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Thousands of fish introduced to West waterways January 11, 2026
The Environment Agency says nearly 7,000 fish have been added to rivers, lakes and ponds.
Teenager wins race at 'breathtaking speed' January 11, 2026
Tom is cheered over the line in the annual village race which was first held in 1977.
In pictures: 'Cold snap' and 'FA Cup heroes' January 11, 2026
Our weekly roundup of photographs from across the West.
Woman achieves dream of becoming swimming teacher January 11, 2026
Autistic woman Emily Gold achieves the qualification with the support of a charity.
Historic bridge demolished for £11m replacement January 10, 2026
Winterstoke Road Bridge was built in the 1940s to provide access to an aeroplane factory.

Thousands of fish introduced to West waterways January 11, 2026
The Environment Agency says nearly 7,000 fish have been added to rivers, lakes and ponds.
Teenager wins race at 'breathtaking speed' January 11, 2026
Tom is cheered over the line in the annual village race which was first held in 1977.
In pictures: 'Cold snap' and 'FA Cup heroes' January 11, 2026
Our weekly roundup of photographs from across the West.
Woman achieves dream of becoming swimming teacher January 11, 2026
Autistic woman Emily Gold achieves the qualification with the support of a charity.
Historic bridge demolished for £11m replacement January 10, 2026
Winterstoke Road Bridge was built in the 1940s to provide access to an aeroplane factory.

Council plans £1.8m leisure centre extension January 12, 2026
The purpose-built studios would increase capacity for classes in Christchurch, the council says.
Resort should have tourist tax, says council leader January 12, 2026
The BCP Council leader says it is "not fair" the authority is not able to bring in a tourism levy.
Big Picture: This week's images from the South January 11, 2026
The best images sent to us from Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed January 11, 2026
Plans to make beach hut owners pay full council tax is among our most-read stories of the week.
Newcastle win on penalties after epic six-goal thriller January 10, 2026
Newcastle United and Bournemouth play out a six-goal thriller, after a Harvey Barnes goal in the 118th minute is cancelled out by Marcus Tavernier's equaliser minutes later, with Newcastle progressing on penalties.
Your guide to festivals across the South in 2026 January 10, 2026
From large-scale music events to local favourites, organisers have been revealing what is in store.
College staff prepare for strike action January 10, 2026
UCU members at 25 colleges in England are due to walk out amid a row over pay and working conditions.