Monthly Archives: October 2025

Conor Hazard: Plymouth Argyle’s Northern Ireland goalkeeper aiming for World Cup

Conor Hazard: Plymouth Argyle’s Northern Ireland goalkeeper aiming for World Cup

Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Conor Hazard is relishing the chance to try and reach the World Cup with Northern Ireland.The 27-year-old was part of the squad for their win over Slovakia and narrow loss to Germany over the past international break.It leaves Northern Ireland knowing wins over Slovakia and Luxembourg next month would secure at least a play-off place for next year's tournament in the United States."We know we have a big opportunity coming up next month now," he…

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Broadband restored in Beaminster four days after car crash outage

Broadband restored in Beaminster four days after car crash outage

Ros TappendenSouth of EnglandCouncillor Craig MonksThe burnt-out car was removed by Dorset Council contractors on TuesdayBroadband has been restored to a town more than four days after a car crash knocked out services to about 1,000 customers.Homes and businesses in Beaminster, Dorset, lost their internet service on Sunday when a car crashed into a telegraph pole and burst into flames.Openreach said engineers worked through the night to restore services, describing the repairs as "complex".The company said they would…

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CrossCountry rail workers strike suspended by RMT union

CrossCountry rail workers strike suspended by RMT union

Rail passengers are being warned there will still be "significant disruption" despite planned industrial action being suspended. CrossCountry says its services will be impacted with a reduced timetable as it is too late to reinstate a normal timetable on services this weekend.Although members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) have called off a walk-out planned for Saturday 18 October, only a significantly-reduced number of services will be able to run to the South West,…

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Endangered white claw crayfish released into pond in Devon

Endangered white claw crayfish released into pond in Devon

Harding-Lee MediaWildwood Devon said white-clawed crayfish have been released into a purpose-build refuge pondA wildlife conservation charity said white-clawed crayfish, which are an endangered species, have been released into a pond in Devon. Wildwood Devon, a wildlife park based in Ottery St Mary, said there were only two known surviving populations of the crayfish left in the county. Education and conversation officer Charly Mead said the creatures, which were rescued two years ago, had been moved into a…

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Andoni Iraola press conference: Crystal Palace vs AFC Bournemouth

Andoni Iraola press conference: Crystal Palace vs AFC Bournemouth

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to BBC Radio Solent before Saturday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park (kick-off 15:00).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Midfielder David Brooks is taking a small break after picking up an injury and Iraola said: "It's not the best moment, it's never a good moment to have an injury. I think Brooksy was playing really well and finding himself, he was in a great physical position.…

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‘Blue plaque for children’s author’ and ‘haircuts for the homeless’

‘Blue plaque for children’s author’ and ‘haircuts for the homeless’

Here is our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.A blue plaque will be unveiled in Stroud later to honour the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, reports the Stroud News & Journal.The ceremony marks 80 years since the publication of Reverend Wilbert Awdry's first book, The Three Railway Engines.Burnham.on.Sea.com says a field gun being pulled 1,000 miles (1,609km) will be in the West later. Hundreds…

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Vice-Chancellor strengthens health and conservation research links in visit to South Africa  

A delegation from the University of Exeter has met with the British High Commissioner to South Africa during a visit to showcase Exeter’s research successes in the country at the prestigious Oppenheimer Research Conference. University President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lisa Roberts, headed up the Exeter contingent during a six-day visit to the country. As well as meeting the British High Commissioner to South Africa, Anthony Phillipson, she attended the Oppenheimer Research Conference, where Exeter researchers presented their work…

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Kenya holds state funeral for opposition leader Odinga after mourning chaos | Politics News

Odinga’s body will next travel to his family’s home region of western Kenya, where more huge crowds are expected, before a private burial service this weekend.Kenya has held a state funeral for revered opposition leader Raila Odinga, a day after security forces killed several people after opening fire to disperse crowds of mourners at a stadium hosting a public viewing of his body.Thousands of mourners gathered amid a heavy security presence at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium on Friday,…

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John E Vistic | Deathgasm

John E Vistic | Deathgasm

John E Vistic: Deathgasm (Via Deaf Endling Collective) DL | Stream OUT NOW After a brief foray into the world of meditative and melancholy acoustic, one of Louder Than War’s favourite eclectic rock’n’roll warriors John E Vistic reverts back to his punk rock roots with his new single, Deathgasm. And as the first taster from his forthcoming album, there is little doubt that John is out to blow our collective minds and absolutely nails it with his first…

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Climate science workshop brings together schoolchildren and world-leading researchers

Climate science workshop brings together schoolchildren and world-leading researchers

Pupils at an Exeter school have engaged with some of the world’s most renowned climate scientists at a special day-long workshop. Year six children from St Sidwell’s Church of England Primary and Nursery School were guests of the University of Exeter, where they quizzed environmental scientists about climate change. They also worked with international cardboard theatre company Hamishibi to create their own stories around the planet’s health before proudly presenting them to staff and classmates.The event was organised…

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University archaeologist awarded prestigious medal by the British Academy

University archaeologist awarded prestigious medal by the British Academy

A landscape archaeologist renowned for his expertise on Roman and medieval-era Britain has been presented with one of the British Academy’s highest honours. Professor Stephen Rippon has been awarded this year’s British Academy Medal for Landscape Archaeology in recognition of the longstanding contribution he has made to his field. Professor Rippon received his medal alongside eight other distinguished scholars at the Academy’s London headquarters on Thursday night (16th October). He is just the 11th recipient of the medal…

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