South West news

• Southport murders accused faces trial next year

  13-11-2024 19:40 via bbc.com
  
  Axel Rudakubana is charged with the murders of three young girls in Southport on 29 July.
  
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• Women jailed over sadistic monkey torture videos

  13-11-2024 22:47 via bbc.com
  
  The judge describes Holly Le Gresley and Adriana Orme's actions as "abhorrent and sadistic".
  
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• Daniel Craig gave £50k to threatened community hub

  13-11-2024 22:17 via bbc.com
  
  The James Bond star's donation helped avoid organisations being evicted from Brimscombe Mill.
  
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• PC who sexually assaulted six-year-old girl jailed

  13-11-2024 21:02 via bbc.com
  
  Dean Dempster admitted sexually assaulting the child along with making indecent child sex images.
  
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• Woman's helicopter death should not have happened - coroner

  13-11-2024 20:46 via bbc.com
  
  The 87-year-old woman died hours after being knocked over by the downwash of the landing helicopter.
  
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• Ginsters owner fined £1.28m over worker death

  13-11-2024 20:11 via bbc.com
  
  Paul Clarke, 40, died in hospital after he was fatally crushed by the reversing lorry.
  
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• Killer 'might have slept' as partner died at bedside

  13-11-2024 19:50 via bbc.com
  
  Raj Sidpara, 50, admits killing his partner Tarnjeet Riaz but denies murder.
  
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• Missing cat reunited with owner after two years

  13-11-2024 19:29 via bbc.com
  
  Babes' owner says she got a text and immediately left for Kendal in Cumbria with a tin of sardines.
  
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• Richardson still 'navigating path' to pro ranks

  13-11-2024 19:26 via bbc.com
  
  Olympic bronze medallist Lewis Richardson will not be rushed into finalising plans for a potential professional career.
  
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• Captain Kane unhappy at England squad withdrawals

  13-11-2024 19:06 via bbc.com
  
  Captain Harry Kane is unhappy with the number of players who have withdrawn from the latest England squad, insisting "England comes before club".
  
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• VAR misread West Ham penalty against Man Utd - Webb

  13-11-2024 18:41 via bbc.com
  
  A penalty awarded to West Ham during Erik ten Hag's final match in charge of Man Utd was a 'misread', according to refereeing boss Howard Webb.
  
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• 'She died because of me', Sara Sharif's father tells court

  13-11-2024 18:28 via bbc.com
  
  Urfan Sharif accepts “responsibility” for her death but denies he meant to kill her, a court heard.
  
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• Shortage of dips, soups and wraps blamed on strike

  13-11-2024 17:51 via bbc.com
  
  Strikes at Bakkavor have led to taramasalata missing from shelves, with warnings of more shortages.
  
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• Gary Lineker steps down as Sports Personality host

  13-11-2024 17:27 via bbc.com
  
  The news comes a day after confirmation that he will leave the BBC's Match of the Day.
  
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• People smuggler convicted of £1.5m small boats op

  13-11-2024 16:50 via bbc.com
  
  Pistiwan Jameel described migrants as "pigeons" or "sticks" as he facilitated illegal crossings.
  
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• Secret filming shows pubs not enforcing safety scheme

  13-11-2024 15:07 via bbc.com
  
  The Ask for Angela initiative aims to provide a discreet lifeline for those feeling unsafe.
  
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• Dozens of rabbits found dead or dying in field

  13-11-2024 14:18 via bbc.com
  
  The rabbits were found abandoned in Worcestershire on Monday evening.
  
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• 'A bail house wasn't a safe place for a female'

  13-11-2024 07:15 via bbc.com
  
  Dainya Ebanks says she is not surprised more than one in 10 women sleep rough when they leave prison.
  
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• Hunting Act: Countryside still divided 20 years on

  13-11-2024 07:11 via bbc.com
  
  Hunters claim it is a "way of life", but their opponents say they are breaking the law.
  
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• Dating fraudster could have scammed 'hundreds' more women

  13-11-2024 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  Women were seen as targets by a serial scammer, but together they ensured he would face the truth.
  
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• Ryan Reynolds call is dream come true for boy with cancer

  12-11-2024 20:00 via bbc.com
  
  Riley, who has cancer, is surprised after an online appeal to meet the Marvel star.
  
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• 'A 300-mile cycle is bruises, blisters and bum pain'

  12-11-2024 15:18 via bbc.com
  
  The presenter is warned to expect 'pain and suffering' on his BBC Children in Need bike challenge.
  
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• Pilots in helicopter death were 'highly skilled'

  12-11-2024 13:51 via bbc.com
  
  An inquest hears the pilots had served in the Royal Navy before the accident at Derriford Hospital.
  
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• Diagnostics centre sees 1,400 people in two months

  12-11-2024 12:13 via bbc.com
  
  The NHS community diagnostic centre in Market Street offers treatment for a range of conditions.
  
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• Man in hospital after rescue from water

  12-11-2024 11:54 via bbc.com
  
  The man remains in hospital with unknown injuries, Devon and Cornwall Police say.
  
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• Rowe still feels Exeter can make top four

  12-11-2024 11:35 via bbc.com
  
  Exeter chief executive Tony Rowe feels the club's men's side can still make the Premiership top four despite their poor start to the season.
  
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• Agrifest South West - a resounding success - Crediton Courier

  12-11-2024 08:03 via news.google.com
  Agrifest South West - a resounding success  Crediton Courier
  
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• Decision due in Exeter bus lane debate

  12-11-2024 07:08 via bbc.com
  
  Councillors consider plans to expand the operating times of a bus lane in the Devon city.
  
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• MP raises NHS dentist shortage at Westminster

  12-11-2024 07:07 via bbc.com
  
  Richard Foord MP says there are no NHS dentists available in Devon for adults.
  
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• 'Stay vigilant' warning as spiking reports drop 7%

  12-11-2024 07:06 via bbc.com
  
  An anti-spiking charity says it has not seen a fall in reports although official figures are down.
  
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