Emily Tuttosi: Exeter’s Canada hooker reflects on World Cup final and progress of women’s game

Post published:November 13, 2025
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Exeter Chiefs' Canada hooker Emily Tuttosi said she struggles to believe how far the women's game has come after playing in the World Cup final.The 30-year-old started Canada's 33-13 loss to England at Twickenham in September in front of a world record crowd of 81,885.She played in all six of Canada's games at the World Cup, starting five games and scoring two tries in a pool game against Scotland at Exeter's Sandy Park."I actually played at Twickenham for…

Prince William opens new access road at Cornish football club

Post published:November 13, 2025
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Prince William has opened a new road he helped fund for a rural football club after the old one was plagued by potholes.Mousehole FC had failed to raise the funds needed for a new access road for Interiora Trungle Parc, but the Duke of Cornwall set up a consortium of businesses after reading a news story about the club's struggles.The club said the new road would provide direct access from the B3315 to the ground and reduce congestion…

Devon and Cornwall PCC ‘shocked’ to hear her role to be abolished

Post published:November 13, 2025
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A police and crime commissioner (PCC) has said she was "shocked and surprised" to hear the role is to be abolished in England and Wales.Devon and Cornwall PCC Alison Hernandez was reacting to the announcement in Parliament on Thursday in which the policing minister Sarah Jones said the PCC model had "not delivered what it was set up to achieve".Hernandez said it had been "a sudden announcement without any consultation with the office of the PCC".The Home Office…

Horses In Transit – Single Review

Post published:November 13, 2025
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Slowhandclap: Horses In Transit Self-Released Stream Out Now Following a sold-out show at YES and debut shows in Europe, local noise wranglers release their latest single with support from the likes of BBC Radio 6Music and KEXP and support slots with YHWH Nailgun and Psychotic Monks, the next phase is assured, says MK Bennett Remember those trips down the motorway when you were a kid?…

Could Ukraine’s corruption crisis ‘lead to military defeat’ against Russia? | News

Post published:November 13, 2025
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Kyiv, Ukraine – A corruption scandal that involves President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s business partner, political allies, and a cast of presumed wrongdoers who profited from a nuclear power monopoly has roiled energy-starved Ukraine.Observers told Al Jazeera that the scandal may ruin Zelenskyy’s approval ratings, enrage Western donors and cause a political crisis that could lead to battlefield losses.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“What’s actually happening is the marauding of a state-owned company during the war, and that’s…

‘Disappointment’ as meet cancelled due to dry ground

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Clara Bullock and Charlie Taylor,SomersetPA MediaThere needs to be more rain before another race can go ahead at Taunton racecourseRacecourse bosses have cancelled the first meeting of the season after a dry summer has left the ground too dangerous for the sport.Taunton Races has called off its fixture on Thursday, which is the first time a meet has been pulled due to dry ground, organisers have said. The move follows Wincanton and Exeter both cancelling opening meets.Robert Bellamy,…

Unbearable costs taking toll, Cornwall business leader says

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BBCCornwall Chamber of Commerce chief executive John Brown said online discounts were hitting high street businessesBusiness leaders have been reflecting on the fortunes of high street retail amid uncertainty over the future of a discount store.On Wednesday Trago Mills said management were in talks with staff after rising costs and diminishing sales had led to six-figure deficits at its Falmouth branch.Cornwall Chamber of Commerce chief executive John Brown said "the cost of doing business is becoming unbearable" and…

Haven Banks Retail Park Use Extended As Controversial Build-To-Rent Development Not Expected In Next Five Years – Exeter Observer

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Haven Banks Retail Park Use Extended As Controversial Build-To-Rent Development Not Expected In Next Five Years – Exeter Observer

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Haven Banks retail park use extended as controversial build-to-rent development not expected in next five years

Post published:November 13, 2025
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The developers of an ultra-high density build-to-rent scheme at Haven Banks have extended the use of the existing retail park units on the development site for leisure purposes after Exeter City Council said the scheme is not expected to come forward for at least five years.The council planning committee approved an application from Coplan Estates and Welbeck CP to redevelop Haven Banks retail park in December 2023.It approved the construction of 423 rental units – including 184 “co-living”…

Police patrols at Exeter and Torquay shops with highest crime

Post published:November 13, 2025
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Hattie McCann,in Exeter and Alex Green,South WestBBCPolice are working with various partners to target shoplifters in ExeterPolice are carrying out extra patrols of the shops in Devon with the highest rates of crime.As part of Safer Business Action Week, officers from Devon and Cornwall Police have been walking around shops in Exeter to "increase community confidence", as well as offering safety advice to members of staff.There have also been patrols at shops in Torquay by the town's local…

TikTok video that saved Dorset pub earns award nomination

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The team behind a viral video that helped save a village pub from closure has been nominated for a TikTok award.Friends of The Elm Tree began posting on social media after The Elm Tree Inn in Langton Herring, Dorset, shut its doors in November 2023.Their Gen Z-inspired TikTok clip has reached millions worldwide, attracting support from countries including Brazil, Singapore, Australia and South Africa.The video is shortlisted for Video of the Year at the TikTok Awards UK &…

England v Serbia: Alex Scott left out of squad for World Cup qualifier

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Uncapped Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has been left out of the England squad to face Serbia in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Thursday.Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has also not made the 23-man party as he continues to recover from a foot injury.Scott was handed his first senior international call-up by manager Thomas Tuchel last week following an excellent start to the season with the Cherries.England travel to Albania for their final qualification game on Sunday.On…