John Robb Richard Jobson Irish spoken word tour

John Robb returns to Ireland for a spoken word tour with special guest Richard Jobson. John will be talking about his upcoming memoirs and his Oasis and Gith book and will also conduct an in conversation with Richard Jobson. There will be books from both available on the night. Thurs 30th Oct-The Glens Centre (Manorhamilton, Co.Leitrim) A Plea From Louder Than War Louder Than War is run by a small but dedicated independent team, and we rely on…

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Map of Gaza shows how Israeli forces will withdraw under ceasefire deal | Israel-Palestine conflict News

EXPLAINERIn the first phase of the ceasefire plan, Israel will remain in control of nearly 60 percent of the Gaza Strip.In the early hours of Wednesday morning in Gaza, United States President Donald Trump announced that Hamas and Israel had agreed on the first phase of his ceasefire and captive-exchange plan.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated : “ALL the hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed…

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Battle goes on over reopening of closed Dryden Road in Exeter

A highly controversial road closure will be the subject of a public consultation, it has been decided.Dryden Road in Exeter was closed to motorists temporarily in June 2020 and then permanently in 2022, to try to reduce traffic and create a safer cycling route.Campaigners against the closure said the move had increased congestion and pollution for people living nearby but cyclist groups said safety was paramount and the road should remain closed to cars.The Exeter Highways and Traffic…

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DIAMANDA GALÁS ANNOUNCES THREE PERFORMANCES FOR FEB 2026

DIAMANDA GALÁS  ANNOUNCES THREE PERFORMANCES FOR FEB 2026                                                    OUT 1 NOVEMBER 2025 (DAY OF THE DEAD) [Diamanda Galás, credit Kristofer Buckle – High res HERE] Diamanda Galás has announced details of three performances in Portugal in February 2026, taking place at some of the country’s most prestigious venues: Lisbon’s Culturgest on 11 February, Braga’s…

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Video: Israel strikes Gaza after agreeing Trump ceasefire plan | Gaza

NewsFeedPlumes of smoke from Israeli attacks were seen rising over Gaza hours after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire plan, brokered by Donald Trump.Published On 9 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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A woman’s place was not in the home: New book challenges assumptions about women’s work in early modern history

New research has revealed that women played a fundamental role in the development of England’s national economy before 1700. Far from being the unpaid homemakers and housewives of traditional historical record, women contributed to all the most important areas of the economy, such as agriculture, commerce, and care. More than half of the work done by women in the period between the 16th and 18th centuries took place outside of the home, and around half of all housework…

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NBA signs AI deal with Alibaba ahead of preseason games in China | Basketball News

Alibaba Cloud named cloud computing and AI partner of NBA China as the basketball league returns after six years.Published On 9 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe National Basketball Association (NBA) and Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba have announced a multiyear partnership, as the league stages two games in Macau to mark its return to the Chinese market for the first time since 2019.The announcement by Alibaba Group on Thursday said it would provide artificial…

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Devon museums get share in government cash to stay open

Three museums in the region have been given government funding to help them remain open.The South West Heritage Trust (SWHT), which runs the North Devon Record Office and Devon Heritage Centre, was given £503,131 from the £20m Museum Renewal Fund.The Box in Plymouth was awarded £184,215, while Exeter City Council received £114,202.SWHT chief executive Sam Astill said the funding would help the team carry out a development programme to strengthen the resilience of its museums.Victoria Pomery, chief executive…

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Man in Devon feared lifelong debt over pet insurance claim

BBCNorman West said his dog Ruby was "all I've got"A man said he feared he would be "in debt for the rest of my life" after an insurance company refused to pay out following an injury to his dog. Norman West, 92, from Plympton, said six-year-old Westiepoo, Ruby, damaged the cruciate ligament in her left leg and needed a £4,200 operation.Mr West had a new pet insurance policy with Petplan but the firm said because Ruby had previously…

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,323 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Here are the key events from day 1,323 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Published On 9 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareHere is how things stand on Thursday, October 9, 2025:Fighting Three people were killed and one injured by Ukrainian shelling in Russia’s Belgorod region, the local governor said. The Russian Ministry of Defence said its forces had taken control of the settlement of Novohryhorivka in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region. Russia’s air defence units destroyed 53…

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