Monthly Archives: November 2025

Could Ukraine’s corruption crisis ‘lead to military defeat’ against Russia? | News

Kyiv, Ukraine – A corruption scandal that involves President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s business partner, political allies, and a cast of presumed wrongdoers who profited from a nuclear power monopoly has roiled energy-starved Ukraine.Observers told Al Jazeera that the scandal may ruin Zelenskyy’s approval ratings, enrage Western donors and cause a political crisis that could lead to battlefield losses.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“What’s actually happening is the marauding of a state-owned company during the war, and that’s…

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‘Disappointment’ as meet cancelled due to dry ground

‘Disappointment’ as meet cancelled due to dry ground

Clara Bullock and Charlie Taylor,SomersetPA MediaThere needs to be more rain before another race can go ahead at Taunton racecourseRacecourse bosses have cancelled the first meeting of the season after a dry summer has left the ground too dangerous for the sport.Taunton Races has called off its fixture on Thursday, which is the first time a meet has been pulled due to dry ground, organisers have said. The move follows Wincanton and Exeter both cancelling opening meets.Robert Bellamy,…

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Unbearable costs taking toll, Cornwall business leader says

Unbearable costs taking toll, Cornwall business leader says

BBCCornwall Chamber of Commerce chief executive John Brown said online discounts were hitting high street businessesBusiness leaders have been reflecting on the fortunes of high street retail amid uncertainty over the future of a discount store.On Wednesday Trago Mills said management were in talks with staff after rising costs and diminishing sales had led to six-figure deficits at its Falmouth branch.Cornwall Chamber of Commerce chief executive John Brown said "the cost of doing business is becoming unbearable" and…

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Haven Banks Retail Park Use Extended As Controversial Build-To-Rent Development Not Expected In Next Five Years – Exeter Observer

Haven Banks Retail Park Use Extended As Controversial Build-To-Rent Development Not Expected In Next Five Years – Exeter Observer
Haven Banks Retail Park Use Extended As Controversial Build-To-Rent Development Not Expected In Next Five Years – Exeter Observer

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Haven Banks retail park use extended as controversial build-to-rent development not expected in next five years

Haven Banks retail park use extended as controversial build-to-rent development not expected in next five years

The developers of an ultra-high density build-to-rent scheme at Haven Banks have extended the use of the existing retail park units on the development site for leisure purposes after Exeter City Council said the scheme is not expected to come forward for at least five years.The council planning committee approved an application from Coplan Estates and Welbeck CP to redevelop Haven Banks retail park in December 2023.It approved the construction of 423 rental units – including 184 “co-living”…

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Police patrols at Exeter and Torquay shops with highest crime

Police patrols at Exeter and Torquay shops with highest crime

Hattie McCann,in Exeter and Alex Green,South WestBBCPolice are working with various partners to target shoplifters in ExeterPolice are carrying out extra patrols of the shops in Devon with the highest rates of crime.As part of Safer Business Action Week, officers from Devon and Cornwall Police have been walking around shops in Exeter to "increase community confidence", as well as offering safety advice to members of staff.There have also been patrols at shops in Torquay by the town's local…

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TikTok video that saved Dorset pub earns award nomination

TikTok video that saved Dorset pub earns award nomination

The team behind a viral video that helped save a village pub from closure has been nominated for a TikTok award.Friends of The Elm Tree began posting on social media after The Elm Tree Inn in Langton Herring, Dorset, shut its doors in November 2023.Their Gen Z-inspired TikTok clip has reached millions worldwide, attracting support from countries including Brazil, Singapore, Australia and South Africa.The video is shortlisted for Video of the Year at the TikTok Awards UK &…

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England v Serbia: Alex Scott left out of squad for World Cup qualifier

England v Serbia: Alex Scott left out of squad for World Cup qualifier

Uncapped Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has been left out of the England squad to face Serbia in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Thursday.Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has also not made the 23-man party as he continues to recover from a foot injury.Scott was handed his first senior international call-up by manager Thomas Tuchel last week following an excellent start to the season with the Cherries.England travel to Albania for their final qualification game on Sunday.On…

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Cornwall sanctuary’s oldest rescued seal dies

Cornwall sanctuary’s oldest rescued seal dies

Staff at a wildlife sanctuary are mourning the passing of a seal who had lived there for more than 50 years.The seal - known affectionately as Queen Sheba - had been a resident of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek since 1975, when the sanctuary was built.She was a pup when she was rescued in 1974 by founder Ken Jones and his wife Mary, who cared for Sheba and other seals at their home in St Agnes before…

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Runner’s half marathon holiday ‘ruined’ by food poisoning

Runner’s half marathon holiday ‘ruined’ by food poisoning

BBCNicky Putman booked a trip to Mallorca to take part in the TUI Palma Marathon on 19 OctoberA runner who trained for eight months to complete a half marathon abroad has said her holiday was "ruined" when she was unable to take part due to food poisoning. Nicky Putman, from Plymouth, booked a Tui sports package holiday for herself and a friend to run the Palma Half Marathon in Mallorca in October, but during her stay she said…

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John Cale speaks in depth to John Robb

John Cale speaks in depth to John Robb

John Cale : The John Robb interview Born in 1942, in Wales, John Cale is one of the key influences on modern music. His role in the Velvet Underground as the perfect foil to Lou Reed created some of the most mesmerising soundscapes, and his drones and textures turned the band into game changers. John Cale is still pushing the envelope in his eighties with his on going solo career and the recent remarkable track he recorded with…

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