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Joe Ralls: Plymouth Argyle sign former Cardiff City midfielder

Joe Ralls: Plymouth Argyle sign former Cardiff City midfielder

Plymouth Argyle have signed former Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ralls on a short-term contract, initially until January.The 32-year-old was a free agent after leaving the Cardiff City Stadium in the summer after 14 years with the Bluebirds.Ralls, who had a loan spell with Yeovil Town earlier in his career, scored 34 goals in 409 appearances for Cardiff in all competitions."Joe has extensive experience at Championship level and will bring that experience and leadership qualities to our young squad,"…

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At least 11 killed in India train crash as rescuers recover bodies | Infrastructure

NewsFeedAt least 11 people were killed and dozens injured after a passenger train slammed into a cargo train near Bilaspur in India’s central Chhattisgarh state. Rescue teams worked through the night to pull victims from the wreckage before train services resumed on Wednesday.Published On 5 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Water company bosses’ bonuses blocked over pollution issues

Water company bosses’ bonuses blocked over pollution issues

Thames Water is among six water companies to have blocked bonus payouts to bosses over serious pollution incidents and other performance issues.More than £4m of potential bonuses were banned under new rules on performance-related executive pay, according to regulator Ofwat.The powers were introduced in June as a result of concerns that the pay of water firms' top bosses was not reflecting their environmental performance.The six companies - Anglian Water, Southern Water, Thames Water, United Utilities Water, Wessex Water…

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Concerns as ‘vulnerable’ turtle spotted off Cornwall coast

Concerns as ‘vulnerable’ turtle spotted off Cornwall coast

Wildlife experts have urged people to report sightings of loggerhead turtles after one was spotted in the sea off the South West coast.Cornwall Wildlife Trust (CWT) said the turtle was near St Ives on Sunday by volunteers from Seaquest, a project run by the charity to record marine wildlife sightings.The trust said waters along the coast at this time of year would be "too cool" for loggerheads, which are categorised as "vulnerable" by the WWF - formerly the…

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High tide flood warnings issued along Cornwall’s south coast

High tide flood warnings issued along Cornwall’s south coast

Flood warnings have been issued in Cornwall as a result of expected high tides over the course of two days.The Environment Agency (EA) said the warnings covered parts of the south Cornwall coast, including Gribbin Head to Rame Head, Lizard Point and the Tidal Fal Estuary, with residents urged to "act now".It said flooding was expected for two hours either side of high tide on Wednesday and Thursday for the warnings covering Gribbin Head to Rame Head and…

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Hinkley Point B to begin 95-year decommissioning process

Hinkley Point B to begin 95-year decommissioning process

A former nuclear power station will begin its 95-year decommissioning process after regulators granted formal consent.EDF's Hinkley Point B, which lies on the Somerset coast near Stogursey, has been given the green light to be demolished by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).In August 2022, Hinkley Point B reached the end of its operating life after nearly 46 years of generating electricity.Dan Hasted, ONR director of regulation, said: "We will continue to proportionately regulate the Hinkley Point B…

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Fran Wilson: Somerset and ex-England batter announces retirement

Fran Wilson: Somerset and ex-England batter announces retirement

Somerset batter and England World Cup winner Fran Wilson has announced her retirement from cricket.The 33-year-old returned to Somerset in 2025 for a second spell, as the women's side turned professional, and scored 574 runs in 28 matches.She previously played for the club between 2006 and 2014 and scored more than 2,500 runs in List A and T20 games.Wilson played 64 times for England across three formats and was part of the team that won the 2017 ICC…

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BBC presenters head into Children in Need challenge final stretch

BBC presenters head into Children in Need challenge final stretch

BBCBBC Radio Devon presenter Caroline Densley will be walking around Plymouth and Devonport on day two of the challengeBBC Radio Devon presenters have set off on the second and final day of a 1,000-mile (1,609km) three-legged charity challenge for Children in Need.Caroline Densley and Michael Chequer plan to walk 12.5 miles (20.1km) while tied to a different person, which have included volunteers and staff from Children in Need-funded projects, over the course of the two-day fundraising challenge.On Wednesday,…

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Plymouth anti-child exploitation operation has ‘haunting’ results

Plymouth anti-child exploitation operation has ‘haunting’ results

Police have described the results of an operation to target child exploitation in Plymouth as "haunting".On 30 October, officers from Devon and Cornwall Police's city centre neighbourhood team conducted a day of action around the exploitation of children.Police cadets worked with officers to conduct test purchases at hotels, in which an attempt was made to book a double bedroom for one night, to be paid for with cash, no ID was provided, and neither officer or cadet carried…

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Radio presenters marching on in three-legged walk

Radio presenters marching on in three-legged walk

Radio presenters from across the country taking on day two of a 1,000-mile three-legged challenge for Children in Need (CIN). In the South West, the day started bright and early, where BBC Radio Cornwall presenter James Churchfield - and Pudsey - paid a visit to Grampound School.Churchfield, alongside James Dundon, are each hoping to complete 12.5 miles (20.12km) over two days.Throughout the morning, teams will also cover routes in Lanhydrock, and a wander through the Eden Project.Churchfield and…

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