Monthly Archives: December 2025

Leader of 2024 Bangladesh student protests dies in a Singapore hospital | Protests News

Sharif Osman Hadi was a leading figure during the uprising toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024.Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a leader of Bangladesh’s 2024 student-led uprising who was flown to Singapore for treatment after being wounded in an assassination attempt, has died, Singapore officials said.“Despite the best efforts of the doctors … Hadi succumbed to his injuries,” Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday.According to a report by Bangladeshi daily Dhaka Tribune, Hadi,…

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Jake Taylor: Midfielder leaves Truro City after injury

Jake Taylor: Midfielder leaves Truro City after injury

Jake Taylor has left National League side Truro City by mutual consent.The 27-year-old former Morecambe and Port Vale player joined the Tinners in the summer, having missed the 2024-25 season with injury. He was a regular in the City side in the opening month of the season but a hamstring strain in the 3-0 win over Boston United on 30 August saw him sidelined for almost a month.He returned three weeks later as a substitute in the 4-0…

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Warnings and disruption as flooding hits the south of England

Warnings and disruption as flooding hits the south of England

Galya DimitrovaSouth of EnglandLocal resident Alina Jenkins showed what it was like to drive through the flooded Tollbar Way in SouthamptonParts of the south are experiencing flooding and disruption as warnings and advice are issued to those affected.The Environment Agency (EA) has issued multiple flood warnings for Hampshire and Dorset, along with 21 flood alerts for Oxfordshire and 15 for Berkshire.Local fire and rescue services have issued advice to travellers, including not to drive through flood water.Several venues…

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Devon and Cornwall PCC pledges to fight for a directly elected mayor

Devon and Cornwall PCC pledges to fight for a directly elected mayor

The police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has pledged to fight for a directly elected mayor for the region to protect it from losing out on government investment.Conservative Alison Hernandez said she was concerned that without it the region would "get left behind" when her role comes to an end in 2028.Last month, the government announced it was going to scrap the role of PCCs to save money and that it…

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Johnly Yfeko: More injury woe for Exeter City defender

Johnly Yfeko: More injury woe for Exeter City defender

Exeter City defender Johnly Yfeko faces more time on the sidelines after suffering a fresh injury.The 22-year-old centre-back missed the second half of last season after a series of hamstring injuries.He has played 11 times this campaign but the former Rangers defender injured an abductor muscle last week and has undergone a scan. "It doesn't look great," Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell told BBC Radio Devon. "It's another huge frustration. We were going to start him again on…

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Consultation for Cornwall Council draft budget set to be launched

Consultation for Cornwall Council draft budget set to be launched

Views are being sought by Cornwall Council on a plan for to save £50m in its budget for 2026/27.The authority said its draft budget would go out for public consultation between December 29 and January 27.It said the draft budget would have investment in services which were "critical for residents", including more than £37m to continue the transformation of adult social care services, along with plans to reduce spending through efficiencies.The council said the consultation would be made…

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300-1 Blowers becomes longest-priced winner in UK horse racing history

300-1 Blowers becomes longest-priced winner in UK horse racing history

Blowers became the longest-priced winner in UK racing history when he took the opener at Exeter on Thursday at odds of 300-1.The previous record was held by Equinoctial, who triumphed at Kelso in November 1990 at 250-1.The feat has been achieved twice in Ireland, most recently by Sawbuck at Punchestown in April 2022, and also by He Knows No Fear in 2020 at Leopardstown.Trained by Nigel Hawke and ridden by James Best, the five-year-old is named after retired…

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Failed asylum seeker denies raping woman in Bournemouth

Failed asylum seeker denies raping woman in Bournemouth

A failed asylum seeker has pleaded not guilty to raping a woman in Dorset.Mohammed Fathi Eltbie, from Egypt, denies attacking the woman in her 30s in a wooded area in Bournemouth on 5 November.During a plea hearing at Bournemouth Crown Court, the 24-year-old was represented by barrister Nick Robinson and assisted by an Arabic interpreter.He was remanded in custody until his trial, set to start on 26 May 2026, with a further preliminary hearing set for 23 March.…

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Police in Sydney detain men over possible ‘violent act’ | Newsfeed

NewsFeedAustralian police say they intercepted two cars in Liverpool, southwest Sydney, over a possible “violent act”, with videos showing armed officers in fatigues detaining several people. Authorities say investigations are ongoing and there is currently no link to the Bondi Beach shooting.Published On 18 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Somerset community hospital bed numbers to be cut in April

Somerset community hospital bed numbers to be cut in April

The NHS has confirmed it will reduce hospital beds at two community hospitals while introducing new services as part of a trial.In line with the government's 10-year plan, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking at relocating or repurposing inpatient beds at Crewkerne Community Hospital and Burnham-on-Sea War Memorial Hospital.In April 2026, the trust will temporarily reducing the number of beds from 16 to eight at both hospitals, using the space for services like chemotherapy and maternity services.The trust…

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Torbay healthcare partnership’s future under threat

Torbay healthcare partnership’s future under threat

Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCThe partnership between Torbay Council and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is said to have reduced hospital admissionsA healthcare partnership which helps to reduce hospital admissions is at risk.Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) works with Torbay Council to provide adult social care services.However, council leader Dave Thomas told cabinet members the health trust was "giving serious consideration" to ending the partnership because of the cost of providing the service.TSDFT said…

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