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Penrith man jailed for 10 years for cocaine plot role

Penrith man jailed for 10 years for cocaine plot role

Cumbria PoliceAndrew Bell was given a 10-year jail sentence for his role in the plotA man has been handed a 10-year prison sentence for his role in a major cocaine supply plot.Andrew Bell's part in the conspiracy was exposed by police when a 1kg (2.2lb) block of the drug was delivered to his home in Penrith, Cumbria, in January.Carlisle Crown Court heard the "import-quality" drugs had been transported by 35-year-old courier Eyup Bayram from Bournmouth, Dorset, who was…

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Somerset Agratas EV battery factory set to open 2026

Somerset Agratas EV battery factory set to open 2026

A huge, global battery factory is "on track" to open in 2026.Agratas has shared footage of its site near Bridgwater, Somerset.It will be making electric vehicle batteries and energy storage solutions, and is set to be the UK's biggest EV battery plant.About 2,000 people are involved in the build, and when it is finished next year, the site will offer 4,000 jobs. Source link

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UN sounds alarm over rising hunger crisis in eastern DR Congo | United Nations News

WFP says a ‘deepening hunger crisis’ is unfolding and that it may have to pause food aid due to record low funding.Published On 7 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe number of people facing emergency levels of hunger in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has nearly doubled since last year, the United Nations has warned.The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday a “deepening hunger crisis” was unfolding in the region, but…

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Sneezing Devon driver who killed pedestrian avoids jail

Sneezing Devon driver who killed pedestrian avoids jail

BBCTruro Crown Court heard Mr Williams immediately tried to help at the sceneA driver who killed an 83-year-old man after a suffering a sneezing fit at the wheel has received a suspended sentence.A court heard Colin Williams, from Horseshoe Drive, Newton Abbot, Devon, had a sneezing episode but did not slow down or stop his BMW before he struck David and Daphne Clark in St Ives, Cornwall, in April 2024.The 43-year-old admitted causing death by careless driving and…

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Alex Scott – the ‘Guernsey boy’ playing for England

Alex Scott – the ‘Guernsey boy’ playing for England

"He's a Guernsey boy at heart," says Tony Vance when asked about the most famous of his Guernsey FC players. Vance gave Alex Scott his debut in the eighth tier of men's football as a 16-year-old, and less than six years later he is now in the England squad.It has been a monumental rise for a midfielder who at first struggled juggling life between Guernsey and academy football at Southampton - so much so that he returned home…

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Southampton man charged after three held over people smuggling

Southampton man charged after three held over people smuggling

One of three men arrested as part of an investigation into people smuggling with police in Belgium has been charged.The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) worked with Belgian law enforcement to arrest two men in Bournemouth.A man in Belgium was also held and five men, believed to be intending to travel to the UK by lorry, were stopped.Ibrahim Sollaku, 33, from Priory Road, Southampton, has been charged with conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration into the UK…

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Have you spotted Frankie the Flamingo fugitive?

Have you spotted Frankie the Flamingo fugitive?

Available for over a yearThe juvenile bird escaped from Paradise Park in Hayle on Sunday afternoon and despite several sightings has still not been caught. Ben Oakes managed to capture a video of Frankie flying on Sunday and she has been spotted during the week in Longrock and Newlyn. Staff at Paradise Park say they're increasingly concerned for her welfare. James Churchfield has more news on the Flamingo fugitive. Call 01736 753365, email info@paradisepark.org.uk or message on Facebook…

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Exeter Stories – Exeter Observer

Exeter Stories – Exeter Observer
Exeter Stories – Exeter Observer

A new podcast series featuring in-depth audio interviews with individuals from organisations and initiatives across Exeter is now airing every other Wednesday. Exeter Stories, which launched last month, is hosted by local resident Paul Batterham. He has interviewed entrepreneurs, activists, educators, artists and community leaders from a range of projects across the city about their

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Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden recalled to England squad by Thomas Tuchel

Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden recalled to England squad by Thomas Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel has recalled Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden to his squad for next week's World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania, while Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has been called up to the senior squad for the first time.Tuchel has resisted calls to include Brighton striker Danny Welbeck while attacking midfielder Jack Grealish, who is on loan at Everton from Manchester City, and right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold miss out. Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid team-mate Bellingham was left out…

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Secret Devon – Henry VIII’s aunt lived in Devon, and liked partying in Tiverton

Secret Devon – Henry VIII’s aunt lived in Devon, and liked partying in Tiverton

Available for over a yearHenry VIII's aunt lived in Devon, liked partying in Tiverton and described herself as "Sister, daughter and aunt of kings". Rosemary Griggs tells the story and relates the shopping list for a Tudor Christmas.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

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