Documents leading to Margaret Thatcher becoming PM to go on sale

Post published:October 16, 2025
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PA MediaMargaret Thatcher became the first female prime minister in BritainDocuments that led to Britain getting its first ever female Prime Minister are expected to fetch £100,000 at auction.The nomination paper signed by Margaret Thatcher that led to her becoming leader of the Conservative Party was found in cardboard box in a Somerset garage.It was among historic material belonging to Sir Edward du Cann, who became MP for Taunton in 1956 and went on to be chairman of…

Bratakus announce 2026 tour dates

Post published:October 16, 2025
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Bratakus announce 2026 tour dates After their second single for Venn Records last month (video below), Scots punk duo Bratakus have announced a five date tour in February 2026. We’ve backed the abrasive (in a good way) sisters from their early days so it’s great to hear they are moving from strength to strength, meaning more folks get to hear their no-holds-barred feminist vegan message. Paris Supersonic – 18/02London The Grace – 19/02Bristol Exchange – 20/02Manchester Star &…

Israel’s exploding robots still terrorise Gaza neighbourhoods | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Post published:October 16, 2025
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Gaza City – The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas brought thousands of people back to their homes in Gaza City, to assess the damage, see what can be salvaged, and start to rebuild.In Jabalia, Sheikh Radwan, Abu Iskandar and beyond, people returned to flattened neighbourhoods, and to the knowledge that, still among the rubble, some of the explosive robots that had caused it sat, silent and undetonated.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listPeople aren’t sure where all…

Torpoint Ferry to trial electricity in decarbonisation push

Post published:October 16, 2025
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A chain ferry between Devon and Cornwall is to be part of a green energy trial.The Torpoint Ferry will use electricity in place of fossil fuels in a study scheduled to begin early next year, said its operator.Tamar Crossings said successful decarbonisation could reduce carbon emissions from its three ferries by up to 1,000 tonnes a year.The project was awarded £300,000 from the government as part of its aim for net zero shipping by 2050.Philip Robinson, chief officer…

Sheep killed after being struck on Dartmoor train line

Post published:October 16, 2025
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Train services in part of Devon have been disrupted after a sheep died when it was struck on the line.The livestock were reported on the track between Crediton and Okehampton on the Dartmoor Line just after 12:00 BST.Network Rail said one of the sheep had been struck and killed before engineers had been made aware the animals were on the single-track line.Great Western Railway said services Exeter Central and Okehampton via Exeter St Davids could be cancelled, delayed…

Councils plan to split Devon into three unitary authorities

Post published:October 16, 2025
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Miles DavisDevon political reporterNorth Devon CouncilDevon would be split into three unitary authorities under plans backed by district councilsDevon should be split into three unitary authorities in a huge shake-up of local government, according to the district councils in the county.All of the district councils and the county council will be abolished in the biggest national reorganisation of local government for 50 years.The existing district councils say they want to see a new unitary authority across north and…

Yeovil Town sign defender George Nurse on loan from Shrewsbury Town

Post published:October 16, 2025
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Yeovil Town have signed defender George Nurse from Shrewsbury Town on a short-term loan deal.The wing-back arrives at Huish Park initially on a one-month loan, having made 70 appearances for Salop since he signed for the League Two club in 2021.Nurse, 25, graduated from Bristol City's academy and has also had loan spells at Newport County and Walsall."George is a fantastic addition for us. He's got real quality, great experience, and that bit of athleticism that can make…

Cornish Pirates disappointed by losing start to season – Joe Walsh

Post published:October 16, 2025
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Cornish Pirates coach Joe Walsh says everyone is unhappy with the start they have made to the season.Pirates have narrowly lost their opening two Champ matches at home to Hartpury and away at Ampthill last week.It has left Pirates 11th in the expanded 14-team league after the opening two rounds of fixtures. "I think we're disappointed that we're not as far along as I guess either we hope we are or we felt we were coming into the…

Devon and Cornwall Police say disability hate crime under-reported

Post published:October 16, 2025
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Cameron Weldon andGeorge ThorpeSouth WestPA MediaDevon and Cornwall Police said it had seen an increase in the number of reports related to disability hate crimesDisability hate crime could still be under-reported despite an increase in the number of people coming forward, police have said.As part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs until Saturday, Devon and Cornwall Police said the number of offences involving a victim's disability in 2024-25 was 419, a 17% increase from the 358…

Police drop investigation into Reform councillors in Devon

Post published:October 16, 2025
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A police investigation into allegations against Reform councillors and their election agent of overspending on election expenses has been dropped.Devon County Council members Neil Stevens, his brother Tony Stevens and their agent Rob Sheridan all faced claims of overspending in the May elections.The police launched an investigation in June after another Reform councillor, Ed Hill, reported his concerns to the authorities.Devon and Cornwall Police said no further action would be taken after the Stevens brothers and Mr Sheridan…

Delight over reported sighting of orca calf off Isles of Scilly

Post published:October 16, 2025
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Joe PenderThe newest member of the pod has not been photographed but it was reported to have been half the size of the adult femalesThe possible sighting of a calf among a pair of female orcas off the Isles of Scilly has sparked excitement among marine wildlife experts.The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust said boatman Joe Pender had seen the pod near Bishop Rock, in the westernmost part of the islands, on Wednesday. A Vega pod of Iberian…

Beaminster broadband set to return after car crash outage

Post published:October 16, 2025
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Ros TappendenSouth of EnglandCouncillor Craig MonksEngineers are replacing the pole before work can begin to restore servicesHundreds of homes and businesses that have been without broadband since a car fire look set to be back online by the weekend.About 1,000 customers in Beaminster, Dorset, lost their internet service on Sunday when a car crashed into a telegraph pole and burst into flames.Dorset councillor for Beaminster, Craig Monks, said individual suppliers had given residents varied estimates for reconnection "ranging…