Nancy Astor statue in Plymouth removed to fix wobble
A statue of the first female MP to take her seat in the House of Commons has been temporarily moved for repairs. Plymouth City Council said the bronze figure of Nancy Astor was taken away on Monday from its position…
Concerns over 2,700-acre ‘mega-solar’ scheme in Devon
Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondent BBC Stephen and Sharon Boulton, who live close to the proposed solar farm, say other options should be explored first “It’s going to be huge, absolutely vast,” says Stephen Boulton of the solar…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,329 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here are the key events from day 1,329 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Published On 15 Oct 202515 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is how things stand on Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Fighting…
‘Not going to waste our time’: Trump hinges US aid to Argentina on election | Donald Trump News
United States President Donald Trump has pledged to boost Argentina’s economy with a $20bn currency swap, but only if the South American country’s right-wing president prevails in the upcoming elections. The president, the self-described anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei, was in Washington,…
Two houses in Plymouth evacuated after high readings of fuel
Two homes were evacuated after higher than expected fuel readings were taken on a street in Plymouth, with the alarm being initially raised by an occupant. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to the Dayton…
‘Show Israel the red card’: Protesters urge boycott of Israel at World Cup | Gaza
NewsFeed Israel’s World Cup qualifier against Italy in Udine was played under heavy security and protests just days after a Gaza ceasefire took effect. A pro-Palestinian march in the city center was expected to attract more people than the match…
High Court clears Reform councillors of election overspending
Two Reform councillors and their election agent have had their names cleared by a High Court judge after being reported for overspending on election expenses by a colleague. Exeter councillors Neil Stevens, his brother Tony Stevens and their agent Rob…
Appeal after glass smashed in woman’s face at Devon pub
An investigation has been launched after a woman had a glass smashed in her face during an altercation at a pub in Devon, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were appealing for witnesses after a fight broke…
Exeter researcher named among 2025 Women of Discovery
A University of Exeter researcher has been named on the 2025 Women of Discovery. Dr Divya Karnad, who works on marine conservation and social science, is part of the Centre for Ecology and Conservation on the Penryn Campus in Cornwall….
Gaza journalist buried as brother is freed from Israeli prison | Newsfeed
NewsFeed The brother of killed Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi was freed under the Gaza ceasefire deal, only to be told of his brother’s death just days earlier. Published On 14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social…