Month: October 2025

BBC DEVON

Oldway Mansion break-ins costing thousands, says council

Torbay Council Torbay Council said entering Oldway Mansion was “illegal and extremely dangerous” Damage caused by a series of break-ins at a historic building will cost thousands of pounds to fix, according to a council. Torbay Council said trespassers broke…

BBC DEVON

Man arrested over threats outside McDonald’s in Exmouth

A man has been arrested after another man was threatened with an air rifle in a road rage incident outside a McDonald’s. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was reported the man was threatened outside the restaurant at Liverton Business…

Exeter Uni News

Firms sensitive to rising temperatures deliver lower stock returns

Companies that are more sensitive to temperature changes are consistently overvalued and deliver lower-than-expected returns. Global temperature rises as a result of climate change impact firms differently, with sectors such as agriculture and energy directly exposed to physical climate risks,…

Exeter Uni News

NHS policies to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective

Current NHS policies designed to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective, according to new research.   In England, more than one in seven people take five or more medicines daily, leading to growing concerns over the…

Al Jazeera

Amazon Web Services issue spurs outage of global websites and apps | Internet News

Internet users have reported difficulties accessing popular websites and apps including Signal, Coinbase and Robinhood. Published On 20 Oct 202520 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Major websites including popular gaming, financial and social media…

BBC DEVON

Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss praises side despite Stockport defeat

Gary Caldwell says his Exeter City side deserved something from their 1-0 loss at high-flying Stockport County. Nathan Lowe’s first-half goal was enough to separate the sides, with County just a point off the top of League One. Exeter had…

BBC DEVON

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss frustrated by AFC Wimbledon loss

Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says his side have to be more defensively solid after their 2-1 loss at home to AFC Wimbledon. The Pilgrims took an early lead through Lorent Tolaj, but goals either side of half-time saw the…

BBC DEVON

Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper: Australia duo join ‘bunch of brothers’ at Exeter

Exeter Chiefs coach Ross McMillan says Australia internationals Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper have slotted in seamlessly to the squad. The pair made their debuts in the impressive 38-0 win over Harlequins on Sunday. Ikitau helped set up Henry Slade’s…

Exeter Uni News

Essential reading: scholar and author’s book chosen among the best for children

A children’s book written by a renowned author at the University of Exeter has been named as one of the most ‘essential’ titles of the genre. Lubna and Pebble, by Professor Wendy O’Shea-Meddour, and illustrated by Daniel Egnéus, was chosen…

Exeter Uni News

Duty solicitor generational mismatch risks eroding trust in the criminal justice system, study warns

The growing age imbalance in the duty solicitor scheme in England and Wales risks eroding trust in the criminal justice system, a new study warns. Most duty solicitors are aged 45 and over, putting at risk the ability of vulnerable…