Blaze at Bideford terraced home tackled by firefighters
Firefighters have battled a blaze at a terraced home overnight. Devon and Somerset Fire Service said its crews were called out to Honestone Street in Bideford, Devon, at about 20:15 GMT on Tuesday after reports of a two-storey building “well…
As Trump and Xi near deal, few see letup in heated US-China rivalry | International Trade News
Gyeongju, South Korea – As US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping prepare to meet for the first time since 2019, Washington and Beijing appear poised to reach a deal to lower the temperature of their fierce rivalry….
Venezuela declares Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister persona non grata | Conflict News
Tensions have grown between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago over support for US military action in the Caribbean. Venezuela has declared Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister a persona non grata, as the two countries continue to feud over United States…
Is Africa the West’s ‘Human Dumping Ground’? | Donald Trump
We look at the deals between some African nations and the Trump administration to accept deportees from the US. Several African nations, including Uganda, Rwanda, Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, and South Sudan, have agreed to accept US-deported migrants, many with…
Devon conservation charity liquidation sparks fears for reserve
Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust Alex Foley said many people were worried about the future of Berry Head National Nature Reserve Concerns have been raised over the future of a nature reserve after a conservation charity entered liquidation. Torbay Coast…
Calls for for MP Rebecca Smith to quit Plymouth City Council
Alison StephensonLocal Democracy Reporting Service Rebecca Smith’s Office South West Devon MP Rebecca Smith (standing) says she will step down as a councillor in 2026 Two city council members have called for another member to resign because she is also…
Palestinian grandparents care for 36 children orphaned by Israel in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News
More than 39,000 children in Gaza have lost one or both of their parents since Israel’s war on Gaza began two years ago. Published On 28 Oct 202528 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share In…
Exeter councillor who attended asylum protest cleared of bullying
Miles DavisDevon political reporter BBC Alison Sheridan, a Conservative member of Exeter City Council, has been cleared of all accusations against her. A councillor who attended a protest against the use of a hotel to house asylum seekers has been…
Impasse leaves Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks mired in uncertainty | Taliban News
Three days of negotiations in Istanbul fail to yield breakthrough, but both sides maintain ceasefire is holding. Published On 28 Oct 202528 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The peace process between Pakistan and Afghanistan…
Ayman Benarous: ‘Freak’ knee injury rules out Plymouth midfielder
Plymouth Argyle could be without five of the squad that lost to Exeter City last week for the trip to Mansfield on Tuesday night. Argyle will be without suspended Matthew Sorinola and Alex Mitchell is absent on compassionate grounds. Joe…