Truro City boss John Askey pleased with improving side after cup win

Post published:October 22, 2025
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John Askey says he is seeing improvement in his Truro City side after their 3-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion Under-21s in the National League Cup.Seidou Sanogo, 25, gave the Tinners a 25th-minute lead before Dominic Johnson-Fisher doubled the tally 11 minutes into the second half.Sanogo wrapped the win up with a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time as the Cornish side secured a place in the next round with a game to spare. The…

Weather forces Poole Pirates speedway final postponement

Post published:October 22, 2025
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A speedway team just one race from potentially securing three major titles have been forced to put their final back due to forecast wet weather.Poole Pirates were set to host the Redcar Bears in the BSN Series final second leg at Wimborne Road, Poole, at 19:30 BST.The speedway team said due to the "predicted adverse weather conditions" it had been put back to Friday, adding: "We apologise to any fans who may have made advanced travelling arrangements but…

Torquay return to winning ways with 3-0 Chippenham Town triumph

Post published:October 22, 2025
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Torquay United boss Paul Wotton praised an excellent first-half display after the Gulls beat Chippenham Town 3-0 in National League South.Jordan Young's 20th-minute free-kick gave Torquay the lead against his former club before Sonny Blu Lo-Everton doubled the tally from the edge of the box shortly before the interval. Louis Dennis rounded off the win 12 minutes into the second half with a close-range finish after good work by Callum Dolan.The win maintains the Gulls' excellent home form…

Warning for wind and heavy rain in Devon and Cornwall

Post published:October 22, 2025
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Caroline RobinsonSouth WestMet OfficeA yellow weather warning for wind and rain has been issued for ThursdayHeavy rain and wind gusts up to 60mph (96.56 km/h) are forecast for the South West on Thursday with yellow weather warnings in place for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.The Met Office said the warning for wind would be in place from 04:00 BST to 18:00.The warning for rain is in place from 00:00 until 21:00 in Devon and Cornwall as…

Pair going from Devon to Africa in ‘Sheila the three-wheeler’

Post published:October 22, 2025
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BBCThe journey will raise money for School in a Bag charityTwo men are hoping to break a Guinness World Record by being the first to travel from Devon to Cape Town in a three-wheeled car.Oliver Jenks, 34, from Newton Abbot, and Seth Scott, 31, from Canada, said they would be setting off on the 10,000 mile (16,093km) journey to South Africa in their Reliant Robin over the next few days to raise money for Yeovil-based charity, School in…

Spider mating season may mean increase in sightings

Post published:October 22, 2025
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Autumn is spider season, with arachnids becoming adults and males starting looking for a mate. So spiders seen in homes could look bigger and people may spot more of them as males are more confident when trying to find a partner.Buglife Cornwall conservation officer Scott Martin said: "Usually the males have big palps [appendages near the mouth] to grab hold of a female and that's what looks quite scary. But, when you see a house spider, they're just…

Why are so many people opting out of parenthood? | Women

Post published:October 21, 2025
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We dive into the BirthStrike movement and the wider phenomenon of declining populations.In this episode, we dive into the BirthStrike movement and the wider phenomenon of declining populations. Why are so many people opting out of parenthood?We also explore governments’ controversial efforts to reverse the trend, and unpack what it means for the future of labour, care, and the planet. Is a declining population a crisis or a chance to rethink the way we live?Presenter: Stefanie DekkerGuests:Therese Lee…

Key route between Bristol and Bath to be upgraded

Post published:October 21, 2025
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A series of major upgrades to a key route between two cities have been unveiled.The West of England Combined Authority (Weca) revealed on Tuesday new proposals to revamp the A4 between Bristol and Bath.Under the plans, road crossings and bus stops will be upgraded, with new segregated cycle lanes and bus lanes installed. The Bristol to Bath Railway Path could also be extended.Helen Godwin, the Weca mayor, said the proposals follow feedback from 5,000 residents in 2023 and…

Chard mental health champion recieves British Empire Medal

Post published:October 21, 2025
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The Lord-Lieutenant of SomersetJulie Matthews was given her medal for services to mental health in SomersetA mental health practictioner who was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) said the ceremony made her feel "remarkable".Julie Matthews, 66, runs Chard Watch, a organisation helping people with mental health difficulties in the town.Julie was among a number of Somerset residents who recieved the award from the Lord-Lieutenant at The Newt estate.She said it made her feel like she had left her…

‘Multiple police failings’ in murder investigation, watchdog rules

Post published:October 21, 2025
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Leigh BoobyerWest of EnglandBBCKelly Faiers, 61, from Weston-super-Mare was found "critically ill" before dying in MineheadA police force provided an "unacceptable" level of service to the family of a woman thought to have been killed by her sex offender partner, a watchdog has ruled.Kelly Faiers, 61, died at Richard Scatchard's home in Minehead, Somerset, on October 15 2023. Officers attended the scene and spoke to Scatchard, who had previously been convicted of sexual offences in which he administered…

Stories of children killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank this year | Occupied West Bank

Post published:October 21, 2025
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NewsFeedMore than 40 children have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank this year. Here are some of their tragic stories.Published On 21 Oct 202521 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharefacebooktwitterwhatsappcopylinkSave Source link

Tributes to couple found dead campervan in Burley, New Forest

Post published:October 21, 2025
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A couple found dead inside a campervan while attending a festival in the New Forest were "vibrant, kind, and devoted", their family has said.Christopher Coll, 45, and Kayleigh Coll, 38, both from Blandford Forum in Dorset were pronounced dead at the scene on Pound Lane, Burley earlier this month.Hampshire Constabulary said the deaths were being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious.A family tribute said: "Their loss has left an immeasurable void in the lives of all who loved…