Cows rescued from overturned trailer near Crediton

Post published:November 7, 2025
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A number of cows became trapped and needed rescuing after a trailer overturned on a road.Crews from Danes Castle fire station in Exeter were sent to the scene on the outskirts of Crediton at 06:29 GMT on Friday.Police confirmed that local road closures were put in place while emergency services dealt with the situation.A winch was used to release five cows before crews worked to right the trailer, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said. Source link

Exeter astrophysicist awarded prestigious French Academy of Science medal

Post published:November 7, 2025
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A University of Exeter academic has been awarded a prestigious science award in France in recognition of her pioneering research into the structure and evolution of stars and planets. Professor Isabelle Baraffe received the Medal of the Sciences of the Universe by the French Academy of Science on 28 October at the Institut de France in Paris. The Medal honours a scientist who has made a significant and promising contribution to the development of their field. Professor Baraffe, a Physicist at the University of Exeter said: “This medal is very rewarding as it recognises…

Newquay flight route to London to be restored later this month

Post published:November 7, 2025
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Seb NobleCornwall political reporterIsles of Scilly Steamship GroupSkybus currently flies between the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall and Exeter and has acquired a larger plane for the London routeAn deal to restore a vital flight route between Cornwall and London has been agreed.Cornwall Council said airline Skybus would take on providing the Newquay to London Gatwick route from 23 November on a "short-term contract".The route was suspended last month after the previous operators, Eastern Airways, announced it was…

ICC confirms war crimes charges against Uganda’s rebel leader Joseph Kony | ICC News

Post published:November 7, 2025
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The International Criminal Court confirmed 39 charges against Kony, paving the way for a trial if he is ever captured.Published On 7 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareJudges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony, nearly two decades after the court first issued a warrant for his arrest.Kony, who remains at large, faces 39 charges, including murder, sexual enslavement and…

Council considers turning Bournemouth tourist centre into cafe

Post published:November 7, 2025
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Bournemouth's Tourist Information Centre could be relocated and the existing seafront building turned into a cafe, if plans are approved.Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said the proposal was part of efforts "to maximise the potential of all council-owned commercial assets".A planning application seeks to change the building's use to a takeaway "for the sale of hot and cold food, ice cream and paninis".More than 20 neighbours have so far objected to the plans. A consultation ends on…

Sandbanks Ferry toll road plan shelved after inquiry

Post published:November 7, 2025
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Michael Garlick / GeographBulk-buying discounts for ferry users will be retainedPlans to introduce a toll on the approach road to a ferry have been shelved following a public inquiry.Operators of Sandbanks Ferry in Dorset had sought permission to charge drivers to use Ferry Road in Studland to reduce congestion.Following an inquiry in January, the Secretary of State followed an inspector's recommendation and said the toll "should not go ahead at this stage".The ferry firm, which owns the section…

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss hopes results can reconnect squad and fans

Post published:November 7, 2025
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Inconsistency has been a big issue at Argyle this season.The Pilgrims had a terrible start, losing their first four league games, and have suffered long-term injuries to key players such as Xavier Amaechi, Caleb Watts and Julio Pleguezuelo.But they won five of their six matches in September before their current tough run where a 1-1 home draw with Wigan has been the only fixture not to end in defeat and saw Argyle lose meekly at Devon rivals Exeter…

Truro flats evacuated due to high carbon monoxide levels

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A four-storey block of flats in Cornwall had to be evacuated when high levels of carbon monoxide were found in the building.Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service received a 999 call at 14:12 BST on Thursday from an engineer at a block of flats on Tresawya Drive in Truro.The engineer was instructed to set off the building's fire alarm to start the evacuation of the flats. A total of four fire crews attended the scene, with two coordinating the…

EFL five things to watch: Manager returns, upward momentum and sack races

Post published:November 7, 2025
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Quiz time. Of the 62 teams who both finished last season and started this one in the EFL, who has won the most points in 2025 so far?Surely it's Coventry? Nope, not even close. It must be Bradford then? No. Wrexham? Afraid not.Birmingham's back-to-back 4-0 home wins this past week took them up to 83 points and counting this year.League One leaders Stockport are second with 78 while it's little old Charlton who are third, a further three…

New music festival to go ahead in Somerset despite concerns

Post published:November 7, 2025
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A new community-led arts and music festival has been granted a licence by the council.Show of Hands is scheduled to take place in Bruton, Somerset, on the May Bank Holiday weekend, with a capacity of 2,500 people.The licence was granted despite concerns about noise levels and alcohol consumption that were raised during a Somerset Council licensing committee meeting on Wednesday.However, Matthew Phipps, representing the festival, said at the meeting: "We can develop this event confident in the knowledge…

‘Taking photos got me out the house after my stroke’

Post published:November 7, 2025
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Clara Bullock,West of England and Chris Lockyer,in WatchetBBCLiz Elmont said taking pictures for BBC Weather Watchers helped her get over her strokeA woman who struggled to leave the house after she had a stroke has said taking weather photos got her out of a "really dark place". Liz Elmont, from Watchet in Somerset, suffered a stroke in 2021 and said she was left housebound, and thought she would never be able to take photos again."One day, I thought…

Bournemouth Air Festival plans turned down by council

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An application to bring back a popular air festival was turned down due to a lack of information, a council has said.Recent plans to revive the Bournemouth Airshow, last held in August 2024, included a paid ticketing scheme.Organiser Dave Rogers hoped to raise £1m by charging for an Aircard that would offer 10% off food and drink at the event.Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) said: "We've carefully assessed the application in line with our processes and, at…