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Saturday, February 21, 2026

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Dog saved after being stranded on cliff for 11 hours

Forty people worked across two days to rescue Luna the cockerpoo from a Dorset cliff. Source link...

Katie Waple
21 February 2026 14:45
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  • BBC Dorset

South weekly quiz: Who called Nigella 'wonderful'?

Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz. Source link...

Stephen Stafford
21 February 2026 07:16
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  • BBC Dorset

I bring joy and movement to dementia care

Jules Jenkinson uses music and rhythm in exercise sessions designed to stimulate the brains of older people. Source link...

Stuart Rust
21 February 2026 07:09
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Cries of joy as Palestine activists granted bail

They have been in jail for many months following a break-in at an Israeli defence firm site. Source link...

pablo
20 February 2026 15:51
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Shipwreck timbers from 17th Century excavated

The timbers, believed to be from the Swash Channel wreck, were found in January on Studland beach. Source link...

Emily Ford
20 February 2026 14:32
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Traveller site near actor's home set for approval

A couple living on land near Martin Clunes’ home are seeking permission to stay there permanently. Source link...

pablo
20 February 2026 13:05
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Prem Rugby Cup: Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs top pools after wins

Leicester Tigers guaranteed themselves a home semi-final in the Prem Rugby Cup by beating Harlequins to top Pool B. The 33-27 victory at Mattioli Woods Welford Road opened up a nine-point lead at the top of the table for Leicester, who have never won the competition, with one match left to play for second-placed Northampton...

Chris Peddy
21 February 2026
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  • BBC Devon

Two-year landslip closure 'a disaster' for town

Warfleet Road in Dartmouth has been shut to traffic since February 2024. Source link...

Alex Green
21 February 2026
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  • BBC Somerset

‘Shock’ as Kingdom Hall in Minehead sent threats and dog poo

The Kingdom Hall was built 14 years ago, with much of the work carried out by local volunteers. Despite the recent unpleasantness the Hall remains a gift to the local community, and will be open for weekly meetings as usual. As always, anyone who wishes can attend. Entry is free and no collections are ever...

Sarah Turnnidge & Jonathan Holmes
21 February 2026
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  • BBC Dorset

Dog saved after being stranded on cliff for 11 hours

Forty people worked across two days to rescue Luna the cockerpoo from a Dorset cliff. Source link...

Katie Waple
21 February 2026
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  • BBC Somerset

Team GB face uphill task for Olympic medal in four-man bobsleigh

Hall finished 12th in the two-man earlier this week, but said he is targeting a first medal in 12 years with his four-man team. Team Hall finished sixth four years ago in Beijing and the last Olympic cycle has been a fruitful one. Hall is the most successful British men’s pilot in World Cup history...

Jess Anderson
21 February 2026
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  • BBC Devon

Plymouth fire station with leaks and rodents to get rebuilt

Luke Pollard, Labour MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, said: “Not only is the location of this building critical for the safety of the dockyard and naval base, but it has served the communities of Devonport for generations and it has simply reached the end of its life.” Source link...

Cameron Weldon
21 February 2026
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  • BBC Somerset

Prem Rugby Cup: Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs top pools after wins

Leicester Tigers guaranteed themselves a home semi-final in the Prem Rugby Cup by beating Harlequins to top Pool B. The 33-27 victory at Mattioli Woods Welford Road opened up a nine-point lead at the top of the table for Leicester, who have never won...

Chris Peddy
21 February 2026
  • BBC Devon

Two-year landslip closure 'a disaster' for town

Alex Green
21 February 2026
  • BBC Somerset

‘Shock’ as Kingdom Hall in Minehead sent threats and dog poo

Sarah Turnnidge & Jonathan Holmes
21 February 2026
  • BBC Dorset

Dog saved after being stranded on cliff for 11 hours

Katie Waple
21 February 2026
  • BBC Somerset

Prem Rugby Cup: Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs top pools after wins

Leicester Tigers guaranteed themselves a home semi-final in the Prem Rugby Cup by beating Harlequins to top Pool B. The 33-27 victory at Mattioli Woods Welford Road opened up a nine-point lead at the ...

Chris Peddy
21 February 2026 19:06
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  • BBC Devon

Two-year landslip closure 'a disaster' for town

Warfleet Road in Dartmouth has been shut to traffic since February 2024. Source link...

Alex Green
21 February 2026 17:30
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  • BBC Somerset

‘Shock’ as Kingdom Hall in Minehead sent threats and dog poo

The Kingdom Hall was built 14 years ago, with much of the work carried out by local volunteers. Despite the recent unpleasantness the Hall remains a gift to the local community, and will be open for w...

Sarah Turnnidge & Jonathan Holmes
21 February 2026 16:15
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  • BBC Dorset

Dog saved after being stranded on cliff for 11 hours

Forty people worked across two days to rescue Luna the cockerpoo from a Dorset cliff. Source link...

Katie Waple
21 February 2026 14:45
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  • BBC Somerset

Team GB face uphill task for Olympic medal in four-man bobsleigh

Hall finished 12th in the two-man earlier this week, but said he is targeting a first medal in 12 years with his four-man team. Team Hall finished sixth four years ago in Beijing and the last Olympic ...

Jess Anderson
21 February 2026 12:23
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  • BBC Devon

Plymouth fire station with leaks and rodents to get rebuilt

Luke Pollard, Labour MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, said: “Not only is the location of this building critical for the safety of the dockyard and naval base, but it has served the communit...

Cameron Weldon
21 February 2026 12:05
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  • BBC Devon

Gardeners invited to sign up for waste collection

Residents can renew or subscribe to the garden waste collection service in the South Hams. Source link...

Emily Johns
21 February 2026 12:04
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  • BBC Somerset

Family 'heartbroken' after fatal collision

Andre Carter, from Burnham-on-Sea, was cycling when he was in a collision on the A38 Bristol Road. Source link...

Jonathan Holmes
21 February 2026 09:54
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  • BBC Somerset

Lunar New Year festival offers 'sense of belonging'

Lunar New Year is an annual celebration that coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Source link...

Beth Cruse
21 February 2026 07:41
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  • BBC Somerset

West of England headlines: Tributes to city ‘legend’

Tributes have been paid to the “legendary” Bristol race relations campaigner Judah Adunbi, reports Bristol Live. Adunbi, also known as Ras Judah, was involved in the 1980 St Pauls Uprising...

pablo
21 February 2026 07:31
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