NewsFeedYoung Palestinians in Gaza have used parts and fuel from abandoned Israeli military vehicles to create a pump to supply clean water for their community.Published On 24 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharefacebooktwitterwhatsappcopylinkSave Source link
Losing to Ramirez in Saudi Arabia was just the second defeat of Billam-Smith's career having previously avenged his other loss to Richard Riakporhe.He travelled to the Middle East last November to face the Mexican who has only ever been beaten by pound-for-pound star and 175lbs world champion Dmitry Bivol.Ramirez proved to be too good for Billam-Smith on the night as he came out on top in a gruelling 12-round contest to add the WBO title to his WBA…
Breakup Haircut: No Worries If Not! (INH Records) CD/Download/Streaming Available 28th November Buy Here Breakup Haircut return with their long-awaited second album No Worries If Not! via INH Records The DIY pop-punksters are back, with a joyous collection of songs following up their acclaimed debut album, Punk Dancing for Self Defence which was released back in 2022. The quartet, consisting of Ishani (vocals and rhythm guitar), Delphine (lead guitar and vocals) Ripley (vocals and bass) and Jordan (drums)…
Recycling company Unimetals, which has dozens of sites across the UK, has filed for liquidation.The company's head office is in Stratford-upon-Avon, and has sites scattered around the country, including London, Halesowen, Staffordshire, Greater Manchester and Devon.It is unclear when the firm will go into liquidation, and how many jobs are at risk."We have worked tirelessly to explore every possible option to secure new financing for Unimetals Recycling (UK) Ltd, with the aim of meeting our financial obligations and…
Visit Isles of ScillyVictoria Bond was among five killed in a snowstorm in ChileSurvivors of a deadly snowstorm in Patagonia that claimed the life of a British woman want new safety measures introduced to stop more "senseless loss of life" in the future.Five people, including Victoria Bond from Cornwall, died in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, which is a popular destination for hikers, on 17 November.Chile's government, the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf), travel agency Vertice and staff…
Johnny RutherfordSouth WestBBCStella said she now had "someone to talk to" because of the pilot schemeA pilot project is working with people to help them improve their digital skills to reduce feelings of social isolation.Community Connection is a Plymouth Living Lab project which seeks to reduce loneliness in older adults. Organisers at the University of Plymouth said the idea was to create a "virtual village hall" where people could connect with others who share interests.A web-based hub connects…
YMCA ExeterAmelia Teare, in the red dress, said life on the streets was "really scary" as a vulnerable womanA woman who turned her life around after spending months living on the streets, said it became "unbearable".Amelia Teare, 29, from Dorset, struggled with addiction and slept in doorways across Exeter for about three months after she "lost her way" during lockdown."Being a vulnerable female specifically it's really scary being alone and outside. I didn't want to change, I didn't…
Supporting ethnic minority women and helping students from widening participation backgrounds apply to study healthcare degrees, were just some of the achievements recognised at a University of Exeter Medical School student prize evenings. The event, which ran over two days, recognises the academic excellence and extracurricular activities of students studying health-related disciplines. In total 40 prizes were awarded, many commending those who reached the highest academic grades within their course. Included amongst the extensive awards were Citizenship Awards,…
A woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer twice has said she did not think a lump she found was life threatening because she was too young. Rachael Kershaw, from Dorset, took part in a 100km (62 miles) trek across the Saharan Desert to raise money for CoppaFeel!, the breast cancer charity.It took five days and she was joined by 128 other women, including celebrities Giovanna Fletcher, Millie Mackintosh and Ashley James.At the age of 31, Rachael found…
Caroline RobinsonChannel IslandsBBCAurigny chairman Kevin George said helping Skybus would add scale to AurignyAurigny said the service was operated as a Passenger Service Obligation (PSO) to "provide vital air connectivity for a remote community."The Newquay to London route was suspended last month after the previous operators, Eastern Airways, announced it was on the brink of entering administration.Aurigny added it was providing ground handling services, such as baggage handling and fuelling services, under commercial terms at London Gatwick. This…
The organisers of a spoof of the prestigious Turner Prize art award have confirmed this year's finalists. The competition celebrates the most ridiculous or rubbish piece of art using the least amount of effort possible and gets entries from all over the world. The winner of the 27th competition will get a turnip impaled on a rusty 6 inch nail. Judging will take place on December 2 at The New Inn in Wedmore, Somerset.This year organisers also auctioned…
US legislation making strangulation a serious criminal offence has been linked to reduced intimate partner homicide rates, with 14% fewer women killed and 27% fewer male-victims in the 18-49 age group. Strangulation statutes are a relatively recent development in criminal justice, with Missouri the first US state to pass legislation in 2000, and Ohio being the most recent, in 2023. Researchers from the University of Exeter Business School collected information on state legislation criminalising non-fatal strangulation, a common,…