Teenager in hospital following Taunton assault

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A teenage boy is in hospital with "potentially life-changing injuries" following an assault, police say.The incident happened in Priorswood Place in Taunton, Somerset, at about 17:50 GMT on Monday, Avon and Somerset Police said.The force said a boy in his mid-teens and an 18-year-old man remained in custody after being arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.Neighbourhood Insp Steve Jones said the teenager in hospital was in a stable condition. He appealed for anyone with CCTV, doorbell or…

The Wintertime Hotel – Exeter Observer

Post published:November 25, 2025
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The Wintertime Hotel – Exeter Observer

Good journalism costs money Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADAR An immersive family-friendly production by Theatre Alibi and Angel Exit Theatre. Leigh Curtis An immersive family-friendly production featuring a cast of peculiar characters and wondrous creatures set in a magical hotel high in the trees is taking

Exeter subjects excel in global ranking

Post published:November 25, 2025
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University of Exeter research has ranked among the world’s best in a recently published league table. The Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2025 placed 12 academic research areas in the global top 100 – three more than last year – with particularly strong performances from subjects related to climate and the environment. Six Exeter subjects featured in the global top 50, with Ecology as Exeter’s highest placed subject at 2nd in the world, followed by Earth…

John Newman: Ex-Plymouth, Birmingham and Exeter defender dies aged 91

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Former Plymouth Argyle and Birmingham City defender John Newman, who was also one of Exeter City's longest-serving managers, has died at the age of 91.Newman began his career with Birmingham in 1951 and was part of the side that won the Division Two title in 1954-55 and reached the 1956 FA Cup final, which they lost to Manchester City.After moving to Leicester City a year later, Hereford-born Newman joined Argyle, for whom he would go on to make…

Erin Osborne: Former Australia spinner named Somerset Women head coach

Post published:November 25, 2025
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In 2023, Osborne became head coach of the club - which she had captained during her playing career - and moved up to their female programme lead earlier this year."Erin was the standout candidate for the position, and her knowledge and experience, aligned with her drive to succeed, really resonated with the panel, and will stand the club in good stead moving forward," said Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry."Her coaching path to date has seen Erin gain…

The Somerset man with an eye for gold

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Stephen Goldsmith has polished some of the biggest cups and trophies in the world. Source link

Exeter Is For Everyone Event Counters Anti-Migrant City Centre March – Exeter Observer

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Exeter Is For Everyone Event Counters Anti-Migrant City Centre March – Exeter Observer

An Exeter is for Everyone rally and march took place in Exeter city centre on Saturday, countering a simultaneous anti-migrant march organised by British Unity nationalists which took place nearby. Exeter is for Everyone organisers estimated that between 1,200 and 1,500 people had participated in the event on Saturday, corresponding with an independent count conducted

Exeter is for Everyone event counters anti-migrant city centre march

Post published:November 25, 2025
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An Exeter is for Everyone rally and march took place in Exeter city centre on Saturday, countering a simultaneous anti-migrant march organised by British Unity nationalists which took place nearby.Exeter is for Everyone organisers estimated that between 1,200 and 1,500 people had participated in the event on Saturday, corresponding with an independent count conducted by Exeter Observer.Estimates of British Unity march attendee numbers varied from 100-120, also corresponding with an independent Exeter Observer count.Saturday’s protests came just four…

Bodmin crematorium staff ‘hurting’ after £50k of equipment stolen

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Crematorium bosses say thefts have left staff distraught and having to deal with complaints about the state of the site.Bodmin's Glynn Valley Crematorium was targeted by burglars on separate occasions in May and June with about £50,000 worth of gardening equipment stolen from the 10-acre (40,470 sq m) site.Business manager Karen Stewart said staff had been forced to transport their equipment to a separate storage unit off-site and had issues maintaining the crematorium, leading to complaints from grieving…

Real Madrid’s new ownership plan divides fans at world’s richest club | Football News

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Madrid, Spain – Real Madrid fans were divided over plans announced this week by club President Florentino Perez to allow private equity investors to buy up to a 10% stake in the club.Some fans of “los merengues” said it would mean selling off part of the club, even though Real Madrid remains the wealthiest football club in the world.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThey also noted that in recent years, Real Madrid had already changed membership…

Live in Somerset concerts in doubt after ‘clerical error’

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A music festival which usually takes place over several days in the summer is now in doubt after a "clerical error", organisers have said.Live In Somerset usually takes in Vivary Park in Taunton every summer, hosting the likes of Busted, Status Quo and Sophie Ellis Bextor.However, organisers LCC Live said they have been unable to book the venue for the August Bank Holiday weekend, and now need to find an alternative.It comes as a new 80s-themed event, run…

Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A new study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonised by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team calls for urgent action for waste management and strongly recommends wearing gloves when taking part in beach cleans. Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5mm in size and are extremely widespread pollutants. It is estimated that over 125 trillion particles have accumulated in the ocean (surface to seabed) and they have also been detected in soils, rivers,…