Devon veteran’s years of struggle after leaving Army
Help for Heroes Chris Jone was forced to leave the Army Air Corps at just 25 after a training accident A former soldier has spoken about the loneliness he faced after leaving the Army, as a leading veterans’ charity warns…
University of Exeter to lead national modern languages campaign in the region
A new campaign tackling the decline in the number of young people learning modern languages at A-level is being launched in the South West. Languages For All establishes a network of state schools in Cornwall and Devon working together to…
Oil presses stand silent as West Bank has its worst olive harvest in years | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Between October 1 and November 10, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs documented 167 olive harvest-related settler attacks resulting in casualties or property damage, which locals note is likely a significant undercount. OCHA also notes the…
Exeter helps lawyer and father of two beat cycling greats in his 40s
Raising a family and working as a lawyer would keep most people busy enough, but not for one amateur cyclist who at the age of 41 is making a big name for himself in the sport – with support from…
More than 100 arrests in county lines operation across South West
Anna VarleSouth West home and social affairs correspondent BBC More than 100 arrests were made across the South West in a week of police action against drugs and child exploitation Police have seized guns and arrested more than 100 people…
Venezuela denounces US-ordered ‘forced sale’ of oil company Citgo | Oil and Gas News
A Delaware judge has ordered the sale to settle debts, as Venezuela says US military buildup is targeting its oil reserves. Published On 3 Dec 20253 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Venezuelan Vice President…
Ilhan Omar denounces Donald Trump for calling Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ | Donald Trump News
Progressive United States Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has hit back against Donald Trump after the president criticised her and renewed his attacks on the Somali community in Minnesota. During a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Trump embarked on a racist tirade, describing…
EFL Trophy round-up: Holders Peterborough out; Harrogate win among shocks
Holders Peterborough United went out and Harrogate Town belied their status as the lowest-placed team still in this season’s Vertu Trophy among 14 ties in the last 32 on Tuesday. After an uneventful first half away to League Two promotion…
Politician Ayachi Hammami latest arrest in Tunisia opposition crackdown | Human Rights News
Tunisia opposition says charges are fabricated, as police enforce a five-year prison sentence. Police in Tunisia have arrested prominent opposition figure Ayachi Hammami at his home to enforce a five-year prison sentence after an appeals court upheld convictions against dozens…
Alleged Plymouth sex abuse victims accused of ‘full blown lies’
BBC Alan Harris has denied 12 charges of indecent assault, eight charges of sexual assault and two charges of rape People claiming a former defence solicitor sexually assaulted them have spread “falsehoods” about him including throughout his ongoing trial, a…