Yearly Archives: 2025

Gritter overturns as icy weather set to arrive in South West

Gritter overturns as icy weather set to arrive in South West

A gritting lorry has blocked a road after overturning while heading out ahead of expected wintry weather conditions.The crash happened on the A382 near Moretonhampstead and Lustleigh on Dartmoor at about 15:20 GMT with a road closure set up while emergency services deal with the incident.Devon and Cornwall Police said the driver of the lorry is believed to have sustained minor injuries and motorists have been asked to avoid the area.Councils across Devon and Cornwall have sent gritters…

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Taunton Brewhouse gets five-ear funding deal to secure future

Taunton Brewhouse gets five-ear funding deal to secure future

A theatre which is almost 50 years old has secured more than half a million pounds in new funding. Taunton Town Council has said it will pay £105,000 a year for the next five years to the Taunton Brewhouse to secure its future and help with ongoing maintenance and repairs.The council stepped in after Somerset Council, the building's owner, said "it was no longer financially sustainable" to continue funding the venue's repairs.Vickie Robbins, executive director of the theatre…

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Bournemouth ice rink plans set for refusal due to ‘strange quirk’

Bournemouth ice rink plans set for refusal due to ‘strange quirk’

Chris Downer / GeographIce skating has been a festive feature in Lower Gardens for more than a decadeCouncillors are being asked to refuse planning permission for a temporary ice rink that has been open for almost a week.SKATE Bournemouth opened the rink in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens on Friday as part of the town's festive offering, developed with Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council.But the planning application, submitted in June by Bournemouth Christmas Events, has been recommended for refusal,…

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What is Europe’s role in Sudan’s refugee crisis? | Sudan war News

Last week, 42 migrants were presumed to have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea after their dinghy set sail off the Libyan coast.At least 29 of them were Sudanese refugees who fled the catastrophic civil war in their country between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the regular army known as the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSince erupting in April 2023, the Sudan war has caused the largest displacement crisis in the…

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Three Plymouth garages damaged by large fire

Three Plymouth garages damaged by large fire

Three garages have been damaged in a large blaze, firefighters have said.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said one garage in Hermitage Road, Plymouth, was "well alight" when crews arrived at about 11:10 GMT, with two others also damaged by smoke and fire.Devon and Cornwall Police said they were asked to assist fire crews and put a cordon and road closures in place. The fire service confirmed there were no injuries and the cause had not yet…

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Ricky Pellow: Exeter coach’s final match will be ’emotional day’ for Chiefs

Ricky Pellow: Exeter coach’s final match will be ’emotional day’ for Chiefs

Exeter are preparing for an "emotional day" as long-serving skills coach Ricky Pellow gets ready for his final game with the club.The 47-year-old is standing down, having been part of the Chiefs coaching staff since 2009.He helped the club win promotion to the Premiership in 2010 before going on to win two English titles and the 2020 European Champions Cup.Pellow will take charge of the side for the Prem Rugby Cup tie with Bristol at Sandy Park on…

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Seagull steals hospital visitor’s handbag at Bournemouth Hospital

Seagull steals hospital visitor’s handbag at Bournemouth Hospital

A thieving seagull "sneakily" stole a visitors handbag say hospital staff.The incident happened at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH), part of the University Hospitals Dorset, when a visitor left their bag with important personal items on a windowsill.The seagull poked its head through the open window and quickly pinched the bag before anyone could notice.Estates manager, David Carter managed to retrieve the bag from the hospital's roof.After stealing the bag the seagull struggled to fly away and dropped…

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Hip-hop group Arrested Development ‘saved’ by repair cafe

Hip-hop group Arrested Development ‘saved’ by repair cafe

Volunteers at a repair cafe stepped in to fix a "crucial piece of equipment" for Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group Arrested Development, meaning its concert could go ahead.The group was due to perform at the Princess Pavilions in Falmouth, Cornwall on 9 November when band member One Love's sampler failed during the soundcheck.The Falmouth Repair Cafe was taking place that afternoon in the venue's foyer with local volunteers who fix a range of items from lamps to sewing machines…

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Fifty not out: University commemorates half-century partnership with US College

An international partnership between the University of Exeter and a prestigious Liberal Arts college in the United States of America is celebrating 50 years of overseas study. For the past five decades, students at Kenyon College in Ohio have taken the opportunity to spend a year with Exeter’s Department of English and Creative Writing, immersing themselves in the history, heritage and culture of Devon. To commemorate the milestone, the two institutions have unveiled a new Master’s Progression Agreement…

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New military focus on “leaving well” and strengthening social connections should be core part of defence strategy

A new military focus on “leaving well” as well as serving well is essential for the health of veterans, society and defence, experts have said. Researchers have made a powerful plea for more to be done to ensure armed forces leavers go on to play a valued role in organisations, companies and their communities. They have called for a focus on identity and social connectedness to be recognised as core parts of defence strategy, with investment in evidence-based…

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Cole Deeming: Truro City sign West Bromwich Albion midfielder on loan

Cole Deeming: Truro City sign West Bromwich Albion midfielder on loan

National League side Truro City have signed teenage West Bromwich Albion midfielder Cole Deeming on loan.The 18-year-old has agreed a one-month stay with the Cornish club, who are bottom of the fifth tier.Deeming made his senior debut for Albion as a substitute in their 2-1 Carabao Cup loss at Fleetwood Town in August.He captained the Baggies' Under-18 side to the quarter-finals of last season's FA Youth Cup while also scoring five goals for their Under-21 side. Source link

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