Girl, 5, died after tonsils surgery in Cornwall, inquest hears

Lisa YoungCornwall, Cornwall Coroner's Court, TruroThe Milnes familyAmber had her tonsils and adenoids removed in a planned operationA five-year-old girl died after a blood vessel ruptured following a routine operation, an inquest has heard.Amber Milnes died at Royal Cornwall Hospital on 9 April 2023, four days after her tonsils and adenoids had been removed to help improve her sleep patterns.Paediatric pathologist Dr Andrew Bamber told the inquest at Cornwall Coroner's Court on Wednesday Amber had died as a…

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Fire at ‘very dangerous’ derelict Devon hotel was arson

A fire at a "very dangerous" derelict hotel is being treated as arson, police say.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews from multiple fire stations were called to the blaze in Seaton, Devon, at about 03:13 GMT on Wednesday.Devon and Cornwall Police urged people not to visit Seaton Heights Hotel, which it said was "now much more dangerous following the structural damage caused by the fire".The force said the blaze had a "great effect on the…

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debdepan | Lovers & Others

debdepan: Lovers & Others (Silent Kid Records) DL | CD | Stream Out 28th November 2025 PRE-SAVE HERE Margate’s very own genre-blurring duo debdepan dig deep into the complexities of love, identity, and friendship through their new EP, Lovers & Others. Ian Corbridge gets immersed in these dark waves of pop for Louder Than War to see what lurks beneath the surface. Since forming debdepan back in March 2022 after a long period of friendship dating back to secondary…

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Ross Vintcent: Exeter’s Italy forward out for up to 12 weeks

Vintcent scored three tries in Exeter's opening three matches of the season before a short spell out with a knock.Baxter said that while it is a blow, he is confident he will come back strongly. "He's had a really, really strong start to the season for us," he said. "He was playing very, very well, had a bit of a bang playing for us, and so we left him out for a week while we had the opportunity…

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Beans On Toast | Kill Them With Kindness

Beans On Toast: Kill Them With Kindness (Self-released via BOT Music) CD | LP | DL | Stream Out 1st December 2025 PRE-ORDER HERE Our Score Just as much as you expect Christmas to come around each December, then you can be certain that every year this will be preceded by the annual birthday album by our folk troubadour and storytelling champion, the one and only Beans On Toast. This time Beans has finally cornered his touring band to…

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Police carry out ‘important’ knife crime operation in Cornwall

Almost 30 knives have been handed in as part of a police operation in south east Cornwall.Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police carried out a series of activities between 17-23 November in Liskeard, Saltash, Torpoint and Looe, which included amnesty bins, patrols on trains and visits to shops.The force said the exercises, which were part of Operation Sceptre - a national initiative focused on tackling knife crime - led to 29 knives being dropped off in amnesty bins.Insp…

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Dorset farmhouse with ex-ballroom becomes social housing

An old farmhouse with an outbuilding that was formerly used as a ballroom has become a supported living scheme for vulnerable young people.West Farm, at an undisclosed rural location in west Dorset, has been opened for people aged 18 to 25 who are at risk of homelessness.The six-bed unit together with two nearby flats are designed to provide safety and teach independence skills, Dorset Council said.Councillor Gill Taylor, in charge of housing, said residents were being given a…

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Exeter delivers on global stage at COP30

The University of Exeter played a significant role at COP30 as it aimed to help combat climate change through its world-leading climate science. Highlights from the University’s packed itinerary in Belem included the launch of the Global Carbon Budget, the leading academic authority on global carbon emissions and sinks, which is now in its 20th year. The University and its partners launched the Parliamentarians’ Global Guide to Climate Change and Climate Solutions, a comprehensive guide for lawmakers around the world, and findings from…

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Inca Babies: Reincarnation – album review

Inca Babies: Reincarnation (Black Lagoon Records)CD | DLRel Date: 28th November 2025 Inca Babies initially crawled from the Hulme Crescents some 42 years ago – their snarling debut single, The Interior was released via the bands own Black Lagoon Records, and now four decades later the label has offered up Reincanation an album that is described as a collection of select Inca Babies tracks, re-recorded, re-invented and reincarnated for 2025. With nine albums to select from its fair…

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Major fire puts Hong Kong on highest alert as firefighters tackle blaze | Newsfeed

NewsFeedFirefighters are trying to tackle a major fire that has engulfed a residential tower complex, killing several people and possibly trapping others inside. Reporter Laura Westbrook is outside the tower where residents can only watch on.Published On 26 Nov 202526 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Derek Adams: Plymouth Argyle ‘will strengthen in January transfer window’ says director of football

Argyle climbed off the bottom of League One on Saturday after winning 1-0 at fellow strugglers Port Vale, ending a six-game losing run in all competitions.The injury-hit club hope the result can be the catalyst to turn their fortunes around.Adams said that while he will lead the football operation, any transfers will only happen if head coach Tom Cleverley feels they will strengthen the squad. "I'm in charge of the football business from the point of view that…

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McLaren, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri – the rules, value, incidents and relationships

A small group of senior figures at McLaren discuss with the drivers how they are going to approach their racing. They review what happened after each grand prix, and apply the lessons for the following race.This happens in formal meetings, more informal conversations and ad hoc.And they keep building on that process, over and over again.This is all well and good in theory, but it's only sustainable in practice if everyone sticks to the principles when problems arise,…

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