Monthly Archives: November 2025

Man jailed for ‘smash and grab’ theft of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon print | Arts and Culture News

The British street artist has created several versions of the iconic painting across London, as well as in Palestine.Published On 15 Nov 202515 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareA man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison by a British court for stealing a print of street artist Banksy’s iconic Girl with Balloon from a London gallery in September last year.Larry Fraser, 49, was jailed on Friday by a judge in southwest London after he…

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Blue Islands ceases trading and cancels all flights

Blue Islands ceases trading and cancels all flights

BBCThe Channel Islands-based company employed about 100 staffAirline Blue Islands has suspended trading, with all future flights cancelled, the company has confirmed.In a statement, the airline said passengers should not travel to airports unless they have made alternative travel arrangements.The Channel Islands-based airline, which employed about 100 staff, operated flights to various locations in the British Isles, and also to Bruges and Paris.Jersey's Minister for Treasury and Resources, Elaine Millar, said the government was working with an alternative…

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Prem Rugby Cup round-up: Wins for Gloucester and Sale Sharks

Prem Rugby Cup round-up: Wins for Gloucester and Sale Sharks

Gloucester claimed a hard-fought 19-17 victory against West Country rivals Bath in the Prem Rugby Cup amid terrible conditions at Kingsholm.While battling the elements, the Cherry and Whites ran in three first-half tries through Josh Hathaway, Kealan Freeman-Price and Will Knight to remain top of Pool A.In arguably worse conditions in Greater Manchester, a strong Sale Sharks lineup swept aside Exeter Chiefs to claim their second win of this season's competition.Sam Dugdale - who signed a new deal…

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A30 in Devon closed overnight after serious crash

A30 in Devon closed overnight after serious crash

PAPolice said the road would be closed for "several hours"A serious crash has closed part of the A30 in Devon.National Highways said a vehicle had flipped on to its roof, and police said the road would be closed for "several hours".Emergency services were called to the dual carriageway between the A377 near Exeter and the A382 near Whiddon Down at about 17:50 GMT, police said.Devon and Cornwall Police said there was "significant" congestion on the road, and officers…

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Trains cancelled on branch line due to flooding

Trains cancelled on branch line due to flooding

Flooding has closed part of the railway line in Cornwall, Great Western Railway (GWR) has confirmed. Train services running between Liskeard and Looe have been cancelled and disruption is expected until the end of the day, the firm said.It said Network Rail was monitoring water levels and inspections would need to be carried out before the line was reopened. GWR said it was sorry for the disruption and added it had requested replacement transport options between Liskeard and…

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Several people killed and injured as bus crashes into stop in Sweden | Transport News

Swedish police say no information the Stockholm bus accident was an attack, without giving numbers of those killed.Published On 14 Nov 202514 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareSeveral people have been killed and injured when a bus hit a bus stop in central Stockholm, Swedish police said, adding that they had no information pointing to it being an attack.There were six casualties in the incident on Friday, a spokesperson for Stockholm’s rescue services said, without giving…

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Storm Claudia brings flooding and disruption to the West

Storm Claudia brings flooding and disruption to the West

Bea SwallowWest of EnglandBBCRoads are closed and rivers are bursting their banks as Storm Claudia closes inMajor flooding has closed roads across the west country as Storm Claudia brings amber weather warnings and heavy downpours.Traffic monitoring site INRIX is reporting queueing traffic and one lane closed due to flooding on the M5 southbound after J19 A369 near Portishead, Somerset.Rising river levels are also expected to cause flooding overnight for the River Avon at Twyning in Gloucestershire, and Winford…

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Wiltshire PCC says scrapping role will ‘politicise’ policing

Wiltshire PCC says scrapping role will ‘politicise’ policing

BBCWiltshire PCC Philip Wilkinson described the move as "doomed to failure"A police and crime commissioner (PCC) claims the government's decision to scrap the role is an attempt to "politicise" policing.Philip Wilkinson, who was elected PCC for Wiltshire in 2021, described the move as "thoughtless, heartless and doomed to failure".He said: "Take away all the functions [of PCCs], it's going to mean a less effective, less efficient and more politicised police force."Under the changes, when the commissioners' terms end…

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Devon charities win King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Devon charities win King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Four organisations in Devon are among the winners of the King's Award for Voluntary Service.The British Association for Immediate Care Devon (BASICS Devon), Bob the Bus, Erme Valley Riding for the Disabled and Rainbow Living were all recognised this year.The award aims to highlight voluntary groups and was created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee.Lord-Lieutenant of Devon David Fursdon said: "I am delighted that volunteers in four Devon organisations have received this prestigious award."Mr Fursdon…

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Exeter City fire: Supporters raising money to pay for damage

Exeter City fire: Supporters raising money to pay for damage

Exeter City Supporters' Trust are aiming to raise £100,000 to help repair damage caused by a fire at St James Park.The fire on Wednesday night caused damage to the control room and first-aid room at the League One club's stadium and smoke damage to the newly-built Adam Stansfield Stand. The control room, which is vital for matchday safety, was severely damaged and must be repaired in time for next Saturday's visit of Burton Albion.The supporter-owned club are 18th…

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