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Call for action over Paignton anti-social behaviour and driving

Call for action over Paignton anti-social behaviour and driving

John AyresDevon, PaigntonContributedNuisance driving has been reported along Esplanade Road over cars with adapted exhaustsResidents and businesses in Paignton have called on police and Torbay Council to do more to tackle anti-social behaviour and late-night nuisance driving.Hoteliers said guests had complained about noise on most nights along the seafront from screeching car tyres and vehicles' adapted exhausts.The Paignton Town Community Partnership said it wanted cameras installed which would measure the noise and record vehicles' registrations.Devon and Cornwall Police…

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Shouting at gulls could stop food stealing

Shouting at gulls could stop food stealing

PA MediaResearchers found a recording of a man shouting was the most off-putting to gullsShouting at gulls makes them more likely to leave your food alone, research has revealed.University of Exeter researchers put a closed box of chips on the ground to attract herring gulls and watched the effect different recordings had on them.Once a gull approached, they played either a recording of a male voice shouting the words "no, stay away, that's my food", the same voice…

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Dorset Council tip booking system pushed back to ‘early 2026’

Dorset Council tip booking system pushed back to ‘early 2026’

The introduction of a booking system at four household tips has been pushed back to "early 2026", Dorset Council has said.The scheme at Dorchester, Wimborne, Shaftesbury and Sherborne aims to reduce congestion and prevent misuse by commercial users and people from outside the county.It had originally be due to launch in 2025, but the authority said the extra time would allow it to make sure the system was working smoothly.Residents will be able to book free of charge,…

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How will the Syrian president’s visit to the White House impact the region? | Al Jazeera

United States President Donald Trump held historic talks with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday.A year ago, the United States was offering a $10m reward for the arrest of the commander of a Syrian armed group, previously linked to al-Qaeda.Yet on Monday, President Donald Trump hosted him at the White House.As Syria’s leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa has positioned his country as a regional player – formally joining the global coalition against ISIL (ISIS).Trump has also suggested he wants…

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Teen arrested after Exeter railway station assault

Teen arrested after Exeter railway station assault

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed in connection with a serious assault at a railway station.British Transport Police said a man in his 50s sustained multiple facial fractures following an assault at Polsloe Bridge Station, in Exeter, on 30 October.Officers have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.Police said a boy, from Exeter, had been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and had since been released on police bail while inquiries continued.…

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Truro City: Tom Harrison signs contract extension

Truro City: Tom Harrison signs contract extension

Truro City centre-back Tom Harrison has signed a contract extension.Harrison has been on loan this season at Chippenham Town to regain match fitness after suffering a serious knee injury last season that saw him miss the tail end of Truro's National League South winning campaign.The 24-year-old, who has played 60 times for the Tinners after joining from Oxford City in 2023, has agreed terms after being recalled from Chippenham."This is a special moment for me going back into…

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Yeovil Town: Watford midfielder Leo Ramirez-Espain joins on loan

Yeovil Town: Watford midfielder Leo Ramirez-Espain joins on loan

Yeovil Town have signed midfielder Leo Ramirez-Espain on loan from Watford until the end of January. The 19-year-old has made two senior appearances for the Hornets after earning his professional debut in August 2024.Ramirez-Espain was part of the Watford side that made it to the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup last season before being knocked out by Manchester City."Leo is a really exciting young player with great energy and confidence on the ball," Yeovil manager Richard Dryden…

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Need To Know Somerset – Wessex Water to spend £11m cutting sewage spills

Need To Know Somerset – Wessex Water to spend £11m cutting sewage spills

Available for over a yearOfwat says the company has ‘caused an unacceptable impact on customers and the environment.’ Now, Wessex Water has agreed to fund £11m worth of works to cut sewage spills across its network and avoid a fine by the regulator.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

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Alex Scott: Bournemouth midfielder excited by England call-up

Alex Scott: Bournemouth midfielder excited by England call-up

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott says he is "over the moon" to receive his first senior England call-up for the World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania - following in the footsteps of his step-sister, England defender Maya Le Tissier.READ MORE: I wasn't sure if I was going to make it as a footballer - Scott Source link

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Derek Adams: Former Plymouth manager returns as director of football

Derek Adams: Former Plymouth manager returns as director of football

Plymouth are currently bottom of League One and have lost their past five matches in all competitions.They have won just four out of 15 league games so far under former Watford boss Cleverley, who was appointed in the summer. The ex-Manchester United midfielder said following their 3-1 defeat by Huddersfield on Saturday that he will "fight" to turn the team's fortunes around.The club's former head of recruitment Tom Randle - who oversaw the summer transfer window - left…

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Reclaim The Night 2025 – Exeter Observer

Reclaim The Night 2025 – Exeter Observer
Reclaim The Night 2025 – Exeter Observer

Good journalism costs money  Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADAR Annual protest against sexual violence and harassment of women and girls in public space. Leigh Curtis Good journalism costs money The only way to cover the cost of producing and publishing Exeter Observer's independent public interest journalism

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