New season a chance for Exeter Chiefs ‘reset’ – Rob Baxter

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter said the new Gallagher Prem season is a chance for his side to have a "reset" after last year's poor campaign.The Chiefs finished second from bottom, winning just four matches, as they recorded the worst top-flight season in their history. It was the fourth successive season that Exeter failed to reach the Premiership final, having reached the previous six.Long-serving coaches Ali Hepher and Rob Hunter have left the club, while a number of…

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Eight Devon fundraisers are finalists in BBC’s Make a Difference

BBCOarsome Foursome raised £1,000 for YMCA ExeterEight local fundraisers who embraced their own hobbies to raise nearly £100,000 for local organisations are finalists in BBC Radio Devon's Make A Difference Awards.Kayaking the Exe, climbing Everest, swimming in the North and South Poles and baking have raised thousands of pounds for charities across the county.Jamie Lake climbed Everest to support others living with Huntingdon's Disease, while Adam Baker and Charlie Fleury swam in the North and South Poles for…

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Feral State: II – Album review

Feral State – II (Road To Masochist/Noise Merchant/Feral State) LP | CD | Tape | DL Out 26 Sept 2025 The second album by Leicester D-beat thrashers Feral State is huge and energetic and “like being run over by an aural tank” says Nathan Brown. This is crushingly brutal in a Disfear or Wolfpack way. It’s like being run over by an aural tank and I love it. Every now and then you get a bit of metal…

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Syria, Israel edge closer to ‘deescalation’ pact: US envoy | Syria’s War News

Syria’s al-Sharaa voices hope for deal, warns of regional risks due to Israeli attempts to fragment country.Published On 24 Sep 202524 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareIsrael is close to striking a “de-escalation” agreement with Syria, after the latter’s President signalled that his country was “scared” of the former’s relentless attacks since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s rule last year.United States Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said on Tuesday that the agreement would see Israel stopping…

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The End of the World or Whatever

Nell Davies : The End of the World or Whatever (Self Released) CD/DL/Streaming Out 27th September Buy Here Nell Davies, the Penzance based singer-songwriter is set to release new single The End of the World or Whatever. Iain Key listens for LTW, premieres the video and chats to the artist… Nell Davies is what I guess you could class as late developer when it comes to becoming a recording artist, although in fairness LTW’s Ged Babey did wait…

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‘My son’s donated organs saved nine lives’

Angela FergusonSouth WestFamily handoutLisa Wilson pictured with her late husband Graham, son Tom and daughter Pippa at Tom's graduation from Nottingham Trent UniversityA university student's decision to sign up as an organ donor led to him saving nine lives after his death at the age of 22.Tom Wilson died after being hit on the back of the head with a hockey stick during a training session, his mother Lisa Wilson said.Mrs Wilson, from Barnstaple, Devon, said her son's…

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‘You’re destroying your countries’: Key moments from Trump’s UN speech | Donald Trump News

US President Donald Trump took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday, delivering a sweeping speech that touched on foreign policy, immigration, climate change and more. He attacked friends and rivals alike, while making controversial – and often factually inaccurate – assertions.Here’s a look at some of his key comments and arguments – and how they hold up against the facts.Broken teleprompterTrump kicked off his speech with a lighthearted comment about a non-functional teleprompter,…

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Colombia blasts genocidal Israel and allies over Gaza atrocities | Humanitarian Crises

NewsFeedColombian President Gustavo Petro told the UNGA the world must end the “genocide in Gaza,” blasting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the US, and Europe as genocidal. He also tied US strikes on Caribbean boats to wider abuses driven by racism and domination.Published On 24 Sep 202524 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Brixton House, London – Theatre Review

Black Power DeskBrixton House, London5th September 2025 Equality isn’t subversive, or is it? Phil Ross went to Brixton House wondering if a musical about police surveillance of Black communities in the 1970s would resonate in today’s algorithm age. What he found was something he didn’t expect at all. From 1967 to the early 1970s, Special Branch ran a unit known as the Black Power Desk, dedicated to spying on Black activists and community groups in Britain. Set in…

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Guinea voters endorse post-coup constitution, partial results show | Elections News

Presidential election is currently expected to take place in December.Published On 23 Sep 202523 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareVoters in Guinea have overwhelmingly backed a new constitution that could allow coup leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president if he chooses to, according to partial results.The constitution looked set to pass with 90.6 percent votes in favour and 9.4 percent against, the head of Guinea’s General Directorate of Elections, Djenabou Toure, told reporters late on…

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EFL Trophy: Big wins for Bolton, Plymouth and Northampton

Bolton, who won the competition in 2023, raced into an early lead against Man City with goals from Sam Dalby, John McAtee and Aaron Morley.There was no response from City as the League One side held on for a comfortable win.Kamarai Swyer's first goal for Northampton set them on their way to a 3-0 win over Chelsea. Swyer finished after good play by Michael Jacobs, making his second debut for his hometown club.Jacobs then curled in a beauty…

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Buyer selected to restore Merchant’s House in Plymouth

A buyer has been selected to restore a 16th-century building in Plymouth, the city council has confirmed. Plymouth City Council said four offers were received for the Grade II*-listed Merchant's House on Palace Street, which closed as a museum about 10 years ago. Councillor Chris Penberthy, cabinet member for the city's assets, said the preferred purchaser plans to restore the "precious historic property" to its 16th-century appearance.Once restored, the building will open to the public twice a year,…

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