Monthly Archives: November 2025

Patagonia snowstorm deaths were avoidable tragedy, survivors say

Patagonia snowstorm deaths were avoidable tragedy, survivors say

Visit Isles of ScillyVictoria Bond was among five killed in a snowstorm in ChileSurvivors of a deadly snowstorm in Patagonia that claimed the life of a British woman want new safety measures introduced to stop more "senseless loss of life" in the future.Five people, including Victoria Bond from Cornwall, died in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, which is a popular destination for hikers, on 17 November.Chile's government, the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf), travel agency Vertice and staff…

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Scheme to help older people digitally connect in Plymouth

Scheme to help older people digitally connect in Plymouth

Johnny RutherfordSouth WestBBCStella said she now had "someone to talk to" because of the pilot schemeA pilot project is working with people to help them improve their digital skills to reduce feelings of social isolation.Community Connection is a Plymouth Living Lab project which seeks to reduce loneliness in older adults. Organisers at the University of Plymouth said the idea was to create a "virtual village hall" where people could connect with others who share interests.A web-based hub connects…

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Woman who lived on Exeter streets said life was ‘unbearable’

Woman who lived on Exeter streets said life was ‘unbearable’

YMCA ExeterAmelia Teare, in the red dress, said life on the streets was "really scary" as a vulnerable womanA woman who turned her life around after spending months living on the streets, said it became "unbearable".Amelia Teare, 29, from Dorset, struggled with addiction and slept in doorways across Exeter for about three months after she "lost her way" during lockdown."Being a vulnerable female specifically it's really scary being alone and outside. I didn't want to change, I didn't…

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Exemplary students from health-related disciplines honoured at awards celebrations

Supporting ethnic minority women and helping students from widening participation backgrounds apply to study healthcare degrees, were just some of the achievements recognised at a University of Exeter Medical School student prize evenings. The event, which ran over two days, recognises the academic excellence and extracurricular activities of students studying health-related disciplines. In total 40 prizes were awarded, many commending those who reached the highest academic grades within their course. Included amongst the extensive awards were Citizenship Awards,…

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Dorset breast cancer survivor urges young people to get checked

Dorset breast cancer survivor urges young people to get checked

A woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer twice has said she did not think a lump she found was life threatening because she was too young. Rachael Kershaw, from Dorset, took part in a 100km (62 miles) trek across the Saharan Desert to raise money for CoppaFeel!, the breast cancer charity.It took five days and she was joined by 128 other women, including celebrities Giovanna Fletcher, Millie Mackintosh and Ashley James.At the age of 31, Rachael found…

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Aurigny airline confirms short term route from Cornwall to London

Aurigny airline confirms short term route from Cornwall to London

Caroline RobinsonChannel IslandsBBCAurigny chairman Kevin George said helping Skybus would add scale to AurignyAurigny said the service was operated as a Passenger Service Obligation (PSO) to "provide vital air connectivity for a remote community."The Newquay to London route was suspended last month after the previous operators, Eastern Airways, announced it was on the brink of entering administration.Aurigny added it was providing ground handling services, such as baggage handling and fuelling services, under commercial terms at London Gatwick. This…

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Spoof art award finalists announced

Spoof art award finalists announced

The organisers of a spoof of the prestigious Turner Prize art award have confirmed this year's finalists. The competition celebrates the most ridiculous or rubbish piece of art using the least amount of effort possible and gets entries from all over the world. The winner of the 27th competition will get a turnip impaled on a rusty 6 inch nail. Judging will take place on December 2 at The New Inn in Wedmore, Somerset.This year organisers also auctioned…

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Non-fatal strangulation laws may have saved more than 1,500 lives

US legislation making strangulation a serious criminal offence has been linked to reduced intimate partner homicide rates, with 14% fewer women killed and 27% fewer male-victims in the 18-49 age group. Strangulation statutes are a relatively recent development in criminal justice, with Missouri the first US state to pass legislation in 2000, and Ohio being the most recent, in 2023. Researchers from the University of Exeter Business School collected information on state legislation criminalising non-fatal strangulation, a common,…

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Art Brut + bis: Opposites Attract

Art Brut + bis: Opposites Attract

ART BRUT + bis: Opposites Attract (Alcopop! Recordings) 7″ / DL / Streaming Available 12th December 2025 Pre Order Here Art Brut + bis announce split 7” collaboration, Sorry About That, with the lead single Opposites Attract out now in a bid to reach No 1 in the Xmas Vinyl Single Chart! Everyones favourite “sprechgesangers” Art Brut team up with indie pop icons bis for a split 7” release Sorry About That, setting its sights on the vinyl…

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Santa fronts Dorset Council foster care campaign video

Santa fronts Dorset Council foster care campaign video

A new campaign to recruit foster parents features a video of Father Christmas reading a child's heartfelt plea to feel safe this festive season.Dorset Council said hundreds of children and young people needed foster carers who could provide stability, love and a safe place to call home.The video plea shares the story of children's Christmas wishes, from wanting a bike, a football, a teddy bear to cuddle to feeling safe at home."We hope this campaign inspires people to…

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Riley Meredith: Seamer to return to Somerset for third spell for 2026 Blast

Riley Meredith: Seamer to return to Somerset for third spell for 2026 Blast

Australian seam bowler Riley Meredith will return to Somerset for a third time in 2026 for the Vitality Blast campaign.The 29-year-old was the top wicket-taker in the competition this season with 28 wickets in 14 matches as Somerset clinched their third Blast title, having also been part of the side that reached the final in 2024.Meredith follows South African all-rounder Migael Pretorious, teenage all-rounder Archie Vaughan and spin bowler Jack Leach to agree new terms with the club…

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What we know about Israeli assassination of Hezbollah commander | Israel attacks Lebanon

NewsFeedIsraeli has assassinated Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai, the most senior leader killed since last November’s ceasefire. Hezbollah has accused the US of giving Israel the green light for the attack.Published On 24 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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