Gateshead vs Truro: Fans travel 914 miles for furthest away match in English football history

Post published:October 26, 2025
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Pre-match there are plenty of sore heads, which most opt to medicate with a free pint being offered by the Fog on the Tyne pub to the first 100 Truro fans who show up.Gateshead have the lowest average attendance in the National League, but play in a 11,800-capacity stadium designed to also host athletics events and gigs.The home stands are almost entirely empty, the temperature has dropped, and teeth are chattering on the away terrace as Truro kick…

Owner of Nailsea’s oldest shop celebrates 100th birthday

Post published:October 26, 2025
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Jonathan Holmes,Bristol and Liam McGuinn,in NailseaBBCJohn Brown has run the shop since 1957The owner of a town's oldest shop is celebrating his 100th birthday.John Brown, owner of John Brown Hardware, built and then opened his shop in Nailsea, North Somerset, in September 1957 with his father.Mr Brown regularly worked in the shop until the age of 98, and still oversees the business. He said he still felt like a "youngster at heart" and was "proud and honoured" to…

'New dentist checkups' and 'hero bus driver'

Post published:October 26, 2025
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Trump dances with performers after landing in Malaysia | Donald Trump

Post published:October 26, 2025
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NewsFeedUS President Donald Trump broke into dance with local performers as he arrived in Malaysia for the ASEAN summit. It marks his first trip to the Asia Pacific since his re-election.Published On 26 Oct 202526 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

India’s Sharma, Kohli deny Australia an ODI series sweep in Sydney | Cricket News

Post published:October 26, 2025
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India’s ageing stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rebounded strongly in what may be their last match on Australian soil.Rohit Sharma smashed his 33rd one-day international hundred, and Virat Kohli rebounded from back-to-back ducks with a meticulous half-century, as India avoided a whitewash against Australia with a nine-wicket win to close their three-match series, in what may have been their final ODI international in Australia.Sharma, 38, and Kohli, 36, will not feature in the upcoming five-game T20 series…

Mexico City Grand Prix: Lando Norris looks to take advantage of pole position

Post published:October 26, 2025
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Piastri, meanwhile, cut a somewhat forlorn figure. He had a difficult weekend in the US a week ago and thought he had found the answers. But as he put it: "What's been a bit surprising here has just been that the gap has been the same pretty much every session."I feel like I've done some decent laps through the weekend, but everything seems to be about 0.4-0.5secs off."Team principal Andrea Stella said Piastri was losing a little bit…

ASEAN summit in Malaysia: Who’s attending and what to expect | ASEAN News

Post published:October 25, 2025
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Nearly two dozen world leaders are descending in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur for a three-day summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) from Sunday to Tuesday, and multiple other meetings on the sidelines.This will be the 47th summit of the ASEAN.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listHere’s what you need to know:What is ASEAN, and who’s attending the summit?ASEAN is made up of 10 members – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the…

Mexico City Grand Prix qualifying results: Lando Norris takes pole position

Post published:October 25, 2025
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Norris starts 14 points adrift of Piastri so will re-take the championship lead for the first time since April if he wins the race and Piastri cannot make any ground.Piastri has been struggling all weekend and although he looked to have saved his qualifying with a final lap that put him up to third briefly, others knocked him down as they benefited from the track improvement.The Australian ended up 0.588secs off Norris' pace to continue a difficult run…

Exeter Digest #92: Heavitree Road student scheme revisions – Boneyard arcade to return – Mary Arches co-living developer doubles down

Post published:October 25, 2025
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HEADLINESHeavitree Road police station student accommodation and “co-living” scheme consultation extendedDevelopers revise application for full planning permission for 813-bed seven-block complex submitted in May as similar proposals proliferate across city centre. Read more.Unique retro games arcade to create new Sidwell Street venue after long searchBoneyard arcade seeking permission to change use of empty Brighthouse retail unit after making way for ‘co-living’ block at previous Red Lion Lane location. Read more.Mary Arches “co-living” developer resists “miniscule” room size criticisms…

Premiership Women’s Rugby: Sale and Exeter win opening games

Post published:October 25, 2025
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Sale Sharks, who managed just one win last season, enjoyed an excellent start to their Premiership Women's Rugby campaign as they cruised to a 46-17 triumph against Leicester Tigers.Earlier on Saturday, a dominant first-half display helped Exeter Chiefs to a 24-12 victory at Trailfinders.An expert performance before the break made the difference for Sale, too, as they entered half-time leading 34-5.Amy Cokayne, Erica Jarrell, Holly Thorpe, Rhona Lloyd and Katie Childs scored first-half tries for the hosts, while…

Hundreds gather for rival protests in Exeter city centre

Post published:October 25, 2025
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Hundreds of people from two opposing protests gathered in a city standoff, separated by a heavy police presence.About 250 people took part in the British Unity Walk, which made its way through Exeter city centre before going towards Bedford Square. As the march approached the square, it was met by a counter-protest of about 600 people, organised by local community groups under the banner Exeter for Everyone. A total of 85 police officers, including some drafted in from…

Trailfinders Women 12-24 Exeter Chiefs: Exeter begin Premiership Women’s Rugby campaign with win

Post published:October 25, 2025
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Exeter Chiefs produced a dominant first-half display as they began their Premiership Women's Rugby season with a 24-12 victory at Trailfinders.Exeter started brightly with Liv McGoverne opening the scoring after 13 minutes before Hope Rogers seized a loose ball and went over six minutes later, with McGoverne successfully converting.An excellent quick attacking move saw Maisy Allen send a pass to Gabriella Nigrelli out wide who delivered her side's third try, with McGoverne adding the extras to make it…