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Financial changes are coming this month which will have an impact on South West households’ finances. They include changes to energy bills and mortgage rules with deadlines coming up affecting Tax Credit households and anyone using old stamps to send mail. Economists will be keeping a close eye on the …

The peace and quiet of summer had been shattered for a Cotswolds village that is taking the brunt of a major road diversion following the closure of a small bridge over a river. Buscot Wick on the Gloucestershire border with Oxfordshire is being used by motorists who can’t cross the …

The East Yorkshire coast is blessed with beautiful beaches, but few are as intriguing as Mappleton. Not only is it a bit of a hidden gem, usually far less busy than the big tourists beaches, but it also boasts a “hidden” cove and a chance to find fossils. Popular with …

Specialist divers are involved in a multinational explosive ordnance disposal – EOD – exercise hosted by Latvia, operating closely alongside the hosts and teams of experts from Estonia, Lithuania, Germany, Belgium, Canada and the United States. Delta Squadron of the Diving and Threat Exploitation Group safely recovered two ground mines …

The appearance of the Royal Family standing proudly on the Buckingham Palace balcony with the newly crowned King Charles and Queen Camilla was the moment royal fans had been waiting for. Charles and Camilla in lavish robes and crowns returned to the Palace from Westminster Abbey, waving as the crowds …

It stands high above the Cotswolds and from the top you can look out across Gloucestershire. Inside it features designs by William Morris, who was inspired by the view. But underneath the Broadway Tower is a piece of history that is far less romantic. And you wouldn’t know it was …

As families getting ready for Christmas this week could see their plans hit by another round of strike action as unions are planning further walkouts. Members of unions, including railway workers and Royal Mail staff, will be walking out in disputes over pay and conditions, that are sure to affect …

Police have confirmed, despite local rumours, criminal damage to a historic fountain at a Devon beauty spot did not involve Royal Navy cadets. Local residents were left “devastated” by the vandalism at the ornamental fountain. Dartmouth Police were called to reports of criminal damage to a fountain on Friday August …

The beleaguered Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales failed to depart Portsmouth for Fife on Friday night following a string of delays caused by technical problems. It had been expected to sail on Monday but work was not completed in time to remove the giant propeller and the …

The Royal Mail has today unveiled a new collection of stamps showcasing both the history of the Royal Marines, and the modern day operations. There are eight stamps in the main set, with a further four illustrating changes to the Royal Marine Commando uniform throughout history. The set depicts some …