Year: 2025

BBC DEVON

High Court clears Reform councillors of election overspending

Two Reform councillors and their election agent have had their names cleared by a High Court judge after being reported for overspending on election expenses by a colleague. Exeter councillors Neil Stevens, his brother Tony Stevens and their agent Rob…

BBC DEVON

Appeal after glass smashed in woman’s face at Devon pub

An investigation has been launched after a woman had a glass smashed in her face during an altercation at a pub in Devon, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were appealing for witnesses after a fight broke…

Exeter Uni News

Exeter researcher named among 2025 Women of Discovery

A University of Exeter researcher has been named on the 2025 Women of Discovery. Dr Divya Karnad, who works on marine conservation and social science, is part of the Centre for Ecology and Conservation on the Penryn Campus in Cornwall….

Al Jazeera

Gaza journalist buried as brother is freed from Israeli prison | Newsfeed

NewsFeed The brother of killed Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi was freed under the Gaza ceasefire deal, only to be told of his brother’s death just days earlier. Published On 14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social…

BBC DEVON

Warning over dumped batteries after Devon bin lorry fire

Devon and Somerset Fire Service Several firefighting crews were called out to the incident in Axminster Residents are being reminded to dispose of lithium-ion batteries properly after a blaze in a bin lorry. Devon and Somerset Fire Service crews were…

Exeter Uni News

Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard set to give inspirational talk at Exeter  

Students will this week receive a first-hand account of the leadership of Nelson Mandela during the visit to Exeter of his former bodyguard.   Chris Lubbe was Mandela’s bodyguard for nine years and witnessed how his unique leadership style was so instrumental in…

Al Jazeera

NGOs welcome Lebanon’s push for justice over Israeli attack on journalists | Israel attacks Lebanon News

The October 13, 2023, attack in southern Lebanon killed a Reuters journalist and wounded six other reporters. Published On 14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) has…

Exeter Uni News

Omid Djalili fronts new climate campaign to save oak trees

Comedy legend Omid Djalili is this month trading jokes for oaks to celebrate the tree that powers nature in the UK. The British-Iranian comedian, actor and writer has kicked off ‘Oaktober’ – a month-long campaign by Climate Basecamp and the…

Exeter Uni News

University leads City of Exeter to golden success in the Bloom Awards

The University’s long-standing expertise in horticulture and environmental responsibility has been recognised with a double gold medal at this year’s South West Bloom Awards. As part of a coordinated effort by the City of Exeter, the University and its partners…

Exeter Uni News

History scholars honoured and recognised by the Royal Historical Society

Four scholars at the University of Exeter, Cornwall, have been recognised by the Royal Historical Society (RHS) for their contributions to the fields of history and heritage. Professor Catriona Pennell, Professor of Modern History and Memory Studies, has been elected,…