Monthly Archives: December 2025

Council pledges to monitor Portland incinerator emissions

Council pledges to monitor Portland incinerator emissions

Trevor Bevins,Local Democracy Reporting ServiceandStephen Stafford,South of EnglandPowerfuel PortlandThe proposed incinerator at Portland Port would be built on land owned by Portland PortEmissions from a waste incinerator set to be built on the Dorset coast will be monitored by the county council.Powerfuel Portland Ltd is planning to build the incinerator on land at Portland Port after the Court of Appeal dismissed a legal challenge brought by campaigners last month.Dorset Council said it would sample both emissions from the…

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Tackling deadly fungal threats: Global training empowers clinicians and lab technicians 

Twenty-four clinicians and laboratory technicians have enrolled in a bespoke training programme designed to strengthen the diagnosis and treatment of deadly fungal diseases. With infections soaring globally and two million deaths every year, the programme was hugely oversubscribed as health professionals urgently seek to master early detection techniques that can save lives.  Fungal infections pose a significant and growing threat to global health, with the heaviest burden falling on low- and middle-income countries. The increasing number of new fungal cases appearing in hospitals worldwide is…

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Craig Overton: Somerset all-rounder signs new three-year contract

Craig Overton: Somerset all-rounder signs new three-year contract

Somerset Director for Cricket, Andy Hurry said: ""His approach, work ethic, competitive mindset and will to succeed have taken him to the very top of his profession, and we very much look forward to him continuing to positively influence matches for Somerset."Overton has spent his entire career in England with Somerset since making his debut for the club in 2012 and has won two T20 Blast titles as well as the fifty-over One Day Cup in 2019.He was…

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Stuart Brocklehurst appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Devon

The University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Business Engagement and Innovation, Stuart Brocklehurst, has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Devon. HM Deputy Lieutenants are appointed to assist the work of the Lord Lieutenant as The King’s personal representative in the county, representing The Crown and celebrating the achievements of the people of Devon and their service to the community. These important roles are given to individuals who have made significant contributions to public life, voluntary work, or community leadership.…

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Indonesia counts human cost as more climate change warnings sounded | Environment News

Indonesia reports 1,000 dead and close to 1 million displaced from rains as a report points at the threat posed by climate change and ecosystem decline across Asia.Nearly 1,000 people have been killed, and close to one million displaced, Indonesia has said a week after torrential rains triggered catastrophic floods and landslides.The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported late on Sunday that 961 people had been killed, with 234 people missing and about 5,000 injured across the Aceh,…

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New book explores ‘visual life of climate change’

A new book suggests that the pictures we use to tell stories about climate change fundamentally shape how we respond to the issue. The Visual Life of Climate Change, by Professor Saffron O’Neill from the University of Exeter, says we often rely on a small set of images to illustrate climate change – and these exclude many people and places from the discussion about climate action. Every day, journalists and editors around the world grapple with how to…

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Exeter and National Trust partnership wins Knowledge Exchange award

A unique partnership between the University of Exeter and the National Trust has received a prestigious award. The ‘Shaping Landscapes for People and Nature to Thrive’ partnership was a winner at the Knowledge Exchange UK Awards in the Strategic Partnerships category. The award recognises the strategic partnership between the two organisations that has been ongoing since May 2021 and that seeks to apply academic expertise to real-world environmental challenges. It brings together Exeter’s in-depth expertise from a range…

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Will Stuart: Bath prop a doubt for England’s Six Nations campaign

Will Stuart: Bath prop a doubt for England’s Six Nations campaign

Joe Heyes, who started ahead of British and Irish Lions tourist Stuart at tighthead, was one of England's star performers last month.However, Asher Opoku-Fordjour, another option at three, is currently out of action with an elbow injury that will keep him sidelined until early to mid January.Gloucester's Afolabi Fasogbon and Stuart's Bath team-mate Billy Sela featured for England A over the autumn, while Northampton's Trevor Davison, who won his first cap in almost four years against the United…

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Line-up for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall announced by ‘Cureator’ Robert Smith

Line-up for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall announced by ‘Cureator’ Robert Smith

‘Cureator’ ROBERT SMITH has announced his line up for the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust series at the Royal Albert Hall in March 2026. Monday 23rd March: Elbow + MRCY Tuesday 24th March: Robert Smith’s Comedy Favourites – Jack Dee, Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie, Stewart Lee, Dara Ó Briain and more Wednesday 25th March: Mogwai + Craven Faults and Annika Kilkenny Thursday 26th March: Manic Street Preachers + The Joy Formidable (the 150th TCT show) Friday 27th March: My Bloody Valentine + Chvrches (stripped back) Saturday 28th March: Garbage + Placebo…

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Exeter Airport passenger numbers increase by 28%

Exeter Airport passenger numbers increase by 28%

Exeter Airport has said its passenger numbers have increased by more than a quarter in the past year.It said more than 450,000 customers passed through the terminal between April and October 2025, an increase of 100,000 people and a 28% rise year on year.It estimated the total annual figure would exceed 500,000 for the first time since the demise of Flybe in March 2020.Stephen Wiltshire, the airport's managing director, said the increase was down to the re-introduction of…

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Storm Bram named with severe weather warnings for rain and damaging winds

Storm Bram named with severe weather warnings for rain and damaging winds

As well as strong winds, Bram will also bring some heavy rain into Tuesday.In addition to the warnings for wind, there is a yellow Met Office warning for rain across much of Wales and south-west England from 18:00 Monday to 18:00 GMT Tuesday.20-40mm (0.8-1.6in) of rain is expected widely with up to 80mm (3.2in) over Dartmoor and the higher ground of Wales.The Met Office suggest there is a small chance of up to 100mm (3.9in) on the more…

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Lando Norris inspires children in Somerset to take up motorsport

Lando Norris inspires children in Somerset to take up motorsport

Clara BullockandJoe Sims,BristolPA MediaLando Norris became world champion over the weekendFormula 1 World Champion Lando Norris has inspired many young people to take up the sport, his former karting trainer said.The 26-year-old, who was born in Bristol and grew up in Glastonbury, was crowned champion in Abu Dhabi. His third-place finish in the 2025 season finale ensured he beat rival Max Verstappen to the drivers' championship by just two points.Rob Dodds, who coached Norris in karting at BKC…

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