Dartmoor visitors warned to stay away from cows during calving

Dartmoor National Park AssociationDartmoor National Park Association is asking visitors to keep a safe distance from cows and their calves People are being urged to stay away from cows and give them space during calving season.Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) revealed there had been cases of people putting their children on the back of calves.Deputy head ranger Ella Breins said they did not like putting signs up on Dartmoor but they only do it if they had "genuine…

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Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler encourages postcard revival

Liam JacksonIllustrator Axel Scheffler said sending letters and postcards was "very important" to himThe Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler is encouraging children to send postcards and letters to their grandparents, parents and friends to stop the trend "dying out".Scheffler, who describes himself as an avid letter writer, said it was a great way of communicating and keeping in touch.The German illustrator, who has lived in England for more than 40 years, said "letters are very important for me".He recently…

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White House restricts press office access citing sensitive material | Donald Trump News

Reporters blocked from key White House area without prior approval, citing structural changes and security concerns.Published On 31 Oct 202531 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareUnited States President Donald Trump’s administration has barred reporters from accessing part of the White House press office without an appointment, citing the need to protect “sensitive material”.In a memorandum on Friday to White House Communications Director Steven Cheung and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the National Security Council (NSC) said journalists…

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Prem Rugby Cup: Wins for Bath and Leicester Tigers

In Pool B, Leicester claimed their third win in three after Bailey snatched the game from Newcastle with seven minutes remaining.Newcastle, who had won their opening game at home to Harlequins, scored the only points of the first half as captain Ollie Fletcher barged over from close range to make it 5-0 lead at the break.Leicester's first points came from winger George Pearson, who intercepted a pass in his own 22 and ran the length of the pitch…

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Cornish Pirates finding momentum, says joint-head coach Alan Paver

Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Alan Paver said the momentum from last weekend's first win of the season can help them take on unbeaten Championship high-flyers Caldy.Pirates' victory over London Scottish continued an upward arc following two narrow defeats and a draw to begin the season.Paver told BBC Radio Devon that it has not been the start to the campaign they expected: "We thought we were a little bit further on than we were, but reality kicked in after…

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FBI claims arrests in alleged Michigan Halloween ‘terrorist’ plot | Crime

NewsFeedFootage shows FBI and state police vehicles in Dearborn, Michigan, near Fordson High School, conducting an investigation. This comes after FBI Director Kash Patel said in a social media post that multiple people allegedly plotting a violent “terrorist” Halloween weekend attack were arrested.Published On 31 Oct 202531 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Jack Fitzwater: Exeter defender says club want to avoid being ‘turned over’ in FA Cup

In the past two seasons, the Grecians have signed two Halifax Town players - Millenic Alli and Andrew Oluwabori - and Fitzwater expects the current crop of players at the National League club will give them a stern test."The clubs seem to have a good relationship. Both [players] came in and did well. We're going to have to go there with a gameplan and be ready for a really tough afternoon," he said."Hopefully we do the basics well,…

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Weston-super-Mare hoping for memorable day in FA Cup

The National League South side have been drawn at home against National League opponents Aldershot for Saturday's game. Weston reached the first round last season, enjoying a draw against their then League One neighbours Bristol Rovers, who they took to extra time.But the last time they got through to the second round was in the 2003-04 season when they were beaten by Northampton Town. They come into the Aldershot tie second in the league table under Rogers -…

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Man charged with conspiracy to import Class A drug

A man has been charged with conspiracy to import a Class A drug, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.Earlier this year the NCA said it was investigating a conspiracy to smuggle £18.4m worth of cocaine into the UK on an inflatable boat in September 2024, which involved a 28-mile (45km) sea chase from off the coast of Newquay. The NCA said Patrick Tsang, 52, of Cosham, Portsmouth was taken into custody at a local police station following his…

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Charity team traverses Britain pulling field gun

A team which has pulled a one-tonne field gun along the length of Britain for charity has reached the end of the challenge.Hundreds of people dragged the artillery cannon from John O'Groats in Scotland to Land's End in Cornwall with the aim of raising £150,000 for the charity Military vs Cancer.They finished the challenge at Land's End at 12:00 GMT on 31 October. David Bathgate, chief executive officer of Military vs Cancer, said: "This event is about showing…

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Paul Wotton says Torquay United need to keep pace with leaders Hornchurch

Hornchurch visit on Saturday still unbeaten, and with a two-point lead at the top. Wotton is not surprised by their form.He said: "They've got a lot of experience and recruited very well in the summer, so I'm not surprised by the league table at all. "It's a tough league and they've had a fantastic start, but we're obviously focused on ourselves. "I feel that we've done some really fantastic stuff this year, and areas to improve on. That…

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