Monthly Archives: October 2025

What you need to know as pine martens are reintroduced

What you need to know as pine martens are reintroduced

Devon Wildlife TrustPine martens were released at secret locations in Exmoor last monthWhen it was reported that pine martens were being reintroduced into Somerset, some people had questions.The Two Moors Pine Marten Project released nine females and 10 males at secret locations on Exmoor in September.Some people expressed concerns about whether smaller mammals and birds would be impacted.But Somerset Wildlife Trust wants to reassure people the reintroduction of the animal will restore balance in local woodlands and says…

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Sandi Toksvig probes Iron Age Dorset murder for TV series

Sandi Toksvig probes Iron Age Dorset murder for TV series

Bournemouth UniversitySandi Toksvig worked with university researchers at an Iron Age site in rural DorsetTV personality Sandi Toksvig has been helping to unravel a 2,000-year-old murder mystery as part of a new TV series.The presenter filmed with Bournemouth University researchers and students at an archaeological dig near Winterborne Kingston in Dorset where an Iron Age settlement and cemetery was excavated.During the episode of the Channel 4 show, called Hidden Wonders, researchers discovered the skeleton of a teenage girl…

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Devon libraries Halloween costume loans ‘really useful’

Devon libraries Halloween costume loans ‘really useful’

Library users have welcomed a scheme run by Devon libraries offering people the chance to borrow Halloween costumes donated by other visitors.Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs the Devon County Council and Torbay's libraries, described the scheme as "cost-effective" as it was designed to prevent the public from purchasing costumes that would only be worn once.Katheryn and her daughter Sophie visited Pinhoe Library, Exeter, on the hunt for a Halloween costume.Sophie chose a Rapunzel costume for this year,…

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Radio Devon presenters gear up for three-legged walk

Radio Devon presenters gear up for three-legged walk

BBCBBC Radio Devon's Caroline Densley and Michael Chequer will be walking three-leggedBBC radio presenters are attempting to complete a section of a 1,000 mile three-legged challenge for Children in Need (CIN).Each BBC local radio station is aiming to complete 25 miles (40.23 km) on 4 and 5 November.BBC Radio Devon's Caroline Densley and Michael Chequer are each hoping to cover 12.5 three-legged miles (20.12km) over the two days.They will be walking each mile tied to a different person,…

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Devon and Cornwall attractions face surging costs

Devon and Cornwall attractions face surging costs

Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondentRick TurnerRick Turner is urging visitor attractions to adapt to the economic climate or risk closureLike the main attraction at his theme park, Rick Turner says it has been a "rollercoaster year" for the sector."Costs have increased massively," the owner of The Big Sheep in north Devon said, reflecting on the state of the region's visitor attractions."It's terrifying times."Mr Turner, who is also the chairman of Devon's Top Attractions, said "there will…

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Radio Cornwall presenters to join in three-legged challenge

Radio Cornwall presenters to join in three-legged challenge

BBCYoung farmers in Cornwall helped James Churchfield prepareBBC radio presenters will be attempting to complete part of a 1,000 mile three-legged challenge for Children in Need (CIN). Each BBC Local radio station is hoping to complete 25 miles (40.23 km) on 4 and 5 November towards a combined total of 1,000 miles. BBC Radio Cornwall's James Churchfield and James Dundon are both hoping to complete 12.5 miles (20.12km) over the two days.They will be walking each mile tethered…

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Gambling addiction in the armed forces

Gambling addiction in the armed forces

Alastair Fee,File on 4 Investigates and Jim Booth,ProducerGetty ImagesThe Ministry of Defence says it has support at "every level" of the armed servicesUp to 15 hours a day, placing bets 10 times his wage. A serving member of the armed forces has told File on 4 Investigates that a gambling problem is easy to hide in the military.Paul, not his real name, started gambling illegally at 16 at the bookies but it was in the forces he says…

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Trump rules out VP run in 2028, but says he ‘would love’ a third term | Donald Trump News

US president muses about a third term in office despite the constitution barring him from doing so.Published On 28 Oct 202528 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareUnited States President Donald Trump has ruled out running for vice president in the 2028 election but said he “would love” to serve a third term in office.The comments on Monday came despite the US Constitution barring anyone from being elected to the country’s presidency for a third time.Recommended Stories…

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‘Derailment’ warning as world faces threats to its ability to act on climate change

The worsening consequences of the climate crisis could fatally “derail” climate action, researchers have warned. With global warming breaching 1.5°C – and Earth system tipping points, such as the widespread dieback of warm-water coral reefs, now being reached – the consequences of climate change are guaranteed to escalate. The new report – by the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative (SCRI), the University of Exeter, University College London’s Climate Action Unit, and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) –…

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Hamas hands over remains of captive as Israeli drone strike kills two | Gaza News

Hamas has handed over the remains of another dead captive to Israel, hours after an Israeli drone attack in southern Gaza killed two Palestinians amid a fragile ceasefire.The Israeli military said on Monday that the Red Cross had taken custody of the coffin and was in the process of transporting it to the army’s troops in Gaza.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listUnder the terms of a United States-brokered ceasefire that took effect on October 10, Hamas…

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Jamaica readies for ‘catastrophic’ hazards from Hurricane Melissa | Weather

NewsFeedJamaica is bracing for what forecasters call “catastrophic level hazards” from Hurricane Melissa, expected to make landfall Tuesday morning as a potential category five storm.Published On 27 Oct 202527 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Memorial to LGBT veterans means ‘no more shame’

Memorial to LGBT veterans means ‘no more shame’

Georgina BarnesSouth WestRuth BirchRuth Birch and Julia Currey, shown 22 years apart, met each other in the armyA woman who had to hide her relationship with her now-wife has described a new memorial recognising lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender military personnel as a "significant piece of history".The sculpture, named An Opened Letter, was unveiled by King Charles III to commemorate LGBT+ veterans affected by the ban of same-sex couples in the armed forces until 2000.Ruth Birch, from Truro…

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