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Landulph bus shelter gets artistic makeover

Landulph bus shelter gets artistic makeover

Claire TaggArtist Jill Mannings Cox adds some finishing touches to her bus shelter designA town's bus shelter has been given an artistic makeover marking the coronation of King Charles III.Landulph Parish Council commissioned an artist to bring the shelter in the village to life after it had been damaged when a vehicle collided with it.Artist Jill Mannings Cox has recently completed the work which includes depictions of people in the community and views in the area.Parish councillor Claire…

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Robust regulation essential for nature recovery to unlock £1bn of investment, report shows

The effectiveness of ambitious efforts to attract over £1 billion annually into nature recovery by 2030 could be undermined without stronger governance and regulatory oversight, according to new analysis from the University of Exeter. Market-based instruments are crucial for addressing nature degradation and financing gaps, but the current framework risks market failures due to inherent complexities in valuing biodiversity, issues within existing schemes like Biodiversity Net Gain and a lack of robust regulatory control, the study shows. The…

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Honduras issues arrest warrant for ex-president Hernandez after US pardon | Crime News

The arrest warrant for the country’s former president comes amid a closely-fought election.Published On 9 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareHonduras’s top prosecutor has issued an international arrest warrant for former President Juan Orlando Hernandez, intensifying legal and political turmoil just days after the ex-leader walked free from a United States prison.Attorney General Johel Antonio Zelaya announced the move on Monday in a post on X, saying he instructed the Agencia Técnica de Investigación…

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US tariffs ruin education dreams for children in India’s diamond hub | Unemployment

Surat, India – In 2018, Alpesh Bhai enrolled his three-year-old daughter in an English-language private school in Surat. This was something he never imagined possible while growing up in his village in the Indian state of Gujarat, where his family survived on small fields of fennel, castor and cumin, with their earnings barely enough to cover basic needs.He had studied in a public school, where, he recalled, “teachers were a rarity, and English almost didn’t exist”.Recommended Stories list of…

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FA Cup third-round draw: Macclesfield v Crystal Palace, Tottenham v Aston Villa

FA Cup third-round draw: Macclesfield v Crystal Palace, Tottenham v Aston Villa

Sixth-tier club Macclesfield will host holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.There are four all-Premier League ties, including Tottenham hosting Aston Villa, Sunderland travelling to Everton, Newcastle welcoming Bournemouth to St James' Park, and Manchester United at home to Brighton.Fellow sixth-tier side Weston-super-Mare, who have reached this stage of the competition for the first time in their 138-year history, travel to League Two Grimsby.Premier League leaders Arsenal visit Portsmouth, while Manchester City host League…

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Dozens of bodies hastily buried at al-Shifa Hospital moved to graveyards | Gaza

NewsFeedThe Palestinian Civil Defence exhumed the bodies of more than 150 people who were quickly buried in the courtyards of al-Shifa Hospital during Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. Some of the victims remain unidentified. Civil defense teams are moving them to cemeteries to give them a proper final resting place.Published On 8 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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F1 champion Lando Norris honoured with street in Somerset shopping centre

F1 champion Lando Norris honoured with street in Somerset shopping centre

Joe SkirkowskiWest of EnglandPA MediaLando Norris became the 11th Briton to win the F1 World ChampionshipsLando Norris may have only just been crowned Formula 1 world champion but he is already being immortalised in his home county of Somerset.The 26-year-old won the F1 title after a third place finish in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix gave him the points needed to make the triumph possible.He was honoured with a pedestrianised street called Lando Lane named after him at…

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Lovejoy: Sentimental Memories – EP Review

Lovejoy: Sentimental Memories – EP Review

Lovejoy: Sentimental Memories EP (Too Good To Be True) 3″ CD / Download / Streaming Available 12th December Buy Here Lovejoy release the Sentimental Memories EP compiling festive tracks, most of which have never previously had a CD or digital release…  The French label Too Good To Be True come to another year of monthly CDEP releases and finish on this collection from Lovejoy, aka Dick Preece who after releasing three albums and a handful of singles in the…

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Exeter City Council Approves 54 More Dwellings In Topsham Gap On Former Golf Driving Range – Exeter Observer

Exeter City Council Approves 54 More Dwellings In Topsham Gap On Former Golf Driving Range – Exeter Observer
Exeter City Council Approves 54 More Dwellings In Topsham Gap On Former Golf Driving Range – Exeter Observer

Exeter City Council has approved the construction of 54 more dwellings in the Topsham gap on the former Topsham Golf Academy driving range after previously approving plans which enabled the relocation of the driving range to privately-owned land in Ludwell Valley Park. The approval will extend Berkeley Park, a development of 61 luxury dwellings in

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Exeter City Council approves 54 more dwellings in Topsham gap on former golf driving range

Exeter City Council approves 54 more dwellings in Topsham gap on former golf driving range

Exeter City Council has approved the construction of 54 more dwellings in the Topsham gap on the former Topsham Golf Academy driving range after previously approving plans which enabled the relocation of the driving range to privately-owned land in Ludwell Valley Park.The approval will extend Berkeley Park, a development of 61 luxury dwellings in Exeter Road that was approved by the city council in 2021 before another seven dwellings were added later the same year.The 4.7 acre driving…

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Activist’s hammer attack was to ‘protect friend’, court told

Activist’s hammer attack was to ‘protect friend’, court told

An alleged Palestine Action member has told a jury he struck a police officer with a sledgehammer because he was "protecting" a co-defendant.Samuel Corner, 23, is accused of attacking the Sgt during a break-in at Elbit Systems UK factory near Bristol in the early hours of August 6 last year.The Oxford University graduate from Devon is one of six accused of aggravated burglary, criminal damage and violent disorder after using a prison van to break into site.He stands…

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OUR FAVOURITE PHOTOS OF 2025

OUR FAVOURITE PHOTOS OF 2025

2025 has been another stunning year for live music, and Louder Than War’s photographers have been there to capture it. From intimate gigs to arenas and festival stages, our cameras have documented the raw energy, passion, and artistry that make live performance unforgettable. This year has seen headline-grabbing shows, breakout performances, and long-awaited returns, each one offering a unique glimpse into the ever-evolving music scene. Melanie Smith: Whilst I didn’t shoot as many gigs as I’d like this…

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