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Woman, 99, becomes world's oldest wing walker
Andy Howard; Sophie Parker - Wiltshire A 99-year-old woman has broken a record to become the world's oldest wing walker. Helga Duffy saw 97-year-old Betty Bromage doing the same thing on the news and wanted to give it a try. Helga - who said the wing walk feeling was "peculiar" - now lives in a care home in Devizes, Wiltshire, but lived in Frome in Somerset for many years.
Woman, 99, becomes world's oldest wing walker
Woman, 99, becomes world's oldest wing walker Andy Howard; Sophie Parker - Wiltshire Wed, October 14, 2026 at 5:13 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Helga Duffy, 99, broke the world record at an airfield in Gloucestershire [BBC] A 99-year-old woman has broken a record to become the world's oldest wing walker. Helga Duffy saw 97-year-old Betty Bromage doing the same thing on the news and wanted to give it a try.
Woman, 99, becomes world's oldest wing walker
Woman, 99, becomes world's oldest wing walker Andy Howard; Sophie Parker - Wiltshire Wed, 14 October 2026 at 5:13 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Helga Duffy, 99, broke the world record at an airfield in Gloucestershire [BBC] A 99-year-old woman has broken a record to become the world's oldest wing walker. Helga Duffy saw 97-year-old Betty Bromage doing the same thing on the news and wanted to give it a try.
Woman, 99, becomes world's oldest wing walker
Andy Howard; Sophie Parker - Wiltshire Wed, October 14, 2026 at 12:48 PM EDT 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Helga Duffy, 99, broke the world record at an airfield in Gloucestershire [BBC] A 99-year-old woman has broken a record to become the world's oldest wing walker. Helga Duffy saw 97-year-old Betty Bromage doing the same thing on the news and wanted to give it a try.
'Grass fire devastated our business community'
Independent business owners say they are "devastated" after returning to see how their premises were destroyed by a grass fire which spread to a nearby industrial estate. Half the units on the Locking Farm Industrial Estate in Weston-super-Mare burned down in the early hours of 18 August, including an MOT centre which had been trading for 30 years. Avon and Somerset Police arrested two teenage boys in connection with the fire, which is believed to have been started deliberately.
Man who rates benches on Instagram finally finds his 10/10
Sam and Sophie Wilmot wanted their wedding to involve the bench at St John The Baptist Church in Old Sodbury A man who has spent seven years reviewing more than 300 public benches has finally awarded his first-ever 10/10 score, after marrying the woman he loves close to it. Sam Wilmot founded the Instagram account Rate This Bench in 2019 after jokingly judging benches while out walking with friends.
Farmer loses thousands after huge fire in fields
A farmer has lost thousands of pounds after a huge fire claimed 129 of his straw bales. Ian Cradock was shocked when flames spread at his family farm in Hilperton, near Trowbridge in Wiltshire, on 24 July. He says it is "possible" he will spend close to £10,000 to replace lost straw bales and hedgerows. "The straw is the most initial thing," he said. "Bales were making £40 a piece this year and we lost 129.
Teenager cleared of murdering nine-year-old girl
Tess de la Mare - Bristol; Andy Howard Thu, June 25, 2026 at 2:38 p.m. UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aria Thorpe suffered a single knife wound to the chest [Family handout] A teenage boy has been found not guilty of killing a nine-year-old girl in her home. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, was on trial accused of murder and manslaughter following the death of Aria Thorpe.
Teenager not guilty of killing nine-year-old Aria Thorpe
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Boy was 'play hunting' before fatal stabbing - court
Chloe Harcombe - West of England; Andy Howard Mon 15 June 2026 at 4:07 pm UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nine-year-old Aria Thorpe died from a single stab wound to her chest in December 2025 [Family handout] A teenager accused of murdering a nine-year-old girl was playing a "hunting" game with her before she stepped into a knife, a court has heard.
Print works cricket club turns 100 years old
A village cricket club, originally formed for the staff at a print works, is celebrating a century of its own. Purnell Cricket Club, based in Paulton near Bath, played its first match in 1926, growing into a popular pastime for its employees, and later became open to others in and around the village. At its peak, the club hosted Somerset games and had full-time groundsmen. Despite the factory closing in 2005, the team kept going, and continues to play in the county league.
New trail aims to connect humans to wildlife
Each sculpture has been individually created by artists such as Jess Perrin, pictured with her Ratty the Water Vole creation [BBC] Sculptures of famous animal characters have been dotted around a National Trust site to highlight how "wildlife, farming, people and the environment are all connected". The Wind in the Willows trail has opened at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park, to mark the 50th birthday of the National Wildlife Management Centre which is based at the Gloucestershire site.
Driver guilty of causing Take That fan's death
Dawn Limbu - Bristol; Andy Howard - Bristol Mon, April 20, 2026 at 6:47 p.m. UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fiona Hodge told the court she had no recollection of the moments before the fatal crash [BBC] A woman has been found guilty of killing a pedestrian who was on her way to a Take That concert.
'I was chased by the lions of Longleat'
As Longleat's lions are released for feeding time, BBC reporter Andy Howard finds himself the focus of their hunt - and discovers how the park's keepers manage some of the UK's most powerful predators. I have to admit I was nervous. Desperately trying to stay upright in a shaky cage on wheels, surrounded by hunks of meat and entering a field of hungry lions is not how most people start their day. It certainly wasn't my average morning.
Hundreds gather to take part in Iftar celebration
Onyi Ubadigha; Andy Howard - West of England A muslim community has welcomed hundreds of residents to help celebrate their food and culture. Sayd and Aishah, from Weston-super-Mare, organised an Iftar meal on Tuesday at the Winter Gardens to show people about their religion and culture, whilst sharing more about Ramadan. Sayd said he felt "excited and proud" about how the event turned out, after organising Iftar meals for the past 27 years.
Hundreds gather to take part in Iftar celebration
A muslim community has welcomed hundreds of residents to help celebrate their food and culture. Sayd and Aishah, from Weston-super-Mare, organised an Iftar meal on Tuesday at the Winter Gardens to show people about their religion and culture, whilst sharing more about Ramadan. Sayd said he felt "excited and proud" about how the event turned out, after organising Iftar meals for the past 27 years. He said: "When I started, it was a very small event and it gradually got bigger.
Hospital school hub gives children 'normality'
Arne, (left) said going to school at hospital with her sister (right) has been fun [BBC] A teacher has said specialised school facilities in hospital stop children from feeling like patients and brings them "a bit of normality". Patients and families at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children can receive optional schooling while they are recovering - providing "a bit of normality" in a "foreign environment".
'Unique' motorsports venue celebrates 75 years
The West's home of motorsport is celebrating its 75-year anniversary this year.
'Guilt and sadness' after fatal Novichok poisoning
Dawn Sturgess was poisoned by the nerve agent Novichok in 2018 [Family handout] The unprecedented nerve agent poisonings of 2018 on British soil left their mark on those whose job it was to fathom what had happened. Former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with Novichok, prompting the biggest counter terrorism policing investigation in history.
Parents launch legal action over school merge plan
Parents are launching legal action following the proposed merger of two primary schools over concerns it would not be in the best interests of the children. The Cathedral Schools Trust hopes to merge Hotwells and Cathedral Primary School (CPS) in Bristol, a move it said would "maximise resources" and ensure children would receive the "best education possible". But with the schools about a mile apart from one another, parents said the logistics would be challenging.
Kids still exposed to harmful social media posts
Young teenagers are still being exposed to content about bullying, suicide and weapons - including graphic animal deaths - on social media, despite new safety rules being introduced, a BBC investigation has found. The new measures came into force in July as part of the Online Safety Act, meaning online and social media companies are now legally responsible for keeping children and young people safe online.
Campaign aims to help deaf children access football
A grassroots football club has started a campaign to raise awareness of the inclusion of deaf children in the game. HS Sports, run by Harvey Scholes in Swindon, has made minor adjustments to its communication, which has allowed two young players to play alongside their hearing team-mates. The campaign has been backed by Swindon Town FC manager, Ian Holloway, who said "it's about time", adding there is "no reason a deaf boy or girl couldn't end up playing top flight football".
Blind women launch naked calendar to tackle stigma
A group of blind women have created a nude calendar to challenge the stigma surrounding vision loss and to show they are "normal women, with normal lives". The images for the Weston-super-Mare Blind Naked Calendar 2026 feature nude models' portraits with a filter, to help depict their own vision loss conditions and will raise money for the charity Deafblind UK.
'I had to sleep in my wheelchair for three nights'
Rohan Tarry said he could not turn his wheelchair around in the bathroom [Rohan Tarry] A man said he had to sleep in his wheelchair in a hotel for three nights despite the room he booked being advertised as accessible. Wheelchair user Rohan Tarry, from Fishponds in Bristol, has secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).
'I had to sleep in my wheelchair for three nights'
A man said he had to sleep in his wheelchair in a hotel for three nights despite the room he booked being advertised as accessible. Wheelchair user Rohan Tarry, from Fishponds in Bristol, has secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). He and his wife booked a room at The Bristol Hotel from 27 to 29 August, but Mr Terry ended up having to sleep in his wheelchair and unable to use the toilet, something he said had "destroyed" the holiday.
New space manufacturing company opens in city
A new company that manufactures parts for the space industry has opened a new factory in Gloucester. The automated production facility was opened by iCOMAT in Hardwicke on Monday after receiving £4.8m in funding from the UK Space Agency. iCOMAT, which has increased its numbers of employees from 20 to 70 in the last year, expects to double its Gloucester workforce in the next year and generate 2,000 jobs over the next decade.
New space manufacturing company opens in city
A new company that manufactures parts for the space industry has opened a new factory in Gloucester. The automated production facility was opened by iCOMAT in Hardwicke on Monday after receiving £4.8m in funding from the UK Space Agency. iCOMAT, which has increased its numbers of employees from 20 to 70 in the last year, expects to double its Gloucester workforce in the next year and generate 2,000 jobs over the next decade.
Village newspaper celebrates 50-year anniversary
Charlie Crew, the Dyddi's first editor, said "people could not get enough" of the paper [BBC] A village newspaper is celebrating its 50th birthday and 600th edition. The 'Dyddi' has been delivered free of charge to Didmarton residents in Gloucestershire every month since October 1975. Over the decades, it has evolved from a single piece of folded paper to 36 pages. To mark the milestone, newspaper bosses are hosting a big party with contributors and editors from the past.
SARchaeological Prospection: Synthetic Aperture Radar for the Reconstruction and Mapping of Temperate Floodplain Environments
1 Introduction Temperate river valleys have provided resource-rich locations for a wide range of past human endeavours, including from later prehistory, settlement, ritual and funerary activity (Booth et al. 2007; Brunning and Chapman 2013; Lambrick et al. 2009; Morigi et al. 2011).
SARchaeological Prospection: Synthetic Aperture Radar for the Reconstruction and Mapping of Temperate Floodplain Environments
1 Introduction Temperate river valleys have provided resource-rich locations for a wide range of past human endeavours, including from later prehistory, settlement, ritual and funerary activity (Booth et al. 2007; Brunning and Chapman 2013; Lambrick et al. 2009; Morigi et al. 2011).
More than 1,000 racing pigeons prepare for VE Day
More than 1,000 racing pigeons prepare for VE Day Racing pigeons will fly across the English Channel as part of VE Day celebrations [BBC] More than 1,000 pigeons from across the West of England are being prepared to play their part in the VE Day celebrations. The Paulton Homing Society in Somerset is among many groups across the UK racing pigeons across the English Channel on Saturday 3 May.
Rubbish piled up after pro-cannabis event in park
A waste company said it has spent 48 hours clearing rubbish from a park following a public event to support the legalisation of cannabis. Heaps of overflowing bin bags were left in Castle Park in Bristol following the '420' event on 20 April - a date which has become widely associated with smoking cannabis around the world. Thousands of people attended the event, where Avon and Somerset Police made a "handful of arrests" while ambulance crews dealt with several medical incidents.
Covid inquiry wants to ensure Bristol citizens are heard Original
Covid inquiry wants to ensure 'public are heard' Andy Howard BBC The Covid inquiry is visiting Bristol this week The next pandemic is a question of "when not if", a spokesperson for the Covid-19 inquiry has warned. The national inquiry team is currently in Bristol to gather people's experiences of the impact of coronavirus and successive lockdowns. It is one of a series of Every Story Matters community events being held nationwide.
'History made at Dawn Sturgess' rollercoaster inquiry'
Life has once again stood still for residents in Salisbury, a small city in Wiltshire that found itself at the centre of international attention in 2018 after an astonishing assassination attempt. For the last six weeks, the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry has attracted the world's media, and as journalists attending and covering the inquiry each session brought with it a new revelation. It was a rollercoaster of espionage and emotional family statements that have gripped all of those watching.
Cooler temperatures has a ripple effect on tourism
Clara Bullock & Andy Howard - BBC News, Somerset September 12, 2024 at 5:41 AM·2 min read The weather has affected visitor numbers in Somerset, according to the tourism industry. As the Met Office announced the summer was the coolest since 2015, tourism businesses said they did not see the visitor numbers they expected. However, hotels in cities in the south west have had a good summer, with a steady stream of visits from international tourists.
Statue displays warn of military land dangers
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Statue displays warn of military land dangers
Andy Howard & Christopher Mace - BBC News, West of England July 17, 2024 at 12:10 PM·3 min read Metal statues depicting both soldiers and members of the public have gone on display on Salisbury Plain. The artwork, near Bratton on the edge of the plain, was commissioned for the Ministry of Defence's Respect the Range campaign, which aims to make people aware of the dangers of going onto military land.
'Ollie Watkins is humble, dedicated and likeable'
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'Ollie Watkins is humble, dedicated and likeable'
July 14, 2024 at 3:42 AM Ollie Watkins has been through the ranks of football to get where he is now [PA Media] Fans across England erupted into celebrations as they watched Ollie Watkins' 90th minute winner in Wednesday's semi-final against the Netherlands. For many, this tournament might be the first time they have heard the striker's name, but supporters in Weston-super-Mare have long been a fan of Watkins after his stint at the town's football club a decade ago.
Swimmer's Paris Olympics fears amid E. coli scare
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Swimmer's Olympics fears amid E. coli scare
June 22, 2024 at 11:54 PM Swimmer Leah Crisp has dreamed of competing in the Olympics since she was a little girl [BBC] An open water swimmer has said she hopes Olympics organisers have "a Plan B" after concerns were raised over the water quality in Paris. Somerset athlete Leah Crisp, 22, said swimmers are concerned about the race going ahead after testing of the River Seine revealed "alarming" levels of E. coli.
Somerset man creates huge D-Day memorial outside home
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Veteran attends torch ceremony ahead of D-Day 80
A 99-year-old veteran joined a ceremony to pass on a commemorative torch to mark the upcoming 80th anniversary of D-Day. Stan Ford, Royal Navy veteran from Bath, in Somerset, met with primary school pupils in Haycombe Cemetery to reflect on his experience of the D-Day landings. It was organised as part of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's (CWGC) campaign, which aims to build connections between veterans and young people.
Claverton Pumping station reopens after series of floods
A 19th Century pumping station designed to tackle flooding has reopened after a series of floods. However, the volunteers who run Claverton Pumping Station, a local museum in Somerset, are concerned for its future. The Grade I listed 19th Century waterwheel was designed to tackle flooding and has flooded regularly for the last 200 years. Volunteers say the recent "relentless flooding" is causing problems.
Winchcombe meteorite fragments made into jewellery
Fragments of a meteorite that crashed down to earth in 2021 have been made into items of jewellery. Cufflinks were commissioned by landowners in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, where the largest piece of space rock was found. Because of its fragile composition, the segments of the 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite were preserved in a resin. Lachlan Bond's mother had the gift made as a surprise. He said they were "absolutely gorgeous". Part of the meteorite has gone from this .....
Man recalls father's River Severn plane crash escape
A man has recalled his father's "lucky escape" from a plane crash on the banks of the River Severn 70 years ago. The Bristol Britannia prototype plane was on its way to Wales on 4 February 1954 when one of its engines exploded, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing. Bill Morgan said passengers, including his father, noticed fire "streaming" from the engine. A new Aerospace Bristol exhibition is displaying salvaged parts of the plane.
Cinderford's rusty pole receives amazing online reviews
A large rusty pole has become an unlikely tourist attraction with online reviews hailing it as "breath-taking". The 6m [19ft] pole stands on Littledean Hill Road in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, next to a sheep field and is thought to be a sewer vent. Reviewers on Tripadvisor have called it "spectacular" and a "life-changing experience". Tom Bull from Severn Cider said they have even made a special edition Rusty Pole cider to celebrate its attention.
Israel-Gaza war: Man on hunger strike hospitalised calling for ceasefire
A man originally from Gaza has been hospitalised after being on hunger strike for nearly two months over the Israel-Gaza war. Wael Arafat, 28, moved from Deir Al Balah to Bristol when he was young and is calling for a ceasefire. His mother, Patricia Davis-Thomas, said he is "very unwell" and that he has 17 family members who have been killed. She explained that seven days after he started the hunger strike, they had to call for an ambulance.
[Sponsored] COP28: auf der Suche nach Verpflichtungen
Die Klimakonferenz der Vereinten Nationen ist ein jährlicher Gradmesser für den Fortschritt und den weltweiten Einsatz für den Klimaschutz. Dieses Jahr findet die 28. Konferenz (COP28) vom 30. November bis zum 12. Dezember in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten statt. Sie bietet den führenden Politikern der Welt eine Chance, ihre Verpflichtungen zu Massnahmen zu bekräftigen und die Lücke zwischen Massnahmen und Zielen zu schliessen, die in der jüngsten Globalen Bestandsaufnahme offensichtlich wurde.
COP28: auf der Suche nach Verpflichtungen
Die Klimakonferenz der Vereinten Nationen ist ein jährlicher Gradmesser für den Fortschritt und den weltweiten Einsatz für den Klimaschutz. Dieses Jahr findet die 28. Konferenz (COP28) vom 30. November bis zum 12. Dezember in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten statt. Sie bietet den führenden Politikern der Welt eine Chance, ihre Verpflichtungen zu Massnahmen zu bekräftigen und die Lücke zwischen Massnahmen und Zielen zu schliessen, die in der jüngsten Globalen Bestandsaufnahme offensichtlich wurde.
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