Yearly Archives: 2025

Xavier Amaechi: Plymouth Argyle winger receives injury boost

Xavier Amaechi: Plymouth Argyle winger receives injury boost

Plymouth Argyle winger Xavier Amaechi could be fit again within the next month.The 24-year-old summer signing has been out since early September after suffering a hamstring tear.It had been feared he would be on the sidelines until the new year.But head coach Tom Cleverley says Amaechi has impressed with his dedication to his recovery."Xav's doing fantastic," he said. "He's really worked his socks off in his rehab. He's out on the pitch every day, he's running at about…

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Portland incinerator set to go ahead after court decision

Portland incinerator set to go ahead after court decision

Stephen StaffordSouth of EnglandStop Portland Waste IncineratorCampaigners had taken the case to the Court of Appeal after losing a High Court decision in MarchA planned waste incinerator near Dorset's Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is set to go ahead following a Court of Appeal decision.The application for the facility at Portland Port was given the go-ahead by the government in September 2024, despite initially being refused by Dorset Council.The court rejected a legal challenge by the Stop Portland…

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Roger Eno talks to John Robb about his new album and the art

Roger Eno talks to John Robb about his new album and the art

  Roger Eno talks to John Robb about his stunning new album, his are of creativity and the inspiration of the flatlands of his native East Anglia. Roger Eno represents something fascinating – the other brother ( not the third uncle of course but the younger brother of Brian) in a famous creative family, who has carved out his own remarkable path. His beautiful new album Without Wind / Without Air was released on 31 October 2025 on…

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Service on Exeter to Waterloo train line to return to normal

Service on Exeter to Waterloo train line to return to normal

South Western RailwayExtremely dry weather conditions had caused problems to the speed and frequency of trains Normal hourly services on a rail route connecting Devon and London are set to resume at the end of November after months of disruption.South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail have said they will restore the full West of England Line timetable on Saturday 29 November, connecting Exeter St Davids and London Waterloo.A reduced two-hourly service has operated since August due to…

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Paramedic ‘worried about safety’ in killer’s house in Somerset

Paramedic ‘worried about safety’ in killer’s house in Somerset

Family handoutPaul Wells was killed by his neighbour in Highbridge, Somerset, in 2020A paramedic was concerned about his colleague's safety during a visit to the house of a man who went on to kill his neighbour the same day, an inquest has heard.Richard Matthews, who had severe mental health problems, admitted fatally stabbing his neighbour Paul Wells in Highbridge, Somerset, on 25 June 2020.Andrew Richardson, an operational officer at South Western Ambulance Service, told the inquest that he…

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Somerset man jailed for eight years after raping teenager

Somerset man jailed for eight years after raping teenager

Carys NallyWest of EnglandAvon and Somerset PoliceSam Jones was convicted of three counts of rape against his victimA man has been jailed for eight years after he raped a teenager in a hotel room.Sam Jones, 32, was jailed on Friday at Bristol Crown Court after he was found guilty following a trial in September.Jones, who lived at Preston Road in Yeovil at the time of the offences, was sentenced concurrently for three counts of rape and one count…

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Truro City red card ‘showed no common sense’ – John Askey

Truro City red card ‘showed no common sense’ – John Askey

The defeat left Truro second-from-bottom of the National League, a point off safety after 17 games of the season."The fourth official said when it reaches a certain time, then he could go back on, so Shaun took that as he could go on the pitch."The fourth official was stood with him, but surely she should stop the game, tell him to get back on."Rather than trying to keep players on the park it looks as though officials are…

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Cycle centre closes at Lanhydrock in Cornwall

Cycle centre closes at Lanhydrock in Cornwall

A cycle centre at a National Trust site has shut after it was deemed no longer financially viable to operate.The centre at Lanhydrock offered a range of bikes for various ages and abilities.However, National Trust said it must make "careful decisions" about where and how it spends its money.Trails at the site remain open and the charity encouraged visitors to get out in nature and explore the history of Lanhydrock all year round. Source link

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Gold bar ‘worth thousands missing in post’ from Devon

Gold bar ‘worth thousands missing in post’ from Devon

A man has said a gold bar worth thousands of pounds had gone missing in the post. Rob Hobson, from Torquay, said the 100g (0.1kg) gold Britannia bar he bought as an investment had been valued at £9,731 and he had agreed a buyback offer from The Royal Mint. He said he sent it by special delivery with extra insurance - where the maximum compensation is £750 - but it did not arrive at its destination. Royal Mail…

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The Miracle Year – Album Review

The Miracle Year – Album Review

Hüsker Dü: 1985: The Miracle Year                             Numero Uno Vinyl 4 LP Boxset, Download, CD Out 7 November Our Score A momentous slab of high quality design in a deluxe 4 LP box set, a snapshot of giants at play and the sound of three barely contained masters at work. MK Bennett swoons appropriately. Everything echoes. It was a miracle year, in hindsight. By any…

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Video: Wife of murdered Mexican mayor takes his role in office | Crime

NewsFeed“I will continue his legacy”. The wife of a murdered Mexican mayor has been sworn into the same role just days after his killing, vowing to continue her husband’s fight against organised crime in the state of Michoacan.Published On 6 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Ferry bill would end ‘rip-off prices’, Isle of Wight MP says

Ferry bill would end ‘rip-off prices’, Isle of Wight MP says

Stephen StaffordSouth of EnglandAndrew Matthews/PA MediaThe MP said there was "no fair competition" in cross-Solent ferry servicesTravellers are "tired" of paying "rip-off prices" for ferry travel to and from an island, an MP has warned in his call for bolstered boat rules.Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson introduced the Ferry Services (Integration and Regulation) Bill in the House of Commons, which would bring boat routes throughout the country more in line with railways and buses.The Conservative MP…

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