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Former Plymouth solicitor guilty of sexually assaulting clients

Former Plymouth solicitor guilty of sexually assaulting clients

BBCAlan Harris was found guilty of 10 charges - five of indecent assault and five of sexual assaultA former defence solicitor has been found guilty of sexually assaulting his clients.Alan Harris, of Thorn Park, Plymouth, was found guilty by a jury at Winchester Crown Court of five counts of indecent assault and five of sexual assault but not guilty of two counts of rape.The claimants told the trial the 72-year-old had abused them in locations which included cells…

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Will Stuart: England and Bath prop ruled out for long spell with ruptured Achilles tendon

Will Stuart: England and Bath prop ruled out for long spell with ruptured Achilles tendon

The 29-year-old tight-head came off the bench during England's autumn wins against Australia, New Zealand and Argentina and is one of England's 25 players on Elite Player contracts for the 2025-26 season.In total he has 53 caps and was also called up to the British and Irish Lions squad this summer for the first time, playing in all three Test matches during the series victory in Australia.For his club, he was a key component in Bath's success in…

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Zelenskyy warns Russia, China stepping up military-industrial cooperation | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that China is moving to “intensify cooperation” with Russia, particularly in the military-industrial sphere, amid deepening ties between the strategic partners since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of its neighbour.In comments on social media on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said a report from the head of Kyiv’s foreign intelligence had noted the dependence of the Russian state on “Chinese investment, technologies, and political priorities”.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe Ukrainian leader said…

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New flags policy pushed by Plymouth City Council

New flags policy pushed by Plymouth City Council

A new policy on flags on public buildings is being developed by Plymouth City Council.The Labour-run council says it wanted to make the process of applying for permission to fly flags on council-owned buildings and light up buildings such as Smeaton's Tower, more "consistent".Flags have proved controversial in the last six months with St George's Cross and Union flags appearing on lampposts across the country.A Reform UK spokesman said the council policy on flags was meant as a…

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Ricky Gervais donates £2.5m to animal charities

Ricky Gervais donates £2.5m to animal charities

Comedian Ricky Gervais has donated almost £2.5m to a group of animal charities from the proceeds from his recent stand-up tour.The 22 charities to benefit include two from Kent - Flori's Friends Animal Rescue in Chartham Hatch and Retreat Animal Rescue in High Halden - and one in West Sussex - Safe Haven for Donkeys in Haywards Heath. The 64-year-old said the donations were "to celebrate the spirit of Christmas". The Office and Extras star posted on Facebook:…

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Palestine 36 (2025) – Film Review

Palestine 36 (2025) – Film Review

Palestine 36 (2025) Written and Directed by Annemarie Jacir Edited by Tania Reddin Produced by Ossama Bawardi Featuring: Hiam Abbass, Karim Daoud Anaya, Yasmine Al Massri, Billy Howle, Jeremy Irons, Lia Cunningham and many more. As the death toll continues to rise in Gaza and across the region, Phil Ross wonders whether a film set in the 1930s can help us understand how it came to this, and why so many of us care so deeply about Palestine.…

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Man from Cornwall jailed after drilling rig load killed woman

Man from Cornwall jailed after drilling rig load killed woman

A 35-year-old man has been jailed for five years after a drilling rig fell off a trailer he was towing and landed on a woman's car, killing her.Liam Smith of Roselidden Parc, Helston admitted causing the death of 34-year-old Jessica Allman from Newquay by dangerous driving on the B3297 at Burras in July 2022.Truro Crown Court on Wednesday heard four straps should have been used - Smith had working straps on the trailer and in his vehicle but…

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Ricky Gervais is donating more than 100 thousand pounds to a Devon Charity

Ricky Gervais is donating more than 100 thousand pounds to a Devon Charity

Available for over a yearRicky Gervais has announced a donation of almost 2 and a half MILLION pounds to animal welfare organisations, from the profits of his latest tour... And one of those charities is from Devon, in Bradninch. It's called NOW-ZAD, and its founder and CEO is former Royal Marine Pen Farthing, and he told Caroline Densley how they found out.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

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Fundraising 11-year-old from Dorset becomes youngest MBE

Fundraising 11-year-old from Dorset becomes youngest MBE

Curtis LancasterSouth of EnglandPA MediaCarmela Chillery-Watson has raised thousands of pounds for charityAn 11-year-old fundraiser has become the youngest person to receive an MBE.Carmela Chillery-Watson, from Dorset, has LMNA congenital muscular dystrophy - a progressive muscle-wasting condition.She has walked and wheeled hundreds of miles, raising thousands of pounds for Muscular Dystrophy UK and Julia's House Hospice, often dressed in superhero costumes.She met Prince William at Windsor Castle, where she was presented the Member of the Order of the…

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‘Extreme worry’ over cuts to Devon homelessness funding

‘Extreme worry’ over cuts to Devon homelessness funding

PA MediaDevon County Council will halve its contribution to a homelessness prevention fundA charity is warning homelessness and rough sleeping is likely to reach the highest levels this winter.St Petrock's blamed two main factors - a decision by Devon County Council to "end its support for homeless prevention and support services" and "excessive delays" in the release of the government's strategy for tackling the issue.Peter Stephenson, chief executive of St Petrock's, said of the county council's decision: "We…

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New Years Eve Party – Exeter Observer

New Years Eve Party – Exeter Observer
New Years Eve Party – Exeter Observer

Good journalism costs money  Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADAR A movie-themed celebration to mark the tenth anniversary of independent cinema Studio 74 while welcoming in 2026. Leigh Curtis Exeter Phoenix is holding a cinematic New Year’s Eve party with live music, themed bars and DJs on

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New Year’s Eve party – Exeter Observer

New Year’s Eve party – Exeter Observer

New Year’s Eve party - Exeter ObserverDemocracy doesn't work when people don't know  Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADARA movie-themed celebration to mark the tenth anniversary of independent cinema Studio 74 while welcoming in 2026.Leigh CurtisExeter Phoenix is holding a cinematic New Year’s Eve party with live music, themed bars and DJs on Wednesday 31 December.The party will take a trip to the movies to mark the tenth anniversary of Exeter Phoenix’s…

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