White House restricts press office access citing sensitive material | Donald Trump News

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Reporters blocked from key White House area without prior approval, citing structural changes and security concerns.Published On 31 Oct 202531 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareUnited States President Donald Trump’s administration has barred reporters from accessing part of the White House press office without an appointment, citing the need to protect “sensitive material”.In a memorandum on Friday to White House Communications Director Steven Cheung and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the National Security Council (NSC) said journalists…

Prem Rugby Cup: Wins for Bath and Leicester Tigers

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In Pool B, Leicester claimed their third win in three after Bailey snatched the game from Newcastle with seven minutes remaining.Newcastle, who had won their opening game at home to Harlequins, scored the only points of the first half as captain Ollie Fletcher barged over from close range to make it 5-0 lead at the break.Leicester's first points came from winger George Pearson, who intercepted a pass in his own 22 and ran the length of the pitch…

Cornish Pirates finding momentum, says joint-head coach Alan Paver

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Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Alan Paver said the momentum from last weekend's first win of the season can help them take on unbeaten Championship high-flyers Caldy.Pirates' victory over London Scottish continued an upward arc following two narrow defeats and a draw to begin the season.Paver told BBC Radio Devon that it has not been the start to the campaign they expected: "We thought we were a little bit further on than we were, but reality kicked in after…

FBI claims arrests in alleged Michigan Halloween ‘terrorist’ plot | Crime

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NewsFeedFootage shows FBI and state police vehicles in Dearborn, Michigan, near Fordson High School, conducting an investigation. This comes after FBI Director Kash Patel said in a social media post that multiple people allegedly plotting a violent “terrorist” Halloween weekend attack were arrested.Published On 31 Oct 202531 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Jack Fitzwater: Exeter defender says club want to avoid being ‘turned over’ in FA Cup

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In the past two seasons, the Grecians have signed two Halifax Town players - Millenic Alli and Andrew Oluwabori - and Fitzwater expects the current crop of players at the National League club will give them a stern test."The clubs seem to have a good relationship. Both [players] came in and did well. We're going to have to go there with a gameplan and be ready for a really tough afternoon," he said."Hopefully we do the basics well,…

Weston-super-Mare hoping for memorable day in FA Cup

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The National League South side have been drawn at home against National League opponents Aldershot for Saturday's game. Weston reached the first round last season, enjoying a draw against their then League One neighbours Bristol Rovers, who they took to extra time.But the last time they got through to the second round was in the 2003-04 season when they were beaten by Northampton Town. They come into the Aldershot tie second in the league table under Rogers -…

Hundreds turn out to oppose Holsworthy mega solar farm plans

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Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondentBBCStephen Crowther, from the Campaign to Protect Rural England, is opposing the plansHundreds of people have attended a meeting in opposition to plans for one the UK's biggest solar farms.More than 200 residents packed into Holsworthy Memorial Hall in Devon earlier to hear concerns about the proposed 1,100 hectares (2,700 acres) Beacon Solar project.The Campaign to Protect Rural England's (CPRE) described the plans as "a market dash in favour of government policy",…

New plans to carve Devon up into four unitary authorities

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Miles DavisDevon political reporterGetty ImagesA new plan has emerged to carve Devon up into four unitary authorities as part of local government reorganisationA new plan for Devon to be carved up into four unitary authorities has emerged.Under the government's massive shake up of local government, all district and county councils will be abolished so that one authority will run all council services in any one area.Plymouth, Torbay and Exeter have now revealed they are all working together on…

Royal Marine jailed for abusing former partner

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Avon and Somerset PoliceThe judge described Deaken as a "coward" and a "bully"A Royal Marine has been jailed for 26 months after being found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour towards his former partner.In August, a jury heard how 26-year-old Jayden Deakin, from Norton Fitzwarren in Somerset, physically and psychologically abused his partner over a period of years.He was described by the judge as a "coward" and a "bully" at his sentencing at Taunton Crown Court after unanimously…

Man charged with conspiracy to import Class A drug

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A man has been charged with conspiracy to import a Class A drug, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.Earlier this year the NCA said it was investigating a conspiracy to smuggle £18.4m worth of cocaine into the UK on an inflatable boat in September 2024, which involved a 28-mile (45km) sea chase from off the coast of Newquay. The NCA said Patrick Tsang, 52, of Cosham, Portsmouth was taken into custody at a local police station following his…

Dorset blood donor donates 100th pint dressed as Dracula’s bride

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An 80-year-old woman has donated her 100th pint of blood on Halloween while dressed as Dracula's bride. Carol Verney, from Blandford in Dorset, said she invited passersby to donate as she made her way to the blood donor centre in fancy dress.With her for support was her husband Malcolm, dressed appropriately as Dracula. She said she has no plans to stop giving blood after this because of how much she enjoys the feeling of helping other people. BBC…

Community group a step closer to buying Shepton Mallet theatre

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Emma Britton,BBC Radio Somerset and Chris Lockyer,SomersetBBCThe Amulet theatre in Shepton Mallet closed in 2022A community group is a step closer to buying a disused Somerset theatre after raising more than £115,000.The Amulet in Shepton Mallet was originally a gift to the town in 1975 from the Showering family, who were famous for inventing the Babycham drink.It operated as a popular theatre and community centre for many years but closed in 2022.Martin Berkeley from the Let's Buy The…