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South of England weekly news quiz for 17 October 2026
Overview
BBC News has published its weekly news quiz for the south of England covering regional stories from the week, including a question on what blue poo can reveal, a newly discovered ancient crocodile relative, new mega cranes at a port, successful exotic fruit growing during a hot summer, and a schoolchild-assisted lake clearance.
Key points
- The weekly news quiz tests memory of recent events across the south of England.
- Featured topics include a question regarding what blue poo can reveal.
- Other topics cover the discovery of an ancient crocodile relative and new mega cranes at a port.
- Additional stories involve successful exotic fruit growth during a hot summer and a schoolchild-assisted lake clearance.