Children help search for harvest mice nests in Devon

Post published:November 2, 2025
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PA MediaChildren have been taking part in a national survey recording harvest miceChildren have been taking part in a survey to record the number of harvest mice nests in the countryside.Pupils from Holbeton Primary School in Devon visited fields near Mothercombe beach to search for the nests of Britain's smallest rodents.Two of the students, Viola and Alice, described the nests as grass and hay in a "little ball" with a hole in the middle for the "harvest mice…

‘Adorable’ endangered king colobus monkey born at Paignton Zoo

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A rare and endangered king colobus monkey has been born at a zoo.Paignton Zoo in Devon said the "adorable baby", believed to be a girl, was born on 22 October after her 14-year old mother, Lola, gave birth in the monkey heights exhibit.It said the species was classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the zoo was one of 13 facilities across the UK which housed the "incredibly rare" species.James Shora, mammals…

At least 23 killed in supermarket explosion in Mexico’s Sonora state | News

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BREAKINGBREAKING, Officials say another 11 were wounded and that the victims included children.Published On 2 Nov 20252 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAt least 23 people have been killed in a supermarket explosion in Mexico, according to local officials.Another 11 people were wounded in the blast at a Waldo’s store in the centre of Hermosillo in the state of Sonora on Saturday.“Sadly, a number of the victims we’ve found were minors,” the state’s governor Alfonso Durazo…

Trump threatens to launch attacks in Nigeria over ‘killing of Christians’ | Donald Trump News

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Nigerian government denies US president’s claim of not stemming ‘horrible atrocities’ against Christians.Published On 1 Nov 20251 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareUS President Donald Trump has threatened to carry out attacks in Nigeria in response to purported anti-Christian violence, saying he instructed the recently renamed Department of War to “prepare for possible action”.In a social media post on Saturday, Trump said the United States would immediately cut off all assistance to the African country “if…

Car fire on railway track at Brockenhurst disrupts train services

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A car fire on a railway track has disrupted train services.The vehicle was ablaze at Brockenhurst level crossing in the New Forest earlier.An elderly man made it safely out of the car before it was consumed by flames, according to posts on social media.South Western Railway said train services running through Dorset and Hampshire might be cancelled, delayed or revised until the end of the day.Posting on Facebook shortly after 16:00 GMT, Hampshire police said: "We are currently…

Football match in aid of girl’s walking device

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Jasmine Ketibuah-FoleyBristolKirstyThe charity football match will help raise money for Edith who has TB-CK SyndromeA charity football match has been organised to raise money for a specialised device which helps a girl with a rare brain condition to stand.The free match, at Bristol Manor Farm in Shirehampton on Sunday, will feature former Bristol City and Bristol Rovers players and aims to fund a new Innowalk for 11-year-old Edith who has TB-CK Syndrome.She is unable to stand or walk…

Two more suspects charged over Louvre heist | Crime News

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Both suspects, who were arrested earlier this week, have denied involvement in stealing priceless Napoleonic-era jewellery that remains missing.The Paris prosecutor says two more people have been handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in a recent jewel heist at France’s Louvre Museum, days after they were arrested by Paris police as part of a sweeping probe.Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said in a statement on Saturday that a 37-year-old suspect was charged with theft by an organised…

Torquay United boss Paul Wotton praises side despite Hornchurch defeat

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Torquay United manager Paul Wotton praised his side's performance despite being beaten 2-1 at home by National League South leaders Hornchurch.Callum Dolan gave the Gulls an 11th-minute lead from the penalty spot after the Gulls forward had been fouled in the box.But Hornchurch drew level through a Henry Hearn penalty nine minutes later before Angelo Balenta scored what proved to be the winner three minutes after the break.Torquay created a host of openings after going behind but could…

Gavin Cattle: Cornish Pirates boss unhappy despite 34-27 Caldy win

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Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle was unhappy with his side's performance despite a bonus-point win over Caldy.The Pirates ran out 34-27 winners to inflict a first defeat of the season on Caldy as they moved up to sixth in the Champ. "We've just got to be way better than that," Cattle told BBC Radio Cornwall."That wasn't on the level we were last week or previous games where we've lost."Tom Sanders gave Caldy an early lead but Milo…

Retired banker completes 200th marathon in 200 days

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BBCSteve James finished his 200th marathon in 200 days in Topsham, where he began the challenge in AprilA 66-year-old man has completed 200 marathons in 200 days around the British coastline.Retired banker Steve James travelled 5,240 miles (8433km) since setting off from Topsham, Devon in April, and returned there to finish his challenge on Saturday.Researchers at the University of Exeter monitored the impact on his body throughout the journey.Mr James said: "I haven't had a day off in…

66-year-old finishes 200th marathon in 200 days

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A retired banker is now thought to be the first man over 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot, after completing his 200th marathon in 200 days. Steve James, who celebrated his 66th birthday on the final leg of this journey, has spent the last seven months, completing the 5,240 miles along the British coast, finally ending this challenge in Topsham, Devon, where he began on 16 April. Steve, who lives and trained on…

Snowdrops flower early at the Garden House in Devon

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Snowdrops are flowering early at the Garden House near Yelverton, West Devon.The blooms appeared in October, weeks before their usual season, and experts said the early blooming was due to the UK's long, dry summer.Head gardener Nick Haworth explained that the plants were from hot southern European countries where autumn flowering is not unusual."We've got around 400 varieties of snowdrops at The Garden House and while it's not unusual to see the odd Mediterranean snowdrop popping its head…