Yearly Archives: 2025

Paignton man says West End show ‘spoilt’ by others in audience

Paignton man says West End show ‘spoilt’ by others in audience

BBCJim Rowe said everyone around them were "annoyed" by the conductA man has criticised a theatre after he said audience members disrupted a production of Moulin Rouge. Jim Rowe from Paignton booked two tickets for him and his wife to see the show at the Piccadilly Theatre in the West End on 11 October, but said the experience was a "great disappointment" after "two girls" in front of them were "talking loudly, videoing and dancing" throughout. He said…

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New ‘urban mini meadows’ created in Devon town

New ‘urban mini meadows’ created in Devon town

Selected green spaces in Devon are to be transformed into "vibrant wildflower meadows", the council has said. South Hams District Council said the initiative to create 11 new urban mini meadows was part of its ongoing commitment to enhance local biodiversity and to support wildlife. A selection of the council-owned spaces had already benefited from relaxed mowing regimes.The work included removing the top layer of grass, moss, and organic matter, then sowing a locally sourced perennial wildflower mix…

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Normal rail service resumes after dry embankments slowed trains

Normal rail service resumes after dry embankments slowed trains

Hourly rail services are being reinstated on the London Waterloo to Exeter St David's service following work to remedy issues caused by dry embankments.South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail said the service, which passes through Hampshire, Wiltshire and Somerset will be back to a normal timetable, and journey times, from Saturday.Trains had been running on a reduced timetable with speed restrictions since August, after dry soil disturbed tracks above the embankments.Bruce Duncan, Chair of the Salisbury-Exeter Rail…

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The High Span: Blithering – album review

The High Span: Blithering – album review

Album Review The High Span Blithering Spinout Nuggets LP/CD/DL Release date: – 28/11/25 Our Score Their first album was splendid. Rock and Roll for tea-sippers rather than lager drinkers. This one is too. ‘The High Span provide a strange and special blend of DIY post-pop jangle and experimental sounds, of lyric-driven guitar-indie and a bit of English awkwardness’. This is Englishness without any of the ugly connotations, says Ged Babey. For The Man With Everythingthe Perfect Gift is…

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Exeter: Sale comeback win showed Chiefs signs of old – Rob Baxter

Exeter: Sale comeback win showed Chiefs signs of old – Rob Baxter

In the six seasons between 2015 and 2021, Exeter were champions of England twice and runners-up on the other four occasions.While in 2020, they became European champions when they defeated French side Racing 92 in the final.However, since losing in the Prem final in 2021, Exeter have failed to make the play-offs in any of the last four seasons and last season dropped as low as ninth.But it is now only one loss in their opening six games…

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Bath Christmas market founder ‘hugely proud’ 25 years on

Bath Christmas market founder ‘hugely proud’ 25 years on

Claire Cavanagh,in Bath, BathandRachel Candling,WestMarian McNeirMarian McNeir [centre] co-founded Bath Christmas market 25 years agoAs Bath Christmas market celebrates its 25th year, one of the founders said she was "hugely proud" it had become a model for other festive markets across the country.The market, which started in 2001 with just a few local businesses and artisans, now hosts more than 250 traders, many who return year after year. Marian McNeir, co-founder and former councillor, said the original vision…

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Eviction notice for man who created Poole ‘secret garden’

Eviction notice for man who created Poole ‘secret garden’

Marcus WhiteSouth of EnglandJim GardnerJim Gardner said the green space was an "amazing, quiet place to sit and escape"A man who spent eight years creating a public garden on borrowed land has said he is "so hurt" by a plan to evict him.Jim Gardner was given informal permission to develop the so-called Secret Garden, with exotic plants and artwork, along a public footpath in Poole, Dorset.However, the landowner, Bournemouth & Poole College, said it had become "overgrown and…

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FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025: What to know about the tournament | Football News

FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025: What to know about the tournament | Football News

The Arab world’s biggest football competition kicks off on Monday, as 16 teams from across the region face off in Qatar.Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament, which occurs every four years:Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listWhat are the key dates?The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will begin on Monday, with Tunisia facing Syria in the tournament opener.The final will be played on December 18, marking the conclusion of the 32-match tournament. Group stage: December…

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Women fear for safety running after dark

Women fear for safety running after dark

Millie OwenFemale runners across the South West and Channel Islands said being in a group made them feel saferFemale runners across the South West and the Channel Islands have been speaking about issues they've experienced while running in the dark and how they keep safe. Women said campaigns such as This Girl Can's Let's Lift the Curfew events was helping to raise awareness about women's safety and their concerns around getting active outdoors in the darker months.In 2023,…

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