Monthly Archives: October 2025

‘Policy frictions’ behind Cornwall Council Reform UK resignations

‘Policy frictions’ behind Cornwall Council Reform UK resignations

Seb NobleCornwall political reporterBBCCouncillors O'Connor, Thomason-Kenyon, Knight and Parsonage are four of the five members of the new Cornish Independent Non-Aligned Group Former leaders of Reform UK on Cornwall Council have said they faced "friction" as they tried to balance the national party's priorities with the interests of Cornish residents. Five members of the party have left to form a new Cornish Independent Non-Aligned Group on the authority.They claim they were told by party leaders to focus on…

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Gillian Welch & David Rawlings: O2 Apollo, Manchester

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings: O2 Apollo, Manchester

Gillian Welch & David RawlingsO2 Apollo, Manchester25th October 2025 The Grammy-winning pair’s first Manchester show in fourteen years powerfully evokes the American heartland Gillian Welch is nothing if not authentic. As she gazes out at a sold-out Manchester Apollo, there’s one particular quote that springs to mind for her. “As my friend Buck White once said, you sure could stack a lot of hay in here!” White was an icon of bluegrass, having led his band The Whites,…

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‘Coast road closure’ and ‘excitement’ for lantern event

‘Coast road closure’ and ‘excitement’ for lantern event

BBCThe B3191 Cleeve Hill has been closed to vehicles since January 2023Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesOur top three from yesterdayWhat to watch on social media Source link

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England v Australia: Luke Cowan-Dickie on prospect of winning 50th cap

England v Australia: Luke Cowan-Dickie on prospect of winning 50th cap

"I didn't really have a 50th in my head when I came back playing. I didn't think me playing for England would be a thing again."For it to potentially happen this autumn, it is going to be huge trying not to let it get to me."There were a couple of times with the specialist when we didn't know if playing was going to be the right thing."But I stuck at it because rugby is such a big part…

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Marvin Brown: Former Bristol City forward dies aged 42 from cancer

Marvin Brown: Former Bristol City forward dies aged 42 from cancer

In the summer of 2024 he became the joint manager of Corsham Town FC, who also paid tribute to Brown as an "instant favourite" among supporters and staff - winning 10 games in a row after joining at a "very difficult time" for the club. "[He] would always stay behind after the game to chat about life and football even towards the end of his time with the club when he was ill," they added. "He will be…

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Search for new Newquay-London airline under way

Search for new Newquay-London airline under way

BBCFlights from Newquay to London Gatwick were cancelled after Eastern Airways filed a notice to appoint administratorsThe Civil Aviation Authority said all of Eastern Airways' flights had been cancelled, including services from Newquay to London Gatwick.Tim Dwelly, Cornwall Council cabinet member for economic regeneration and investment, said the airline's collapse was "very, very disappointing".He said the council was doing all it could to get a decent carrier on board to take over the Newquay to London route."There's going…

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Ayman Benarous: ‘Freak’ knee injury rules out Plymouth midfielder

Ayman Benarous: ‘Freak’ knee injury rules out Plymouth midfielder

Plymouth Argyle could be without five of the squad that lost to Exeter City last week for the trip to Mansfield on Tuesday night. Argyle will be without suspended Matthew Sorinola and Alex Mitchell is absent on compassionate grounds. Joe Edwards and Bradley Ibrahim face late fitness tests while Ayman Benarous will be missing for up to six weeks after sustaining what head coach Tom Cleverley described as a '"freak training injury" to his knee."It's an action that…

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Hurricane Melissa live: Category 5 storm nears Jamaica, strongest this year | Climate Crisis News

blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Category 5 storm is predicted to be the most destructive storm on record to hit the Caribbean island.Published On 28 Oct 202528 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Firefighters tackle thatched cottage fire in Hinton, New Forest

Firefighters tackle thatched cottage fire in Hinton, New Forest

Firefighters have worked through the night to put out a fire at a thatched cottage in the New Forest.The blaze broke out at the house on the A35 Lyndhurst Road in Hinton on the Hampshire/Dorset border on Monday shortly before 21:00 GMT.Firefighters in 10 fire engines from Hampshire and Dorset Fire and Rescue Services along with an aerial ladder platform worked into the early hours of Tuesday to bring the flames under control.The fire service said there was…

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Monastic music to play again in Exeter priory closed by Henry VIII

Beautiful monastic music will be heard again in a former Exeter priory closed by Henry VIII thanks to the discovery of a rare collection of medieval chants. St Nicholas Priory was founded by William the Conqueror in 1087. It was home to Benedictine monks for over 400 years and is the oldest building in Exeter. In 1536, like other monasteries, it was closed and the remains became the home of wealthy Tudor merchants. Thanks to the University of…

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Star Scheme rugby charity helps 1,000 children into sport

Star Scheme rugby charity helps 1,000 children into sport

Jack Killah,West of England and Matty Edwards,West of EnglandStar SchemeChard RFC in Somerset is one of the clubs giving opportunities to young people through the schemeA charity has helped more than 1,000 disadvantaged children across the country have access to rugby.The charity - Star Scheme - takes away practical barriers to children playing the sport by paying for transport, fees and kit.First piloted during the pandemic at Chew Valley Rugby Club, the project has now expanded to almost…

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