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3 weeks ago | 
devonlive.com | Ben Mitchell |Oliver Astley
A planning application for a Travellers’ site next to the West Country home of Men Behaving Badly and Doc Martin star Martin Clunes has been deferred once again just before it was set to be approved by councillors. The Doc Martin star and other villagers in Beaminster, Dorset, have objected to the plans put forward by Theo Langton and Ruth McGill.
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1 month ago | 
bristolpost.co.uk | Ben Mitchell |Oliver Astley
A judge has halted the trial of three people accused of the murder of a 48-year-old Bristol man in Wiltshire, according to police. Helen Shakespeare, her daughter Letisha Goodwin, 30, and Goodwin's partner Anthony Hodges-Hillier, 33, were on trial at Salisbury Crown Court charged with the murder of Raymond Groves, from Bristol, on July 2, 2024. Shakespeare, Goodwin and Hillier all deny murdering Mr Groves, who was from Hartcliffe.
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1 month ago | 
gloucestershirelive.co.uk | PAMolly Seaman |Ben Mitchell |Molly Seaman
A picturesque and historic town in Gloucestershire has been named as one of the coolest places to live in the UK. In a list complied by The Times, the 'coolest' postcodes have been named and include everything from historic towns, fishing villages and party islands. The list of postcodes was put together based on crime rates, education, employment, environment and lifestyle. A total of 11 postcodes were named as the best in the UK.
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2 months ago | 
liverpoolecho.co.uk | Ben Mitchell |Ellie Crabbe
A coroner ruled the Army’s failure to take action after Gunner Jaysley Beck was harassed by her line manager contributed to her deathThe mum of a teenage Royal Artillery Gunner who took her own life said her daughter “should still be here” after a coroner ruled a string of Army failings contributed to her death. Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found hanged at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on December 15 2021.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
express.co.uk | Ben Mitchell
Amie Gray was stabbed to death on Bournemouth Beach (Image: Facebook)A criminology student researched methods of murder before “butchering” Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach by stabbing her to death and seriously injuring her friend in a “savage and random” attack, a court has heard.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
devonlive.com | Ben Mitchell |Oliver Astley
Visitors to Corfe Castle in Dorset can now view a tower built for King Henry I for the first time since it was destroyed in the English Civil War. The Dorset castle was originally built for William the Conqueror in the 11th century and the keep, or king’s tower, was built around 1107 for the leader’s son, Henry I. Constructed with white Purbeck limestone it was 75ft (23m) tall, positioned on top of a 180ft (55m) hill, and could be seen from miles around.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
express.co.uk | Ben Mitchell
Boy, 5, drowned at Cornwall holiday park after being separated from his parents Robin Caliskan, from Plymouth, died at the Atlantic Reach Holiday Park, near Newquay, in Cornwall, last year after going for a swim in the indoor pool 15:20, Tue, Sep 17, 2024 | UPDATED: 15:26, Tue, Sep 17, 2024 Link copied Bookmark The holiday park in Newquay where the boy, 5, drowned (Image: ATLANTIC) A tragic incident at the Atlantic Reach Holiday Park near Newquay, Cornwall, claimed the life of five year old...
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Sep 14, 2024 | 
devonlive.com | Ben Mitchell |Ben Mitchell
A police force's former head of professional standards has pleaded guilty to drink-driving at more than three times the limit. Detective Superintendent Paul Kessell, 45, of Corfe Road, Stoborough, Dorset, admitted the offence which took place on the A352 at Wool, near Wareham, on August 4. The officer, who was formerly head of professional standards for Dorset Police and Devon & Cornwall Police, "smelled strongly of alcohol" and was "unsteady on his feet", Southampton Magistrates' Court heard.
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
gloucestershirelive.co.uk | Ben Mitchell |Ben Mitchell
Flights have been cancelled and drivers urged to take care as Storm Lilian sweeps across parts of the UK ahead of what could be the busiest August bank holiday on the roads on record. Strong winds of up to 80mph are forecast in northern parts of England and Wales on Friday, with travel disruption, flooding, power cuts and dangerous conditions near coastal areas likely.
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
aol.com | Emily Johnson |Ben Mitchell
August 23, 2024 at 4:15 AMCampers at the festival on the outskirts of the city have been warned to secure their tents [PA Media]Two stages have been shut at Leeds Festival, as Storm Lilian batters the site with strong winds. The arena at Bramham Park would not open as planned at 11:00 BST, organisers said, after previously advising campers to "stay in their tents" amid 60mph gusts. Meanwhile, the BBC Radio 1 stage and the Aux stage would not host any performances on Friday, a spokesperson said.
