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West Country in pictures:

BBC News 18 Jan 2026
A round-up of some of the best photographs from across the region this week. .
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Agatha Christie show filmed across West Country

BBC News 15 Jan 2026
The Seven Dials Mystery stars Helena Bonham-Carter and Martin Freeman - who stayed in West Somerset ... .
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West Country pictures:

BBC News 11 Jan 2026
Our weekly roundup of photographs from across the West. .
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Storm Goretti: School closures and travel disruption across West Country

BBC News 09 Jan 2026
A Met Office warning for snow is in place until 12.00 GMT for the south-west of England, with strong winds and heavy rain causing issues. Cross Country services have been cancelled from Cheltenham Spa ...
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Environment Agency adds fresh fish to West Country waters (The Environment Agency)

Public Technologies 06 Jan 2026
). The seasonal restocking of lakes and fisheries in need of a piscine boost is nearly complete, with a total of 6,750 of coarse fish reared by the agency's Calverton Fish Farm near Nottingham ... Jim Flory of the Environment Agency said. ... Disclaimer.
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West Country bridges set to reopen in 2026 after long closures

BBC News 30 Dec 2025
Several key bridges across the West of England are scheduled to reopen in 2026 after years of ...
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Tinners seal 1-0 win over West Country rivals Yeovil on Boxing Day

Yahoo Daily News 30 Dec 2025
Tom Howe. Tue, 30 December 2025 at 6.39 pm UTC·6 min read. Truro City 1 - Yeovil Town 0. Tyler Harvey’s first-half strike provided the perfect late Christmas present for a Truro City side that held on to beat West Country rivals Yeovil Town 1–0 ... Tinners.
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Swindon secure West Country derby bragging rights with win at Cheltenham

AOL 29 Dec 2025
Second-half goals from Aaron Drinan and Filozofe Mabete sealed a 2-0 West Country derby win for Swindon at Cheltenham ... Luke Young’s effort after Jake Bickerstaff’s pass was also off-target for Cheltenham six minutes later ... .
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Rainfall helps West Country recover from prolonged dry spell

BBC News 20 Dec 2025
Now the EA has revealed most of the West Country's water situation is recovering, with Wiltshire to follow suit once groundwater levels recharge. If below-average rainfall had continued, drought was expected in the West Country next March.
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Rain helps West Country recover from prolonged dry weather (The Environment Agency)

Public Technologies 18 Dec 2025
). Heavy rain has pushed the West Country's water situation into recovery with Wiltshire to follow suit once groundwater levels recharge ... If below-average rainfall continued, drought was expected in the West Country next March ... Background ... January ... March.
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Great Western Railway starts new West Country winter timetable

BBC News 14 Dec 2025
Customers are urged to plan ahead and book in advance for best Christmas train fares as a new timetable is announced ... The impact of this year's engineering works is said to be less than previous years ... Check your journey in advance ... .
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Thousands of Santas hit the West Country streets for charity

BBC News 07 Dec 2025
Thousands of Santas have taken over the West Country this weekend to raise money for local charities ... riding through the city centre on Saturday to raise money for Children's Hospice South West.
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Iconic West Country ale now pouring in the House of Commons’ bar

The Business Desk 26 Nov 2025
Renowned for its rich, malty character and smooth, full-bodied flavour, Butcombe Original has long been a favourite across the South West. Jayson Perfect, COO, Butcombe Brewing Co, says ... .
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West Country schools and fundraisers mark Children in Need

BBC News 14 Nov 2025
People around the West Country have been fundraising and meeting Pudsey for BBC Children in Need ... Since the first major appeal in 1980, it has raised more than £1bn ... All the children there have spent the week running 25 laps around the playground ... .
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Higgs on Horses: West Country talent on show at Exeter and Wincanton

Yahoo Daily News 12 Nov 2025
Martin Higgs ... Last weekend we witnessed a plethora of West Country talent, with memorable performances at both Exeter and Wincanton, writes Martin Higgs ... The following day attention turned to Wincanton, where West Country stables continued to dominate.

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