite being full to capacity in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/satellite-images-reveal-scale-of-reservoirs-decline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/satellite-images-reveal-scale-of-reservoirs-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graduates in their 60s say 'it's never too late']]></title><description><![CDATA[Angi Mariani, 60 and Angela Moss, 61, say age should not be a barrier to learning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/graduates-in-their-60s-say-its-never-too-late/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/graduates-in-their-60s-say-its-never-too-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse trapped in lift while treating baby handed parking fine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Smith says she was just trying to do her job but now faces possible court action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/nurse-trapped-in-lift-while-treating-baby-handed-parking-fine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/nurse-trapped-in-lift-while-treating-baby-handed-parking-fine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's plea after autistic son escapes school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie, 7, escaped from Brooke School in Rugby for 25 minutes after climbing a tree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/familys-plea-after-autistic-son-escapes-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/familys-plea-after-autistic-son-escapes-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is London's mystery Batman doing good deeds?]]></title><description><![CDATA[He’s filled potholes, paid for fuel and built a huge following. But who is London’s Batman?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/who-is-londons-mystery-batman-doing-good-deeds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/who-is-londons-mystery-batman-doing-good-deeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happens next after police force downgrade?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police was downgraded from Level Two to Level Three this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-happens-next-after-police-force-downgrade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-happens-next-after-police-force-downgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did double jeopardy killer confess?]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Dunlop is seeking parole 20 years after he was jailed for murdering Julie Hogg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-did-double-jeopardy-killer-confess/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-did-double-jeopardy-killer-confess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Fraser wins all-around bronze at Worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Joe Fraser wins bronze in the all-around final at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gbs-fraser-wins-all-around-bronze-at-worlds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gbs-fraser-wins-all-around-bronze-at-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police yet to receive £2m after A66 crash, says commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey says it has been nearly two months since force was promised the cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-yet-to-receive-2m-after-a66-crash-says-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-yet-to-receive-2m-after-a66-crash-says-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged after police officer injured in shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The officer was injured after approaching two people at a bus stop in Nottingham city centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-charged-after-police-officer-injured-in-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-charged-after-police-officer-injured-in-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more men charged with murder of Alisha Samuels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alisha Samuels, 26, was found dead after a disturbance in Manchester, say police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-more-men-charged-with-murder-of-alisha-samuels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-more-men-charged-with-murder-of-alisha-samuels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brook underlines status as world's best all-format batter in remarkable defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once the disappointment of defeat dissipates, Harry Brook can reflect on another starring role with the bat which underlines his status as the world's best all-format batter, says Stephan Shemilt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/brook-underlines-status-as-worlds-best-all-format-batter-in-remarkable-defeat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/brook-underlines-status-as-worlds-best-all-format-batter-in-remarkable-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine returns to hospice to meet children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The princess enjoys coming back to the place where she gave her first royal speech in 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/catherine-returns-to-hospice-to-meet-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/catherine-returns-to-hospice-to-meet-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family upset as man 'spits' on murdered MP's statue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The statue of Sir David Amess appears to have been targeted by a man who posted the incident online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-upset-as-man-spits-on-murdered-mps-statue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-upset-as-man-spits-on-murdered-mps-statue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thief who stole rare 17th Century map jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1684 world map, cut from an atlas at the National Maritime Museum’s library, has not been found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/thief-who-stole-rare-17th-century-map-jailed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/thief-who-stole-rare-17th-century-map-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandes to stay captain as Rooney calls Man Utd players babies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruno Fernandes will remain as Manchester United captain and will not be disciplined for his post-match criticism of Michael Carrick after the 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fernandes-to-stay-captain-as-rooney-calls-man-utd-players-babies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fernandes-to-stay-captain-as-rooney-calls-man-utd-players-babies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor's social media post sparks protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK backs Tracy Clayton's comments about immigrants as "completely correct".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/councillors-social-media-post-sparks-protest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/councillors-social-media-post-sparks-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodybuilder dies after collapsing on stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chmura's wife describes her loss as "incredibly painful" following his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bodybuilder-dies-after-collapsing-on-stage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bodybuilder-dies-after-collapsing-on-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleverley to go back to basics with Plymouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Cleverley says he will go back to basics for Plymouth Argyle's preparations for their trip to Cambridge United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-to-go-back-to-basics-with-plymouth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-to-go-back-to-basics-with-plymouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tour bus hits Trafalgar Square souvenir stand]]></title><description><![CDATA[An eyewitness says the bus hit a lamppost and knocked it over, and then hit the souvenir stand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tour-bus-hits-trafalgar-square-souvenir-stand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tour-bus-hits-trafalgar-square-souvenir-stand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vape store manager jailed for abusing teen girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dilshaw Kawani, 53, gave teenagers illegal vapes to "facilitate his offending", Dorset Police says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/vape-store-manager-jailed-for-abusing-teen-girls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/vape-store-manager-jailed-for-abusing-teen-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired decorator's Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m]]></title><description><![CDATA[He says he found treasure in his attic where the collection had been stored for 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/retired-decorators-pokmon-cards-sell-for-15m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/retired-decorators-pokmon-cards-sell-for-15m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver charged after woman killed in car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natasha Poore, from Evercreech in Somerset, died following a collision on the A361 in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/driver-charged-after-woman-killed-in-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/driver-charged-after-woman-killed-in-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepdad guilty of murdering student on her birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Owens, who killed Carla Georgescu in student halls, was "sexually obsessed" with her, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/stepdad-guilty-of-murdering-student-on-her-birthday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/stepdad-guilty-of-murdering-student-on-her-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior detective accused of using AI for decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is alleged the officer used the technology "inappropriately during criminal investigations".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/senior-detective-accused-of-using-ai-for-decisions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/senior-detective-accused-of-using-ai-for-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury weighs if shortcomings were factor in deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Lewis-Ranwell had been released from custody hours before he killed three elderly men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/jury-weighs-if-shortcomings-were-factor-in-deaths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/jury-weighs-if-shortcomings-were-factor-in-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter bring in forward Goedhals from South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter sign forward Andre Goedhals from South African side Pumas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-bring-in-forward-goedhals-from-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-bring-in-forward-goedhals-from-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South West Water waiting for 'recharge season']]></title><description><![CDATA[The company says plans are in place for handling the severe drought declared last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/south-west-water-waiting-for-recharge-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/south-west-water-waiting-for-recharge-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder arrest after man found in wheelie bin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone with information is being asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/murder-arrest-after-man-found-in-wheelie-bin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/murder-arrest-after-man-found-in-wheelie-bin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do farmers want to build reservoirs and what's stopping them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are calling for less red tape and more government funding to help them build reservoirs on their land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-do-farmers-want-to-build-reservoirs-and-whats-stopping-them/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-do-farmers-want-to-build-reservoirs-and-whats-stopping-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From violent fantasies to attempted murder – how a school knife attack unfolded]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury hears the teenage attacker had a hatred of women and a fascination with serial killers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/from-violent-fantasies-to-attempted-murder-how-a-school-knife-attack-unfolded/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/from-violent-fantasies-to-attempted-murder-how-a-school-knife-attack-unfolded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman 'scared to turn heating on' due to oil cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roslynn Garner-Gatley starts using a hot water bottle, bed socks and earlier bedtimes to stay warm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-scared-to-turn-heating-on-due-to-oil-cost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-scared-to-turn-heating-on-due-to-oil-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['An £8k service charge left me unable to pay bills']]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing association Curo defends large increases to leaseholder bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/an-8k-service-charge-left-me-unable-to-pay-bills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/an-8k-service-charge-left-me-unable-to-pay-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women targeted by police who 'abused the badge']]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,200 domestic abuse allegations were made against police officers and special constables in three years, a BBC investigation finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/women-targeted-by-police-who-abused-the-badge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/women-targeted-by-police-who-abused-the-badge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is an 'AI war' complicating your job search?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How fair are AI recruitment tools that help decide our future, and what happens when we click "apply"?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/is-an-ai-war-complicating-your-job-search/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/is-an-ai-war-complicating-your-job-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officers cleared over 'fake keyboard activity']]></title><description><![CDATA[The police federation accuses Devon and Cornwall Police of conducting a "witchhunt" against them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/officers-cleared-over-fake-keyboard-activity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/officers-cleared-over-fake-keyboard-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder investigation after 'suspicious' death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was found seriously injured in a service lane and was pronounced dead at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/murder-investigation-after-suspicious-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/murder-investigation-after-suspicious-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleverley urges Pepple to 'set tone' for Argyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says top scorer Bim Pepple needs to "set the tone" for the rest of the side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-urges-pepple-to-set-tone-for-argyle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-urges-pepple-to-set-tone-for-argyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo welcomes 'troublesome' trio of baby fossas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakeland Wildlife Oasis says the triplets' arrival is a "very big step towards fossa conservation".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/zoo-welcomes-troublesome-trio-of-baby-fossas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/zoo-welcomes-troublesome-trio-of-baby-fossas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronaut surprise video leaves pupils starstruck]]></title><description><![CDATA[The surprise came after a teacher's father met Peake while working on a cruise ship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/astronaut-surprise-video-leaves-pupils-starstruck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/astronaut-surprise-video-leaves-pupils-starstruck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber warning issued for Storm Austen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/amber-warning-issued-for-storm-austen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/amber-warning-issued-for-storm-austen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Covid tests liar nurse can return to work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven residents died at Holmesley Nursing Home in Sidford when Joanne Burchell was its manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/covid-tests-liar-nurse-can-return-to-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/covid-tests-liar-nurse-can-return-to-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor hails 'electric' Exeter City after Crewe win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City manager Matt Taylor hails his resurgent side after they inflict a first league defeat of the season on Crewe Alexandra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/taylor-hails-electric-exeter-city-after-crewe-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/taylor-hails-electric-exeter-city-after-crewe-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Austen hits Devon on Thursday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[An amber warning has been issued and Bee Tucker has the details]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/storm-austen-hits-devon-on-thursday-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/storm-austen-hits-devon-on-thursday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum upset by 'heartless' decision to no longer allow autistic daughter wheelchair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Doyle's seven-year-old autistic daughter Remi used a wheelchair for the last five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mum-upset-by-heartless-decision-to-no-longer-allow-autistic-daughter-wheelchair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mum-upset-by-heartless-decision-to-no-longer-allow-autistic-daughter-wheelchair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleverley apologises for 'unacceptable' Argyle loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle manager TomCleverley apologises for his side's "unacceptable" performance in their 3-0 League One loss at Stevenage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-apologises-for-unacceptable-argyle-loss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-apologises-for-unacceptable-argyle-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive wasps' nest in wildlife office dismantled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The insects lived in a nature reserve office for four months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/massive-wasps-nest-in-wildlife-office-dismantled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/massive-wasps-nest-in-wildlife-office-dismantled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young adults in the North 'dying at higher rates']]></title><description><![CDATA[The gap with southern England has more than tripled since 1981, despite falling death rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/young-adults-in-the-north-dying-at-higher-rates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/young-adults-in-the-north-dying-at-higher-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen racing driver makes history in car built with dad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dara McInerney, 16, has won 14 of 18 BRSCC Fiesta Junior races, with 17 podium finishes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teen-racing-driver-makes-history-in-car-built-with-dad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teen-racing-driver-makes-history-in-car-built-with-dad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nipple tattoos gave me my confidence back after double mastectomy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Grace Suffell turned to the Lingen Davies cancer support charity for help after having a double mastectomy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/nipple-tattoos-gave-me-my-confidence-back-after-double-mastectomy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/nipple-tattoos-gave-me-my-confidence-back-after-double-mastectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data-breach NHS worker told woman she had cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pippa Boardman says she lost "dignity and privacy" after she was told by an acquaintance she had cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/data-breach-nhs-worker-told-woman-she-had-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/data-breach-nhs-worker-told-woman-she-had-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex, lies and police spies: The disputed story of the 'creepy' undercover officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Coles denies claims he deceived a young woman into sex while infiltrating an activist group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sex-lies-and-police-spies-the-disputed-story-of-the-creepy-undercover-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sex-lies-and-police-spies-the-disputed-story-of-the-creepy-undercover-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaks 'unfixed for months' during drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[South West Water says it's repaired more than 26,700 leaks across the region in the past 12 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/leaks-unfixed-for-months-during-drought/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/leaks-unfixed-for-months-during-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing German WW2 U-boat found 82 years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U-672 sub was identified 20 miles (32km) off Salcombe after divers discovered it in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/missing-german-ww2-u-boat-found-82-years-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/missing-german-ww2-u-boat-found-82-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Covid care home findings will not change anything, says woman who lost dad and sister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane Roche's relatives died within days of one another during the first lockdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/covid-care-home-findings-will-not-change-anything-says-woman-who-lost-dad-and-sister/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/covid-care-home-findings-will-not-change-anything-says-woman-who-lost-dad-and-sister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man finds car he had to sell in 1991 on eBay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man recognises classic car after seeing bespoke restoration details in listing and buys it back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-finds-car-he-had-to-sell-in-1991-on-ebay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-finds-car-he-had-to-sell-in-1991-on-ebay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stalking laws must change to save lives, family says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Ruggles' father calls for a review into legislation to be published to prevent future deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/stalking-laws-must-change-to-save-lives-family-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/stalking-laws-must-change-to-save-lives-family-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scrap first class on trains, say councillors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motion going before Stevenage Borough Council calls for the change to help ease overcrowding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/scrap-first-class-on-trains-say-councillors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/scrap-first-class-on-trains-say-councillors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collapse fears at housing block over long-running subsidence issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents say they have experienced years of cracks in their homes and bricks coming loose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/collapse-fears-at-housing-block-over-long-running-subsidence-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/collapse-fears-at-housing-block-over-long-running-subsidence-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best friends despite a 54-year age gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a 54-year age gap, the two women say friendship has brought them joy and support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/best-friends-despite-a-54-year-age-gap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/best-friends-despite-a-54-year-age-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third-generation chip shop manager up for Young Fish Frier of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Lye, who manages a Surrey chippy, says other young people should consider the same career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/third-generation-chip-shop-manager-up-for-young-fish-frier-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/third-generation-chip-shop-manager-up-for-young-fish-frier-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Like Hilary Swank, I had a baby in my fifties']]></title><description><![CDATA[Older mums have spoken to the BBC about having babies later in life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/like-hilary-swank-i-had-a-baby-in-my-fifties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/like-hilary-swank-i-had-a-baby-in-my-fifties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian mayor supports Cherries for AC Milan game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roberto Rocca says, despite his family supporting AC Milan, he will be supporting Bournemouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/italian-mayor-supports-cherries-for-ac-milan-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/italian-mayor-supports-cherries-for-ac-milan-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castle that hosted Henry VIII goes up for sale for £5m]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn are said to have dined in the castle's Great Hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/castle-that-hosted-henry-viii-goes-up-for-sale-for-5m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/castle-that-hosted-henry-viii-goes-up-for-sale-for-5m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I thought I just had a cold - but I lost part of my leg to sepsis']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Plank has had to rebuild her life after having fingers and toes amputated due to the infection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-thought-i-just-had-a-cold-but-i-lost-part-of-my-leg-to-sepsis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-thought-i-just-had-a-cold-but-i-lost-part-of-my-leg-to-sepsis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage vows to scrap tax on armed forces reserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large group of protesters turned up outside the Reform UK rally in Plymouth with Nigel Farage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farage-vows-to-scrap-tax-on-armed-forces-reserves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farage-vows-to-scrap-tax-on-armed-forces-reserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloppy England start winter with Pakistan defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sloppy-england-start-winter-with-pakistan-defeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sloppy-england-start-winter-with-pakistan-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My son has disappeared off the face of the earth fighting for Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Stobbart&rsquo;s family say he faced deportation from Russia if he did not join the country's army.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-son-has-disappeared-off-the-face-of-the-earth-fighting-for-russia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-son-has-disappeared-off-the-face-of-the-earth-fighting-for-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council leader to stand down after health scares]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's Tudor Evans said it was time to "put health and family first" after 38 years in politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-leader-to-stand-down-after-health-scares/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-leader-to-stand-down-after-health-scares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkway eye FA Cup progress after 'winnable' draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Parkway are aiming to make progress in the FA Cup after their first-ever first round draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/parkway-eye-fa-cup-progress-after-winnable-draw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/parkway-eye-fa-cup-progress-after-winnable-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toulouse deny Exeter famous Champions Cup victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toulouse deny Exeter Chiefs a famous Champions Cup victory in France, fighting back to win a frenetic contest with 14 men following Rodrigue Neti's first-half red card.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/toulouse-deny-exeter-famous-champions-cup-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/toulouse-deny-exeter-famous-champions-cup-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pony herd gathering raises money for air ambulance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kristina Auckland said the herd was made up of around 100 ponies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pony-herd-gathering-raises-money-for-air-ambulance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pony-herd-gathering-raises-money-for-air-ambulance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery of Bayeux Tapestry theft re-told by actors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Story asks why Victorian woman took the blame after her husband snipped off a piece of the artwork.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mystery-of-bayeux-tapestry-theft-re-told-by-actors/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mystery-of-bayeux-tapestry-theft-re-told-by-actors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teddy bear appeal has 'exceeded' expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth City Council says it has received about 300 bears and hopes to beat a target of 550.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teddy-bear-appeal-has-exceeded-expectations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teddy-bear-appeal-has-exceeded-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heating oil customers face tough winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government plans to regulate heating oil prices after increases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/heating-oil-customers-face-tough-winter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/heating-oil-customers-face-tough-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plymouth Parkway reach round one of FA Cup for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several teams earn their spots in Monday's first round draw for the first time in their history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouth-parkway-reach-round-one-of-fa-cup-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouth-parkway-reach-round-one-of-fa-cup-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDermott seeks fix as England fight to save their World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[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?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mcdermott-seeks-fix-as-england-fight-to-save-their-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mcdermott-seeks-fix-as-england-fight-to-save-their-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Husband calls for PM to intervene after wife detained in Egypt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eman el-Shazly has been held by authorities in Egypt for two months, allegedly due to her sister's activism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/husband-calls-for-pm-to-intervene-after-wife-detained-in-egypt/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/husband-calls-for-pm-to-intervene-after-wife-detained-in-egypt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More NHS staff sacked over attacks victims' records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/more-nhs-staff-sacked-over-attacks-victims-records/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/more-nhs-staff-sacked-over-attacks-victims-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First driver wins appeal in A20 speeding dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Abbott had his speeding fine quashed over rogue signage on the A20 near Sidcup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/first-driver-wins-appeal-in-a20-speeding-dispute/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/first-driver-wins-appeal-in-a20-speeding-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recovery driver sentenced after runaway car crush]]></title><description><![CDATA[CCTV footage captured the vehicle rolling down the road, dragging driver Sean Baker along.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/recovery-driver-sentenced-after-runaway-car-crush/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/recovery-driver-sentenced-after-runaway-car-crush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofsted a major factor in school choices, report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research reveals how Ofsted rankings influence parents' choices as well as house prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ofsted-a-major-factor-in-school-choices-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ofsted-a-major-factor-in-school-choices-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Munch print found at estate set for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A print by artist Edvard Munch has emerged from a Kent family collection after more than 50 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/munch-print-found-at-estate-set-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/munch-print-found-at-estate-set-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum fights on for inquiry after daughter's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joy Dove hears from the DWP about changes after her daughter died after her benefits were stopped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mum-fights-on-for-inquiry-after-daughters-death/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mum-fights-on-for-inquiry-after-daughters-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder at coastal caravan park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 39-year-old man from Essex is due before magistrates in Chelmsford later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-charged-with-murder-at-coastal-caravan-park/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-charged-with-murder-at-coastal-caravan-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclists cause 'significant damage' to protected woodland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say "irreversible damage" could have been caused to the site, which dates back to Roman times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cyclists-cause-significant-damage-to-protected-woodland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cyclists-cause-significant-damage-to-protected-woodland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He spent years in and out of prison - a single book helped change everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omar Mentesh features in a new BBC documentary about the books which changed five people's lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/he-spent-years-in-and-out-of-prison-a-single-book-helped-change-everything/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/he-spent-years-in-and-out-of-prison-a-single-book-helped-change-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic 'unsung hero' steam locomotive recreated]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was one of hundreds of locomotives commissioned to help with logistics during World War Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/historic-unsung-hero-steam-locomotive-recreated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/historic-unsung-hero-steam-locomotive-recreated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can employee ownership protect independent brewers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebellion Brewery says it believes it has found a way to secure its future amid industry uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/can-employee-ownership-protect-independent-brewers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/can-employee-ownership-protect-independent-brewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I turned my Citroen 2CV into a DJ booth']]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Teverson spotted an opportunity when a neighbour was selling the classic car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-turned-my-citroen-2cv-into-a-dj-booth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-turned-my-citroen-2cv-into-a-dj-booth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a film poster hobby became a Hollywood career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Shipper creates artwork for some of the world's biggest film and TV franchises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-a-film-poster-hobby-became-a-hollywood-career/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-a-film-poster-hobby-became-a-hollywood-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You cannot tell Titus Salt's story without alpacas']]></title><description><![CDATA[The new musical tells the story of how industrialist Titus Salt created the village of Saltaire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/you-cannot-tell-titus-salts-story-without-alpacas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/you-cannot-tell-titus-salts-story-without-alpacas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life in the shadow of RAF 'spy' base post Fairford]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC News visits RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, a key strategic base in the RAF's arsenal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/life-in-the-shadow-of-raf-spy-base-post-fairford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/life-in-the-shadow-of-raf-spy-base-post-fairford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How pumpkin-picking is helping to save farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses say the trend for pick-your-own patches over Halloween brings in "significant" income.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-pumpkin-picking-is-helping-to-save-farms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-pumpkin-picking-is-helping-to-save-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Law change will be my sons' legacy - I hope they're proud of me']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack and Paul were 12 and 9 when their father killed them during a contact visit despite concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/law-change-will-be-my-sons-legacy-i-hope-theyre-proud-of-me/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/law-change-will-be-my-sons-legacy-i-hope-theyre-proud-of-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blind woman urges PM to ban floating bus stops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marilyn Lant says floating bus stops are dangerous as she does not know when cyclists are coming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/blind-woman-urges-pm-to-ban-floating-bus-stops/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/blind-woman-urges-pm-to-ban-floating-bus-stops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saving water must be year-round not just summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Measures people can take include shorter showers, shallower baths and reusing rain water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/saving-water-must-be-year-round-not-just-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/saving-water-must-be-year-round-not-just-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghosts fans make 'dream' pilgrimage to sitcom set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghosts fans visit the Surrey manor house from as far away as New Zealand, a trust staff member says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ghosts-fans-make-dream-pilgrimage-to-sitcom-set/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ghosts-fans-make-dream-pilgrimage-to-sitcom-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castle set for dazzling display of new daffodil type]]></title><description><![CDATA[The daffodil variety is being planted at Hever Castle in Kent, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/castle-set-for-dazzling-display-of-new-daffodil-type/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/castle-set-for-dazzling-display-of-new-daffodil-type/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The bridge that brings an entire town to a halt]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Orwell Bridge closes, the whole of Ipswich grinds to a halt. What can be done?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-bridge-that-brings-an-entire-town-to-a-halt/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-bridge-that-brings-an-entire-town-to-a-halt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman reunited with lost teenage diary from 1975]]></title><description><![CDATA[It turns out the diary's finders and its author all live in the same Essex village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-reunited-with-lost-teenage-diary-from-1975/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-reunited-with-lost-teenage-diary-from-1975/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unease over move of rape victims' forensic centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concern sexual assault victims will be reluctant to travel to St Austell for forensic tests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/unease-over-move-of-rape-victims-forensic-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/unease-over-move-of-rape-victims-forensic-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South West drought blamed on water firm's 'neglect']]></title><description><![CDATA[Council leader Julian Brazil says the severe drought has been "decades in the making".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/south-west-drought-blamed-on-water-firms-neglect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/south-west-drought-blamed-on-water-firms-neglect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We must save water as drought becomes new normal, says minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/we-must-save-water-as-drought-becomes-new-normal-says-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/we-must-save-water-as-drought-becomes-new-normal-says-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ball hopes for lucrative Torquay United FA Cup run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball hopes a good FA Cup run can help the club financially.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-hopes-for-lucrative-torquay-united-fa-cup-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-hopes-for-lucrative-torquay-united-fa-cup-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plymouth Parkway ready for their 'FA Cup final']]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth's lesser known team, Plymouth Parkway, are bidding to reach round one of the FA Cup for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouth-parkway-ready-for-their-fa-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouth-parkway-ready-for-their-fa-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How we got to severe drought and what is next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Months of below average rainfall means reservoir levels are continuing to fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-we-got-to-severe-drought-and-what-is-next/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-we-got-to-severe-drought-and-what-is-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argyle's Irow wins League One goal of the month award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle forward Oli Irow wins the League One goal of the month award for September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/argyles-irow-wins-league-one-goal-of-the-month-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/argyles-irow-wins-league-one-goal-of-the-month-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe drought declared in parts of South West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/severe-drought-declared-in-parts-of-south-west/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/severe-drought-declared-in-parts-of-south-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter’s Nye to retire to focus in RAF career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter scrum-half Lucy Nye is to retire from professional rugby to concentrate on her career with the Royal Air Force.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeters-nye-to-retire-to-focus-in-raf-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeters-nye-to-retire-to-focus-in-raf-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything we know about Torbay Hospital fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torbay Hospital is told it must make changes "immediately" to improve its fire safety measures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/everything-we-know-about-torbay-hospital-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/everything-we-know-about-torbay-hospital-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital must make immediate fire safety changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The necessary changes must be made to the top five floors of Torbay Hospital's Tower Block.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hospital-must-make-immediate-fire-safety-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hospital-must-make-immediate-fire-safety-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adams' new Plymouth role huge news - Cleverley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says Derek Adams' new role is "huge news" for the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/adams-new-plymouth-role-huge-news-cleverley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/adams-new-plymouth-role-huge-news-cleverley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adams becomes Plymouth Argyle sporting director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle appoint Derek Adams as the League One club's sporting director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/adams-becomes-plymouth-argyle-sporting-director/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/adams-becomes-plymouth-argyle-sporting-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defensively sound Exeter need more goals - Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City boss Matt Taylor says his side still has to improve their attacking output, despite their defensive strength.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/defensively-sound-exeter-need-more-goals-taylor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/defensively-sound-exeter-need-more-goals-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your hosepipe ban questions answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why is there a hosepipe ban and when will it be lifted?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/your-hosepipe-ban-questions-answered/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/your-hosepipe-ban-questions-answered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales players in Prem can help Welsh game - Jenkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter Chiefs' Dafydd Jenkins says the influx of Wales players into the English Prem can help improve the game in his homeland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/wales-players-in-prem-can-help-welsh-game-jenkins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/wales-players-in-prem-can-help-welsh-game-jenkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photographer's 'awe' at rare albino stag encounter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Deer Society confirms the photograph is of an albino red deer seen in Devon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/photographers-awe-at-rare-albino-stag-encounter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/photographers-awe-at-rare-albino-stag-encounter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners await platform extension study verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Network Rail are conducting a feasibility survey looking into extending the Ivybridge platforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/campaigners-await-platform-extension-study-verdict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/campaigners-await-platform-extension-study-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visually impaired man at ease flying a plane]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cornwall Flying Scholarship is offering disabled people the chance to fly a small aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/visually-impaired-man-at-ease-flying-a-plane/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/visually-impaired-man-at-ease-flying-a-plane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP raises concern over 'reservoirs running dry']]></title><description><![CDATA[Reservoir levels have continued to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mp-raises-concern-over-reservoirs-running-dry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mp-raises-concern-over-reservoirs-running-dry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor wants Exeter to build on upturn in form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City manager Matt Taylor urges his side to build on their good recent form which has brought them back-to-back wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/taylor-wants-exeter-to-build-on-upturn-in-form/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/taylor-wants-exeter-to-build-on-upturn-in-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle thefts rise to highest level in a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say organised crime groups are responsible for a significant proportion of vehicle thefts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/vehicle-thefts-rise-to-highest-level-in-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/vehicle-thefts-rise-to-highest-level-in-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winger Feyi-Waboso should be fit for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso should be fit to feature in next month's Nations Championship matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/winger-feyi-waboso-should-be-fit-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/winger-feyi-waboso-should-be-fit-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council leader criticises 'bonkers' lifeboat plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tudor Evans was responding to the RNLI's plans to replace the city's all-weather boat by 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-leader-criticises-bonkers-lifeboat-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-leader-criticises-bonkers-lifeboat-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five lifeboat stations to get new vessels by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rollout is a part of the RNLI's new strategy for the next 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/five-lifeboat-stations-to-get-new-vessels-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/five-lifeboat-stations-to-get-new-vessels-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big dogs face longer wait for homes, charities say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescue centres across Devon and Cornwall say larger dogs are now taking longer to be rehomed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/big-dogs-face-longer-wait-for-homes-charities-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/big-dogs-face-longer-wait-for-homes-charities-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine 'boost' for under-pressure attractions]]></title><description><![CDATA[It may have been hot but the attractions saw a rise in visitors over summer, tourism bosses say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sunshine-boost-for-under-pressure-attractions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sunshine-boost-for-under-pressure-attractions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-pays-tribute-to-warm-and-engaging-man-killed-in-tiger-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-pays-tribute-to-warm-and-engaging-man-killed-in-tiger-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus changes 'inexcusable' as children left behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stagecoach says it understands parents' "frustration" and is working to find a way to meet demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bus-changes-inexcusable-as-children-left-behind/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bus-changes-inexcusable-as-children-left-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan banned for mocking fatal wrong-way A66 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Student Bradley Aston's "vile" message created feelings of grief, anger and dismay, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fan-banned-for-mocking-fatal-wrong-way-a66-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fan-banned-for-mocking-fatal-wrong-way-a66-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum of drowned teen calls for water safety minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanessa Abbess whose son drowned off Bournemouth Beach is delivering a letter to 10 Downing Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mum-of-drowned-teen-calls-for-water-safety-minister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mum-of-drowned-teen-calls-for-water-safety-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Price denies 'any venom' against ex-husband at his rape trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kieran Hayler, who denies offences against a girl when she was 13, was married to Price at the time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/katie-price-denies-any-venom-against-ex-husband-at-his-rape-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/katie-price-denies-any-venom-against-ex-husband-at-his-rape-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housekeeper cleared of stealing princess's jewels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The housekeeper was accused of stealing the items after being left to look after the Belgravia home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/housekeeper-cleared-of-stealing-princesss-jewels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/housekeeper-cleared-of-stealing-princesss-jewels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pool man sacked for 'inadvertently' making mustard gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Brown was testing and topping up pool chemicals when he created mustard gas by accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pool-man-sacked-for-inadvertently-making-mustard-gas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pool-man-sacked-for-inadvertently-making-mustard-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulator would quit over Man City interference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/regulator-would-quit-over-man-city-interference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/regulator-would-quit-over-man-city-interference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head teacher dragged to his death under car, murder trial told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Richardson is accused of driving with Michael Mullins under his car while knowing he was there]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/head-teacher-dragged-to-his-death-under-car-murder-trial-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/head-teacher-dragged-to-his-death-under-car-murder-trial-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dying man's wish to see Highland cow fulfilled]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nurse says she was in tears bringing her cow Margaret to Christopher Cooksey's bedside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dying-mans-wish-to-see-highland-cow-fulfilled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dying-mans-wish-to-see-highland-cow-fulfilled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two kittens saved after being left in plastic bag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peanut and Butter are in foster care after being found in Addlestone on Sunday, but two others died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-kittens-saved-after-being-left-in-plastic-bag/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-kittens-saved-after-being-left-in-plastic-bag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Met Police officer trained to support rape victims accused of rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Tyrrell raped and sexually assaulted a woman over about two years, his trial is told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ex-met-police-officer-trained-to-support-rape-victims-accused-of-rape/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ex-met-police-officer-trained-to-support-rape-victims-accused-of-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternity services remain suspended at hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The maternity unit at North Devon District Hospital closed in August due to staffing problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/maternity-services-remain-suspended-at-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/maternity-services-remain-suspended-at-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about wildlife park tiger attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recap on what we know about the attack which left a man dead at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-we-know-about-wildlife-park-tiger-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-we-know-about-wildlife-park-tiger-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby P's mother continues parole bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tracey Connelly was jailed for causing or allowing the death of her toddler son, who was abused.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baby-ps-mother-continues-parole-bid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baby-ps-mother-continues-parole-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colourful junction still dividing opinions two years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wokingham Borough Council spent &pound;5.5m on changing the busy crossroads in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/colourful-junction-still-dividing-opinions-two-years-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/colourful-junction-still-dividing-opinions-two-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer sacked for stealing 40p carrier bags]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Hodgson has been barred from policing in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-officer-sacked-for-stealing-40p-carrier-bags/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-officer-sacked-for-stealing-40p-carrier-bags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracking voice, Gromit: Dog to speak at last]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Freeman will be the voice of Aardman's Gromit in new audiobook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cracking-voice-gromit-dog-to-speak-at-last/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cracking-voice-gromit-dog-to-speak-at-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baxter hopes to bring Exeter fans back to Sandy Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he will do what he can to create a side that can bring crowds back to Sandy Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baxter-hopes-to-bring-exeter-fans-back-to-sandy-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baxter-hopes-to-bring-exeter-fans-back-to-sandy-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students' meal deal society goes viral after supermarket trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The revived University of Birmingham Meal Deal Society is getting fame on TikTok.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/students-meal-deal-society-goes-viral-after-supermarket-trip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/students-meal-deal-society-goes-viral-after-supermarket-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former church to become new home to circus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paulo's Circus recently bought Sidwell Street Methodist Church.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/former-church-to-become-new-home-to-circus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/former-church-to-become-new-home-to-circus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We were scammed by car cloning criminals - it's happening all the time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victims warn of sophisticated car cloning scams as police reveal cases are rapidly rising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/we-were-scammed-by-car-cloning-criminals-its-happening-all-the-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/we-were-scammed-by-car-cloning-criminals-its-happening-all-the-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The woman who has worked for the NHS since it was founded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audrey, from Liverpool, started working for the NHS in 1948 and still volunteers in hospitals now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-woman-who-has-worked-for-the-nhs-since-it-was-founded/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-woman-who-has-worked-for-the-nhs-since-it-was-founded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We had 10 minutes to decide whether to look after our disabled grandchild']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kinship carers Alan and Julie are full-time guardians to Ella, who has severe disabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/we-had-10-minutes-to-decide-whether-to-look-after-our-disabled-grandchild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/we-had-10-minutes-to-decide-whether-to-look-after-our-disabled-grandchild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbells and beats: This is the new student night out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students hit the gym with a DJ on the decks and no alcohol in sight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/barbells-and-beats-this-is-the-new-student-night-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/barbells-and-beats-this-is-the-new-student-night-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheme to reopen road after six years to go ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners are preparing a legal challenge against the plans for Exeter's Dryden Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/scheme-to-reopen-road-after-six-years-to-go-ahead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/scheme-to-reopen-road-after-six-years-to-go-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulance launches appeal after £1.1m deficit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity says it can weather the deficit for now but warns finances must improve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/air-ambulance-launches-appeal-after-11m-deficit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/air-ambulance-launches-appeal-after-11m-deficit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal for major energy storage system rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for the battery system site near the Devon-Dorset border have again been dismissed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/appeal-for-major-energy-storage-system-rejected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/appeal-for-major-energy-storage-system-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plymouth's win gives Cleverley an all-time feeling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Cleverley says Plymouth Argyle's last-gasp win over AFC Wimbledon is one of the best feelings he had has since retiring from playing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouths-win-gives-cleverley-an-all-time-feeling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouths-win-gives-cleverley-an-all-time-feeling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter examine extent of Feyi-Waboso injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will have a scan on a hamstring injury he suffered in Exeter's win over Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-examine-extent-of-feyi-waboso-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-examine-extent-of-feyi-waboso-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade scores 100th Prem try as Newcastle lose to Exeter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Wade becomes just the second player to score 100 Prem Rugby tries after getting a hat-trick in Newcastle Red Bulls' 34-28 loss at Exeter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/wade-scores-100th-prem-try-as-newcastle-lose-to-exeter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/wade-scores-100th-prem-try-as-newcastle-lose-to-exeter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cox helps Exeter get rare away win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City striker Sonny Cox hopes he can move on after illness as he gets his first goal in more than a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cox-helps-exeter-get-rare-away-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cox-helps-exeter-get-rare-away-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ball proud as Torquay come back to beat Slough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United boss Jimmy Ball is proud of his side as they come from a goal down to beat 10-man Slough Town 5-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-proud-as-torquay-come-back-to-beat-slough/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-proud-as-torquay-come-back-to-beat-slough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer patient does 100th parkrun after transplant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year after a stem cell transplant a cancer patient crossed the finish line of his 100th parkrun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cancer-patient-does-100th-parkrun-after-transplant/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cancer-patient-does-100th-parkrun-after-transplant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with woman's murder appears in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Rigby appeared by video link during the hearing at Plymouth Magistrates' Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-charged-with-womans-murder-appears-in-court/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-charged-with-womans-murder-appears-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agatha Christie letters reveal 'love-hate' of Poirot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Correspondence kept by crime writer's agent explores how she really felt about her sleuths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/agatha-christie-letters-reveal-love-hate-of-poirot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/agatha-christie-letters-reveal-love-hate-of-poirot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Divers identify vessel lost at sea for 46 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Belgian ship Z.592 Hosanna disappeared in February 1980 while on a European voyage from Devon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/divers-identify-vessel-lost-at-sea-for-46-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/divers-identify-vessel-lost-at-sea-for-46-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asbestos mystery leaves beloved beach closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Mount Batten Beach fenced off since July, residents and campaigners are demanding answers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/asbestos-mystery-leaves-beloved-beach-closed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/asbestos-mystery-leaves-beloved-beach-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arteta's conscience clear over Man City charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/artetas-conscience-clear-over-man-city-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/artetas-conscience-clear-over-man-city-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care board merger postponed until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Cornwall's MPs said he was "very hopeful" the plans would be scrapped permanently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/care-board-merger-postponed-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/care-board-merger-postponed-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester battle back to beat Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester Tigers recover from a disastrous start to battle back and beat Gloucester for their first home win of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/leicester-battle-back-to-beat-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/leicester-battle-back-to-beat-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimmers hit with second sewage warning in a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials advise against bathing in Plymouth Hoe just days after a previous sewage incident cleared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/swimmers-hit-with-second-sewage-warning-in-a-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/swimmers-hit-with-second-sewage-warning-in-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early release scheme prisoner jailed days after leaving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Bogle had said outside prison last week that "people like me" should not be jailed "for a long time".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/early-release-scheme-prisoner-jailed-days-after-leaving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/early-release-scheme-prisoner-jailed-days-after-leaving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four jailed for death of man tortured and set alight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomasz Samel was kidnapped and attacked over the loss of illicit cigarettes worth &pound;1m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/four-jailed-for-death-of-man-tortured-and-set-alight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/four-jailed-for-death-of-man-tortured-and-set-alight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police reassure public after dog walker's murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobile police stations will be set up as detectives investigate the murder of Graham Pennycook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-reassure-public-after-dog-walkers-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-reassure-public-after-dog-walkers-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder after woman's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of a woman in Dartmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-charged-with-murder-after-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-charged-with-murder-after-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman jailed after lying while suing former bosses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louise Gallagher lied to a judge and gave police details of a fictional eyewitness, the court heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-jailed-after-lying-while-suing-former-bosses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-jailed-after-lying-while-suing-former-bosses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who kept wife's body in freezer jailed for life]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Barraclough is jailed for at least 22 years for killing Carolann Barraclough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-who-kept-wifes-body-in-freezer-jailed-for-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-who-kept-wifes-body-in-freezer-jailed-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair bailed after security breach at RAF base]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the two Latvian nationals have been bailed with "strict conditions".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pair-bailed-after-security-breach-at-raf-base/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pair-bailed-after-security-breach-at-raf-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewery closure 'nail in coffin' for 'beer capital']]></title><description><![CDATA[Locals say the planned closure will "strip Burton of it's brewing identity".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/brewery-closure-nail-in-coffin-for-beer-capital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/brewery-closure-nail-in-coffin-for-beer-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood star 'sends love' to mums helping SEND kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor Colin Farrell sent a bouquet of flowers and a handwritten note to wish NEST Coventry well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hollywood-star-sends-love-to-mums-helping-send-kids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hollywood-star-sends-love-to-mums-helping-send-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad and son remain critical after masked men attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire Police say the attack at the family home appeared "completely unprovoked".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dad-and-son-remain-critical-after-masked-men-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dad-and-son-remain-critical-after-masked-men-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widdecombe suspect had 'particular hostility to Reform', court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kerry is charged with the murder of the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/widdecombe-suspect-had-particular-hostility-to-reform-court-told/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/widdecombe-suspect-had-particular-hostility-to-reform-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackpool's Mooky the Clown awarded King's medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laci Endresz joined Blackpool Tower Circus in 1992 - and has never missed a show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/blackpools-mooky-the-clown-awarded-kings-medal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/blackpools-mooky-the-clown-awarded-kings-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sign error directs drivers to city 70 miles away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornwall Council says the Plymouth Marina sign has since been removed from Falmouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sign-error-directs-drivers-to-city-70-miles-away/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sign-error-directs-drivers-to-city-70-miles-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant worker attacked by 'dine-and-dash' customer who left &pound;30 bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The female staff member was thrown to the floor and left in tears after the attack in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/restaurant-worker-attacked-by-dine-and-dash-customer-who-left-pound30-bill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/restaurant-worker-attacked-by-dine-and-dash-customer-who-left-pound30-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football club makes history with £1m lottery win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club members at Longlevens AFC are yet to discuss how the money from their big win will be spent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/football-club-makes-history-with-1m-lottery-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/football-club-makes-history-with-1m-lottery-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deteriorating care puts home in special measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home's management says it is working very hard to rectify the issues and make improvements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/deteriorating-care-puts-home-in-special-measures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/deteriorating-care-puts-home-in-special-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen's life transformed by gene editing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vian, 16, has thalassemia and had to have monthly blood transfusions throughout her childhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teens-life-transformed-by-gene-editing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teens-life-transformed-by-gene-editing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moore 'full of confidence' after international goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United striker Deon Moore has returned from international duty "full of confidence" according to manager Jimmy Ball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/moore-full-of-confidence-after-international-goals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/moore-full-of-confidence-after-international-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sorinola set to play 100th Plymouth Argyle game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle defender Matthew Sorinola is set to make his 100th appearance in all competitions for the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sorinola-set-to-play-100th-plymouth-argyle-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sorinola-set-to-play-100th-plymouth-argyle-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star plans sandwich date with 'friend' Paddington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hugh Bonneville says he will visit his movie co-star while promoting a new book in Bury St Edmunds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/star-plans-sandwich-date-with-friend-paddington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/star-plans-sandwich-date-with-friend-paddington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I joined a men-only brass band - and met my husband]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woodbridge Excelsior Band are marking their 180th anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-joined-a-men-only-brass-band-and-met-my-husband/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-joined-a-men-only-brass-band-and-met-my-husband/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No slowing down: Skater off to world games aged 60]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Miles, who has skateboarded all his life, says the sport "matches his personality".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-slowing-down-skater-off-to-world-games-aged-60/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-slowing-down-skater-off-to-world-games-aged-60/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moorland search for a missing airman who died in 1944]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archaeologists have been contracted by US government to look for remains of crewman killed in 1944.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-moorland-search-for-a-missing-airman-who-died-in-1944/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-moorland-search-for-a-missing-airman-who-died-in-1944/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People use AI to avoid paying for school photos, but they don't realise the consequences']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ian Gilbert says he's heard parents boasting about using AI to take the watermark off his photos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/people-use-ai-to-avoid-paying-for-school-photos-but-they-dont-realise-the-consequences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/people-use-ai-to-avoid-paying-for-school-photos-but-they-dont-realise-the-consequences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent team boosts profile of motorsport's 'secret' race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonbridge-based Gigglepin Racing is vying for its third off-road endurance European title this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/kent-team-boosts-profile-of-motorsports-secret-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/kent-team-boosts-profile-of-motorsports-secret-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ban school uniforms in porn, say pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pupils from Bicester have launched a petition to end adult content featuring school uniform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ban-school-uniforms-in-porn-say-pupils/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ban-school-uniforms-in-porn-say-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plymouth boss 'thrilled' to have MacKenzie fully fit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley is "thrilled" that defender Jack MacKenzie has returned to full fitness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouth-boss-thrilled-to-have-mackenzie-fully-fit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouth-boss-thrilled-to-have-mackenzie-fully-fit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter City investigate Cox's mystery illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City try to understand the cause of an illness that has affected striker Sonny Cox this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-city-investigate-coxs-mystery-illness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-city-investigate-coxs-mystery-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Improving' James impresses Exeter boss Baxter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he has been impressed with how young Wales back-row Kane James is maturing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/improving-james-impresses-exeter-boss-baxter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/improving-james-impresses-exeter-boss-baxter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sewage spills not recorded on time, report claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign group claims South West Water failed to report more than 3,000 sewage discharges on time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sewage-spills-not-recorded-on-time-report-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sewage-spills-not-recorded-on-time-report-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Octopus by-law is forcing me out of fishing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Jago's wooden boat is 58 years old but, at more than 12m long, has been banned by new rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/octopus-by-law-is-forcing-me-out-of-fishing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/octopus-by-law-is-forcing-me-out-of-fishing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perry hopes for more goals after first Exeter strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Perry hopes he can score more goals for Exeter City after finding the net for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/perry-hopes-for-more-goals-after-first-exeter-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/perry-hopes-for-more-goals-after-first-exeter-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenagers launch project to support harvest mice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild Pets project aims to recruit 20 children from Devon to help breed harvest mice at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teenagers-launch-project-to-support-harvest-mice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teenagers-launch-project-to-support-harvest-mice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I just heard a crunch - Dad told he would never move again]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man told he would never feel anything from the neck down is regaining feeling and movement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-just-heard-a-crunch-dad-told-he-would-never-move-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-just-heard-a-crunch-dad-told-he-would-never-move-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter's Capstick set to miss much of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter forward Richard Capstick could much most of this season after the recurrence of a shoulder injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeters-capstick-set-to-miss-much-of-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeters-capstick-set-to-miss-much-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puffin island on cusp of closure as it runs out of water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lundy is in "real jeopardy" and could be evacuated if supplies run out, bosses say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/puffin-island-on-cusp-of-closure-as-it-runs-out-of-water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/puffin-island-on-cusp-of-closure-as-it-runs-out-of-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bases in Dartmouth and Lympstone among sites to be investigated after rape and abuse claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[In August, four young women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed at the school in Harrogate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bases-in-dartmouth-and-lympstone-among-sites-to-be-investigated-after-rape-and-abuse-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bases-in-dartmouth-and-lympstone-among-sites-to-be-investigated-after-rape-and-abuse-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preschool treasurer jailed for stealing £29k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jenny Cannon-Smith 'betrayed' her local community by stealing the funds, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/preschool-treasurer-jailed-for-stealing-29k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/preschool-treasurer-jailed-for-stealing-29k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears over bluetongue's impact on sheep fertility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers seek fertility testing for their animals to establish the virus's impact on breeding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fears-over-bluetongues-impact-on-sheep-fertility/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fears-over-bluetongues-impact-on-sheep-fertility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care home and charity charged over boat deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation by Devon and Cornwall Police leads to corporate manslaughter charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/care-home-and-charity-charged-over-boat-deaths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/care-home-and-charity-charged-over-boat-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter sign former Pau back-row forward Tuipulotu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter Chiefs sign former Scarlets and Pau number eight Carwyn Tuipulotu for the remainder of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-sign-former-pau-back-row-forward-tuipulotu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-sign-former-pau-back-row-forward-tuipulotu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More controls possible as reservoir level drops]]></title><description><![CDATA[More water usage restrictions may be introduced as Wimbleball reservoir drops to just 18% full.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/more-controls-possible-as-reservoir-level-drops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/more-controls-possible-as-reservoir-level-drops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farbrace leaves Sussex to join Lancashire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire appoint Paul Farbrace as their new director of cricket weeks before he was due to begin the same role at Sussex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farbrace-leaves-sussex-to-join-lancashire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farbrace-leaves-sussex-to-join-lancashire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Husband who drugged and raped wife for 20 years makes witness statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors were told that the man had given a "detailed" statement about "what he says happened".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/husband-who-drugged-and-raped-wife-for-20-years-makes-witness-statement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/husband-who-drugged-and-raped-wife-for-20-years-makes-witness-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boys, 12 and 14, arrested over major fire in city]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire at the Grade II listed Escobar building in Nottingham has led to major disruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/boys-12-and-14-arrested-over-major-fire-in-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/boys-12-and-14-arrested-over-major-fire-in-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad saw son fall to death from Cyprus hotel window, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Foster placed his son on a sill for the view, believing the window was closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dad-saw-son-fall-to-death-from-cyprus-hotel-window-court-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dad-saw-son-fall-to-death-from-cyprus-hotel-window-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William joins Ross Kemp to urge people to prepare for emergencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Kemp says the world is more dangerous than it was 30 years ago and people need to prepare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/william-joins-ross-kemp-to-urge-people-to-prepare-for-emergencies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/william-joins-ross-kemp-to-urge-people-to-prepare-for-emergencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Friend who gave me his kidney changed my life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl Dunderdale, of Brigg, was diagnosed with chronic kidney condition, Berger's disease, in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/friend-who-gave-me-his-kidney-changed-my-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/friend-who-gave-me-his-kidney-changed-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found dead in home named as GP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Hannah Terry was working as a GP at a nearby practice, which has been closed since the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-found-dead-in-home-named-as-gp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-found-dead-in-home-named-as-gp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children feared ride was 'on fire', say parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[They say children screamed as a tunnel at a theme park filled with smoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/children-feared-ride-was-on-fire-say-parents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/children-feared-ride-was-on-fire-say-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deaf couple's unsafe home rebuilt on DIY SOS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alis' home rebuild is being shown on the BBC show after they lost &pound;72,000 on building work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/deaf-couples-unsafe-home-rebuilt-on-diy-sos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/deaf-couples-unsafe-home-rebuilt-on-diy-sos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gassiev unsure if Fury v Joshua will be for his WBA belt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Murat Gassiev says he was "surprised" when he saw reports Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua would be for his WBA world title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gassiev-unsure-if-fury-v-joshua-will-be-for-his-wba-belt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gassiev-unsure-if-fury-v-joshua-will-be-for-his-wba-belt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise surprises fundraiser at fake interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Cruise surprised Lloyd Kembrey after learning about his extreme challenges for charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tom-cruise-surprises-fundraiser-at-fake-interview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tom-cruise-surprises-fundraiser-at-fake-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burglar ran over woman days after prison release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burglars Darrell Lambert and Jake Laurie have been jailed after admitting a string of offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/burglar-ran-over-woman-days-after-prison-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/burglar-ran-over-woman-days-after-prison-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man produces world's largest-ever pumpkin with 130 gallons of water a day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The giant squash weighs 2,856.8lbs (1,295.8kg) and measured more than 20ft (6m) in circumference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-produces-worlds-largest-ever-pumpkin-with-130-gallons-of-water-a-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-produces-worlds-largest-ever-pumpkin-with-130-gallons-of-water-a-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dread-presenting-at-work-read-these-tips-before-your-next-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dread-presenting-at-work-read-these-tips-before-your-next-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer faces £350,000 bill to clear up huge fly-tip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Sell describes the "gut-wrenching" moment he discovered the waste dumped on his farmland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farmer-faces-350000-bill-to-clear-up-huge-fly-tip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farmer-faces-350000-bill-to-clear-up-huge-fly-tip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England forward Packer to miss North America tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time World Cup winner Marlie Packer will not travel with England to North America this month for Tests against Canada and the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/england-forward-packer-to-miss-north-america-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/england-forward-packer-to-miss-north-america-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged over Gosport migrant protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protesters held a demonstration after 149 migrants were brought to Gosport on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-charged-over-gosport-migrant-protest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-charged-over-gosport-migrant-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poker player becomes first female winner on UK tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renee Xie is the first woman to win a Grosvenor UK Poker Tour Main Event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/poker-player-becomes-first-female-winner-on-uk-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/poker-player-becomes-first-female-winner-on-uk-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last call for the mall? How shopping centres are reinventing themselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the internet age, medium-sized retail hubs are looking for new ways to survive and thrive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/last-call-for-the-mall-how-shopping-centres-are-reinventing-themselves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/last-call-for-the-mall-how-shopping-centres-are-reinventing-themselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls double at CCTV centre during freshers' week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The control room is only "one phone call away" for people who need help, bosses say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/calls-double-at-cctv-centre-during-freshers-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/calls-double-at-cctv-centre-during-freshers-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My dad never forgot that one teacher's moment of kindness']]></title><description><![CDATA[John Richardson left &pound;8,000 to his former school, having never forgot the "kindness" he was shown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-dad-never-forgot-that-one-teachers-moment-of-kindness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-dad-never-forgot-that-one-teachers-moment-of-kindness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City whisky business under threat by rule change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The co-founder of Birmingham's first licensed whisky distillery says he fears for the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/city-whisky-business-under-threat-by-rule-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/city-whisky-business-under-threat-by-rule-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our son died - now we want safer car parks']]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of 17-year-old Tom Combeer are now calling for legal changes to prevent more deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/our-son-died-now-we-want-safer-car-parks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/our-son-died-now-we-want-safer-car-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Harry Kane set to equal Peter Shilton's all-time England appearance record, where does he rank among England greats?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/englands-greatest-international-kane-is-now-a-serious-contender/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/englands-greatest-international-kane-is-now-a-serious-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No swim advice ends after no more sewage discharge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swimmers were advised against swimming at two bathing spots on Plymouth Hoe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-swim-advice-ends-after-no-more-sewage-discharge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-swim-advice-ends-after-no-more-sewage-discharge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No confidence vote issued to hospital leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consultants passed the vote against the board saying they have no confidence in the trust's leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-confidence-vote-issued-to-hospital-leaders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-confidence-vote-issued-to-hospital-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If I can walk, I can dance' says 92-year-old viral hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[June and Julie, who are both in their 90s, were filmed dancing at a seniors club in Coventry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/if-i-can-walk-i-can-dance-says-92-year-old-viral-hit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/if-i-can-walk-i-can-dance-says-92-year-old-viral-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torquay and Parkway get home FA Cup draws]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 64 non-league sides in the FA Cup learn their opponents for the fourth qualifying round, including ninth-tier SE Dons and Tadley Calleva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquay-and-parkway-get-home-fa-cup-draws/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquay-and-parkway-get-home-fa-cup-draws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derelict council office block for sale from £600k]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building is known as the site of a tragedy in October 1974 when a gunman killed three people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/derelict-council-office-block-for-sale-from-600k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/derelict-council-office-block-for-sale-from-600k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joy for Argyle skipper Edwards after injury return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle captain Joe Edwards says he is happy to have made his first League One start of the season after recovering from injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/joy-for-argyle-skipper-edwards-after-injury-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/joy-for-argyle-skipper-edwards-after-injury-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in crash between motorbike and tractor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 20s dies in a crash near South Molton, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-dies-in-crash-between-motorbike-and-tractor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-dies-in-crash-between-motorbike-and-tractor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birch shows 'huge potential' in first EFL start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says winger George Birch could be the next star player to come out of the club's academy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/birch-shows-huge-potential-in-first-efl-start/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/birch-shows-huge-potential-in-first-efl-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs make a splash at city's lido]]></title><description><![CDATA[The animals and their owners have been enjoying the first of three sessions at the outdoor pool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dogs-make-a-splash-at-citys-lido/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dogs-make-a-splash-at-citys-lido/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual tour helps access to protected heathland]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will act as a companion guide to help people plan visits to the Pebblebed Heaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/virtual-tour-helps-access-to-protected-heathland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/virtual-tour-helps-access-to-protected-heathland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quadracycle challenge raises money for  charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of 10 friends cycled from Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, to Dartmouth, Devon, over eight days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/quadracycle-challenge-raises-money-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/quadracycle-challenge-raises-money-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scully calls debut goal 'one of the best feelings']]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Scully says his debut goal for Exeter City is one of the greatest moments in his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/scully-calls-debut-goal-one-of-the-best-feelings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/scully-calls-debut-goal-one-of-the-best-feelings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teddy bear appeal launched for children in care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foster for Plymouth aims to collect at least 550 new teddy bears and soft toys by 30 November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teddy-bear-appeal-launched-for-children-in-care/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teddy-bear-appeal-launched-for-children-in-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village pub saved from housing plan wins award]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Fountain Inn landlord says he is "over the moon" to claim the prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/village-pub-saved-from-housing-plan-wins-award/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/village-pub-saved-from-housing-plan-wins-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sea 'scarecrows' to help prevent seabird deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers say the floating device acted as a deterrent for seabirds in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sea-scarecrows-to-help-prevent-seabird-deaths/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sea-scarecrows-to-help-prevent-seabird-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No talk' of league position as Plymouth Argyle go top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says there will ne "no talk" about his side going top of League One.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-talk-of-league-position-as-plymouth-argyle-go-top/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-talk-of-league-position-as-plymouth-argyle-go-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torquay beat Tonbridge to progress in FA Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United progress to the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup after a 1-0 win at National League South rivals Tonbridge Angels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquay-beat-tonbridge-to-progress-in-fa-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquay-beat-tonbridge-to-progress-in-fa-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baxter backs Slade after missed kicks at Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter boss Rob Baxter urges Henry Slade not to dwell on his missed kicks in their loss at Bath.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baxter-backs-slade-after-missed-kicks-at-bath/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baxter-backs-slade-after-missed-kicks-at-bath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal to raise £400k to upgrade defibrillators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Western Ambulance Charity wants to replace the defibrillators used by local volunteers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/appeal-to-raise-400k-to-upgrade-defibrillators/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/appeal-to-raise-400k-to-upgrade-defibrillators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV helps catch fly-tipping and arson incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Hams District Council says the temporary cameras have also caught littering incidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cctv-helps-catch-fly-tipping-and-arson-incidents/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cctv-helps-catch-fly-tipping-and-arson-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends and fitness motivate marathon runners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Participants from 19 different countries are taking part in the Jersey Marathon, organisers say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/friends-and-fitness-motivate-marathon-runners/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/friends-and-fitness-motivate-marathon-runners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter sign former Lincoln winger Scully]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City sign ex-Lincoln City and Wigan winger Anthony Scully on a deal until the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-sign-former-lincoln-winger-scully/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-sign-former-lincoln-winger-scully/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/widdecombe-suspect-charged-with-planning-terror-act-against-farage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/widdecombe-suspect-charged-with-planning-terror-act-against-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communities 'hollowed out' by social housing sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homes that are sold in rural and coastal areas are replaced by new-builds, a councillor claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/communities-hollowed-out-by-social-housing-sales/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/communities-hollowed-out-by-social-housing-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is bonfire night on the brink of burning itself out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers say they still want to put on the events even though it gets harder to stage them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/is-bonfire-night-on-the-brink-of-burning-itself-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/is-bonfire-night-on-the-brink-of-burning-itself-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath gain revenge on Exeter to win 11-try thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[After losing to Exeter at home in the Prem semi-final last season, Bath beat the Chiefs 40-34 in another thriller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bath-gain-revenge-on-exeter-to-win-11-try-thriller/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bath-gain-revenge-on-exeter-to-win-11-try-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cold-blooded' teens jailed for restaurant arson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pair are sentenced to 10 years for an attack that left customers with life-changing injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cold-blooded-teens-jailed-for-restaurant-arson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cold-blooded-teens-jailed-for-restaurant-arson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Police urge students to move 7 October protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met said it had tried to contact the University of London Coalition to postpone its protest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/met-police-urge-students-to-move-7-october-protest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/met-police-urge-students-to-move-7-october-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cult' priest guilty of rape and assault of women]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of Sheffield's former Nine O'Clock Service movement is facing prison for abusing 13 women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cult-priest-guilty-of-rape-and-assault-of-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cult-priest-guilty-of-rape-and-assault-of-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City confirm appeal against guilty verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club's statement says the ruling contains "clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-city-confirm-appeal-against-guilty-verdict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-city-confirm-appeal-against-guilty-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering migrant site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, is accused of multiple offences in Dover in the spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/daniel-thomas-in-court-accused-of-entering-migrant-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/daniel-thomas-in-court-accused-of-entering-migrant-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor did not believe triple killer was delusional]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Lewis-Ranwell had been released from custody hours before he killed three elderly men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/doctor-did-not-believe-triple-killer-was-delusional/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/doctor-did-not-believe-triple-killer-was-delusional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested as university buildings cordoned off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumbria Police says it was called out to reports of a suspicious item at Newcastle University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-arrested-as-university-buildings-cordoned-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-arrested-as-university-buildings-cordoned-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gang behind £30m cash-smuggling operation jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The judge said the cash-smuggling gang 'revelled in spending obscene amounts of money'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gang-behind-30m-cash-smuggling-operation-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gang-behind-30m-cash-smuggling-operation-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Warrington or Wakefield be Super League's sixth winner?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only five clubs have lifted the trophy in a Super League Grand Final - Warrington and Wakefield now have the chance to add their name to that list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/will-warrington-or-wakefield-be-super-leagues-sixth-winner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/will-warrington-or-wakefield-be-super-leagues-sixth-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after hoax threat sparked evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cordon is in place in Paignton after threats a device was placed at the library, officers say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-arrested-after-hoax-threat-sparked-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-arrested-after-hoax-threat-sparked-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for 15 years over Ulez camera blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Rees, 63, faces a tougher sentence because the offence had a "terrorism connection".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-jailed-for-15-years-over-ulez-camera-blast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-jailed-for-15-years-over-ulez-camera-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I wanted an ambulance for my 70th - not a spa day']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharon Maxted, from Kenilworth, is driving the ambulance, packed with medical supplies, to Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-wanted-an-ambulance-for-my-70th-not-a-spa-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-wanted-an-ambulance-for-my-70th-not-a-spa-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop suspended following complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bishop of Salisbury position covers most of Wiltshire, Dorset and the Channel Islands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bishop-suspended-following-complaints/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bishop-suspended-following-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families remember teens who died in river]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Etheridge was kind and caring and Zara Shaw "had a zest for life", their families say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/families-remember-teens-who-died-in-river/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/families-remember-teens-who-died-in-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sewage sparks no swim advice at city bathing spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency issues a warning after "unpermitted discharge" at a treatment works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sewage-sparks-no-swim-advice-at-city-bathing-spots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sewage-sparks-no-swim-advice-at-city-bathing-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Merton show halted by theatre roof leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Merton and his wife Suki Webster's show was abandoned when water began falling on the audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/paul-merton-show-halted-by-theatre-roof-leak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/paul-merton-show-halted-by-theatre-roof-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning garden 'gives me a reason to get up']]></title><description><![CDATA[Judges praise the transformation of Park Lane Community Garden in Corsham from dumping ground to green space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/award-winning-garden-gives-me-a-reason-to-get-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/award-winning-garden-gives-me-a-reason-to-get-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ball keen for Torquay to bounce back in FA Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says his side have to put their poor performance at Billericay Town behind them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-keen-for-torquay-to-bounce-back-in-fa-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-keen-for-torquay-to-bounce-back-in-fa-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade closes in on record as tries dominate Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Wade sits four away from Chris Ashton's all-time record of 101 as tries dominate Prem Rugby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/wade-closes-in-on-record-as-tries-dominate-prem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/wade-closes-in-on-record-as-tries-dominate-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in 70s dies after flat fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were called by the ambulance service at about 20:25 BST on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-in-70s-dies-after-flat-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-in-70s-dies-after-flat-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Oliver saves flight school that trained him]]></title><description><![CDATA[After qualifying as a pilot, the TV chef helps arrange new ownership for an Essex aviation company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/jamie-oliver-saves-flight-school-that-trained-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/jamie-oliver-saves-flight-school-that-trained-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British champion Ursu targets world title shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unbeaten British welterweight champion Constantin Ursu says he wants a world title shot within the next 12 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/british-champion-ursu-targets-world-title-shot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/british-champion-ursu-targets-world-title-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferguson 'terrified' before 'fantastic' return to Man Utd after brain haemorrhage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ferguson-terrified-before-fantastic-return-to-man-utd-after-brain-haemorrhage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ferguson-terrified-before-fantastic-return-to-man-utd-after-brain-haemorrhage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping prison closed 'crazy', says Tory deputy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Burghart says re-opening the jail, which was closed in 2024, would free up hundreds of places.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/keeping-prison-closed-crazy-says-tory-deputy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/keeping-prison-closed-crazy-says-tory-deputy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-level student starts her own fashion line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gracie, 16, says she got the idea to start her own brand while modelling at London Fashion Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/a-level-student-starts-her-own-fashion-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/a-level-student-starts-her-own-fashion-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Everyone in the Big Brother house was just crying']]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford's Charlotte Nott says "so much" happened in the Big Brother house that could not be shown on TV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/everyone-in-the-big-brother-house-was-just-crying/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/everyone-in-the-big-brother-house-was-just-crying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelodge review 'emotional read' for security victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wendy Griffith says she believes security and safety at hotels is an "industry-wide problem".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/travelodge-review-emotional-read-for-security-victim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/travelodge-review-emotional-read-for-security-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayeux Tapestry embroidery found in school attic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The embroidery is believed to have been hand-stitched in the 1960s by unknown artists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bayeux-tapestry-embroidery-found-in-school-attic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bayeux-tapestry-embroidery-found-in-school-attic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I want change and new law after daughter's death']]></title><description><![CDATA[Natalie James describes her daughter Ella as beautiful, hilarious and someone who loved rugby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-want-change-and-new-law-after-daughters-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-want-change-and-new-law-after-daughters-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My boss stabbed me, left prison early but no-one told me for months']]></title><description><![CDATA[Hannah Pritchett said she was not told for five months that her attacker had been freed from prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-boss-stabbed-me-left-prison-early-but-no-one-told-me-for-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-boss-stabbed-me-left-prison-early-but-no-one-told-me-for-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My parents disowned me but Esther Rantzen didn't']]></title><description><![CDATA[Presenter Bill Buckley remembers his friend and colleague's kindness during a difficult period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-parents-disowned-me-but-esther-rantzen-didnt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-parents-disowned-me-but-esther-rantzen-didnt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tension and violence rising among young people in south London, police tell BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some children in Lambeth and Southwark are highly vulnerable to gangs operating there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tension-and-violence-rising-among-young-people-in-south-london-police-tell-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tension-and-violence-rising-among-young-people-in-south-london-police-tell-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor understands Exeter fans' frustrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Taylor says he understands why Exeter City fans are unhappy with results, but says his squad are trying to improve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/taylor-understands-exeter-fans-frustrations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/taylor-understands-exeter-fans-frustrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Politicians share frustration over water pollution]]></title><description><![CDATA[South West Water was fined nearly &pound;8m for hundreds of sewage spills over six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/politicians-share-frustration-over-water-pollution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/politicians-share-frustration-over-water-pollution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior police officer denies sex assault charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior police officer charged with sexual assaulting a woman appears in court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/senior-police-officer-denies-sex-assault-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/senior-police-officer-denies-sex-assault-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iosefa-Scott set for France move when contract ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter boss Rob Baxter says prop Josh Iosefa-Scott is likely to move to France when his contract ends next summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/iosefa-scott-set-for-france-move-when-contract-ends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/iosefa-scott-set-for-france-move-when-contract-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Revolutionary' toolkit helps pupils stay focused]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Devon school says the new resources are "revolutionary" for those who struggle with hyperactivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/revolutionary-toolkit-helps-pupils-stay-focused/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/revolutionary-toolkit-helps-pupils-stay-focused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overdue fines to be scrapped at libraries in Devon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon County Council hopes the change will encourage more people to borrow books.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/overdue-fines-to-be-scrapped-at-libraries-in-devon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/overdue-fines-to-be-scrapped-at-libraries-in-devon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog destroyed after series of sheep deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are reminding dog owners of their responsibilities after at least 35 sheep are killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dog-destroyed-after-series-of-sheep-deaths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dog-destroyed-after-series-of-sheep-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families plead for help in 'cruel' dementia battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families facing dementia describe the struggles as Andy Burnham vows care reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/families-plead-for-help-in-cruel-dementia-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/families-plead-for-help-in-cruel-dementia-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hidden-habits-that-make-your-social-anxiety-worse-and-how-to-break-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hidden-habits-that-make-your-social-anxiety-worse-and-how-to-break-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer acquitted of sex assault to face police misconduct hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police officer faces misconduct proceedings after being acquitted of sex assault charges at trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/officer-acquitted-of-sex-assault-to-face-police-misconduct-hearing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/officer-acquitted-of-sex-assault-to-face-police-misconduct-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South West Water fined &pound;8m for 'horrendous' sewage spills]]></title><description><![CDATA[South West Water previously entered guilty pleas to pollution offences spanning six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/south-west-water-fined-pound8m-for-horrendous-sewage-spills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/south-west-water-fined-pound8m-for-horrendous-sewage-spills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From ads to The Gentlemen red carpet - training dogs for TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Frimston works as an on-set animal handler and trainer for TV, commercialsand events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/from-ads-to-the-gentlemen-red-carpet-training-dogs-for-tv/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/from-ads-to-the-gentlemen-red-carpet-training-dogs-for-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart transplant recipient welcomes baby girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liverpool GP was just days from death before she underwent an emergency heart transplant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/heart-transplant-recipient-welcomes-baby-girl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/heart-transplant-recipient-welcomes-baby-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Married couple both world champion pole climbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma and Dan Wheelan, from Shropshire, are both world champions at pole climbing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/married-couple-both-world-champion-pole-climbers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/married-couple-both-world-champion-pole-climbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of synagogue attack victim call for 'day of kindness']]></title><description><![CDATA[Melvin Cravitz was described as a "mensch" by his family as they prepare to mark a year since the attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-of-synagogue-attack-victim-call-for-day-of-kindness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-of-synagogue-attack-victim-call-for-day-of-kindness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm swimming with sharks to beat the trauma of having cancer twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[IT manager Luke Rogers says he "couldn't curl up in a ball" and wants a plan to aid mental recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/im-swimming-with-sharks-to-beat-the-trauma-of-having-cancer-twice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/im-swimming-with-sharks-to-beat-the-trauma-of-having-cancer-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Blood on my pillow was the first sign of leukaemia']]></title><description><![CDATA[Dora Winslet was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/blood-on-my-pillow-was-the-first-sign-of-leukaemia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/blood-on-my-pillow-was-the-first-sign-of-leukaemia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire vineyards embrace merlot as climate changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern wineries can now support grapes more often found in southern Europe and California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/yorkshire-vineyards-embrace-merlot-as-climate-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/yorkshire-vineyards-embrace-merlot-as-climate-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New sniffer dog team to detect drugs used in spiking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley and Hampshire police forces team up in time for the start of the university year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/new-sniffer-dog-team-to-detect-drugs-used-in-spiking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/new-sniffer-dog-team-to-detect-drugs-used-in-spiking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Massive team effort' as White Horse gets refresh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of volunteers and up to 30 tonnes of chalk are being used to revitalise the White Horse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/massive-team-effort-as-white-horse-gets-refresh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/massive-team-effort-as-white-horse-gets-refresh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sepsis survivor feared she 'wouldn't make it']]></title><description><![CDATA[Dianne Pole, 59, spent three months in hospital and hopes to raise awareness of sepsis symptoms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sepsis-survivor-feared-she-wouldnt-make-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sepsis-survivor-feared-she-wouldnt-make-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drink-drive killer's proposed open prison move 'an insult']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tracy Venison's son, Aidan, was 19 when Toby Spiring's vehicle hit his motorcycle in West Sussex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drink-drive-killers-proposed-open-prison-move-an-insult/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drink-drive-killers-proposed-open-prison-move-an-insult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Olympian swaps bobsleigh for comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Cackett plans to retire from bobsleigh for a career in comedy writing and performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/winter-olympian-swaps-bobsleigh-for-comedy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/winter-olympian-swaps-bobsleigh-for-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversy to bring record crowd to village club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cup replay against Woodford Town comes after the FA finds a referee's decision to be incorrect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/controversy-to-bring-record-crowd-to-village-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/controversy-to-bring-record-crowd-to-village-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Potter filming 'cuts off' villagers]]></title><description><![CDATA[One resident says she will not leave her home while filming takes place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/harry-potter-filming-cuts-off-villagers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/harry-potter-filming-cuts-off-villagers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asylum patrols set up after public 'concerns']]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex County Council responds to a call from the PM for evidence to justify its security scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/asylum-patrols-set-up-after-public-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/asylum-patrols-set-up-after-public-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge 'horrified' by seven-year insulin case delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police agreed the delay in a case involving a mother who injected her daughter was "unacceptable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/judge-horrified-by-seven-year-insulin-case-delay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/judge-horrified-by-seven-year-insulin-case-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wartime evacuee reunited with beloved Sunbeam car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Thrift, 90, is taken for a spin in the vehicle that captured his imagination as a youngster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/wartime-evacuee-reunited-with-beloved-sunbeam-car/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/wartime-evacuee-reunited-with-beloved-sunbeam-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about RAF Fairford counter-terror probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-we-know-about-raf-fairford-counter-terror-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-we-know-about-raf-fairford-counter-terror-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Amazon retreats to clinical research: The rise of psychedelic therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could hallucinogenic drugs become part of mainstream NHS care to treat depression?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/from-amazon-retreats-to-clinical-research-the-rise-of-psychedelic-therapy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/from-amazon-retreats-to-clinical-research-the-rise-of-psychedelic-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migrants using longer, more dangerous routes across Channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/migrants-using-longer-more-dangerous-routes-across-channel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/migrants-using-longer-more-dangerous-routes-across-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Konsa and O'Reilly doubts to face Czech Republic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly are both doubts to play in England's Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/konsa-and-oreilly-doubts-to-face-czech-republic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/konsa-and-oreilly-doubts-to-face-czech-republic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leics get partial points reprieve but stay in limbo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire have eight points of their 27-point County Championship deduction reinstated but their Division One status remains in limbo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/leics-get-partial-points-reprieve-but-stay-in-limbo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/leics-get-partial-points-reprieve-but-stay-in-limbo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Inexperienced moments' cost Exeter City - Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says "inexperienced moments" cost his side as they lost 1-0 at Bristol Rovers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/inexperienced-moments-cost-exeter-city-taylor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/inexperienced-moments-cost-exeter-city-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Flat' Plymouth display frustrates boss Cleverley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says he is frustrated by his side's "flat" performance in their 1-0 loss to Burton Albion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/flat-plymouth-display-frustrates-boss-cleverley/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/flat-plymouth-display-frustrates-boss-cleverley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baxter wants reaction after heavy Gloucester loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter boss Rob Baxter says hopes he will see a reaction from his side after their surprising 45-24 home loss to Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baxter-wants-reaction-after-heavy-gloucester-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baxter-wants-reaction-after-heavy-gloucester-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British chess prodigy, 11, becomes youngest woman grandmaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 11-year-old has broken another chess record after a remarkable performance representing England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/british-chess-prodigy-11-becomes-youngest-woman-grandmaster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/british-chess-prodigy-11-becomes-youngest-woman-grandmaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The four 'what next?' scenarios for Premier League after Man City ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-four-what-next-scenarios-for-premier-league-after-man-city-ruling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-four-what-next-scenarios-for-premier-league-after-man-city-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ball 'furious' after Torquay's Billericay loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball slams his side's efforts after their 3-0 loss at Billericay Town in National League South.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-furious-after-torquays-billericay-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-furious-after-torquays-billericay-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award winner to fourth choice - what has gone wrong for Ramsdale?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From challenging for the Premier League with Arsenal and playing for England, Aaron Ramsdale is now Southampton's fourth-choice goalkeeper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/award-winner-to-fourth-choice-what-has-gone-wrong-for-ramsdale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/award-winner-to-fourth-choice-what-has-gone-wrong-for-ramsdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post office closure sparks fears for residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents warn that older and disabled people could struggle to access vital services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/post-office-closure-sparks-fears-for-residents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/post-office-closure-sparks-fears-for-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From living in a Ukrainian shelter to a new life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olena Mikheionok, who is now settled in Devon, talks about fleeing the war with her son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/from-living-in-a-ukrainian-shelter-to-a-new-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/from-living-in-a-ukrainian-shelter-to-a-new-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sea dip goes ahead after pollution warning lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Dip organisers say it is important to celebrate the coast after sewage pollution shuts beaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sea-dip-goes-ahead-after-pollution-warning-lifted/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sea-dip-goes-ahead-after-pollution-warning-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen with own flock of sheep wins farming award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Macie was recognised in the Young British Farming Awards 2026 for her "impressive" efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teen-with-own-flock-of-sheep-wins-farming-award/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teen-with-own-flock-of-sheep-wins-farming-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat and drought put record demand on fire service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service says it dealt with 'sustained levels of demand in challenging conditions'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/heat-and-drought-put-record-demand-on-fire-service/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/heat-and-drought-put-record-demand-on-fire-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lifeguard cover reduced as summer season ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RNLI says as the summer season has finished some sites will move to weekend-only cover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lifeguard-cover-reduced-as-summer-season-ends/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lifeguard-cover-reduced-as-summer-season-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester shock Exeter for superb victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester produce an outstanding display in scoring seven tries to win 45-24 at last season's runners-up Exeter Chiefs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gloucester-shock-exeter-for-superb-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gloucester-shock-exeter-for-superb-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainbow flag wrapped around castle for Pride event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Totnes Castle is wrapped in a rainbow flag as part of the Devon town's Pride celebrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/rainbow-flag-wrapped-around-castle-for-pride-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/rainbow-flag-wrapped-around-castle-for-pride-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Match to support footballer battling brain tumour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle will donate all ticket sale funds to Roxy Thomas who is battling a brain tumour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/match-to-support-footballer-battling-brain-tumour/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/match-to-support-footballer-battling-brain-tumour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners fear loss of 'public' playing fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[They say a booking system is "a modern enclosure of public space and leisure time".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/campaigners-fear-loss-of-public-playing-fields/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/campaigners-fear-loss-of-public-playing-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Butterfly populations 'could crash' due to weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 77,000 butterflies were recorded in Devon while 47,000 were spotted in Cornwall this July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/butterfly-populations-could-crash-due-to-weather/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/butterfly-populations-could-crash-due-to-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fishermen seek urgent help with soaring fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fishing industry calls on ministers to follow the EU's lead and provide subsidies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fishermen-seek-urgent-help-with-soaring-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fishermen-seek-urgent-help-with-soaring-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem team news - Exeter v Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran forward Courtney Lawes makes his debut for Sale Sharks, while England prop Will Stuart returns for Bath.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/prem-team-news-exeter-v-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/prem-team-news-exeter-v-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Radio Devon Make a Difference Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the winners of this years awards]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bbc-radio-devon-make-a-difference-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bbc-radio-devon-make-a-difference-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improved composure helping Pepple score goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bim Pepple says a change in his mental focus and working with a sports psychologist has contributed to good goalscoring form.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/improved-composure-helping-pepple-score-goals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/improved-composure-helping-pepple-score-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noah Woods left playground through gap in fence, inquest hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest hears details about the discovery of the three-year-old's body in a pond in his village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/noah-woods-left-playground-through-gap-in-fence-inquest-hears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/noah-woods-left-playground-through-gap-in-fence-inquest-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victims 'grossly failed' by sex offender bail decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victims of Zafer Dogan were living close to the 32-year-old who took thousands of pictures of children at a playground from his bedroom window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/victims-grossly-failed-by-sex-offender-bail-decision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/victims-grossly-failed-by-sex-offender-bail-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City youngster Samuel hopes to progress at Exeter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City youngster Lakyle Samuel hopes his time on loan at League Two side Exeter City can develop his game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-city-youngster-samuel-hopes-to-progress-at-exeter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-city-youngster-samuel-hopes-to-progress-at-exeter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Reform councillors suspended in a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two councillors are suspended for different reasons, the party says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-reform-councillors-suspended-in-a-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-reform-councillors-suspended-in-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our son's death could have been prevented by FA - Billy Vigar's parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billy Vigar's parents say the Football Association could have prevented their son's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/our-sons-death-could-have-been-prevented-by-fa-billy-vigars-parents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/our-sons-death-could-have-been-prevented-by-fa-billy-vigars-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council considers more loo fees following £1 charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[People could have to pay to use another set of toilets in a tourist hotspot when they are reopened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-considers-more-loo-fees-following-1-charge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-considers-more-loo-fees-following-1-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I fear for my family's health, says dad with forever chemicals in blood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mario Panteli, who lives near a Thornton-Cleveleys chemical plant, says he is shocked by the "bombshell".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-fear-for-my-familys-health-says-dad-with-forever-chemicals-in-blood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-fear-for-my-familys-health-says-dad-with-forever-chemicals-in-blood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Heartbreaking': Man driven out by &pound;5bn theme park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ritchie Wood is almost brought to tears at he looks at the empty homes once loved by his neighbours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/heartbreaking-man-driven-out-by-pound5bn-theme-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/heartbreaking-man-driven-out-by-pound5bn-theme-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's urinal makers flush away Dragon's Den investment]]></title><description><![CDATA["Women's urinals being discussed on the national stage is really revolutionary", says PEEQUAL founder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/womens-urinal-makers-flush-away-dragons-den-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/womens-urinal-makers-flush-away-dragons-den-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gambling controlled me,' says former footballer who lost &pound;500,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[He says he lost more than &pound;500,000 to gambling after what started as "a bit of fun".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gambling-controlled-me-says-former-footballer-who-lost-pound500000/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gambling-controlled-me-says-former-footballer-who-lost-pound500000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What should Britain do with its empty department stores?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say former department stores can be repurposed as cities rethink their centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-should-britain-do-with-its-empty-department-stores/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-should-britain-do-with-its-empty-department-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's first air taxi centre opens as we 'move closer to flying cars']]></title><description><![CDATA[The futuristic air taxis will be built at a new centre at Cotswolds Airport in Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/uks-first-air-taxi-centre-opens-as-we-move-closer-to-flying-cars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/uks-first-air-taxi-centre-opens-as-we-move-closer-to-flying-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Newcastle fan kitting out Zambian footballers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mfuwe Mags are chasing promotion in the familiar black-and-white stripes of Newcastle United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-newcastle-fan-kitting-out-zambian-footballers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-newcastle-fan-kitting-out-zambian-footballers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotel scam sees tourists sent to Wetherspoon pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which? says staff are turning away up to 20 tourists a day after scammers used the pub's address.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hotel-scam-sees-tourists-sent-to-wetherspoon-pub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hotel-scam-sees-tourists-sent-to-wetherspoon-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal sparks new leads in unsolved baby murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A CGI image appeal has led to 25 new lines of inquiry, a senior detective says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/appeal-sparks-new-leads-in-unsolved-baby-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/appeal-sparks-new-leads-in-unsolved-baby-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum's shock after two-year-old diagnosed with dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[An affected mother says she cannot think of a worse diagnosis for a child than childhood dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mums-shock-after-two-year-old-diagnosed-with-dementia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mums-shock-after-two-year-old-diagnosed-with-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd borrow another £90m as debt tops £1.1bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United confirm they have borrowed another &pound;90m since 30 June, to take their overall debt to more than &pound;1.1bn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-utd-borrow-another-90m-as-debt-tops-11bn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-utd-borrow-another-90m-as-debt-tops-11bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting on maternity services suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was hoped maternity services would reopen by Tuesday 29 September however this has been delayed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/meeting-on-maternity-services-suspension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/meeting-on-maternity-services-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos Buttler's bravery comes in vain as Sri Lanka fight back to beat England in the second one-day international at Headingley and set up a series decider at The Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/buttler-injury-halts-england-as-sri-lanka-level-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/buttler-injury-halts-england-as-sri-lanka-level-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best of Devon honoured at awards ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community heroes are celebrated at the BBC Radio Devon Make A Difference Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-best-of-devon-honoured-at-awards-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-best-of-devon-honoured-at-awards-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry superfan, 8, shows off vacuum collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ted, from Melksham, is gifted a limited edition cleaner to mark the company's 45th anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/henry-superfan-8-shows-off-vacuum-collection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/henry-superfan-8-shows-off-vacuum-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds attend Jacob Elordi lookalike competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The contest, organised by a group from the University of Bristol, included an Australian accent round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hundreds-attend-jacob-elordi-lookalike-competition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hundreds-attend-jacob-elordi-lookalike-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple killer's mum warned police not to release him]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury is hearing inquests for Anthony Payne and twins Dick and Roger Carter, who died in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/triple-killers-mum-warned-police-not-to-release-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/triple-killers-mum-warned-police-not-to-release-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irow's goalscoring form impressing Plymouth boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he has been impressed with the impact Tottenham Hotspur loanee Oliver Irow has made on his side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/irows-goalscoring-form-impressing-plymouth-boss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/irows-goalscoring-form-impressing-plymouth-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escaped python rescued from tree by member of public]]></title><description><![CDATA[The person used a ladder to get the non-venomous snake, before it was taken to a vet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/escaped-python-rescued-from-tree-by-member-of-public/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/escaped-python-rescued-from-tree-by-member-of-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter's Feaunati returns to England side]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maddie Feaunati returns to bring big-game experience and dynamism to the back row as England take on a resurgent New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeters-feaunati-returns-to-england-side/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeters-feaunati-returns-to-england-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main burst leaves hundreds without supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modbury Primary and Pre-school, with about 200 pupils, have closed after the burst was reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/water-main-burst-leaves-hundreds-without-supply/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/water-main-burst-leaves-hundreds-without-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From ruin to a (Red) Bull market - how Prem became hot property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prem Rugby seemed on the brink of disaster after Worcester, Wasps and London Irish went bust, but there is renewed confidence and fresh money in the league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/from-ruin-to-a-red-bull-market-how-prem-became-hot-property/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/from-ruin-to-a-red-bull-market-how-prem-became-hot-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivybridge Aldi store plan approved after council rejection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Planning Inspectorate decision also imposes some requirements for the Rutt Lane site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ivybridge-aldi-store-plan-approved-after-council-rejection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ivybridge-aldi-store-plan-approved-after-council-rejection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visitors to Dartmoor are being warned not to feed the ponies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte Faulkner is chair of the charity Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Pony]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/visitors-to-dartmoor-are-being-warned-not-to-feed-the-ponies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/visitors-to-dartmoor-are-being-warned-not-to-feed-the-ponies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans approved for £75m hotel project in Torquay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The six-storey hotel on Torquay's harbourside will have a rooftop bar and ground floor shops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plans-approved-for-75m-hotel-project-in-torquay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plans-approved-for-75m-hotel-project-in-torquay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor frustrated by Exeter's international absences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says he is unhappy at having to play his side's League Two fixture at Bristol Rovers without his two international players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/taylor-frustrated-by-exeters-international-absences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/taylor-frustrated-by-exeters-international-absences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Saints reign again or new winners rise? - Prem Rugby club guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport commentators and reporters analyse how the 10 Prem Rugby clubs will fare ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/will-saints-reign-again-or-new-winners-rise-prem-rugby-club-guide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/will-saints-reign-again-or-new-winners-rise-prem-rugby-club-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baxter targeting Prem title win with Exeter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side has to target winning the Prem title this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baxter-targeting-prem-title-win-with-exeter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baxter-targeting-prem-title-win-with-exeter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corrie Mckeague's mum: 'We did all we could to find him']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicola Urquhart speaks to the BBC on the 10th anniversary of her 23-year-old son's disappearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/corrie-mckeagues-mum-we-did-all-we-could-to-find-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/corrie-mckeagues-mum-we-did-all-we-could-to-find-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plea not to feed ponies over welfare fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[People told feeding the animals in Devon is illegal and could lead to health issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plea-not-to-feed-ponies-over-welfare-fears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plea-not-to-feed-ponies-over-welfare-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why some charity donations do more harm than good]]></title><description><![CDATA[From mouldy books to dirty boots, charities are spending large sums on binning unsellable items.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-some-charity-donations-do-more-harm-than-good/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-some-charity-donations-do-more-harm-than-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I didn't know my partner was raping me while I slept]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelle Overton had been with Steven Uden for 13 years when she found out he had been raping her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-didnt-know-my-partner-was-raping-me-while-i-slept/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-didnt-know-my-partner-was-raping-me-while-i-slept/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devon 'lifeline' school project awaits fate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors backed the Greater Horseshoe School's application despite concerns over flood risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/devon-lifeline-school-project-awaits-fate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/devon-lifeline-school-project-awaits-fate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feyi-Waboso could be star at World Cup - Baxter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Immanuel Feyi-Waboso could be one of England's stars at next summer's World Cup if he can keep fit this season, says Exeter boss Rob Baxter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/feyi-waboso-could-be-star-at-world-cup-baxter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/feyi-waboso-could-be-star-at-world-cup-baxter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community groups helping to change people's lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominees help tackle loneliness, support the disabled, and improve men's mental health in Devon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/community-groups-helping-to-change-peoples-lives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/community-groups-helping-to-change-peoples-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League U21 sides blown away in EFL Trophy goal glut]]></title><description><![CDATA[League One and Two clubs thrash Premier League under-21 sides in the EFL Trophy group phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/premier-league-u21-sides-blown-away-in-efl-trophy-goal-glut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/premier-league-u21-sides-blown-away-in-efl-trophy-goal-glut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data centre will be 'blot' on landscape, say protesters]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 people gather to protest against the proposed plans for the Devon Data Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/data-centre-will-be-blot-on-landscape-say-protesters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/data-centre-will-be-blot-on-landscape-say-protesters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents demand action over 'Plymouth pongs']]></title><description><![CDATA[South West Water has asked people in the city to report "persistent odours" via a new online tool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/residents-demand-action-over-plymouth-pongs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/residents-demand-action-over-plymouth-pongs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving over crash that killed 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four members of the same family and a married couple on a motorbike died in the 2024 collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-charged-with-causing-death-by-dangerous-driving-over-crash-that-killed-6/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-charged-with-causing-death-by-dangerous-driving-over-crash-that-killed-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palmer &amp; Rice among five withdrawals from England squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice all pull out of England's squad for forthcoming Nations League matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/palmer-amp-rice-among-five-withdrawals-from-england-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/palmer-amp-rice-among-five-withdrawals-from-england-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carse needs time away, says 'good mate' Brook]]></title><description><![CDATA[England white-ball captain Harry Brook says his "very good mate" Brydon Carse needs time away from international cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/carse-needs-time-away-says-good-mate-brook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/carse-needs-time-away-says-good-mate-brook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council withdraws football racism charity backing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform ends Sunderland Council support for Show Racism the Red Card in a row with the charity's head.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-withdraws-football-racism-charity-backing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-withdraws-football-racism-charity-backing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested over major fire at Folkestone hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 38-year-old man and 21-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of arson, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-arrested-over-major-fire-at-folkestone-hotel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-arrested-over-major-fire-at-folkestone-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawkins among five World Cup winners in England squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Hawkins is among five Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup winners who will attempt to help England defend the trophy in Australia this autumn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hawkins-among-five-world-cup-winners-in-england-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hawkins-among-five-world-cup-winners-in-england-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council leader found guilty of fraud and tax evasion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Zadrozny, leader of Ashfield District Council in Nottinghamshire, is convicted of 13 offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-leader-found-guilty-of-fraud-and-tax-evasion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-leader-found-guilty-of-fraud-and-tax-evasion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentist who defrauded NHS of £92,500 jailed in absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worthing dentist Fariba Shameli is sentenced to three years in her absence at Lewes Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dentist-who-defrauded-nhs-of-92500-jailed-in-absence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dentist-who-defrauded-nhs-of-92500-jailed-in-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man raped teenage girl after abducting her in park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Savage is found guilty at Lincoln Crown Court of the attack in Boston earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-raped-teenage-girl-after-abducting-her-in-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-raped-teenage-girl-after-abducting-her-in-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen drove at about 90mph before fatal river crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest into the teenager's death hears about the moments leading up to the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teen-drove-at-about-90mph-before-fatal-river-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teen-drove-at-about-90mph-before-fatal-river-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Way off target! Player goes to wrong Ashford for FA Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leatherhead FC says forward Marcel Barrington went to Ashford in Kent instead of Ashford in Surrey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/way-off-target-player-goes-to-wrong-ashford-for-fa-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/way-off-target-player-goes-to-wrong-ashford-for-fa-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of attacking driver and stealing bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ali Balhad, 33, is accused of driving a stolen bus into parked cars in Telford on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-accused-of-attacking-driver-and-stealing-bus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-accused-of-attacking-driver-and-stealing-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple killers' victims died of head injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury is hearing inquests for Anthony Payne and twins Dick and Roger Carter, who died in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/triple-killers-victims-died-of-head-injuries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/triple-killers-victims-died-of-head-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roadworks postponed after safety concerns raised]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torbay Council says Wales &amp; West Utilities will return to do the second phase in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/roadworks-postponed-after-safety-concerns-raised/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/roadworks-postponed-after-safety-concerns-raised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen drowned in river trying to save friends - inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baltazar Da Costa died near Donnington Bridge in Oxford in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teen-drowned-in-river-trying-to-save-friends-inquest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teen-drowned-in-river-trying-to-save-friends-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dangerous' spectacled caiman found in suburban semi]]></title><description><![CDATA[A python has also been recovered from the semi-detached house in Hale, Greater Manchester]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dangerous-spectacled-caiman-found-in-suburban-semi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dangerous-spectacled-caiman-found-in-suburban-semi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forger jailed over £2.7m fake vinyl record sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rehan Ahmed's counterfeiting operation took place over several years, City of London Police says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/forger-jailed-over-27m-fake-vinyl-record-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/forger-jailed-over-27m-fake-vinyl-record-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public events held about 5,000-home new town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans are being developed for thousands of new homes, schools, healthcare and leisure facilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/public-events-held-about-5000-home-new-town/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/public-events-held-about-5000-home-new-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter Coldplay star Martin joins busker for duet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busker Hanny Junee says he did not realise who had joined him in Trafalgar Square until afterwards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-coldplay-star-martin-joins-busker-for-duet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-coldplay-star-martin-joins-busker-for-duet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Martin joins busker for impromptu duet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busker Hanny Junee says he did not realise who had joined him in Trafalgar Square until afterwards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/chris-martin-joins-busker-for-impromptu-duet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/chris-martin-joins-busker-for-impromptu-duet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argyle's White relishing 'licence to shoot']]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle midfielder Harvey White says his impressive goal at Blackpool was due to the confidence he is feeling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/argyles-white-relishing-licence-to-shoot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/argyles-white-relishing-licence-to-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor Mellor's gurning beaten by Cumbria man]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Gurning Championship is held annually in the small Cumbrian town of Egremont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/actor-mellors-gurning-beaten-by-cumbria-man/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/actor-mellors-gurning-beaten-by-cumbria-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've asked for forgiveness' - Eckert and Southampton braced for Spygate verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Southampton manager Tonda Eckert awaits the FA hearing into his 'Spygate' misconduct conduct charge BBC sports editor Dan Roan speaks to him and club chief executive Phil Parsons on what happens next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ive-asked-for-forgiveness-eckert-and-southampton-braced-for-spygate-verdict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ive-asked-for-forgiveness-eckert-and-southampton-braced-for-spygate-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family builds Ganesha statue out of 4,500 Tic Tacs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family used thousands of the miniature mints to complete their festive creation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-builds-ganesha-statue-out-of-4500-tic-tacs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-builds-ganesha-statue-out-of-4500-tic-tacs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bake Off star says 'going sober' has been 'glorious']]></title><description><![CDATA[Briony May Williams has been sober since 2023 after deciding to make "big changes" in her life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bake-off-star-says-going-sober-has-been-glorious/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bake-off-star-says-going-sober-has-been-glorious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robotic boat crosses Atlantic ocean unaided]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was the company's third attempt at sending an unaided robotic boat across the Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/robotic-boat-crosses-atlantic-ocean-unaided/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/robotic-boat-crosses-atlantic-ocean-unaided/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I see my abusers in the supermarket' - Oxford grooming gang survivors' ongoing torment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Men who sexually abused them as underage girls are still walking around the city, they say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-see-my-abusers-in-the-supermarket-oxford-grooming-gang-survivors-ongoing-torment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-see-my-abusers-in-the-supermarket-oxford-grooming-gang-survivors-ongoing-torment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How climate change is reshaping Britain's trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hotter summers are forcing growers to rethink which trees thrive in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-climate-change-is-reshaping-britains-trees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-climate-change-is-reshaping-britains-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dems sleepwalking to irrelevance under Davey, says Devon leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon County Council leader Julian Brazil tells the BBC Ed Davey is not the right person to lead the party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lib-dems-sleepwalking-to-irrelevance-under-davey-says-devon-leader/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lib-dems-sleepwalking-to-irrelevance-under-davey-says-devon-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheme launched to help traders report shoplifting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insp Andy Wills says the new system will be key for officers collating evidence on shoplifting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/scheme-launched-to-help-traders-report-shoplifting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/scheme-launched-to-help-traders-report-shoplifting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter pay tribute to former coach and keeper Miller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says he admires the way his side played in the aftermath of the death of Kevin Miller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-pay-tribute-to-former-coach-and-keeper-miller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-pay-tribute-to-former-coach-and-keeper-miller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleverley hails mentality as Argyle go third]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley hails the mentality of his side after their 4-2 win at Blackpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-hails-mentality-as-argyle-go-third/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-hails-mentality-as-argyle-go-third/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seek dog after series of sheep deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 35 sheep have been killed and dozens more injured in the spate of Devon attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-seek-dog-after-series-of-sheep-deaths/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-seek-dog-after-series-of-sheep-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nipple tattooist 'frustrated' by online censorship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauren Carter says her tattoos on post-mastectomy patients are flagged as nudity and banned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/nipple-tattooist-frustrated-by-online-censorship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/nipple-tattooist-frustrated-by-online-censorship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I loved capybaras before they were viral - I'm so glad they're having a moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmaker Sharon Walia explores the craze for capybaras in her latest documentary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-loved-capybaras-before-they-were-viral-im-so-glad-theyre-having-a-moment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-loved-capybaras-before-they-were-viral-im-so-glad-theyre-having-a-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Professional' Torquay ease to 6-1 FA Cup victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball praises the "professional" way in which his side beat AFC Stoneham 6-1 in the FA Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/professional-torquay-ease-to-6-1-fa-cup-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/professional-torquay-ease-to-6-1-fa-cup-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Husband's 'bittersweet' tribute as NHS approves cancer drug]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fionnuala Quinlan-Bennett died in June, months before Enhertu was greenlit for the NHS in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/husbands-bittersweet-tribute-as-nhs-approves-cancer-drug/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/husbands-bittersweet-tribute-as-nhs-approves-cancer-drug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for raping 14-year-old girls he plied with vodka]]></title><description><![CDATA[One victim escaped and told a neighbour her friend was being raped by the Afghan national, the court heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-jailed-for-raping-14-year-old-girls-he-plied-with-vodka/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-jailed-for-raping-14-year-old-girls-he-plied-with-vodka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The English town where most young people just can't get a job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rotherham has just 46 vacancies online for every 1,000 young people, according to a new study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-english-town-where-most-young-people-just-cant-get-a-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-english-town-where-most-young-people-just-cant-get-a-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of 'Putney pusher' suspect say he was innocent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-of-putney-pusher-suspect-say-he-was-innocent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-of-putney-pusher-suspect-say-he-was-innocent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid as murder investigation continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Ian Davis said he would be "missed and loved" after he was found dead on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tributes-paid-as-murder-investigation-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tributes-paid-as-murder-investigation-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police hold press conference in search for girl, 13, missing for six days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lillia went missing from Bolton, Greater Manchester, on Friday and was last seen boarding a bus on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-hold-press-conference-in-search-for-girl-13-missing-for-six-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-hold-press-conference-in-search-for-girl-13-missing-for-six-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoplifting under reported says police commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alison Hernandez says theft made up a "major part" of her latest police and crime plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/shoplifting-under-reported-says-police-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/shoplifting-under-reported-says-police-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No bathing warning at beach linked to blue brook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency says it is investigating the pollution incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-bathing-warning-at-beach-linked-to-blue-brook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-bathing-warning-at-beach-linked-to-blue-brook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fit-again Pleguezuelo a 'huge player' for Plymouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says Julio Pleguezuelo's return to full fitness has been a major boost to his side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fit-again-pleguezuelo-a-huge-player-for-plymouth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fit-again-pleguezuelo-a-huge-player-for-plymouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human remains identified as mum missing since 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 56-year-old man is arrested after the remains of Joanne Sheen were found almost seven years after she went missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/human-remains-identified-as-mum-missing-since-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/human-remains-identified-as-mum-missing-since-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father's tribute to 'sweetest little boy' Noah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rhys Woods pays tribute to his three-year-old son and offers "deepest gratitude" to local people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fathers-tribute-to-sweetest-little-boy-noah/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fathers-tribute-to-sweetest-little-boy-noah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tower block arsonist jailed for setting woman alight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reece Brivitt is jailed after dousing the woman in petrol and vodka before setting her alight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tower-block-arsonist-jailed-for-setting-woman-alight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tower-block-arsonist-jailed-for-setting-woman-alight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Moolywed' cow bride seeks wedding dress for big day]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cow and her son are being entered in a fancy dress pairs competition, but need suitable attire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/moolywed-cow-bride-seeks-wedding-dress-for-big-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/moolywed-cow-bride-seeks-wedding-dress-for-big-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Exeter winger Ridl to miss most of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter winger Campbell Ridl is set to miss much of the season after suffering a knee ligament injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/injured-exeter-winger-ridl-to-miss-most-of-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/injured-exeter-winger-ridl-to-miss-most-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New traffic measures after gas works disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highways engineers visit the site and instruct contractors to make changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/new-traffic-measures-after-gas-works-disruption/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/new-traffic-measures-after-gas-works-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Exeter, Palace and Watford keeper Miller dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Exeter City, Crystal Palace, Barnsley and Watford goalkeeper Kevin Miller dies aged 57.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ex-exeter-palace-and-watford-keeper-miller-dies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ex-exeter-palace-and-watford-keeper-miller-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cargo plane 'bounced twice' during landing - report reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[An aircraft from Guernsey landed on its nose wheel at East Midlands Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cargo-plane-bounced-twice-during-landing-report-reveals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cargo-plane-bounced-twice-during-landing-report-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist unveils 525ft mural inspired by pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Curtis says the mural "brings a little bit of positivity to the area".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/artist-unveils-525ft-mural-inspired-by-pupils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/artist-unveils-525ft-mural-inspired-by-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We caught a family hiding plastic in their bread']]></title><description><![CDATA[Pubs and restaurants describe how they have been targeted by customers trying to avoid paying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/we-caught-a-family-hiding-plastic-in-their-bread/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/we-caught-a-family-hiding-plastic-in-their-bread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornish Pirates bring in four Exeter youngsters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornish Pirates sign four players on dual registration from Prem side Exeter as they prepare to start their Champ campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cornish-pirates-bring-in-four-exeter-youngsters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cornish-pirates-bring-in-four-exeter-youngsters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is London's mobile phone reception getting worse?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operators are calling for urgent reform, as people across London struggle to make calls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-is-londons-mobile-phone-reception-getting-worse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-is-londons-mobile-phone-reception-getting-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the 'scariest house on Rightmove']]></title><description><![CDATA[The station house in Bleasby, dating back to the 1840s, has been dubbed the "scariest" on Rightmove.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/inside-the-scariest-house-on-rightmove/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/inside-the-scariest-house-on-rightmove/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Deadlifting Grandma: 'I'm a world champion']]></title><description><![CDATA[Martine Barons, 65, has three world titles under her belt after only starting weightlifting in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-deadlifting-grandma-im-a-world-champion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-deadlifting-grandma-im-a-world-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My mother apologised': A survivor's journey after genital mutilation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-mother-apologised-a-survivors-journey-after-genital-mutilation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-mother-apologised-a-survivors-journey-after-genital-mutilation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was given electric shocks to knock the homosexuality out of my brain']]></title><description><![CDATA[People who were subjected to electric shocks to change their sexuality demand the government apologises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-was-given-electric-shocks-to-knock-the-homosexuality-out-of-my-brain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-was-given-electric-shocks-to-knock-the-homosexuality-out-of-my-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy abducted by mum has renewed 'sense of purpose']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Batty, who vanished aged 11 in 2017, says a new job has given him renewed purpose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/boy-abducted-by-mum-has-renewed-sense-of-purpose/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/boy-abducted-by-mum-has-renewed-sense-of-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Gardeners' World contest 'overwhelming']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nadine Mitschunas' allotment was crowned the winner of the Gardens of the Year contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/winning-gardeners-world-contest-overwhelming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/winning-gardeners-world-contest-overwhelming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purchase of site approved for community woodland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council's property team secures a price of &pound;140,000 for the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/purchase-of-site-approved-for-community-woodland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/purchase-of-site-approved-for-community-woodland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unmasking the gangs 'stealing millions' from UK shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Policing minister Sarah Jones says the government aims to curb the impact of persistent shoplifters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/unmasking-the-gangs-stealing-millions-from-uk-shops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/unmasking-the-gangs-stealing-millions-from-uk-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding plea for youth groups as demand soars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Youth Music reports an increase in demand for youth activities but says funding is a challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/funding-plea-for-youth-groups-as-demand-soars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/funding-plea-for-youth-groups-as-demand-soars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devon could still be in drought by next spring, research suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/devon-could-still-be-in-drought-by-next-spring-research-suggests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/devon-could-still-be-in-drought-by-next-spring-research-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitzwater convinced Exeter's fortunes will change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City captain Jack Fitzwater says he is confident the club's fortunes on the pitch will change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fitzwater-convinced-exeters-fortunes-will-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fitzwater-convinced-exeters-fortunes-will-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William launches fund during Dartmoor visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prince of Wales also got to meet a couple of alpacas during the trip to launch the &pound;250k fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/william-launches-fund-during-dartmoor-visit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/william-launches-fund-during-dartmoor-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch and putt saved as 'important' for tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors vote against plans to turn the site into a nature area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pitch-and-putt-saved-as-important-for-tourism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pitch-and-putt-saved-as-important-for-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol-related crime up more than 25% in city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth City Council is extending a public spaces protection order for another three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/alcohol-related-crime-up-more-than-25-in-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/alcohol-related-crime-up-more-than-25-in-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternity unit closure: What are the next steps?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trust is not setting a new opening date after it said it would not make the end of September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/maternity-unit-closure-what-are-the-next-steps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/maternity-unit-closure-what-are-the-next-steps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternity unit closure 'becoming a nightmare']]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple fear they will not get to hospital in time to give birth due to the closure in Barnstaple.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/maternity-unit-closure-becoming-a-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/maternity-unit-closure-becoming-a-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lifeboat station's first female coxswain in 200 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natalie Withey says it is a "privilege" to have been appointed as coxswain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lifeboat-stations-first-female-coxswain-in-200-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lifeboat-stations-first-female-coxswain-in-200-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for more treatment options for brain tumours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients, charities and scientists call for more government funding for brain tumour treatments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/call-for-more-treatment-options-for-brain-tumours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/call-for-more-treatment-options-for-brain-tumours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital maternity unit reopening date delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hospital trust says it cannot reopen a maternity unit on 29 September as anticipated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hospital-maternity-unit-reopening-date-delayed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hospital-maternity-unit-reopening-date-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder arrests after man found dead in property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact investigating officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/murder-arrests-after-man-found-dead-in-property/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/murder-arrests-after-man-found-dead-in-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baxter impressed with Exeter's opening cup victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter boss Rob Baxter was impressed with how his side dealt with "pressure moments" in their Prem Rugby Cup win over Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baxter-impressed-with-exeters-opening-cup-victory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baxter-impressed-with-exeters-opening-cup-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After speaking out on BBC Radio Devon there's been a change to the car parking at Torcross]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local businesses wanted people to have more time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/after-speaking-out-on-bbc-radio-devon-theres-been-a-change-to-the-car-parking-at-torcross/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/after-speaking-out-on-bbc-radio-devon-theres-been-a-change-to-the-car-parking-at-torcross/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Significant moment' as Plymouth move into top six]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says moving into League One's play-off places for the first time under his leadership is a "significant moment".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/significant-moment-as-plymouth-move-into-top-six/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/significant-moment-as-plymouth-move-into-top-six/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile tattoo and piercing businesses banned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobile tattoo and piercing businesses will not be allowed to operate in the north Devon area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mobile-tattoo-and-piercing-businesses-banned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mobile-tattoo-and-piercing-businesses-banned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distractions faced by blue light drivers studied]]></title><description><![CDATA[A project involving Devon and Cornwall Police aims to help first responders manage distractions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/distractions-faced-by-blue-light-drivers-studied/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/distractions-faced-by-blue-light-drivers-studied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass trespass staged in PM's constituency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protestors walked on to a private estate in Wigan as part of their calls for the right to roam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mass-trespass-staged-in-pms-constituency/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mass-trespass-staged-in-pms-constituency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Onion eating contest revived at medieval festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands were at the Forest of Dean to spectate and compete in the eye-watering competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/onion-eating-contest-revived-at-medieval-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/onion-eating-contest-revived-at-medieval-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distraught residents 'helpless' over mill fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents have been evacuated after a huge fire breaks out at Dalton Mill in Keighley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/distraught-residents-helpless-over-mill-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/distraught-residents-helpless-over-mill-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents 'did not hear alarms' during fatal tower fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents say they were alerted by neighbours banging on their doors telling them to leave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/residents-did-not-hear-alarms-during-fatal-tower-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/residents-did-not-hear-alarms-during-fatal-tower-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police searching for six men over anti-migrant protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Force releases images of individuals it wants to speak to after disorder at Eastney Marina on 6 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-searching-for-six-men-over-anti-migrant-protest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-searching-for-six-men-over-anti-migrant-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Finally got our points' - Hull and Woad shine in European Solheim win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charley Hull gets the ball rolling as Europe's big guns finally came to the fore in Sunday's singles as they wrestled the Solheim Cup back from the United States with a 15&frac12;-12&frac12; victory at Bernardus Golf Club in the Netherlands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/finally-got-our-points-hull-and-woad-shine-in-european-solheim-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/finally-got-our-points-hull-and-woad-shine-in-european-solheim-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veterans who died by suicide honoured at memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds attend a dedication service at the National Memorial Arboretum for the Elysium Memorial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/veterans-who-died-by-suicide-honoured-at-memorial/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/veterans-who-died-by-suicide-honoured-at-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham among Great North Run finishers]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's event sees 63,000 people take on the half marathon - including the prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/andy-burnham-among-great-north-run-finishers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/andy-burnham-among-great-north-run-finishers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of boy with rare condition 'give back']]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-year-old Max spent the first four months of his life in hospital in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-of-boy-with-rare-condition-give-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-of-boy-with-rare-condition-give-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse running 380 miles for critically ill babies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Turton is running from Truro to Bristol, stopping at baby units across the South West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/nurse-running-380-miles-for-critically-ill-babies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/nurse-running-380-miles-for-critically-ill-babies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lido season extended after 'extraordinary summer']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tinside Lido extends its season by two weeks to help people learn to swim and water safety skills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lido-season-extended-after-extraordinary-summer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lido-season-extended-after-extraordinary-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday park expansion plan sparks backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposals at Devon Hills Holiday Park are controversial among some existing lodge owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/holiday-park-expansion-plan-sparks-backlash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/holiday-park-expansion-plan-sparks-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 76, charged with concealing identity at Portsmouth protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anti-migrant demonstrators marched in Portsmouth on Saturday, and a counter-protest was also held.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-76-charged-with-concealing-identity-at-portsmouth-protest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-76-charged-with-concealing-identity-at-portsmouth-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo mistakenly advertises tickets for 'child predator tour']]></title><description><![CDATA[Chester Zoo, which was selling tickets to see lions and tigers, says the mistake was a computer error.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/zoo-mistakenly-advertises-tickets-for-child-predator-tour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/zoo-mistakenly-advertises-tickets-for-child-predator-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Having a stroke at 26 was massive learning curve']]></title><description><![CDATA[Niamh Foster had an ischaemic stroke at 26, and says they can happen to people "at any age".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/having-a-stroke-at-26-was-massive-learning-curve/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/having-a-stroke-at-26-was-massive-learning-curve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More attacking frustration for Exeter City boss Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says his side have to improve their attacking form after their 1-0 loss at Port Vale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/more-attacking-frustration-for-exeter-city-boss-taylor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/more-attacking-frustration-for-exeter-city-boss-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't do panto for the money, I do it because I care']]></title><description><![CDATA[TV presenter and actor Jonathan Wilkes prepares to take part in his 20th Christmas pantomime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-dont-do-panto-for-the-money-i-do-it-because-i-care/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-dont-do-panto-for-the-money-i-do-it-because-i-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Choosing sobriety meant walking away from fame']]></title><description><![CDATA[Elbow's drummer Richard Jupp had everything... but still knew he was heading in the wrong direction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/choosing-sobriety-meant-walking-away-from-fame/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/choosing-sobriety-meant-walking-away-from-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loneliness, laundry and learning to cook: What university teaches first-years]]></title><description><![CDATA[From cooking to coping with loneliness, students share lessons on life away from home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/loneliness-laundry-and-learning-to-cook-what-university-teaches-first-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/loneliness-laundry-and-learning-to-cook-what-university-teaches-first-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's cost upon cost for working families - they get no help']]></title><description><![CDATA[The government needs to do more to support working families, a charity in Rotherham says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/its-cost-upon-cost-for-working-families-they-get-no-help/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/its-cost-upon-cost-for-working-families-they-get-no-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince William launches £250K fund for village]]></title><description><![CDATA[The funding comes after William decided to stop personally benefiting from the prison's &pound;1.5m rent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/prince-william-launches-250k-fund-for-village/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/prince-william-launches-250k-fund-for-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Who will pay the costs of paused council shake-up?']]></title><description><![CDATA[Council leaders are divided on how much has been spent on the plans put on hold by the government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/who-will-pay-the-costs-of-paused-council-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/who-will-pay-the-costs-of-paused-council-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From oysters to Gypsy Tart: 'Traditional' English food revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A food historian says some of England's oldest known recipes have their roots in medieval Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/from-oysters-to-gypsy-tart-traditional-english-food-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/from-oysters-to-gypsy-tart-traditional-english-food-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices create 'huge worry' as winter looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The warning comes after the US-Iran conflict drives up heating oil and fuel costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/oil-prices-create-huge-worry-as-winter-looms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/oil-prices-create-huge-worry-as-winter-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will my life savings be wiped out by care costs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will a review of adult care costs lead to fewer people having to fund it with their life savings?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/will-my-life-savings-be-wiped-out-by-care-costs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/will-my-life-savings-be-wiped-out-by-care-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I lied about being in prison - there was so much shame']]></title><description><![CDATA[Pratik Doshi opens up about his journey from being convicted to advocating for prison reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-lied-about-being-in-prison-there-was-so-much-shame/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-lied-about-being-in-prison-there-was-so-much-shame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spitfire's 90th anniversary marked with air show tribute to 'genius' designer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large number of Spitfires take to the skies as part of a special flying event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/spitfires-90th-anniversary-marked-with-air-show-tribute-to-genius-designer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/spitfires-90th-anniversary-marked-with-air-show-tribute-to-genius-designer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ball frustrated as Torquay United draw with Dorking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says he is unhappy with how many chances his side are spurning after their 2-2 draw at home to Dorking Wanderers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-frustrated-as-torquay-united-draw-with-dorking/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-frustrated-as-torquay-united-draw-with-dorking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail honours generations of shipyard workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Shipyard Trail between Bideford and Appledore highlights more than 500 years of shipbuilding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/trail-honours-generations-of-shipyard-workers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/trail-honours-generations-of-shipyard-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic coastal defence battery being restored]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work on the Garden Battery at Mount Edgcumbe has started with plans to open the space to the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/historic-coastal-defence-battery-being-restored/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/historic-coastal-defence-battery-being-restored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple surprise wedding guests with mini steam train]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newlyweds say it is "bonkers" a TikTok video of the steam train ride has a million views.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/couple-surprise-wedding-guests-with-mini-steam-train/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/couple-surprise-wedding-guests-with-mini-steam-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women continue quirky challenges to honour friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura Plane died in 2017 from breast cancer, now her friends are walking as flamingos in her memory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/women-continue-quirky-challenges-to-honour-friend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/women-continue-quirky-challenges-to-honour-friend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flower farms flourish as buyers favour homegrown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade body Flowers from the Farm says people want high quality andsustainable" blooms from the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/flower-farms-flourish-as-buyers-favour-homegrown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/flower-farms-flourish-as-buyers-favour-homegrown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vets can diagnose bluetongue to cut test delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government announces the change in approach as the virus continues to spread in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/vets-can-diagnose-bluetongue-to-cut-test-delays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/vets-can-diagnose-bluetongue-to-cut-test-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief constable agrees to stay for two more years]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Vaughan will remain in post beyond plans to abolish the police and crime commissioner's role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/chief-constable-agrees-to-stay-for-two-more-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/chief-constable-agrees-to-stay-for-two-more-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curtis feels fit and healthy after summer knee surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle winger Ronan Curtis says he has felt no ill effects from his summer knee surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/curtis-feels-fit-and-healthy-after-summer-knee-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/curtis-feels-fit-and-healthy-after-summer-knee-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9/11 memorial shows 'solidarity' to US fire crews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/911-memorial-shows-solidarity-to-us-fire-crews/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/911-memorial-shows-solidarity-to-us-fire-crews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Game-changing' suicide prevention charity expands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity provides safe spaces for men to talk about their emotions without being judged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/game-changing-suicide-prevention-charity-expands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/game-changing-suicide-prevention-charity-expands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ball still hopes to add to Torquay United squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says he hopes he can still add to his squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-still-hopes-to-add-to-torquay-united-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-still-hopes-to-add-to-torquay-united-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleverley pleased with start made by Torquay loanees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he is pleased with the start youngsters Tegan Finn and Caleb Roberts have made to their loans at Torquay United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-pleased-with-start-made-by-torquay-loanees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-pleased-with-start-made-by-torquay-loanees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital project milestone 'a long time coming']]></title><description><![CDATA[A new six-storey emergency care building in Plymouth reaches its highest point.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hospital-project-milestone-a-long-time-coming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hospital-project-milestone-a-long-time-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gateshead sign Plymouth forward Issaka on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateshead sign forward Freddie Issaka on loan from League One side Plymouth Argyle until January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gateshead-sign-plymouth-forward-issaka-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gateshead-sign-plymouth-forward-issaka-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Violent' man who strangled women in hotels jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tobias King is jailed for strangling two women and sending multiple women sexually explicit images.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/violent-man-who-strangled-women-in-hotels-jailed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/violent-man-who-strangled-women-in-hotels-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car crash teenager had 'the world at his feet']]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Rahulan Chelliah say he was a young man who "valued honesty, humility and patience".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/car-crash-teenager-had-the-world-at-his-feet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/car-crash-teenager-had-the-world-at-his-feet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outfit planning, royalty and 45,000 glasses of prosecco - Doncaster prepares for race week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 250-year-old race meeting is still a huge event in Doncaster's social calendar today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/outfit-planning-royalty-and-45000-glasses-of-prosecco-doncaster-prepares-for-race-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/outfit-planning-royalty-and-45000-glasses-of-prosecco-doncaster-prepares-for-race-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Everywoman' statue unveiled in Trafalgar Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tschabalala Self's Lady in Blue will sit atop the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square for the next two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/everywoman-statue-unveiled-in-trafalgar-square/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/everywoman-statue-unveiled-in-trafalgar-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speeding driver jailed for killing man on pavement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shanise Hussain, 27, is jailed for four and a half years after striking Maurice Middleton, 68.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/speeding-driver-jailed-for-killing-man-on-pavement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/speeding-driver-jailed-for-killing-man-on-pavement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash machine torn from town's high street]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has caused a massive hole in the wall of a funeral directors, with rubble strewn on the floor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cash-machine-torn-from-towns-high-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cash-machine-torn-from-towns-high-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group entered hotel of cricketers mistaken for migrants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protesters congregated at a Portsmouth hotel after false rumours that a coach of migrants had arrived.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/group-entered-hotel-of-cricketers-mistaken-for-migrants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/group-entered-hotel-of-cricketers-mistaken-for-migrants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs should be awarded 2016-17 title - Pochettino]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea should be stripped of the Premier League title for 2016-17, when his Tottenham team finished runners-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/spurs-should-be-awarded-2016-17-title-pochettino/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/spurs-should-be-awarded-2016-17-title-pochettino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pok&eacute;mon star catches 'em all at World Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikram, 16, from Malton, beats trainers from around the world to claim the title in San Francisco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pokeacutemon-star-catches-em-all-at-world-championships/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pokeacutemon-star-catches-em-all-at-world-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I watched my daughter's house burn': How day of fires changed lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homes were destroyed in Stourbridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Pershore and Willenhall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-watched-my-daughters-house-burn-how-day-of-fires-changed-lives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-watched-my-daughters-house-burn-how-day-of-fires-changed-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's massive!': Meet Hugo, the world's tallest horse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hugo the shire horse enters the record books as the world's tallest living horse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hes-massive-meet-hugo-the-worlds-tallest-horse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hes-massive-meet-hugo-the-worlds-tallest-horse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can bosses improve workers' mental health?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having overcome her own struggles, Emily Pearson is hoping to help companies help their workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-can-bosses-improve-workers-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-can-bosses-improve-workers-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car fanatic, 10, surprised with dream Reliant Robin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toby, from west Oxfordshire, has always been infatuated with the iconic three-wheeler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/car-fanatic-10-surprised-with-dream-reliant-robin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/car-fanatic-10-surprised-with-dream-reliant-robin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foster homes sought for trainee guide dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity is seeking foster homes for some of the 27 guide dogs it currently has in training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/foster-homes-sought-for-trainee-guide-dogs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/foster-homes-sought-for-trainee-guide-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists and fishermen celebrate return of tuna]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine biologists and fisherman reflect on the increasing numbers of bluefin tuna in UK waters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/scientists-and-fishermen-celebrate-return-of-tuna/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/scientists-and-fishermen-celebrate-return-of-tuna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jewish Londoners hope for change after 'horrible' year]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Jewish Londoners look forward to the year ahead, many are thinking of the challenges they face.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/jewish-londoners-hope-for-change-after-horrible-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/jewish-londoners-hope-for-change-after-horrible-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tenant left my property in a shocking state']]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria Mountain says she was in tears when she first saw the state her home had been left in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tenant-left-my-property-in-a-shocking-state/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tenant-left-my-property-in-a-shocking-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral for second officer killed in A66 crash to be held]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Tom Clough's family say they are grateful for the public's support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/funeral-for-second-officer-killed-in-a66-crash-to-be-held/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/funeral-for-second-officer-killed-in-a66-crash-to-be-held/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaplain settles LGBT sermon unfair dismissal case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rev Bernard Randall reaches a confidential agreement with Trent College.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/chaplain-settles-lgbt-sermon-unfair-dismissal-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/chaplain-settles-lgbt-sermon-unfair-dismissal-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal are passing every test - and Odegaard is in form of his life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another Arsenal win, another Martin Odegaard goal - the Gunners captain looks back to his best, writes Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/arsenal-are-passing-every-test-and-odegaard-is-in-form-of-his-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/arsenal-are-passing-every-test-and-odegaard-is-in-form-of-his-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lady Branson's death linked to lack of medication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lady Joan Branson died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lady-bransons-death-linked-to-lack-of-medication/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lady-bransons-death-linked-to-lack-of-medication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Princess Anne reunited with childhood riding teacher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barbara Rosen, 94, cared for Princess Anne's childhood ponies at Windsor Castle in the 1950s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/princess-anne-reunited-with-childhood-riding-teacher/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/princess-anne-reunited-with-childhood-riding-teacher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was stuck on a plane for six hours - then the flight was cancelled']]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Haines, 20, says passengers on her flight had to wait six hours with no updates, food or water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-was-stuck-on-a-plane-for-six-hours-then-the-flight-was-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-was-stuck-on-a-plane-for-six-hours-then-the-flight-was-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watkins money allows Exeter to plan ahead - Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City manager Matt Taylor hopes the unexpected windfall from Ollie Watkins' move to the Saudi Pro League can help the club plan for the long term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/watkins-money-allows-exeter-to-plan-ahead-taylor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/watkins-money-allows-exeter-to-plan-ahead-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lottery-winning nurse returns to decorate hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon and Lucy Waring visited Torbay Hospital to help create lasting artwork to comfort patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lottery-winning-nurse-returns-to-decorate-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lottery-winning-nurse-returns-to-decorate-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unpaid carers given boxes of wellbeing treats]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 100 carers are given gift boxes in recognition of the support they give others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/unpaid-carers-given-boxes-of-wellbeing-treats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/unpaid-carers-given-boxes-of-wellbeing-treats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council criticised over breast screening unit fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[A councillor says residents are outraged and warns access to screening services could be affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-criticised-over-breast-screening-unit-fees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-criticised-over-breast-screening-unit-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City centre car park to close for building revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Civic Centre's 108-space car park will close from 30 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/city-centre-car-park-to-close-for-building-revamp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/city-centre-car-park-to-close-for-building-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torquay United beat nine-man Maidenhead 4-0]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United claim their biggest victory in five months as they win 4-0 at nine-man Maidenhead United in National League South.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquay-united-beat-nine-man-maidenhead-4-0/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquay-united-beat-nine-man-maidenhead-4-0/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are women better than men at endurance running?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/are-women-better-than-men-at-endurance-running/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/are-women-better-than-men-at-endurance-running/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter boss excited as Wyatt returns from injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter boss Rob Baxter hopes full-back Tommy Wyatt can return to his best form after overcoming his second serious knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-boss-excited-as-wyatt-returns-from-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-boss-excited-as-wyatt-returns-from-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother with disabled son fears rise in intolerance]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is life like for people with hidden disabilities in the South West?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mother-with-disabled-son-fears-rise-in-intolerance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mother-with-disabled-son-fears-rise-in-intolerance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wins for Exeter and Huddersfield in EFL Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are wins for Exeter City and Huddersfield Town in the English Football League Trophy group stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/wins-for-exeter-and-huddersfield-in-efl-trophy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/wins-for-exeter-and-huddersfield-in-efl-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More teenagers getting flu vaccination is 'vital']]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is needed for more youngsters to be vaccinated in Devon and Cornwall, a health boss says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/more-teenagers-getting-flu-vaccination-is-vital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/more-teenagers-getting-flu-vaccination-is-vital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's the child they educate &ndash; not piercings or hair']]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents of two Boston pupils say they have been harshly treated by a school over their uniforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/its-the-child-they-educate-ndash-not-piercings-or-hair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/its-the-child-they-educate-ndash-not-piercings-or-hair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker relishing role in Walker Cup victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eliot Baker says helping Great Britain and Ireland win the Walker Cup still has not sunk in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baker-relishing-role-in-walker-cup-victory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baker-relishing-role-in-walker-cup-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seafront repair works under way after storm damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first stage of works to reinforce Torcross seafront have started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/seafront-repair-works-under-way-after-storm-damage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/seafront-repair-works-under-way-after-storm-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England should pick English-based players - Baxter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says England's rules on selecting only home-based players are the right thing for the domestic game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/england-should-pick-english-based-players-baxter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/england-should-pick-english-based-players-baxter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparations are underway in Torcross for work to strengthen sea defences after storms earlier this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[John went to Torcross stopping off at the Start Bay Inn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/preparations-are-underway-in-torcross-for-work-to-strengthen-sea-defences-after-storms-earlier-this-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/preparations-are-underway-in-torcross-for-work-to-strengthen-sea-defences-after-storms-earlier-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watts set 'double figures' target by Argyle boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle attacker Caleb Watts should be aiming for at least 10 goals this season, according to boss Tom Cleverley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/watts-set-double-figures-target-by-argyle-boss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/watts-set-double-figures-target-by-argyle-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest after flat fire sees 30 evacuated]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flat where the fire started was destroyed by fire, the fire service confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/arrest-after-flat-fire-sees-30-evacuated/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/arrest-after-flat-fire-sees-30-evacuated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancelled GWR trains 'least bad choice']]></title><description><![CDATA[GWR has taken five weekday services out of each day in Devon and Cornwall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cancelled-gwr-trains-least-bad-choice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cancelled-gwr-trains-least-bad-choice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor 'excited' after Exeter's positive performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says his side's 0-0 draw with Walsall has given him confidence in his side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/taylor-excited-after-exeters-positive-performances/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/taylor-excited-after-exeters-positive-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argyle boss Cleverley unhappy with refereeing calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley may discuss decisions which have gone against his side with the refereeing authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/argyle-boss-cleverley-unhappy-with-refereeing-calls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/argyle-boss-cleverley-unhappy-with-refereeing-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thirty people evacuated after flat fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flat where the fire started was destroyed by fire, the fire service confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/thirty-people-evacuated-after-flat-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/thirty-people-evacuated-after-flat-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton-inspired lorry aims to bring smiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council selects "Dolly Carton" as the name of one of its recycling trucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dolly-parton-inspired-lorry-aims-to-bring-smiles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dolly-parton-inspired-lorry-aims-to-bring-smiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ball hails 'brave' Torquay as winless run ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Ball hails the "brave" performance of his Torquay United side after their 3-2 win over Folkestone Invicta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-hails-brave-torquay-as-winless-run-ends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-hails-brave-torquay-as-winless-run-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Row reignited over square named after slave trader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir John Hawkins Square in Plymouth still does not have signs six years after they were taken down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/row-reignited-over-square-named-after-slave-trader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/row-reignited-over-square-named-after-slave-trader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final stage of roadworks begins after year's delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county councillor for the town says drivers have experienced "massive" delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/final-stage-of-roadworks-begins-after-years-delay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/final-stage-of-roadworks-begins-after-years-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found stabbed after car crash 'brought happiness to everyone']]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men remain in custody after Jamie Evans died from a single knife wound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-found-stabbed-after-car-crash-brought-happiness-to-everyone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-found-stabbed-after-car-crash-brought-happiness-to-everyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record heat leaves flower growers short of blooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hottest summer on record makes growing flowers difficult, as demand for British flowers rises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/record-heat-leaves-flower-growers-short-of-blooms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/record-heat-leaves-flower-growers-short-of-blooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkley century helps England sweep Ireland 3-0]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophia Dunkley hits 119 as England end their international summer with a 114-run thrashing of Ireland at Worcester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dunkley-century-helps-england-sweep-ireland-3-0/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dunkley-century-helps-england-sweep-ireland-3-0/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning issued after dead eels found in brook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers are asking dog walkers to stay away from Brislington Brook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/warning-issued-after-dead-eels-found-in-brook/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/warning-issued-after-dead-eels-found-in-brook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three charged with attempted murder after shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two adults and teenager will appear in court on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/three-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/three-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodies of missing French fishermen recovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Their boat sank off the coast of Plymouth after reporting problems with its fishing gear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bodies-of-missing-french-fishermen-recovered/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bodies-of-missing-french-fishermen-recovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodies of missing fishermen recovered from Channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Their boat sank off the coast of Plymouth after reporting problems with its fishing gear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bodies-of-missing-fishermen-recovered-from-channel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bodies-of-missing-fishermen-recovered-from-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby girl dies while camping with family in woods]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police cordon remains in place at a wooded area near to Strawberry Lane in Cheslyn Hay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baby-girl-dies-while-camping-with-family-in-woods/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/baby-girl-dies-while-camping-with-family-in-woods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community feels 'abandoned by police' after months of crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crimewave in part of Birmingham over several months leaves residents asking who is in control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/community-feels-abandoned-by-police-after-months-of-crime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/community-feels-abandoned-by-police-after-months-of-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CrossCountry cancels trains due to driver shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The train company has confirmed that disruptions will continue into Sunday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/crosscountry-cancels-trains-due-to-driver-shortage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/crosscountry-cancels-trains-due-to-driver-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Bull's 'slippery' mast challenge returning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Bull says its Up The Mast challenge would take place in Plymouth on 26 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/red-bulls-slippery-mast-challenge-returning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/red-bulls-slippery-mast-challenge-returning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "exceptionally well organised" protest "caught several agencies on the hoof", the leader says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-slow-to-respond-to-dover-protest-says-council-boss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-slow-to-respond-to-dover-protest-says-council-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most supplies restored after outage - water firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water supplies were disrupted in Buckfastleigh, Kingsbridge, Paignton and Totnes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/most-supplies-restored-after-outage-water-firm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/most-supplies-restored-after-outage-water-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family keeping dog's memory alive around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvey Rocks - created by the Simpkins family in Wiltshire - are being hidden around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-keeping-dogs-memory-alive-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/family-keeping-dogs-memory-alive-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police use tougher driving laws to seize speeding Lamborghini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are told it was being driven at about 80mph in a 30mph zone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-use-tougher-driving-laws-to-seize-speeding-lamborghini/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-use-tougher-driving-laws-to-seize-speeding-lamborghini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 84-year-old driving 160 miles every week to ballroom dance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rita Mackenzie&nbsp;drives to Blackpool Tower Ballroom in Lancashire at least once a week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-84-year-old-driving-160-miles-every-week-to-ballroom-dance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-84-year-old-driving-160-miles-every-week-to-ballroom-dance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I came face to face with the fraudsters who stole my &pound;12,000 savings']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane Bertelli lost &pound;12,000, left to her by an elderly relative, to a tree-planting investment scam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-came-face-to-face-with-the-fraudsters-who-stole-my-pound12000-savings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-came-face-to-face-with-the-fraudsters-who-stole-my-pound12000-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to embrace your inner Middle-earth for UK's first hobbits festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people are choosing their costumes ahead of the UK's first Hobbit festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-to-embrace-your-inner-middle-earth-for-uks-first-hobbits-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-to-embrace-your-inner-middle-earth-for-uks-first-hobbits-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager reaches national beatboxing finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonny, known by his stage name SonnyT, will compete against six other finalists in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teenager-reaches-national-beatboxing-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teenager-reaches-national-beatboxing-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Too hot for ice cream' - summer's impact on trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figures from the UK and Channel Islands say the summer has been the hottest on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/too-hot-for-ice-cream-summers-impact-on-trade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/too-hot-for-ice-cream-summers-impact-on-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the historical tunnels under a commuter town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigate's Caves may be only about 100 metres long, but they are packed with history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/inside-the-historical-tunnels-under-a-commuter-town/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/inside-the-historical-tunnels-under-a-commuter-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy band star swaps stage for racecourse]]></title><description><![CDATA[JJ Hamblett is taking part in a charity horse race at Doncaster Racecourse on 11 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/boy-band-star-swaps-stage-for-racecourse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/boy-band-star-swaps-stage-for-racecourse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly star takes in 'wobbly kitten']]></title><description><![CDATA[The kitten, born with "wobbly cat syndrome", is adopted from a Peterborough charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/strictly-star-takes-in-wobbly-kitten/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/strictly-star-takes-in-wobbly-kitten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I got sepsis while pregnant and my husband was told to prepare for the worst']]></title><description><![CDATA[Poppy Gibson asked her husband to look after their children after believing she would die from sepsis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-got-sepsis-while-pregnant-and-my-husband-was-told-to-prepare-for-the-worst/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-got-sepsis-while-pregnant-and-my-husband-was-told-to-prepare-for-the-worst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My journey from council estate to Dragons' Den]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Murdoch recalls being doubted by his boss when he walked away from a decade-long career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-journey-from-council-estate-to-dragons-den/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-journey-from-council-estate-to-dragons-den/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gardener's giant pumpkin is size of small car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben White will take "Gladys" to an RHS show later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gardeners-giant-pumpkin-is-size-of-small-car/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gardeners-giant-pumpkin-is-size-of-small-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flourishing green communities are changing lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four projects have been nominated in the environmental category in Devon's Make a Difference Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/flourishing-green-communities-are-changing-lives/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/flourishing-green-communities-are-changing-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Apples are my passion' - cider maker gets award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barny Butterworth has created 150 acres of orchards and has been given a lifetime achievement award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/apples-are-my-passion-cider-maker-gets-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/apples-are-my-passion-cider-maker-gets-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ball says 'difficult' change needed at Torquay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says difficult change is needed at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-says-difficult-change-needed-at-torquay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ball-says-difficult-change-needed-at-torquay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unbelievable pong' plagues holiday park for years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A holiday park boss condemns a water firm for not tackling a "sporadic" odour problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/unbelievable-pong-plagues-holiday-park-for-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/unbelievable-pong-plagues-holiday-park-for-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist creates cars filled with water to show tide]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Cotterrell's installation has the water level in the cars change in tune with the tides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/artist-creates-cars-filled-with-water-to-show-tide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/artist-creates-cars-filled-with-water-to-show-tide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council proposes 20mph speed limits near schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torbay Council suggests new speed zones near six schools in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-proposes-20mph-speed-limits-near-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-proposes-20mph-speed-limits-near-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plymouth defender MacKenzie suffers injury setback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth defender Jack MacKenzie suffers a further injury setback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouth-defender-mackenzie-suffers-injury-setback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouth-defender-mackenzie-suffers-injury-setback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans in for £6m leisure centre in deprived area]]></title><description><![CDATA[New plans for a "more compact" building are submitted to remain within the &pound;6m budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plans-in-for-6m-leisure-centre-in-deprived-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plans-in-for-6m-leisure-centre-in-deprived-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plymouth brothers Josh and Max Dixon are part of a worldwide network of volunteers making mobility aids for young children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel got one for her son Charlie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouth-brothers-josh-and-max-dixon-are-part-of-a-worldwide-network-of-volunteers-making-mobility-aids-for-young-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouth-brothers-josh-and-max-dixon-are-part-of-a-worldwide-network-of-volunteers-making-mobility-aids-for-young-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirstie Allsopp airlifted to hospital after fall on Devon holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The TV presenter slipped and injured her leg while walking home from a beach in Devon with her family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/kirstie-allsopp-airlifted-to-hospital-after-fall-on-devon-holiday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/kirstie-allsopp-airlifted-to-hospital-after-fall-on-devon-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brothers make free mobility aids using 3D printers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh and Max Dixon make free toddler mobility trainers for families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/brothers-make-free-mobility-aids-using-3d-printers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/brothers-make-free-mobility-aids-using-3d-printers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman raped by husband urges others to speak out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who was raped by her then husband is urging other sexual assault victims to report crimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-raped-by-husband-urges-others-to-speak-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-raped-by-husband-urges-others-to-speak-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London mayor's untaxed car conviction withdrawn]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Hall officials say the Nissan Micra does not belong to the mayor or Transport for London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/london-mayors-untaxed-car-conviction-withdrawn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/london-mayors-untaxed-car-conviction-withdrawn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen attacked people and stole cars at tram stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyrone Dowling punched a woman in the face and slashed a man's arm during his spree, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teen-attacked-people-and-stole-cars-at-tram-stop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teen-attacked-people-and-stole-cars-at-tram-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found guilty of killing his dad in pub garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Greensmith had only learnt Steven Shevels was his dad shortly before the fatal encounter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-found-guilty-of-killing-his-dad-in-pub-garden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-found-guilty-of-killing-his-dad-in-pub-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joy as original trophies tracked down for veggie show's return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trophies were rediscovered in a charity store-cupboard after a year-long search.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/joy-as-original-trophies-tracked-down-for-veggie-shows-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/joy-as-original-trophies-tracked-down-for-veggie-shows-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four in court over murder of baby stabbed to death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people, aged between 19 and 38, appear in court charged with murdering the newborn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/four-in-court-over-murder-of-baby-stabbed-to-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/four-in-court-over-murder-of-baby-stabbed-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrogate sign Torquay defender Dreyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harrogate Town sign Torquay United defender Sam Dreyer for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/harrogate-sign-torquay-defender-dreyer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/harrogate-sign-torquay-defender-dreyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snake found in bread aisle of supermarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pet Encounter says it has taken in more than 20 snakes this year, including one found in a supermarket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/snake-found-in-bread-aisle-of-supermarket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/snake-found-in-bread-aisle-of-supermarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carse omitted from England squad for third Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[England leave Brydon Carse out of their squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/carse-omitted-from-england-squad-for-third-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/carse-omitted-from-england-squad-for-third-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man says he faced death threat to steal £137k watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ali Eldahouzze says he was threatened with being set on fire if he did not steal Catalin Botezatu's Richard Mille watch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-says-he-faced-death-threat-to-steal-137k-watch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-says-he-faced-death-threat-to-steal-137k-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-night transfer fallout sparks Chelsea-Monaco row]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Chelsea, Everton and Monaco all missed out after late-night drama on deadline day. Nizaar Kinsella reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/late-night-transfer-fallout-sparks-chelsea-monaco-row/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/late-night-transfer-fallout-sparks-chelsea-monaco-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity aid bus travels to Ukraine for evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yellow bus from Totnes' Bob The Bus has begun its journey to Ukraine for good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/charity-aid-bus-travels-to-ukraine-for-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/charity-aid-bus-travels-to-ukraine-for-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter boss like 'proud parent' after Barnet draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City manager Matt Taylor praises his players after they fight back to draw 1-1 against Barnet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-boss-like-proud-parent-after-barnet-draw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-boss-like-proud-parent-after-barnet-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM prepared to reconsider council changes in Devon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liberal Democrat and Conservative MPs are working together to try to fight the government's plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pm-prepared-to-reconsider-council-changes-in-devon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pm-prepared-to-reconsider-council-changes-in-devon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub's 'beloved' manager stabbed to death in Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebecca Bullock, 31, was attacked at Rosenheim station on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pubs-beloved-manager-stabbed-to-death-in-germany/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pubs-beloved-manager-stabbed-to-death-in-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Everton's deadline day debacle leaves owners facing fan mutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton's transfer deadline day debacle over Folarin Balogun leaves owners The Friedkin facing fan mutiny, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-evertons-deadline-day-debacle-leaves-owners-facing-fan-mutiny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-evertons-deadline-day-debacle-leaves-owners-facing-fan-mutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal riders 'running out of road' police warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riders were stopped and found carrying kitchen knives, illegal drugs and illegal monies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/illegal-riders-running-out-of-road-police-warn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/illegal-riders-running-out-of-road-police-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Released killer tells police 'it's happened again']]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Levy murders a friend 26 years after stabbing his grandmother to death and setting her alight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/released-killer-tells-police-its-happened-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/released-killer-tells-police-its-happened-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter sign midfielder Watts from Swansea on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter sign midfielder Dan Watts from Swansea on a season-long loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-sign-midfielder-watts-from-swansea-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-sign-midfielder-watts-from-swansea-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens take to skies as flying made more accessible]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Young Pilots is giving youngsters the chance to learn aviation skills and become pilots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teens-take-to-skies-as-flying-made-more-accessible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teens-take-to-skies-as-flying-made-more-accessible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest opens into death of family in Shoreham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hussam El-Khawas, Zeina Alayan and their two daughters died after getting into difficulty in the sea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/inquest-opens-into-death-of-family-in-shoreham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/inquest-opens-into-death-of-family-in-shoreham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester loss 'huge opportunity missed' - Cleverley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth head coach Tom Cleverley says his side's defeat at Leicester City is "a huge opportunity missed".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/leicester-loss-huge-opportunity-missed-cleverley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/leicester-loss-huge-opportunity-missed-cleverley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Loose-limbed and goofy' restaurant praised in top critic's book]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob McIntyre's Little Dumpling King has won praise from award-winning food writer Jay Rayner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/loose-limbed-and-goofy-restaurant-praised-in-top-critics-book/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/loose-limbed-and-goofy-restaurant-praised-in-top-critics-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I would be dead if I had not learnt about little-known law']]></title><description><![CDATA[Over a decade since Clare's Law came in, domestic abuse survivors say too few understand how it works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-would-be-dead-if-i-had-not-learnt-about-little-known-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-would-be-dead-if-i-had-not-learnt-about-little-known-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Anxiety' as trust continues into new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns raised as controversial multi-academy trust still in place as the new school year begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/anxiety-as-trust-continues-into-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/anxiety-as-trust-continues-into-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My house was destroyed by a garden bonfire']]></title><description><![CDATA[Houses on the terrace in Sheffield have been targeted by burglars since the fire in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-house-was-destroyed-by-a-garden-bonfire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/my-house-was-destroyed-by-a-garden-bonfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man finishes 62-mile cricket run-up record attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Bodoano ran 62 miles from Lord's Cricket Ground in London to Valley End Cricket Club in Woking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-finishes-62-mile-cricket-run-up-record-attempt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-finishes-62-mile-cricket-run-up-record-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heathland plan to support two rare species of ant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon Wildlife Trust says it will improve the heathland homes of the narrow-headed and erratic ants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/heathland-plan-to-support-two-rare-species-of-ant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/heathland-plan-to-support-two-rare-species-of-ant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Course aims to stem shortage of 'crucial' nurses]]></title><description><![CDATA[An apprenticeship has been launched to help reverse a shortage of learning disability nurses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/course-aims-to-stem-shortage-of-crucial-nurses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/course-aims-to-stem-shortage-of-crucial-nurses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samurai sword killer leaves family 'ripped apart']]></title><description><![CDATA[A month after his killer was jailed, Craig Hurcombe's family say they still cannot accept his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/samurai-sword-killer-leaves-family-ripped-apart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/samurai-sword-killer-leaves-family-ripped-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witness tells of fatal crash horror outside home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was the first on the scene said he could not sleep after seeing two men trapped in a car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/witness-tells-of-fatal-crash-horror-outside-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/witness-tells-of-fatal-crash-horror-outside-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discovery of skulls reveals 6,000-year-old mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human skulls found during a Victorian dock excavation reveal a story spanning thousands of years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/discovery-of-skulls-reveals-6000-year-old-mystery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/discovery-of-skulls-reveals-6000-year-old-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devon MP Stride replaced in Tory shadow cabinet reshuffle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is shaking up her top team ahead of the party's conference in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/devon-mp-stride-replaced-in-tory-shadow-cabinet-reshuffle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/devon-mp-stride-replaced-in-tory-shadow-cabinet-reshuffle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bush dog puppies emerge from their den to play]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pups were born to four-year-old Molly after a 65-day pregnancy at Chester Zoo, say keepers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bush-dog-puppies-emerge-from-their-den-to-play/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bush-dog-puppies-emerge-from-their-den-to-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter say Watkins sell-on bonus will 'protect' club's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City tell fans any money received from Ollie Watkins' &pound;51m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal will be used to invest into the club's long-term future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-say-watkins-sell-on-bonus-will-protect-clubs-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-say-watkins-sell-on-bonus-will-protect-clubs-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports leaders making a difference in communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people making sport more accessible have been nominated for the BBC Make a Difference awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sports-leaders-making-a-difference-in-communities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sports-leaders-making-a-difference-in-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for missing French fishermen called off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coastguard stands down the search for the two men, after an extensive air and sea operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/search-for-missing-french-fishermen-called-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/search-for-missing-french-fishermen-called-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The jam or cream rivalry that has never scone away]]></title><description><![CDATA[The correct way to eat cream teas divides Devon and Cornwall, but they remain popular.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-jam-or-cream-rivalry-that-has-never-scone-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-jam-or-cream-rivalry-that-has-never-scone-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor pools see rise in visitors this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outdoor swimming pools and lidos report increasing visitor numbers this summer in the South West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/outdoor-pools-see-rise-in-visitors-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/outdoor-pools-see-rise-in-visitors-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers grieving over bluetongue urged to talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluetongue has hit farmers hard and they have dreaded seeing the impact on their livestock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farmers-grieving-over-bluetongue-urged-to-talk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farmers-grieving-over-bluetongue-urged-to-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitten season hits animal rescuers with 'a bang']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Plymouth animal rescue centre says it has the most kittens it has ever had at one time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/kitten-season-hits-animal-rescuers-with-a-bang/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/kitten-season-hits-animal-rescuers-with-a-bang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured peregrine falcon rescued from cliff rocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The falcon is being rehabilitated after it was found waterlogged and injured near Berry Head.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/injured-peregrine-falcon-rescued-from-cliff-rocks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/injured-peregrine-falcon-rescued-from-cliff-rocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students scramble for accommodation amid shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of prospective university students have been left with nowhere to live ahead of the new term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/students-scramble-for-accommodation-amid-shortage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/students-scramble-for-accommodation-amid-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulances report busy summer as demand rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air ambulance services report a rise in emergency call-outs over the summer in Devon and Cornwall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/air-ambulances-report-busy-summer-as-demand-rises/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/air-ambulances-report-busy-summer-as-demand-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posthumous award for hero dog who saved lives in gas leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rio's actions are recognised posthumously after he alerted his sleeping owners by barking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/posthumous-award-for-hero-dog-who-saved-lives-in-gas-leak/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/posthumous-award-for-hero-dog-who-saved-lives-in-gas-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organisers 'devastated' as man dies after sign falls at Christian festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say at least six other people were also injured in the incident at the Big Church Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/organisers-devastated-as-man-dies-after-sign-falls-at-christian-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/organisers-devastated-as-man-dies-after-sign-falls-at-christian-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman detained in Egypt over 'sister's activism']]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been no contact with Eman el-Shazly since she was detained, her husband says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-detained-in-egypt-over-sisters-activism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/woman-detained-in-egypt-over-sisters-activism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football fans pay tribute to crash death officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died in a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/football-fans-pay-tribute-to-crash-death-officers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/football-fans-pay-tribute-to-crash-death-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother backs calls to stop killers' early release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Webber has joined more than 30 families in signing an open letter to the government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mother-backs-calls-to-stop-killers-early-release/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mother-backs-calls-to-stop-killers-early-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad and daughter bond over monster truck stunts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The father and daughter duo thrill crowds with their exhilarating monster truck stunts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dad-and-daughter-bond-over-monster-truck-stunts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dad-and-daughter-bond-over-monster-truck-stunts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to hire security guards near asylum base]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK-run council says it will pay for security to patrol towns in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-to-hire-security-guards-near-asylum-base/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-to-hire-security-guards-near-asylum-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We don't all breathe the same air': How London's pollution gap persists]]></title><description><![CDATA[London's air has improved substantially over the past decade - but why do inequalities persist?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/we-dont-all-breathe-the-same-air-how-londons-pollution-gap-persists/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/we-dont-all-breathe-the-same-air-how-londons-pollution-gap-persists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mum's death led me to choose double mastectomy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily Hardaker found out she had a faulty gene that increased her risk of developing breast cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mums-death-led-me-to-choose-double-mastectomy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mums-death-led-me-to-choose-double-mastectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are we still in love with August bank holiday weddings?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer Bank Holiday has traditionally been one of the most popular days of the year to get married.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/are-we-still-in-love-with-august-bank-holiday-weddings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/are-we-still-in-love-with-august-bank-holiday-weddings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydrotherapy pool helps injured fox cub to recover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chance is rehabilitating and learning to use his legs again on assisted swims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hydrotherapy-pool-helps-injured-fox-cub-to-recover/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hydrotherapy-pool-helps-injured-fox-cub-to-recover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How bluetongue virus exploded in the South West]]></title><description><![CDATA[A potentially deadly virus in livestock survived colder months before spreading, scientists believe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-bluetongue-virus-exploded-in-the-south-west/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-bluetongue-virus-exploded-in-the-south-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foil balloon blamed for fire that destroyed homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation concludes that the blaze was likely caused by the object hitting power equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/foil-balloon-blamed-for-fire-that-destroyed-homes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/foil-balloon-blamed-for-fire-that-destroyed-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I thought diet clubs weren't for men']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Hall says he has lost 4.5 stone since joining a male-focused football-themed weight loss group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-thought-diet-clubs-werent-for-men/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-thought-diet-clubs-werent-for-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 16, lands dream gig opening for The Libertines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kit Bottomley says he discovered he had got the slot on the same day he received his GCSE results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/boy-16-lands-dream-gig-opening-for-the-libertines/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/boy-16-lands-dream-gig-opening-for-the-libertines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're nervous of parking apps,' say older drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers from across the East of England tell the BBC they fear the digital divide is getting bigger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/were-nervous-of-parking-apps-say-older-drivers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/were-nervous-of-parking-apps-say-older-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A66 fatal crash: Who has been arrested or charged?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people, including two police officers, died in the wrong-way crash near Middlesbrough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/a66-fatal-crash-who-has-been-arrested-or-charged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/a66-fatal-crash-who-has-been-arrested-or-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Arrows cancel flypast amid thunderstorms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reds were due to fly over Sidmouth and Lyme Regis on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/red-arrows-cancel-flypast-amid-thunderstorms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/red-arrows-cancel-flypast-amid-thunderstorms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter City condemns 'shameful behaviour' of fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club says the recent behaviour of some supporters is 'completely unacceptable'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-city-condemns-shameful-behaviour-of-fans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-city-condemns-shameful-behaviour-of-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawley sign Torquay winger Morgan on two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crawley Town complete the signing of winger Dylan Morgan from Torquay United on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/crawley-sign-torquay-winger-morgan-on-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/crawley-sign-torquay-winger-morgan-on-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracks in bridge force extended lane closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engineers will carry out work to avoid the closure of the whole bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cracks-in-bridge-force-extended-lane-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cracks-in-bridge-force-extended-lane-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gun licensing a 'postcode lottery', report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspectors say the firearms licensing system was not fit for purpose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gun-licensing-a-postcode-lottery-report-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gun-licensing-a-postcode-lottery-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hedgehog's overnight antics caught on shop CCTV]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shop owner in Swanage thought it was odd when items mysteriously started moving and breaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hedgehogs-overnight-antics-caught-on-shop-cctv/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hedgehogs-overnight-antics-caught-on-shop-cctv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Argyle player Buzsaky confirms he is safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former QPR midfielder Akos Buzsaky posts a message on social media to confirm he is safe after being reported missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/former-argyle-player-buzsaky-confirms-he-is-safe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/former-argyle-player-buzsaky-confirms-he-is-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleverley not expecting further transfer activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he does not expect any further incomings or outgoings before transfer deadline day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-not-expecting-further-transfer-activity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-not-expecting-further-transfer-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What it is like on a 10-hour shift as a paramedic during the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a 10-hour shift, they deal with everything from false alarms to severe stomach pains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-it-is-like-on-a-10-hour-shift-as-a-paramedic-during-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-it-is-like-on-a-10-hour-shift-as-a-paramedic-during-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum given funds for urgent repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Museum awarded funds so its heating system can be repaired and prevent the venue having to close.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/museum-given-funds-for-urgent-repairs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/museum-given-funds-for-urgent-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist defends 'zombie-like' Ronnie O'Sullivan mural]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mural on a snooker club wall has gone viral - but artist says "touch-ups" are still needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/artist-defends-zombie-like-ronnie-osullivan-mural/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/artist-defends-zombie-like-ronnie-osullivan-mural/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign to make loos more stoma-friendly]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who set up a stoma support group starts a campaign to make public loos more accessible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/campaign-to-make-loos-more-stoma-friendly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/campaign-to-make-loos-more-stoma-friendly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disability cricket team wins national title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cornwall Super 9s beat Middlesex to become national disability cricket champions on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/disability-cricket-team-wins-national-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/disability-cricket-team-wins-national-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimmer completes challenge to cross 10 lakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swimmer finishes two-year challenge to swim across 10 lakes and raise awareness of son's condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/swimmer-completes-challenge-to-cross-10-lakes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/swimmer-completes-challenge-to-cross-10-lakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter open to selling Wareham at 'the right time']]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City manager Matt Taylor has said the club are open to selling Jayden Wareham at "the right time".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-open-to-selling-wareham-at-the-right-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-open-to-selling-wareham-at-the-right-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 50 babies affected by maternity closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50 babies who were due to be born at Barnstaple have been delivered at Exeter hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/more-than-50-babies-affected-by-maternity-closure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/more-than-50-babies-affected-by-maternity-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major gas works stopped amid traffic delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work to replace gas pipes in Barnstaple will now be rescheduled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/major-gas-works-stopped-amid-traffic-delays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/major-gas-works-stopped-amid-traffic-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A former player for the Welsh hockey team wanted a new challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgina Pitts who lives on Dartmoor took up competitive endurance horse riding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/a-former-player-for-the-welsh-hockey-team-wanted-a-new-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/a-former-player-for-the-welsh-hockey-team-wanted-a-new-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plymouth 'in a better place' despite Coventry loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley was pleased with his side's performance despite losing to Coventry in the Carabao Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouth-in-a-better-place-despite-coventry-loss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouth-in-a-better-place-despite-coventry-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A busy summer for Devon Air Ambulance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operations Director Tania Martin says it's against a backdrop of rising fuel bills]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/a-busy-summer-for-devon-air-ambulance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/a-busy-summer-for-devon-air-ambulance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in crash after police pursuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is also seriously injured and remains in hospital in critical condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-dies-in-crash-after-police-pursuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-dies-in-crash-after-police-pursuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary rugby league winger Boston dies aged 92]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston, one of the game's greatest try scorers, dies aged 92.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/legendary-rugby-league-winger-boston-dies-aged-92/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/legendary-rugby-league-winger-boston-dies-aged-92/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tottenham sign Savinho from Man City for £75m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham sign Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial &pound;75m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tottenham-sign-savinho-from-man-city-for-75m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tottenham-sign-savinho-from-man-city-for-75m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organised crime arrests as police investigate crash that killed two PCs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine men and three women are arrested as police investigate the lead-up to the crash that killed seven people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/organised-crime-arrests-as-police-investigate-crash-that-killed-two-pcs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/organised-crime-arrests-as-police-investigate-crash-that-killed-two-pcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birthing unit could reopen within weeks after shock closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health bosses say they are "cautiously optimistic" births can resume at Barnstaple hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/birthing-unit-could-reopen-within-weeks-after-shock-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/birthing-unit-could-reopen-within-weeks-after-shock-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birthing unit could reopen by end of next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health bosses say they are "cautiously optimistic" births can resume at Barnstaple hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/birthing-unit-could-reopen-by-end-of-next-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/birthing-unit-could-reopen-by-end-of-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crow perches on BBC journalist's head during TV report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The friendly bird was nursed back to health by a woman who found him injured in a park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/crow-perches-on-bbc-journalists-head-during-tv-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/crow-perches-on-bbc-journalists-head-during-tv-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a cleaner was wrongfully imprisoned over asylum seeker leaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a man was wrongfully accused before being kept too long in prison - prompting a CPS apology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-a-cleaner-was-wrongfully-imprisoned-over-asylum-seeker-leaks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/how-a-cleaner-was-wrongfully-imprisoned-over-asylum-seeker-leaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gnome-care: Butchers shop becomes figurine hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alistair Dent says he has restored hundreds of gnomes and feels people are happier if they own one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gnome-care-butchers-shop-becomes-figurine-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gnome-care-butchers-shop-becomes-figurine-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travellers leave site after High Court injunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travellers leave green belt land in the Chilterns AONB having laid hard standings without permission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/travellers-leave-site-after-high-court-injunction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/travellers-leave-site-after-high-court-injunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The challenge of selling a house with a dark past]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happened inside Carol and Stephen Baxter's five-bedroom home still shocks the local community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-challenge-of-selling-a-house-with-a-dark-past/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-challenge-of-selling-a-house-with-a-dark-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety wristbands given to female runners]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,000 of the wristbands are being given to women in running groups across North Devon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/safety-wristbands-given-to-female-runners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/safety-wristbands-given-to-female-runners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breastfeeding may leave lasting imprint on genes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study co-authored by researchers in Devon finds breastfeeding can lead to epigenetic changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/breastfeeding-may-leave-lasting-imprint-on-genes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/breastfeeding-may-leave-lasting-imprint-on-genes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letting agent accused of not returning deposits to more than 100 tenants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Singh is the subject of a BBC investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/letting-agent-accused-of-not-returning-deposits-to-more-than-100-tenants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/letting-agent-accused-of-not-returning-deposits-to-more-than-100-tenants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whisky barrel bought for £130 goes on sale at £270k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pensioner Angus Kerr bought the cask of Glenrothes single malt in 1971 for &pound;130 as an investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/whisky-barrel-bought-for-130-goes-on-sale-at-270k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/whisky-barrel-bought-for-130-goes-on-sale-at-270k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food influencers v critics: Why credibility counts]]></title><description><![CDATA[People on the food scene look at the rise of influencers and the role of social media in the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/food-influencers-v-critics-why-credibility-counts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/food-influencers-v-critics-why-credibility-counts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple warn of parking QR code scam after £370 loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jess Hagan and partner Jake Freeman say they are shocked at how convincing the scam was.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/couple-warn-of-parking-qr-code-scam-after-370-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/couple-warn-of-parking-qr-code-scam-after-370-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WW2 shell 'livened up' heritage audit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shell was donated 30 years ago but had not been checked over since, a heritage group says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ww2-shell-livened-up-heritage-audit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ww2-shell-livened-up-heritage-audit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter from 1955 found during house renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendon Swallow, from Welton, finds the letter wrapped up in a newspaper behind an old bookshelf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/letter-from-1955-found-during-house-renovation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/letter-from-1955-found-during-house-renovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The teenage killer who talked his way into the noose]]></title><description><![CDATA[A killer, whose need for press attention directly led to his execution, was charged 75 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-teenage-killer-who-talked-his-way-into-the-noose/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/the-teenage-killer-who-talked-his-way-into-the-noose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three reasons Chelsea could challenge for title - and one they may not]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Chelsea's front three produced a sparkling display in their win over Fulham, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez remains a major concern.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/three-reasons-chelsea-could-challenge-for-title-and-one-they-may-not/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/three-reasons-chelsea-could-challenge-for-title-and-one-they-may-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Punishment to send a shiver needed - Vaughan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A punishment to &ldquo;send a shiver down the whole team&rdquo; may be needed after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy, according to Michael Vaughan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/punishment-to-send-a-shiver-needed-vaughan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/punishment-to-send-a-shiver-needed-vaughan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter 'so lucky' to have Fitzwater, says  Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City boss Matt Taylor says the club is "so lucky" to have captain Jack Fitzwater following his goal in a 2-0 win over Accrington Stanley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-so-lucky-to-have-fitzwater-says-taylor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-so-lucky-to-have-fitzwater-says-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argyle sign Bakinson and Irow on season-long loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle sign Leyton Orient midfielder Tyreeq Bakinson and Tottenham Hotspur forward Oliver Irow on season-long loans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/argyle-sign-bakinson-and-irow-on-season-long-loans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/argyle-sign-bakinson-and-irow-on-season-long-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plymouth's Boateng expected to be out 'for a while']]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle midfielder Malachi Boateng is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee ligament injury against Wycombe Wanderers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouths-boateng-expected-to-be-out-for-a-while/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/plymouths-boateng-expected-to-be-out-for-a-while/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP urges social media firms to remove dangerous driving videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[His comments come as the government urged TikTok and other social media firms to remove wrong-way driving videos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mp-urges-social-media-firms-to-remove-dangerous-driving-videos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mp-urges-social-media-firms-to-remove-dangerous-driving-videos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're the football club that nobody wants to sign for']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Kelly set up SANDS United Basingstoke after he lost his daughter Amelia Grace Kelly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/were-the-football-club-that-nobody-wants-to-sign-for/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/were-the-football-club-that-nobody-wants-to-sign-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River levels 'exceptionally low' as drought bites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of fish have been rescued from rivers that are drying up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/river-levels-exceptionally-low-as-drought-bites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/river-levels-exceptionally-low-as-drought-bites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Alcohol ruled my life &ndash; now my eyes are open']]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Norrish volunteers for FoodCycle, a charity that turns surplus food into free community meals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/alcohol-ruled-my-life-ndash-now-my-eyes-are-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/alcohol-ruled-my-life-ndash-now-my-eyes-are-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strangers at festival help autistic man realise dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group's kindness has now gone viral after the man's father shared his story on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/strangers-at-festival-help-autistic-man-realise-dream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/strangers-at-festival-help-autistic-man-realise-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torquay boss critical of team after Dagenham loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United were beaten 2-0 by Dagenham &amp; Redbridge, with Jimmy Ball's side having a player sent off in the second half.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquay-boss-critical-of-team-after-dagenham-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquay-boss-critical-of-team-after-dagenham-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On patrol with fire marshals in dry countryside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers and marshals are working to educate people about fire risks on Dartmoor after a dry summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/on-patrol-with-fire-marshals-in-dry-countryside/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/on-patrol-with-fire-marshals-in-dry-countryside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attractions still open despite bluetongue outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defra confirmed zoos and attractions could stay open because there was no risk to visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/attractions-still-open-despite-bluetongue-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/attractions-still-open-despite-bluetongue-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It took 30 years to talk about my teacher raping me']]></title><description><![CDATA[She was 15 when she met Keith Allen, a supply teacher at her school in Birmingham the early 1990s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/it-took-30-years-to-talk-about-my-teacher-raping-me/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/it-took-30-years-to-talk-about-my-teacher-raping-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival's neighbours 'feel like prisoners in our own homes']]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to 80,000 fans will party at the Creamfields festival in Cheshire in late August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/festivals-neighbours-feel-like-prisoners-in-our-own-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/festivals-neighbours-feel-like-prisoners-in-our-own-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising costs and fewer pupils test preschool team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at Toad Hall Preschool see a decline in the number of children enrolling and costs rising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/rising-costs-and-fewer-pupils-test-preschool-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/rising-costs-and-fewer-pupils-test-preschool-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist? Find out how many have closed where you live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards a two-tier system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-is-it-so-hard-to-find-an-nhs-dentist-find-out-how-many-have-closed-where-you-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-is-it-so-hard-to-find-an-nhs-dentist-find-out-how-many-have-closed-where-you-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who failed GCSEs graduates from uni aged 42]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Spelman encourages anyone thinking about returning to education to "go for it".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-who-failed-gcses-graduates-from-uni-aged-42/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-who-failed-gcses-graduates-from-uni-aged-42/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found guilty of murdering estranged wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raymond Williams killed estranged wife Tania after tracking her down on a night out with friends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-found-guilty-of-murdering-estranged-wife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-found-guilty-of-murdering-estranged-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salford sign Plymouth midfielder Wiredu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salford City sign Plymouth Argyle midfielder Brendan Wiredu for an undisclosed fee on a "multi-year" deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/salford-sign-plymouth-midfielder-wiredu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/salford-sign-plymouth-midfielder-wiredu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killer jailed for murdering second flatmate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eugeniu Neamtu murdered Gheorghe Trica, three years after completing a sentence for killing another housemate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/killer-jailed-for-murdering-second-flatmate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/killer-jailed-for-murdering-second-flatmate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews tackle 'significant wildfire' near bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service says the fire had broken out in a field near the Tamar Bridge on Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/crews-tackle-significant-wildfire-near-bridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/crews-tackle-significant-wildfire-near-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/joshua-fight-doesnt-look-like-it-will-happen-fury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/joshua-fight-doesnt-look-like-it-will-happen-fury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refugee passes GCSE after fleeing war-torn Sudan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nasser Hamid adds maths to his English and refereeing qualifications and hopes to become an engineer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/refugee-passes-gcse-after-fleeing-war-torn-sudan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/refugee-passes-gcse-after-fleeing-war-torn-sudan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man denies charge over Manchester synagogue attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, denied failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-denies-charge-over-manchester-synagogue-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-denies-charge-over-manchester-synagogue-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comic says winning cheesiest joke award 'is bonkers']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fil Milton, who has been doing stand-up for four years, says he was inspired by Mark Simmons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/comic-says-winning-cheesiest-joke-award-is-bonkers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/comic-says-winning-cheesiest-joke-award-is-bonkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League return 'major opportunity' for city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials highlight the potential boost for tourism and businesses from visiting supporters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/premier-league-return-major-opportunity-for-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/premier-league-return-major-opportunity-for-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King penguin chick hatches in UK heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "very important little penguin" is the first of its kind to hatch in the UK in more than a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/king-penguin-chick-hatches-in-uk-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/king-penguin-chick-hatches-in-uk-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter lock Zambonin to miss start of new season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter Chiefs' Italy international lock Andrea Zambonin is set to be out until the end of November following shoulder surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-lock-zambonin-to-miss-start-of-new-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-lock-zambonin-to-miss-start-of-new-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash-floods damage Lancaster homes and businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA['My whole living room was full of dirty water' says one resident, after heavy rain triggered floods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/flash-floods-damage-lancaster-homes-and-businesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/flash-floods-damage-lancaster-homes-and-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dangerous predator' secretly filmed children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Pooley was found with more than 87,000 indecent images of children, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dangerous-predator-secretly-filmed-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/dangerous-predator-secretly-filmed-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buddhist monk attacked by masked e-bike rider]]></title><description><![CDATA[The monk says he was punched and kick in the latest attack on him in Hebburn's Riverside Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/buddhist-monk-attacked-by-masked-e-bike-rider/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/buddhist-monk-attacked-by-masked-e-bike-rider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No panic' says Argyle's Cleverley after opening loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley is staying calm despite starting the League One campaign with a home defeat to Stockport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-panic-says-argyles-cleverley-after-opening-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-panic-says-argyles-cleverley-after-opening-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cellist Jaquelin du Pre's belongings up for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the largest sale of its kind and will be spread over two auctions in Wiltshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cellist-jaquelin-du-pres-belongings-up-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cellist-jaquelin-du-pres-belongings-up-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs agree £75m deal for Man City winger Savinho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Savinho for an initial &pound;75m after the winger asked to leave Manchester City, according to boss Enzo Maresca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/spurs-agree-75m-deal-for-man-city-winger-savinho/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/spurs-agree-75m-deal-for-man-city-winger-savinho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is a water leak your responsibility?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might be down to you to fix a leaking or burst pipe, even if it is outside your home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/when-is-a-water-leak-your-responsibility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/when-is-a-water-leak-your-responsibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood stars in North East for farming thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isabella Sermon, who was in the Jurassic World films, says "it's cool to get out of London".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hollywood-stars-in-north-east-for-farming-thriller/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hollywood-stars-in-north-east-for-farming-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reduced rail service continues due to dry weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[SWR says the Exeter and London service will remain two-hourly until there is "significant rainfall".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/reduced-rail-service-continues-due-to-dry-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/reduced-rail-service-continues-due-to-dry-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Every day is difficult' says Ashley Dale's mum four years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julie Dale speaks out on the fourth anniversary of her daughter's murder in Liverpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/every-day-is-difficult-says-ashley-dales-mum-four-years-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/every-day-is-difficult-says-ashley-dales-mum-four-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['System is crumbling', says woman whose daughters were murdered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mina Smallman, whose daughters were murdered, says Andy Burnham must address women's safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/system-is-crumbling-says-woman-whose-daughters-were-murdered/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/system-is-crumbling-says-woman-whose-daughters-were-murdered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer has vaccinated 1,700 sheep for bluetongue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputy chief veterinary officer says warm weather is providing perfect conditions for midges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farmer-has-vaccinated-1700-sheep-for-bluetongue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farmer-has-vaccinated-1700-sheep-for-bluetongue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's oldest person celebrates turning 117]]></title><description><![CDATA[Born before the Titanic sank, Ethel Caterham has seen out two world wars and survived Covid at 110.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/worlds-oldest-person-celebrates-turning-117/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/worlds-oldest-person-celebrates-turning-117/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Peaceful caravan park will be ruined by 670 Sizewell workers']]></title><description><![CDATA[Cakes and Ale Holiday Park is seeking approval to provide accommodation&nbsp;for Sizewell C contractors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/peaceful-caravan-park-will-be-ruined-by-670-sizewell-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/peaceful-caravan-park-will-be-ruined-by-670-sizewell-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Lifeboat collects owl found exhausted at sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boat about 70 miles (113km) off the east coast of England had an unexpected visit from a tired owl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/watch-lifeboat-collects-owl-found-exhausted-at-sea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/watch-lifeboat-collects-owl-found-exhausted-at-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fentanyl 'serial killer' review closed by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC can reveal detectives considered bringing new charges against double murderer Luke D'Wit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fentanyl-serial-killer-review-closed-by-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fentanyl-serial-killer-review-closed-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students across South West receive GCSE results]]></title><description><![CDATA[An aspiring engineer said he was feeling "a little nervous" ahead of receiving his results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/students-across-south-west-receive-gcse-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/students-across-south-west-receive-gcse-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council tackles anti-social behaviour in Crediton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crediton is banning public drinking in order to crack down on anti-social behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-tackles-anti-social-behaviour-in-crediton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/council-tackles-anti-social-behaviour-in-crediton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quadruplets among students in South celebrating GCSE success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quadruplets, a young carer and an aspiring basketball player are among those celebrating their results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/quadruplets-among-students-in-south-celebrating-gcse-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/quadruplets-among-students-in-south-celebrating-gcse-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter need to be 'determined not desperate' - Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says his team need to find more control after losing their opening two matches of the new season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-need-to-be-determined-not-desperate-taylor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-need-to-be-determined-not-desperate-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter Chiefs women promote Bishop to head coach role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premiership Women's Rugby side Exeter Chiefs appoint assistant Oli Bishop as head coach to replace Steve Salvin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-chiefs-women-promote-bishop-to-head-coach-role/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-chiefs-women-promote-bishop-to-head-coach-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood 'taken from me' through fake illnesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man said his childhood was taken from him over illnesses invented by his mother.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/childhood-taken-from-me-through-fake-illnesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/childhood-taken-from-me-through-fake-illnesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Marines and soldiers settle MoD asbestos claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Marines Commandos settle case with Ministry of Defence over Latvia exercise asbestos claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/royal-marines-and-soldiers-settle-mod-asbestos-claim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/royal-marines-and-soldiers-settle-mod-asbestos-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cider farms report 'lighter' apple crops in heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall producers say there will still be 'plenty of cider' this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cider-farms-report-lighter-apple-crops-in-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cider-farms-report-lighter-apple-crops-in-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country park wildfire damage still being assessed]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50 acres of Mincinglake Valley Park were severely damaged in the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/country-park-wildfire-damage-still-being-assessed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/country-park-wildfire-damage-still-being-assessed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenagers in murder arrest after unexplained death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the 18-year-old man and 19-year-old woman were detained after a man died near Chudleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teenagers-in-murder-arrest-after-unexplained-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teenagers-in-murder-arrest-after-unexplained-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribute to 'strong, bright' artist killed in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Elizabeth Brown pays tribute, describing her as a "warm,bright" person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tribute-to-strong-bright-artist-killed-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tribute-to-strong-bright-artist-killed-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious fire forces carriageway closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire crews are at the incident where smoke has spread to the central reservation on the A38.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/serious-fire-forces-carriageway-closure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/serious-fire-forces-carriageway-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Britain's most bashed' bridge hit twice in two days]]></title><description><![CDATA[A road in Hinckley is shut due to the "road traffic collision" with a bridge, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/britains-most-bashed-bridge-hit-twice-in-two-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/britains-most-bashed-bridge-hit-twice-in-two-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not guilty plea after high-value museum raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dean Hall pleaded not guilty to handling stolen goods after items were taken from Bristol Museum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/not-guilty-plea-after-high-value-museum-raid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/not-guilty-plea-after-high-value-museum-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternity unit closure 'is catastrophic failure']]></title><description><![CDATA[County councillors discuss the closure of the maternity unit in North Devon District Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/maternity-unit-closure-is-catastrophic-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/maternity-unit-closure-is-catastrophic-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver dies in M6 crash between lorries and a car]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is dead and two others are in hospital after the crash in Staffordshire, on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/driver-dies-in-m6-crash-between-lorries-and-a-car/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/driver-dies-in-m6-crash-between-lorries-and-a-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drink-driver jailed for death of 20-year-old woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew McGrath told officers at the scene he had no idea the speed he was driving at.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drink-driver-jailed-for-death-of-20-year-old-woman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drink-driver-jailed-for-death-of-20-year-old-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What England can expect from captain Root]]></title><description><![CDATA[What can England expect from Joe Root's leadership, based on his first full-time spell in charge?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-england-can-expect-from-captain-root/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-england-can-expect-from-captain-root/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribute to man shot dead as police renew appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers release a man, 22, who was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tribute-to-man-shot-dead-as-police-renew-appeal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tribute-to-man-shot-dead-as-police-renew-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 12, drowns in river in north-east London]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boy's body is recovered from the River Lea, near the Hackney Marshes, on Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/boy-12-drowns-in-river-in-north-east-london/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/boy-12-drowns-in-river-in-north-east-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glyn Razzell - what next for jailed killer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man convicted and jailed for murdering his wife remains in prison after a High Court ruling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/glyn-razzell-what-next-for-jailed-killer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/glyn-razzell-what-next-for-jailed-killer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd will reject any bid for Fernandes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United have no intention of selling captain Bruno Fernandes despite Turkish club Galatasaray being prepared to lodge a bid for the 31-year-old later this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-utd-will-reject-any-bid-for-fernandes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-utd-will-reject-any-bid-for-fernandes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in court after stabbing at asylum hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdifatah Yusuf Adani is alleged to have stabbed a staff member five times at the hotel in Stanwell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-in-court-after-stabbing-at-asylum-hotel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-in-court-after-stabbing-at-asylum-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I heard a big bang, like a bomb going off']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pershore resident says he feels sad for the people affected and all the memories they have lost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-heard-a-big-bang-like-a-bomb-going-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-heard-a-big-bang-like-a-bomb-going-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot suffers life-changing injuries during airshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Accidents Investigation Branch is looking into the incident at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pilot-suffers-life-changing-injuries-during-airshow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pilot-suffers-life-changing-injuries-during-airshow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-tippers dump 200 tonnes of asbestos on roadside]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "dangerous" material has been found in four lorry trailers at various sites, the council says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fly-tippers-dump-200-tonnes-of-asbestos-on-roadside/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fly-tippers-dump-200-tonnes-of-asbestos-on-roadside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride and pain for postmistress a year on from return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rooprit Gill, falsely accused in the Horizon scandal, is back working at her former Post Office branch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pride-and-pain-for-postmistress-a-year-on-from-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pride-and-pain-for-postmistress-a-year-on-from-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£2.14bn and counting - why Premier League spending could set new record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier League clubs have spent &pound;2.14bn this summer, with huge sums moving between top-flight rivals. BBC Sport examines the possibility of a new spending record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/214bn-and-counting-why-premier-league-spending-could-set-new-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/214bn-and-counting-why-premier-league-spending-could-set-new-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two boys arrested over wildfire at beauty spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services are dealing with a series of fires, during a prolonged spell of dry weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-boys-arrested-over-wildfire-at-beauty-spot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-boys-arrested-over-wildfire-at-beauty-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears hedgehogs could die in heat if not helped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Groups in Cornwall, Devon and the Channel Islands urge people to leave out shallow bowls of water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fears-hedgehogs-could-die-in-heat-if-not-helped/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fears-hedgehogs-could-die-in-heat-if-not-helped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ban disposable BBQs permanently, firefighter says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior firefighter says he "wishes" a temporary disposable barbecue ban was made permanent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ban-disposable-bbqs-permanently-firefighter-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ban-disposable-bbqs-permanently-firefighter-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preservation order protects 300-year-old oak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six tree preservation orders are issued to protect important trees across a borough in Devon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/preservation-order-protects-300-year-old-oak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/preservation-order-protects-300-year-old-oak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're over the Moon' after eclipse engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The now-groom said he had been planning the proposal since the start of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/were-over-the-moon-after-eclipse-engagement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/were-over-the-moon-after-eclipse-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blaze near football ground started 'deliberately']]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspected arson near Northampton Town's ground included 50 sqm of hedgerow, bushes and fly-tipped waste.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/blaze-near-football-ground-started-deliberately/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/blaze-near-football-ground-started-deliberately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnant women are campaigning to re-open North Devon District Hospital's maternity ward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people held a protest in Barnstaple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pregnant-women-are-campaigning-to-re-open-north-devon-district-hospitals-maternity-ward/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pregnant-women-are-campaigning-to-re-open-north-devon-district-hospitals-maternity-ward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the potentially deadly bluetongue virus?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The disease gives farmers another challenge while they are already dealing with extreme heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-is-the-potentially-deadly-bluetongue-virus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-is-the-potentially-deadly-bluetongue-virus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews face days of work to stop fire flare-ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are keeping the ground around the edge of the fire wet and dousing hotspots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/crews-face-days-of-work-to-stop-fire-flare-ups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/crews-face-days-of-work-to-stop-fire-flare-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds attend emotional Cambridge vigil for Jason Arday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who gathered were asked to remember how Arday made a "difference in our lives and in the lives of those around us".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hundreds-attend-emotional-cambridge-vigil-for-jason-arday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hundreds-attend-emotional-cambridge-vigil-for-jason-arday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torquay's Jay hopes late win can kickstart away form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United match-winner Matt Jay hopes his side's late win at Tonbridge Angels can the the catalyst for better away form.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquays-jay-hopes-late-win-can-kickstart-away-form/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquays-jay-hopes-late-win-can-kickstart-away-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cole understands role as senior Exeter City player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reece Cole says he understands his additional responsibilities as one of Exeter City's senior players this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cole-understands-role-as-senior-exeter-city-player/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cole-understands-role-as-senior-exeter-city-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/are-you-not-entertained-hunt-enters-stardom-with-iconic-quadruple/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/are-you-not-entertained-hunt-enters-stardom-with-iconic-quadruple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen in disbelief after being named coach of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casey Young joined a guard of honour before the Community Shield match on Sunday as part of the award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teen-in-disbelief-after-being-named-coach-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/teen-in-disbelief-after-being-named-coach-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why don't men talk about using weight-loss drugs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some men say they feel ashamed of needing to use weight-loss injections as it seems like "cheating".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-dont-men-talk-about-using-weight-loss-drugs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/why-dont-men-talk-about-using-weight-loss-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Striking images capture Torquay's greatest moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work of a photographer who captured the raw emotion of fans is featured in a national fanzine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/striking-images-capture-torquays-greatest-moments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/striking-images-capture-torquays-greatest-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police crack down on speeding and illegal exhausts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crackdown follows complaints from residents about anti-social driving, with penalties issued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-crack-down-on-speeding-and-illegal-exhausts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-crack-down-on-speeding-and-illegal-exhausts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What really goes on in the MasterChef kitchen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 21st series was filmed at Birmingham's Digbeth Loc Studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-really-goes-on-in-the-masterchef-kitchen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/what-really-goes-on-in-the-masterchef-kitchen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I fled Ukraine for Yorkshire - now I'm off to a top uni']]></title><description><![CDATA[Oles was resettled in the Bradford area and is now heading to Durham to study law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-fled-ukraine-for-yorkshire-now-im-off-to-a-top-uni/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-fled-ukraine-for-yorkshire-now-im-off-to-a-top-uni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man on turtle rescue mission up for BBC award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Williams, who nurses turtles back to health in Brighton, is on the Make A Difference shortlist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-on-turtle-rescue-mission-up-for-bbc-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-on-turtle-rescue-mission-up-for-bbc-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sainsbury's pauses AI cameras after shopper wrongly ejected as shoplifter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sainsburys-pauses-ai-cameras-after-shopper-wrongly-ejected-as-shoplifter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sainsburys-pauses-ai-cameras-after-shopper-wrongly-ejected-as-shoplifter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewed fire warning after hot barbecue found in bin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters say they have had many calls but cannot tackle barbecues unless it is an emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/renewed-fire-warning-after-hot-barbecue-found-in-bin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/renewed-fire-warning-after-hot-barbecue-found-in-bin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter squad need time to adapt - Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says his side's fans must give his young squad time to adapt to League Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-squad-need-time-to-adapt-taylor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-squad-need-time-to-adapt-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleverley rues 'painful defeat' in Argyle opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says his side's 3-1 loss to Stockport County was a "painful defeat".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-rues-painful-defeat-in-argyle-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/cleverley-rues-painful-defeat-in-argyle-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torquay 'win fight' in late Tonbridge Angels victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says his side "won a fight" as they scored late on to win 2-1 at Tonbridge Angels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquay-win-fight-in-late-tonbridge-angels-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/torquay-win-fight-in-late-tonbridge-angels-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No further action after death of missing teenager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a man and a woman who had been arrested on suspicion of murder were no longer suspects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-further-action-after-death-of-missing-teenager/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/no-further-action-after-death-of-missing-teenager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start of England's community rugby season postponed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rugby Football Union delays the start of the community rugby season because of concerns about player welfare and pitch conditions affecting much of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/start-of-englands-community-rugby-season-postponed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/start-of-englands-community-rugby-season-postponed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCT 'deeply concerned' over maternity unit closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity calls for "greater transparency" about how an NHS trust reached its decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/nct-deeply-concerned-over-maternity-unit-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/nct-deeply-concerned-over-maternity-unit-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sorinola attitude impresses Plymouth Argyle boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says Matthew Sorinola's positive attitude could help him into the starting line-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sorinola-attitude-impresses-plymouth-argyle-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sorinola-attitude-impresses-plymouth-argyle-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter City bring in Harper and Samuel on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter City sign wing-backs Vincent Harper and Lakyle Samuel on season-long loan deals from Walsall and Manchester City respectively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-city-bring-in-harper-and-samuel-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-city-bring-in-harper-and-samuel-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluetongue outbreak to get worse, warns chief vet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief vet concedes the virus is "here to stay" as the UK experiences warmer summers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bluetongue-outbreak-to-get-worse-warns-chief-vet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bluetongue-outbreak-to-get-worse-warns-chief-vet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asbestos exposure linked to scaffolder's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denis Tapp was exposed to asbestos at the Royal Navy dockyard in Plymouth, an inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/asbestos-exposure-linked-to-scaffolders-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/asbestos-exposure-linked-to-scaffolders-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team wins fireworks championships for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team from Kent takes the crown in the British Fireworks Championships in Plymouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/team-wins-fireworks-championships-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/team-wins-fireworks-championships-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Titans &amp; underdogs - League One club-by-club preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport correspondents assess the strengths and weaknesses of all 24 teams competing in League One this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/titans-amp-underdogs-league-one-club-by-club-preview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/titans-amp-underdogs-league-one-club-by-club-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salford champions? Millers to spiral? - League Two club-by-club preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport correspondents assess the strengths and weaknesses of all 24 teams competing in League Two this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/salford-champions-millers-to-spiral-league-two-club-by-club-preview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/salford-champions-millers-to-spiral-league-two-club-by-club-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Goals will come' says new Plymouth forward Evans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle striker Will Evans is confident he will score goals at his new club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/goals-will-come-says-new-plymouth-forward-evans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/goals-will-come-says-new-plymouth-forward-evans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anger over water leaks as hosepipe ban  continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customer say they understand challenges maintaining the network, but responses should be quicker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/anger-over-water-leaks-as-hosepipe-ban-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/anger-over-water-leaks-as-hosepipe-ban-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University campus scraps geography admissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision impacts the BA, BSc Geography and associated joint undergraduate programmes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/university-campus-scraps-geography-admissions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/university-campus-scraps-geography-admissions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two seriously hurt as passenger train derails]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Transport Police declares a major incident as train leaves tracks with 150 people on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-seriously-hurt-as-passenger-train-derails/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/two-seriously-hurt-as-passenger-train-derails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire breaks out at fire station near airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media images showed the building ablaze, with thick smoke pouring from it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fire-breaks-out-at-fire-station-near-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fire-breaks-out-at-fire-station-near-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major incident declared amid 'high number' of fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue say the fire is covering about four acres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/major-incident-declared-amid-high-number-of-fires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/major-incident-declared-amid-high-number-of-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on A-road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The person suffered fatal injuries in the crash on the A380.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pedestrian-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-on-a-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/pedestrian-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-on-a-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Releasing my son's killer early would be a slap in the face']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jodie Taylor has been told by the Probation Service that one of her son's killers could be freed early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/releasing-my-sons-killer-early-would-be-a-slap-in-the-face/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/releasing-my-sons-killer-early-would-be-a-slap-in-the-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire service declares major incident over call-outs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norfolk's fire service is dealing with multiple fires including one at Mousehold Heath in Norwich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fire-service-declares-major-incident-over-call-outs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/fire-service-declares-major-incident-over-call-outs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Significant' act as WW2 German airman gets headstone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wilhelm Reuhl's grave has been marked by a wooden cross since he was killed during World War Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/significant-act-as-ww2-german-airman-gets-headstone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/significant-act-as-ww2-german-airman-gets-headstone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main road closure extended on day five of wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways says repairs cannot begin until the area has been declared safe to access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/main-road-closure-extended-on-day-five-of-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/main-road-closure-extended-on-day-five-of-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate woman's death after burglary]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crime scene is in place in Finsbury Park, north London, after the death of the 75-year-old woman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-investigate-womans-death-after-burglary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/police-investigate-womans-death-after-burglary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WW2 veterans fly in Spitfires for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivan Staines, Alfred Cooley and Paul Terry take off in the iconic aircraft from Biggin Hill Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ww2-veterans-fly-in-spitfires-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/ww2-veterans-fly-in-spitfires-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talk TV host guilty of assaulting climate protester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andre Walker is fined and given a conditional discharge for attacking a fossil fuel campaigner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/talk-tv-host-guilty-of-assaulting-climate-protester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/talk-tv-host-guilty-of-assaulting-climate-protester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honeytrap thieves jailed for killing men they had drugged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adina Mihai and Madalin Dumitru gave their victims the drug GBL to render them unconscious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/honeytrap-thieves-jailed-for-killing-men-they-had-drugged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/honeytrap-thieves-jailed-for-killing-men-they-had-drugged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brothers injured by 'exploding' steam room door]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brothers aged 11 and 16 were inside a steam room when the door exploded, leaving them with cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/brothers-injured-by-exploding-steam-room-door/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/brothers-injured-by-exploding-steam-room-door/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop appears in court over child rape charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The alleged incidents took place in the early 2000s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bishop-appears-in-court-over-child-rape-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bishop-appears-in-court-over-child-rape-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple tie the knot on 'magical' solar eclipse day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie and Jerry Bone say they planned for years to hold their wedding on the day of the phenomenon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/couple-tie-the-knot-on-magical-solar-eclipse-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/couple-tie-the-knot-on-magical-solar-eclipse-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families describe 'unimaginable loss' caused by killer and rapist Simon Levy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bereaved families describe the impact murderer and rapist Simon Levy had on their lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/families-describe-unimaginable-loss-caused-by-killer-and-rapist-simon-levy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/families-describe-unimaginable-loss-caused-by-killer-and-rapist-simon-levy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moorland hit by fresh wildfire as heatwave peaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes just weeks after major wildfires burned across nearby land at Done Stone Reservoir for weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/moorland-hit-by-fresh-wildfire-as-heatwave-peaks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/moorland-hit-by-fresh-wildfire-as-heatwave-peaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Banksy hand-sprayed LP sells for thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is just one of 100 of the handmade album covers ever created by the elusive artist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/rare-banksy-hand-sprayed-lp-sells-for-thousands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/rare-banksy-hand-sprayed-lp-sells-for-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester City put up for sale for more than £200m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are hoping to sell the club after 16 years, for more than &pound;200m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/leicester-city-put-up-for-sale-for-more-than-200m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/leicester-city-put-up-for-sale-for-more-than-200m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super League confirm NRL investment offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super League confirm that they have received an investment offer from the Australian Rugby League Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/super-league-confirm-nrl-investment-offer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/super-league-confirm-nrl-investment-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tielemans apologises to Villa fans for Man Utd remarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Youri Tielemans apologises to Aston Villa fans after suggesting he had moved to a bigger club in Premier League rivals Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tielemans-apologises-to-villa-fans-for-man-utd-remarks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/tielemans-apologises-to-villa-fans-for-man-utd-remarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hodgkinson into 800m final and Werro through despite nasty fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hodgkinson-into-800m-final-and-werro-through-despite-nasty-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hodgkinson-into-800m-final-and-werro-through-despite-nasty-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudson-Smith 'can be mayor for day' after historic win]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council leader says it can happen, after the European champion joked he might go for the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hudson-smith-can-be-mayor-for-day-after-historic-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hudson-smith-can-be-mayor-for-day-after-historic-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drunk plane passenger jailed for racist rant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passenger David Kelly gave a Nazi salute during a "vile" rant on a plane from Turkey, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drunk-plane-passenger-jailed-for-racist-rant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drunk-plane-passenger-jailed-for-racist-rant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird booties built for feathered friend hit by car]]></title><description><![CDATA[The whitethroat went to the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital after being stunned in the collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bird-booties-built-for-feathered-friend-hit-by-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/bird-booties-built-for-feathered-friend-hit-by-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm show bans cattle and sheep amid outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest Defra figures show the south-west of England is the most impacted area across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farm-show-bans-cattle-and-sheep-amid-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farm-show-bans-cattle-and-sheep-amid-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Online trolls who target me are bored and jealous']]></title><description><![CDATA[Becca Stock says she has received plenty of abuse online, but why do people leave nasty comments?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/online-trolls-who-target-me-are-bored-and-jealous/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/online-trolls-who-target-me-are-bored-and-jealous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eggs hatch after pigeon makes nest in woman's make-up bag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mimmy Stranger names the chicks, now being reared on a shelf in her bathroom, Pluck and Norris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/eggs-hatch-after-pigeon-makes-nest-in-womans-make-up-bag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/eggs-hatch-after-pigeon-makes-nest-in-womans-make-up-bag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Solar eclipse in South West and Channel Islands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of images from Devon, Cornwall, Guernsey and Jersey as the celestial event took place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/in-pictures-solar-eclipse-in-south-west-and-channel-islands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/in-pictures-solar-eclipse-in-south-west-and-channel-islands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I lost my lovely home to road scheme that got shelved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gail Roberts says the A38 expansion has been a "criminal waste of taxpayers' money".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-lost-my-lovely-home-to-road-scheme-that-got-shelved/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-lost-my-lovely-home-to-road-scheme-that-got-shelved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Exeter a huge grass fire broke out at Mincinglake Valley Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Green was at the scene of the fire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/in-exeter-a-huge-grass-fire-broke-out-at-mincinglake-valley-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/in-exeter-a-huge-grass-fire-broke-out-at-mincinglake-valley-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartridge says abuse from fans 'went too far']]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle defender Alex Hartridge says some of the abuse directed at him by a section of Exeter City fans during Monday's EFL Cup first-round tie "went too far".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hartridge-says-abuse-from-fans-went-too-far/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hartridge-says-abuse-from-fans-went-too-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimming lessons 'vital' as schools gap revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/swimming-lessons-vital-as-schools-gap-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/swimming-lessons-vital-as-schools-gap-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers create 'village' to help raise babies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MotherBorn Collective says they rely on "passion and love".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/volunteers-create-village-to-help-raise-babies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/volunteers-create-village-to-help-raise-babies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to enjoy the partial eclipse spectacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venues gear up to help people enjoy the partial eclipse safely from South West vantage spots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/where-to-enjoy-the-partial-eclipse-spectacle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/where-to-enjoy-the-partial-eclipse-spectacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Day turned into dusk' in 1999 total solar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who saw the eclipse describe the "eerie" moment birds stopped singing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/day-turned-into-dusk-in-1999-total-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/day-turned-into-dusk-in-1999-total-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double amputee 'prisoner' in flat without lift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Without a lift to access his top-floor Plymouth flat, James Smith may be stuck in an emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/double-amputee-prisoner-in-flat-without-lift/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/double-amputee-prisoner-in-flat-without-lift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carabao Cup second-round draw details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/carabao-cup-second-round-draw-details/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/carabao-cup-second-round-draw-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British couple held in Iran end hunger strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were on hunger strike for 93 and 84 days, respectively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/british-couple-held-in-iran-end-hunger-strike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/british-couple-held-in-iran-end-hunger-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt cameo helps Rockets into Hundred final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nat Sciver-Brunt's breezy 32 helped Trent Rockets to a three-wicket win over Southern Brave which rubber stamps their place in the final of The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sciver-brunt-cameo-helps-rockets-into-hundred-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/sciver-brunt-cameo-helps-rockets-into-hundred-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derby 'off market' as takeover deal collapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia government official Turki Alalshikh abandons his proposed takeover of Championship club Derby County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/derby-off-market-as-takeover-deal-collapses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/derby-off-market-as-takeover-deal-collapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gun obsessed' man jailed for printing 3D gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 62-year-old was 15 minutes away from making it work, the National Crime Agency says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gun-obsessed-man-jailed-for-printing-3d-gun/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/gun-obsessed-man-jailed-for-printing-3d-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mothers say maternity unit closure is 'stressful']]></title><description><![CDATA[Birthing services at North Devon District Hospital are due to be suspended from Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mothers-say-maternity-unit-closure-is-stressful/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mothers-say-maternity-unit-closure-is-stressful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews remain at scene of country park fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters were sent to the Stoke-on-Trent park after reports of fire, the fire service says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/crews-remain-at-scene-of-country-park-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/crews-remain-at-scene-of-country-park-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers used dead man's identity to dodge fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Bradford drivers and one from Leeds used a dead man's details to avoid charges, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drivers-used-dead-mans-identity-to-dodge-fines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/drivers-used-dead-mans-identity-to-dodge-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope of finding mum's body 'lost if killer released']]></title><description><![CDATA[Glyn Razzell was sentenced to life in prison in 2003 for the murder of his estranged wife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hope-of-finding-mums-body-lost-if-killer-released/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/hope-of-finding-mums-body-lost-if-killer-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England hopeful Gay will be fit for Pakistan opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opener Emilio Gay will have further treatment on a shoulder injury this week in a bid to be available for the first Test against Pakistan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/england-hopeful-gay-will-be-fit-for-pakistan-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/england-hopeful-gay-will-be-fit-for-pakistan-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers battle blaze as flames threaten nearby house]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man's quick thinking prevented a farmland fire at Worlaby, near Brigg, from spreading to a house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farmers-battle-blaze-as-flames-threaten-nearby-house/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farmers-battle-blaze-as-flames-threaten-nearby-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student murdered over fake Rolex debt, trial told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harper Dennis denies murdering Khaleed Oladipo, who was fatally stabbed in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/student-murdered-over-fake-rolex-debt-trial-told/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/student-murdered-over-fake-rolex-debt-trial-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best places to see partial solar eclipse across England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some parts of England could see up to 96 per cent of the moon covering the sun on 12 August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/best-places-to-see-partial-solar-eclipse-across-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/best-places-to-see-partial-solar-eclipse-across-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six arrested after woman found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four women and two men were arrested after a 23-year-old woman died in Clerkenwell on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/six-arrested-after-woman-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/six-arrested-after-woman-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/record-230-people-cross-channel-in-one-small-boat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/record-230-people-cross-channel-in-one-small-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lineside fire disrupts South East rail services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damage to overhead signalling cables is causing delays of up to 30 minutes on Southern Railways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lineside-fire-disrupts-south-east-rail-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/lineside-fire-disrupts-south-east-rail-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter sign Wolves winger Sutherland on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethan Sutherland, the Wolverhampton Wanderers youngster, has agreed to join League Two Exeter City for the new season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-sign-wolves-winger-sutherland-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/exeter-sign-wolves-winger-sutherland-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haystack 'as tall as house' catches fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A villager says he spotted the flames shooting up above the roof line of properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/haystack-as-tall-as-house-catches-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/haystack-as-tall-as-house-catches-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consortium advances talks for stake in Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/consortium-advances-talks-for-stake-in-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/consortium-advances-talks-for-stake-in-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat alert for South West raised to amber]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Health Security Agency raises the heat alert to amber from Tuesday to Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/heat-alert-for-south-west-raised-to-amber/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/heat-alert-for-south-west-raised-to-amber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asylum seeker who groomed and raped girl, 13, jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdul Khan attacked the girl at a nature reserve after pretending to be 14 on Snapchat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/asylum-seeker-who-groomed-and-raped-girl-13-jailed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/asylum-seeker-who-groomed-and-raped-girl-13-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer bride rides favourite cow to own wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria Lee wanted her favourite cow, White Chocolate Button, to deliver her to the church in Mark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farmer-bride-rides-favourite-cow-to-own-wedding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/farmer-bride-rides-favourite-cow-to-own-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport passengers forced to fly without luggage felt 'locked' on plane]]></title><description><![CDATA[More holidaymakers share their frustration following Birmingham Airport baggage problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/airport-passengers-forced-to-fly-without-luggage-felt-locked-on-plane/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/airport-passengers-forced-to-fly-without-luggage-felt-locked-on-plane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mars Bar from 1991 found - and it's 20g bigger than one from today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mars-bar-from-1991-found-and-its-20g-bigger-than-one-from-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/mars-bar-from-1991-found-and-its-20g-bigger-than-one-from-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I won Commonwealth gold with a splinter in my bum']]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Tidball took victory in his Commonwealth debut as part of Team England's 4,000m pursuit team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-won-commonwealth-gold-with-a-splinter-in-my-bum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/i-won-commonwealth-gold-with-a-splinter-in-my-bum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 18, dies after getting into difficulty in sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex Police says it was called to Camber Sands beach just before 19:00 BST on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-18-dies-after-getting-into-difficulty-in-sea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/man-18-dies-after-getting-into-difficulty-in-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedian confident of double world records for microphone runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Hudson ran the Solihull Half Marathon as a microphone and is confident he has the record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/comedian-confident-of-double-world-records-for-microphone-runs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south_west/comedian-confident-of-double-world-records-for-microphone-runs/</guid></item></channel></rss>