Cornwall mums no longer feel ‘invisible’ after joining bands

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Penny BulkeleyHelen Davies (left) said she felt "like a teenager again""I feel like I have some purpose again. I'm Helen - I'm not just someone's mum or a housewife."Helen Davies, 54, from Mevagissey, Cornwall, said rediscovering music after a 28-year break had been "life-changing".The mother-of-three, who is part of a band called Hell Up, said music had given her something she felt "was missing" after she gave it up after a bike crash.Another mother and a member of…

Pair in three-wheeled car reach Africa in world record attempt

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Seth ScottThe Reliant Robin has endured "bumps and bruises" on the 10,000-mile journey Two men who are driving to Cape Town in a three-wheeled vehicle have reached Africa.Oliver Jenks, from Newton Abbot, Devon, and Seth Scott, from Canada, set off from London on 24 October in their Reliant Robin, called "Sheila the three-wheeler", in their attempt to break a world record.Speaking from Senegal, Mr Oliver said they had faced some bumps along the way which had taken a…

Somerset church tomb collapse exposes 1700s stone crypt

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Bea SwallowWest of EnglandHandoutThe collapsed box tomb sat upon a large underground crypt, thought to have been constructed in the 1700sAn ancient box tomb thought to be built in the 1700s has collapsed in a church cemetery, exposing a large underground crypt.The 12ft (3.6m) hole opened up at All Saints Church in Martock, Somerset, on Saturday afternoon, the day before Remembrance Sunday services were held inside.Rev Paul Fillery said the incident was likely caused by rain gradually eroding…

Devon Remembrance Sunday services honour armed forces

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Johnny Rutherford/BBCA service was held at the at the war memorial in Northernhay Gardens in ExeterServices are taking place across the region to mark Remembrance Sunday.The Bishop of Plymouth, the Rt Revd James Grier, led this year's service on Plymouth Hoe, which began with a two-minute silence at the Royal Naval Memorial at 11:00 GMT."War and conflict today weighs heavy and looms close, especially for those who offer our lives in our armed services," he told the service.…

Cascade of knitted poppies draped from Cornish church

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Thousands of knitted poppies have been draped from the bell tower of a church to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.The display at Holy Trinity Church in Tresillian, Cornwall, was carefully attached to the building by firefighters earlier this week.It is the culmination of a year-long effort by sisters Kirsten Lean and Jacqueline Goodway who drew inspiration from a similar cascade of poppies at a church in Holt, Wiltshire.Mrs Lean said of Remembrance Sunday: "It means a big deal to both…

Animal rescues and giant poppy restored

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Autumn has truly settled across the county, as trees were captured in all their colours.Meanwhile, BBC Radio Somerset excelled in this year's Children In Need challenge, and a wildlife rescue centre has saved several hedgehogs.Find this and more in our weekly picture roundup.Pudsey and presenters: BBC Radio Somerset joined BBC radio stations across the country walking 1,000 miles (1,609 km) for BBC Children in Need - three-legged.Mel and Simon from BBC Radio Somerset contributed more than 36 miles…

The Man From Delmonte: Better Things

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The Man From Delmonte: Better Things (Self Released) All Formats available Buy Here Our Score The Man From Delmonte finally release a debut studio album, Better Things, only 38 years after releasing their first single! When the much-loved Manchester band announced in 2024 that they would be playing a handful of dates this year, I doubt any of them, nor the loyal fans who’ve kept the name alive, could not have imagined where we are now. Stepping…

Freed Kenyan activists allege mistreatment after month in Ugandan detention | Government

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NewsFeedTwo Kenyan human rights activists have returned home after being secretly detained for 39 days in Uganda where they allege mistreatment. Bob Njagi and Nick Oyoo disappeared while taking part in an event for Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine. Uganda’s President Museveni alleges the men ‘planned to train youth to riot’.Published On 9 Nov 20259 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

Exeter Digest #93: Exeter City Centre Antisocial Behaviour – Exeter Homeless Death Rate – Hospital Doctors Strike – Exeter Observer

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Exeter Digest #93: Exeter City Centre Antisocial Behaviour – Exeter Homeless Death Rate – Hospital Doctors Strike – Exeter Observer

Media made in Exeter Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters THE EXETER DIGEST With our pick of upcoming local community and culture highlights and a recap of the top stories from our previous edition. Sunday 9 November 2025 Media made in Exeter Exeter Observer is produced by a non-profit newsroom

Labour And Conservative Councillors Join Forces To Block Exeter City Centre Antisocial Behaviour Initiative – Exeter Observer

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Labour And Conservative Councillors Join Forces To Block Exeter City Centre Antisocial Behaviour Initiative – Exeter Observer

Keep our reporting free for everyone to read Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters SPECIAL REPORTS Rejection of voluntary and community sector calls for more inclusive response follows thirteen-year council failure to comply with legal duties under crime and disorder legislation in relation to Exeter Community Safety Partnership. Sunday 9

Labour and Conservative councillors join forces to block Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour initiative

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Labour and Conservative councillors join forces to block Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour initiative - Exeter ObserverDemocracy doesn't work when people don't know Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters SPECIAL REPORTSRejection of voluntary and community sector calls for more inclusive response follows thirteen-year council failure to comply with legal duties under crime and disorder legislation in relation to Exeter Community Safety Partnership.Sunday 9 November 2025Martin RedfernWant to read more? The full story is exclusive premium…

Exeter Digest #93: Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour – Exeter homeless death rate – Hospital doctors strike

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Exeter Digest #93: Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour - Exeter homeless death rate - Hospital doctors strike - Exeter ObserverDon't just read Exeter Observer Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters THE EXETER DIGESTWith our pick of upcoming local community and culture highlights and a recap of the top stories from our previous edition.Sunday 9 November 2025SPECIAL REPORTLabour and Conservative councillors join forces to block Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour initiativeRejection of voluntary and community sector…