Monthly Archives: November 2025

Southampton man charged after three held over people smuggling

Southampton man charged after three held over people smuggling

One of three men arrested as part of an investigation into people smuggling with police in Belgium has been charged.The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) worked with Belgian law enforcement to arrest two men in Bournemouth.A man in Belgium was also held and five men, believed to be intending to travel to the UK by lorry, were stopped.Ibrahim Sollaku, 33, from Priory Road, Southampton, has been charged with conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration into the UK…

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Councillor apologises for Facebook post and resigns from party

Councillor apologises for Facebook post and resigns from party

The former chair of a council has resigned from the Conservative party after she was criticised by two MPs over a Facebook post. Pauline Giles, councillor for St Blazey backed a petition on the platform for "mass deportations", originated by former Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe.In her post she wrote: "If you want mass deportation of illegals in dinghies sign this petition! We cannot sustain the volume of young black males flooding our country. It jeopardises the security…

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Have you spotted Frankie the Flamingo fugitive?

Have you spotted Frankie the Flamingo fugitive?

Available for over a yearThe juvenile bird escaped from Paradise Park in Hayle on Sunday afternoon and despite several sightings has still not been caught. Ben Oakes managed to capture a video of Frankie flying on Sunday and she has been spotted during the week in Longrock and Newlyn. Staff at Paradise Park say they're increasingly concerned for her welfare. James Churchfield has more news on the Flamingo fugitive. Call 01736 753365, email info@paradisepark.org.uk or message on Facebook…

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Lyme Regis Cobb breakwater hole plugged ahead of winter seas

Lyme Regis Cobb breakwater hole plugged ahead of winter seas

Large rock-filled bags have been placed over a hole in a harbour wall as a temporary fix to protect it ahead of the winter's rough seas.The void at the bottom of the high sea wall at the Cobb in Lyme Regis was found during a routine inspection in the spring.Dorset Council said the hollow in the Grade I listed stone wall, found where the Cobb forks and is exposed to strong waves, was "about the size of a…

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Exeter Stories – Exeter Observer

Exeter Stories – Exeter Observer
Exeter Stories – Exeter Observer

A new podcast series featuring in-depth audio interviews with individuals from organisations and initiatives across Exeter is now airing every other Wednesday. Exeter Stories, which launched last month, is hosted by local resident Paul Batterham. He has interviewed entrepreneurs, activists, educators, artists and community leaders from a range of projects across the city about their

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Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden recalled to England squad by Thomas Tuchel

Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden recalled to England squad by Thomas Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel has recalled Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden to his squad for next week's World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania, while Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has been called up to the senior squad for the first time.Tuchel has resisted calls to include Brighton striker Danny Welbeck while attacking midfielder Jack Grealish, who is on loan at Everton from Manchester City, and right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold miss out. Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid team-mate Bellingham was left out…

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Secret Devon – Henry VIII’s aunt lived in Devon, and liked partying in Tiverton

Secret Devon – Henry VIII’s aunt lived in Devon, and liked partying in Tiverton

Available for over a yearHenry VIII's aunt lived in Devon, liked partying in Tiverton and described herself as "Sister, daughter and aunt of kings". Rosemary Griggs tells the story and relates the shopping list for a Tudor Christmas.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

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Cows rescued from overturned trailer near Crediton

Cows rescued from overturned trailer near Crediton

A number of cows became trapped and needed rescuing after a trailer overturned on a road.Crews from Danes Castle fire station in Exeter were sent to the scene on the outskirts of Crediton at 06:29 GMT on Friday.Police confirmed that local road closures were put in place while emergency services dealt with the situation.A winch was used to release five cows before crews worked to right the trailer, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said. Source link

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Exeter astrophysicist awarded prestigious French Academy of Science medal 

A University of Exeter academic has been awarded a prestigious science award in France   in recognition of her pioneering research into the structure and evolution of stars and planets.  Professor Isabelle Baraffe received the Medal of the Sciences of the Universe by the French Academy of Science on 28 October at the Institut de France in Paris. The Medal honours a scientist who has made a significant and promising contribution to the development of their field.  Professor Baraffe, a Physicist at the University of Exeter said: “This medal is very rewarding as it recognises…

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Newquay flight route to London to be restored later this month

Newquay flight route to London to be restored later this month

Seb NobleCornwall political reporterIsles of Scilly Steamship GroupSkybus currently flies between the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall and Exeter and has acquired a larger plane for the London routeAn deal to restore a vital flight route between Cornwall and London has been agreed.Cornwall Council said airline Skybus would take on providing the Newquay to London Gatwick route from 23 November on a "short-term contract".The route was suspended last month after the previous operators, Eastern Airways, announced it was…

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ICC confirms war crimes charges against Uganda’s rebel leader Joseph Kony | ICC News

The International Criminal Court confirmed 39 charges against Kony, paving the way for a trial if he is ever captured.Published On 7 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareJudges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony, nearly two decades after the court first issued a warrant for his arrest.Kony, who remains at large, faces 39 charges, including murder, sexual enslavement and…

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