Monthly Archives: November 2025

Woman in her 80s seriously injured in Torpoint crash

Woman in her 80s seriously injured in Torpoint crash

An elderly woman has suffered life-changing injuries in a road crash, police have said.The incident, at the junction of Harvey Street and Quarry Street in Torpoint, Cornwall, was reported to Devon and Cornwall Police at 10:35 GMT on Saturday.The force said the crash involved a white Fiat Abarth 595 car and a pedestrian, with the latter, a local woman in her 80s, being taken to hospital.Police added a road closure was in place until about 16:15 and anyone…

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Tulpa: Monster of The Week

Tulpa: Monster of The Week

Album Review Tulpa Monster Of The Week Skep Wax Records Vinyl/CD/digital Release date: 28 November 2025  (4.5 / 5) One of the most exciting new bands in the UK –  but with the cool reserve of quietly heroic past-masters.  Tulpa are so good they could be mistaken for Americans says Ged Babey. ‘Midway between The Sunday and Pixies’ is the tag-line. – What is a Tulpa? – It’s a mythical being manifested into existence through the act of…

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Exeter experts give COP30 verdict

University of Exeter experts have given their verdict after the conclusion of the COP30 climate conference. The University played a significant role at COP30, which was held in Belem, Brazil. The conference ended with news that a key deal called the “Global Mutirão” had been agreed – but with no pathway on fossil fuel cuts. Here’s what Exeter experts have to say: Dr James Dyke, Assistant Director of Exeter’s Global Systems Institute, said: “COP30 comes 10 years after COP21’s…

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Plans for nine homes to be built at hospital in Brixham

Plans for nine homes to be built at hospital in Brixham

Nine new homes could be built at a hospital site.The development was proposed by the Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust and approved by Torbay Council in principle, with more details to be filed later.The land off Greenswood Road, in Brixham, is on a greenfield area within the built-up confines of the hospital.Brixham Town Council did not object to the plans, which were approved by officers and have not been on the agenda for Torbay Council's planning committee.The…

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‘Tributes to Sarah’ and ‘cold primary school’

‘Tributes to Sarah’ and ‘cold primary school’

FacebookSarah Forrester died at her Swindon home on FridayHere's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesTributes have been paid to Sarah Forrester, 55, who was found dead at a property in Swindon on Friday, reports ITV West Country.Gloucestershire Live reports that children at Bishop's Cleeve Primary Academy have been told to wear extra layers as the school's heating system can…

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Minehead pensioner, 77, has £10,000 in cash stolen in burglary

Minehead pensioner, 77, has £10,000 in cash stolen in burglary

A 77-year-old woman has had £10,000 in cash stolen from her home during a burglary.Avon and Somerset Police said the theft happened on Glenmore Road in Minehead, Somerset, between 18:40 to 19:00 GMT on Friday 21 November.The woman disturbed two men in her home, both describe as wearing dark clothing. One was about 6ft tall, and wearing a face covering with yellow on it.Police have appealed for anyone in the area with CCTV or doorbell camera footage to…

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Lorent Tolaj: Plymouth Argyle striker targets 20-goal season

Lorent Tolaj: Plymouth Argyle striker targets 20-goal season

Tolaj has been one of the few bright points in a difficult season for Plymouth Argyle after relegation back to League One. The victory at Vale Park ended a run of six successive losses in all competitions and was injury-ravaged Argyle's first victory in almost two months. The win saw the Pilgrims move off the foot of League One, with Vale replacing them. Argyle are now a point off safety having won five of their 16 league games…

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UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report says

UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report says

Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterGetty ImagesHinkley Point C in Somerset is under constructionThe UK has become the "most expensive place in the world" to build nuclear power plants, according to a government review which criticises "overly complex" bureaucracy around the sector.The report, which was commissioned by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, calls for a "one-stop shop" for nuclear decisions. A "radical reset" of the rules around nuclear power could save Britain "tens of billions" in costs and reverse the industry's…

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Driver dies after being trapped by recovery truck in Lynton

Driver dies after being trapped by recovery truck in Lynton

A 23-year-old man from the Plymouth area has died after becoming trapped under a recovery truck, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said the man was trapped under the white Renault recovery vehicle he had been driving on North Walk Hill in Lynton, Devon, at about 13:15 GMT on Saturday.Police said the road was closed while emergency services dealt with the scene and reopened in the early hours of Sunday.They said the driver's next of kin had been…

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Truro City: John Askey reflects on ‘gutting’ Sutton United defeat

Truro City: John Askey reflects on ‘gutting’ Sutton United defeat

John Askey says his Truro City side's 3-2 loss at home to fellow strugglers Sutton United was "gutting".The Tinners fought back from 2-0 down to level the game with nine minutes left, only to see Kai Jennings score what proved to be an 83rd-minute winner.The defeat leaves Truro a point adrift at the bottom of the National League and seven points from safety. "The attitude of the players, the commitment, you couldn't fault," Askey told BBC Radio Cornwall."We…

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New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer

Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus. Girls vaccinated before the age of 16 were found to be 80% less likely to develop cervical cancer. The reviews also confirm that HPV vaccines are only likely to cause minor, transient side effects such as a sore arm. The reviews were supported by…

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