Exeter: Sale comeback win showed Chiefs signs of old – Rob Baxter

In the six seasons between 2015 and 2021, Exeter were champions of England twice and runners-up on the other four occasions.While in 2020, they became European champions when they defeated French side Racing 92 in the final.However, since losing in the Prem final in 2021, Exeter have failed to make the play-offs in any of the last four seasons and last season dropped as low as ninth.But it is now only one loss in their opening six games…

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Bath Christmas market founder ‘hugely proud’ 25 years on

Claire Cavanagh,in Bath, BathandRachel Candling,WestMarian McNeirMarian McNeir [centre] co-founded Bath Christmas market 25 years agoAs Bath Christmas market celebrates its 25th year, one of the founders said she was "hugely proud" it had become a model for other festive markets across the country.The market, which started in 2001 with just a few local businesses and artisans, now hosts more than 250 traders, many who return year after year. Marian McNeir, co-founder and former councillor, said the original vision…

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Eviction notice for man who created Poole ‘secret garden’

Marcus WhiteSouth of EnglandJim GardnerJim Gardner said the green space was an "amazing, quiet place to sit and escape"A man who spent eight years creating a public garden on borrowed land has said he is "so hurt" by a plan to evict him.Jim Gardner was given informal permission to develop the so-called Secret Garden, with exotic plants and artwork, along a public footpath in Poole, Dorset.However, the landowner, Bournemouth & Poole College, said it had become "overgrown and…

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FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025: What to know about the tournament | Football News

The Arab world’s biggest football competition kicks off on Monday, as 16 teams from across the region face off in Qatar.Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament, which occurs every four years:Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listWhat are the key dates?The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will begin on Monday, with Tunisia facing Syria in the tournament opener.The final will be played on December 18, marking the conclusion of the 32-match tournament. Group stage: December…

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Women fear for safety running after dark

Millie OwenFemale runners across the South West and Channel Islands said being in a group made them feel saferFemale runners across the South West and the Channel Islands have been speaking about issues they've experienced while running in the dark and how they keep safe. Women said campaigns such as This Girl Can's Let's Lift the Curfew events was helping to raise awareness about women's safety and their concerns around getting active outdoors in the darker months.In 2023,…

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Milton Keynes exhibition features men speaking up about misogyny

Nicola Haselerin Milton KeynesNicola Haseler/BBCJason Selormey says he is worried about a rise in toxic masculinity online and wants to "push back" against itA new exhibition features portraits of men committed to speaking up against gender-based violence.The 16 men photographed by Claudia Janke - an artist who documents women's equality movements - are from different backgrounds and were nominated by colleagues, friends and family.The portraits were unveiled at centre:mk shopping centre in Milton Keynes as part of White…

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Son of jailed Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ to plead guilty in US court | Drugs News

Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of four sons of the Sinaloa cartel’s ‘El Chapo’, changes his plea to guilty, court documents show.Published On 29 Nov 202529 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareA son of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman will plead guilty next week in the United States to narcotics trafficking charges, according to federal court documents.Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of four sons of the jailed Sinaloa cartel leader “El Chapo”, originally pleaded not…

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Are ‘buy now, pay later’ services trapping people in debt? | News

‘Buy now, pay later’ schemes are booming. But with more users turning to them, are they as risk-free as they seem?“Buy now, pay later” has become a retail fixture seemingly overnight, and Cyber Monday is set to be the services’ biggest sales day yet. But as these payment options offer customers freedom and flexibility, are they also opening the door to a wave of unregulated debt? Published On 28 Nov 202528 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share…

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The Prem: Sale 26-27 Exeter – Chiefs top of Prem after comeback win

Sale Sharks: James; O'Flaherty, R du Preez, Ma'asi-White, Wills; Ford, Warr; McIntyre, Cowan-Dickie, Opoku-Fordjour, van Rhyn, Bamber, Vermeulen, T Curry, D du Preez.Replacements: Jibulu, Onasanya, Harper, Burrow, Andrews, Quirke, Louw, Grace.Sin-bin: T Curry (5)Exeter Chiefs: Hodge; Feyi-Waboso, Slade, Ikitau, Woodburn; Skinner, Chapman; Goodrick-Clarke, Dweba, Iosefa-Scott, Jenkins, Zambonin, Hooper, Roots, Fisilau. Replacements: Yeandle, Sio, Tchumbadze, Pearson, James, Cairns, Haydon-Wood, Hammersley.Sin-bin: Hooper (11) Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe Source link

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