Local members of the Royal British Legion in Cornwall have launched the annual Poppy Appeal outside Truro Cathedral.The annual appeal runs in the lead up to Remembrance Sunday and nationally raises more than £50m each year.The funds are distributed to support ex-service personnel and their families.The cathedral plays a key role each year in Remembrance events across Truro and Cornwall. Source link
NewsFeedNew York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani has condemned Islamophobic attacks against him after opponent Andrew Cuomo laughed at a radio host’s remark that Mamdani would ‘cheer another 9/11’. In an emotional speech, Mamdani said such rhetoric reflects a wider tolerance of anti-Muslim sentiment.Published On 25 Oct 202525 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link
A woman died after being trampled by a herd of cows while walking her dog on Exmoor, an inquest was told.Rebecca Jane Hitchings, 59, of Woodcombe, near Minehead, in Somerset, was found with severe injuries and she was airlifted to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, but doctors were unable to save her.Senior Devon, Plymouth and Torbay coroner Philip Spinney said Ms Hitchings suffered blunt trauma that led to haemorrhagic shock. Ms Hitchings, a retired nurse who was born in…
Vulnerable deep-sea habitats will be mapped with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) in a study made possible by a £2m investment.The Deep Vision project - run by Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Plymouth - will study ecosystems such as cold-water coral reefs and sponge fields in the Atlantic. The aim is to build the largest-ever dataset of these habitats and help shape legal protections.Leader of the project, Kerry Howell, said: "As the deep-sea becomes more…
Rainwater will be collected and filtered to help lower utility costs for a charity supporting single people who may otherwise be homeless.Glen Carne houses 35 people who have been referred by local agencies such as Cornwall Council, homeless charities and mental health teams.Each resident has their own room with shared cooking and laundry facilities which currently use metered water, the charity said. A new underground tank was installed at its site in St Agnes, Cornwall, thanks to £15,000…
A visitor attraction that cares for hundreds of swans has closed for winter a week earlier than planned and cancelled its half term Halloween events amid fears of a bird flu outbreak.Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset had been due to welcome visitors to its Ghostly Games trail from Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November.A post on its website said: "Due to suspected avian influenza (bird flu) on the reserve, as a precautionary measure, and in line with other…
A military museum has hosted a training exercise to test the emergency services' response to a chemical incident.Police, fire, ambulance, search and rescue teams and university paramedics took part in the exercise at the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset.The fake scenario involved a forklift truck colliding with a chemical tanker carrying chlorine, resulting in a chemical leak, casualties and missing people.The Tank Museum remained open throughout the event on Thursday and there was no risk to the public.Sgt…
Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates his new contract with Inter Miami by scoring twice in win against Nashville SC.Published On 25 Oct 202525 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareArgentinian superstar Lionel Messi scored twice to lift Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Nashville SC in the opening game of their MLS Cup round one playoff series.Tadeo Allende also scored for Inter, who took a 1-0 lead on Friday night in the best-of-three series, with game…
Trowbridge Pumpkin TrailThe annual Trowbridge Pumpkin Trail begins on Saturday 25 OctoberWith Halloween right around the corner, the West of England is bursting with exciting activities this spooky season. From decorated pumpkins, spooky houses to family-friendly fright nights, here is a round up of some of the spookiest events happening in the west.BristolBristol Aquarium and We The Curious are hosting a Halloween silent disco - one ticket grants access to both venues.Families can step on board the SS…
A council has launched a new health campaign to encourage parents and caregivers to put down their phones and connect with their children more.The "Phones Away - Talk and Play" campaign aims to highlight the role face-to-face interaction plays in early childhood development, said Cornwall Council.The council said research showed excessive parental phone use could interfere with a child's brain development.Public Health Cornwall and Together for Families have partnered to lead the campaign.Hilary Frank, cabinet member for children,…
The probe comes as the US government seeks additional leverage against Beijing amid escalating trade tensions.Published On 24 Oct 202524 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe United States has launched an investigation into whether China is out of compliance with a 2020 trade deal they struck together, as trade tensions ratchet up between the world’s two largest economies.US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the investigation on Friday, as President Donald Trump travels to Asia to meet…
Defence Minister Ivan Anusic cites rise in ‘various types of threats’ amid regional security concerns and Russia-Ukraine war.Published On 24 Oct 202524 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareCroatian lawmakers have voted to reintroduce mandatory military service to boost the Balkan nation’s defence, in response to rising global tension and conflicts, including Russia’s war in Ukraine.The parliament in the capital Zagreb approved an amendment to the law enacting the reinstatement by a large majority on Friday.Recommended Stories…