University of Exeter to launch cutting-edge forensic ecology consultancy

A new forensic ecology consultancy that will work with police and other agencies in the investigation of crimes and major incidents is being launched by the University of Exeter. ApEx Forensics will draw upon academic expertise across a broad range of fields to provide one of the first commercial services of its kind to be established in UK Higher Education. Led by Professor Karl Harrison, the former National Forensic Specialist Adviser and one of the most experienced Forensic…

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A35 Christchurch roadworks makes running a business ‘impossible’ to plan

GoogleEastbound journeys on the A35 Christchurch bypass are expected to take up to an hour longer during the closuresA business owner has said planning her day around roadworks has become "impossible".The eastbound A35 Christchurch bypass in Dorset has been shut from Fountain Way roundabout since Monday and will remain closed until 06:00 GMT on 10 November.Ellie Maclane runs a dog walking business in and around the town and said she sat in traffic for more than an hour…

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Exhibition displays Devon and Cornwall homelessness experiences

Helen Munro BerrySouth WestBBCPeople can see the display across Devon and Cornwall until Thursday 4 DecemberA touring installation documenting the stories of homeless people in Devon and Cornwall is touring the counties.The Methodist Church said its Let's Face It! exhibition used audio and posters to invite visitors to engage with the realities of individuals facing housing instability.YMCA Cornwall, which supports young people at risk of homelessness, raised £157,000 with its recent housing campaign aiming to offer more accommodation…

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Tribute to ‘fun loving’ mum killed in A37 Maiden Newton crash

Tributes have been paid to a mother described as a "fun loving free spirited soul" after she was killed in a car crash.The crash involved a black Kia Niro and a grey Peugeot 107 on the A37 near Maiden Newton, Dorset, on 22 October shortly before 17:35 BST. Catherine Gray, 49, from Weymouth, the driver of the Peugeot, died at the scene.In a statement released by police, Ms Gray's family said: "Catherine, also known as Cath, lived for…

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Australia and India denied by rain after Suryakumar big hitting | Cricket News

India reached 97-1 in the 10th over against hosts Australia when rain fell in Canberra in the first T20 of the series.Published On 29 Oct 202529 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe first Twenty20 between Australia and India was washed out by the Canberra rain, with the tourists able to bat for less than half of their allocated tally of overs for a total of 97 for one.Shubman Gill was 37 not out and skipper Suryakumar…

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This Chiming Man Johnny Marrvelous is doing what he does best

            Johnny Marr Live Music Hall : Cologne Oct 26 2025 Live Review   This Chiming Man Johnny Marrvelous is doing what he does best as he peals off those dancing guitar lines in a packed dancehall in Germany. His guitar is one of pop culture’s iconic sounds, and he makes it look so effortless as the notes cascade, giving the songs new and old a familiar and iconic flavour. Tonight, the past…

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after hit and run

A man has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder following a reported hit and run, police have said.Officers were called at 10:25 GMT on Tuesday to Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, where two men had serious injuries and were taken to hospital. Police said officers carried out inquiries in the area and found the car that had left the scene.A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder, failing to stop…

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth boss says he doesn’t have ‘nine lives’

Plymouth have won four of their 14 league matches under Cleverley so far this season, with their last victory - 4-0 at Burton - on 27 September. They have conceded more goals - 25 - than any other club in the league and Cleverley conceded that while it is still early in the season, his side are in a relegation battle. "I don't think there's any part of our performances or consistency to allude to that we're not…

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Lunamotos: ¡Whooow! – Album Review

Lunamotos: ¡Whooow! (Action Weekend / Sunnyboy 66 / Wild Cave) LP | DL Out 3rd November 2025 Spanish pure garage rock revivalists Lunamotos return with ¡Whooow!, an album that will satiate all those who march to the fuzz. I said it seven years ago, but I will never stop hammering home that Spain is one of the best meccas to flock to for fantastic garage rock n roll. Douse yourself in a litre of calimocho and rip up the…

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International research collaboration finds solar gamma rays could unlock the mystery of the Sun’s hidden magnetic fields

New research conducted by an international team of physicians has found that high-energy gamma rays might offer the key to unlocking the mysteries of the Sun’s magnetic fields. The study, led by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the University of Exeter and the University of Amsterdam, concludes that teraelectronvolt (TeV) gamma rays, observable from specialist facilities on Earth, could be the result of this magnetic field interacting with cosmic rays. By studying these TeV rays, say the…

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