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BBC News
21-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Animals likely killed in 'mindless' Cornwall nature reserve fire
A nature reserve's bosses have condemned the "mindless destruction" of its site in a fire - which they say will have killed some Wildlife Trust (CWT) said about a quarter of Rosenannon Downs' 275-acre site, near St Columb, was scorched in a blaze which firefighters tackled on said while a herd of seven Shetland ponies who live on the reserve had been able to escape, other animals such as adders, field mice and ground-nesting birds would have and Cornwall Police said the incident was being treated as a possible arson attack. CWT said it would inspect the damage caused to the land before it formed plans on how best to restore the Collins, Cornwall Wildlife Trust's mid-Cornwall reserve manager, said: "This arson attack is nothing but the mindless destruction of nature."Those responsible have shown no regard for the wildlife for whom the site is home, the local environment, or the wellbeing of our ponies, whose lives were placed at risk." Cornwall Fire Service said it was called out to the incident at about 19:30 said the blaze at one point had a front more than 1km (0.62 miles) in length and seven fire engines and four Land Rovers were in update from firefighters just after 23:00 GMT said the flames had been living in nearby towns and villages including Newquay and Wadebridge said they were able to see flames from the fire.


BBC News
12-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Report backs homes and park plan for south Norfolk villages
Plans for a new school, country park and 178 homes are expected to be approved despite opposition from more than 200 are being advised to approve the development, earmarked for land between Caistor St Edmund and Poringland near Norwich.A report by planning officials at South Norfolk District Council said it would provide "significant benefits", with a third of the proposed homes being "affordable".The local Labour councillor, Nicola Fowler, said residents were concerned about the pressure on local infrastructure and increased traffic. "We do need more homes built. The problem is that we do have a lot of development in the village," she said. Norfolk County Council's highways department dropped its previous objection over traffic concerns. Fowler said many in the villages could not understand why the council officials changed their minds."It is very difficult to add more traffic to this place without safety measures in place," she 222 objections have been lodged over the plans, which were also criticised by the area's parish councils, with Caistor St Edmund's arguing there was "no proven need for the country park"."It is also not clear how it would be financed and managed and it should not be assumed that the parish council will take this on," its objection council also said the 420-place primary school would be "more remote" from the catchment area it would serve, leading to extra NHS Norfolk and Waveney said the increased demands on healthcare from more residents could lead to existing health services becoming "unsustainable" and it wanted the developers to provide £810,000 towards them. But a report recommended that South Norfolk's planning committee should approve the plan when it meets at 10:00 conceded that the development would have some adverse effects, but that the additional homes would "contribute towards addressing the shortfall in housing supply".It also said there was a need for a new school – which would create more local jobs – and that the country park would be a "substantial over-provision" of open proposals also include a new football pitch and traffic calming measures on Caistor Lane, which the development would be next - representing the Norwich-based developer behind the plans, Glavenhill – said its scheme was recommended for approval after being examined by the council over "a considerable period of time".Its spokesman added it was "not just about building volume housing" but also developing a "balanced" community with sporting facilities, affordable homes and biodiversity improvements. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.


BBC News
10-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Neath condemned for using 'not for girls' slogan
Neath RFC have been condemned for promoting their upcoming Premiership fixture with Llangennech using the slogan "this one is definitely not for girls".The Welsh All Blacks host their local rivals at The Gnoll on Friday, 28 March and promoted the match on their main X post included the hashtag '#NotForGirls' and ended with the message: "Stay tuned… Not everything is as it seems."Neath were blasted on social media, with former Wales captain and current Wales Under-18s head coach Siwan Lillicrap, external writing on X: "I can't believe my eyes - shame on you @neathrfc! Ignorant, unacceptable and inappropriate."Tonia Antoniazzi, external, Labour MP for Gower, wrote on social media: "Disappointing for a club with such a great history and legacy which has inspired so many women and girls to want to play and have played! "Be good to see it taken down with an apology @neathrfc."Wales international Cerys Hale, external wrote: "Well at least the comments section has given me some hope!"Who the hell thought this type of marketing was acceptable?! Absolutely appalling from Neath RFC, I hope anyone associated are completely embarrassed."If anyone questioned why we feel the need to shout about equality."And former Wales wing Lowri Norkett-Morgan, external posted: "Absolutely disgusting@neathrfc. All those girls at @NeathPanthers not welcome in their own club. Shame on you." The post, originally published at 18:04 GMT on Monday, was deleted shortly after 21:00 also read: "The new West Wales derby. Friday night under the lights."No frills. No apologies. Just brutal, old-school, Friday night rugby at its finest. "This is where the bravehearts step up, rivalries ignite, and the hits shake the ground. If you crave passion, grit, and raw intensity, this is where you belong."A graphic accompanying the post also included the message "not for girls".Llangennech quoted the controversial post with the message: "Fixture update. Friday night lights at The Gnoll!" The repost has since been Sport Wales has approached Neath RFC and the Welsh Rugby Union for comment.


BBC News
10-03-2025
- BBC News
Aldershot Army barracks: Charge after man drives car into barriers
A man has been charged after a car was driven through barriers at a disused Army were called to reports that a man had attempted to enter St Omer Barracks in Aldershot on Saturday at about 16:30 was reported he then got out the car, shouted at guards and damaged the car with a Pellatt, 54, of no fixed address, has been charged with offences including possession of a knife, dangerous driving and assaulting an emergency worker. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said he had been remanded in custody to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on force said it was not currently treating the incident as terrorism explosive ordnance disposal team also attended the scene on Saturday due to comments the man made but confirmed there was no explosive threat, police said. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.


BBC News
01-03-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
M54 carriageway in Shropshire shuts for maintenance
A stretch of the M54 motorway in Shropshire has been closed for maintenance Highways said the eastbound carriageway shut between junction four, for east Telford, and junction three, for Cosford, at 20:00 will remain closed until 06:00 on organisation has said diversions are in place on local roads. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.