Major incident declared on M5 after car transporter fire
A major incident was declared by emergency services after a stretch of the M5 was closed earlier in both directions due to a fire on a lorry carrying electric vehicles. The motorway was shut in Devon between junction 28 at…
A history of US government shutdowns: Every closure and how long it lasted | Donald Trump News
The United States federal government shut down at 12:01am East Coast time (04:01 GMT) on Wednesday after Congress failed to pass a new spending bill, forcing operations considered inessential to close. President Donald Trump has threatened to use the budget…
Celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, at the University of Exeter
Everyone is invited to celebrate Diwali with fireworks, dancing and delicious food at the University of Exeter. Students hope those of all ages in the local community will join them to mark the festival of lights. The festivities will take…
Fears online GP appointment changes could add ‘pressure’ to staff
Anna VarleSouth West and George ThorpeSouth West BBC Dr Elpitha Bruce believed striking a balance between the needs of patients and staff was important Doctors and patients have raised concerns about all GP practices in England being made to offer…
R360: Exeter boss Rob Baxter has had no approaches from rebel league
With former England captain Mike Tindall as its figurehead R360’s plan is for 12 franchises across the world – eight men’s teams and four women’s teams. The hope is to get the world’s best players competing alongside one another in…
All-female tuna fishing crew aim to inspire others
The first all-female Atlantic Bluefin tuna fishing crew to launch from Salcombe has set sail. The crew, comprised of women from marine charities, female skippers, and even a member of Team England Angling had the goal of inspiring other women…
“Polarised” politics to blame for US govt shutdown | Donald Trump
“The thing that’s behind [the shutdown] is the two parties becoming more and more far apart … and more willing to embrace confrontational approaches.” Niall Stanage, White House columnist at The Hill, explains how political polarisation in the US has…
Plymouth sees start of ‘one of the biggest’ play areas
Work to create “one of the biggest city centre play areas in the country” has started, a council has said. In July, the first part of Plymouth’s Armada Way regeneration project opened to the public. The city centre scheme has…
Pfizer strikes deal with Trump administration to cut US drug prices | Drugs News
US consumers not expected to start seeing lower prices under the Pfizer deal until 2026. Published On 1 Oct 20251 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share United States President Donald Trump has announced an agreement…
Crisis over big dogs in care in South West sparks RSPCA appeal
RSPCA Two-year-old Sox was found abandoned The RSPCA is urging people in the South West to consider adopting larger dogs because it is struggling with record numbers in its care. New data from the charity revealed it can take up…