Cornwall news: Barbecues face ban on hundreds of British beaches ‘because they make the sand hot’
Cornwall Council is exploring the prospect of a complete ban on disposable barbecues across its beaches amid fears…
Somerset news: New headteacher suspends 25 pupils from school in first week on the job
A hardline new headteacher has suspended 25 pupils from school – despite only being in the job for…
Illegal Albanian migrant drug dealer spared jail because ‘his girlfriend has depression’
An Albanian drug dealer has been spared jail after a judge took into account his partner’s depression and…
Neighbour row: Residents battling plans to expand mosque over Muslims waking locals up with morning prayers and ‘making children cry’
Residents in Bournemouth are battling plans to expand a mosque that they say already causes significant disruption to…
Parking: Drivers with larger vehicles to face higher charges as council launches attack on SUVs
Drivers in the South West of England are set to face fresh parking rules based on the size…
England’s friendliest place revealed as London borough named as country’s least friendly
A comprehensive new ranking of every local authority in England has revealed the nation’s friendliest place. The Isles…
Cornwall news: Nomadic ‘van-lifers’ clash with residents as scenic British coastline with stunning homes overrun
A clifftop car park near one of Cornwall’s most spectacular beaches has become a battleground between a determined…
Gloucestershire news: ‘Ludicrous’ council forks out £2k fighting motorist’s £190 pothole claim
A council has spent over £2,000 fighting a driver’s claim for pothole damage – which was only for…
Devonshire Homes collapses into administration with 77 jobs at risk
A South West housebuilder partly owned by former Conservative MP David Heathcoat-Amory has collapsed into administration, putting 77…
Hampshire news: Teacher collapses and dies in front of pupils sitting their GCSEs at Winchester school
A teacher at Kings’ School in Winchester collapsed and died in front of pupils sitting their GCSE exams.…
Bournemouth news: Ex-police officer who tackled suspected shoplifter charged with GBH
A former police officer has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm when he stepped in to detain…
‘Real-life Fawlty Towers’ hotel is completely destroyed after being set on fire TWICE
A Torquay hotel has been completely destroyed after being “deliberately” set on fire twice in two days. The…