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Views sought on revamp to Exeter city centre entrance

People are being asked for their say on proposed changes to a gateway into Exeter city centre.The aim is to transform the layout of Barnfield Road and make it more welcoming, said Devon County Council.The scheme, which spans from Princesshay to Denmark Road, seeks to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, enhance public spaces, and adjust vehicle flows, said the council.About 2,000 pedestrians and 500 cyclists use Barnfield Road every weekday, according to the authority.The project is divided into…

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Danish PM warns that Russia is waging hybrid war on Europe | News

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that Europe must arm itself to respond to Russia’s hybrid warfare.“I hope that everybody recognises now that there is a hybrid war and one day it’s Poland, the other day it’s Denmark, and next week it will probably be somewhere else that we see sabotage or we see drones flying,” Frederiksen told reporters on Wednesday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listShe was hosting a summit of European leaders as they…

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iC1s: What Took You So Long?

iC1s: What Took You So Long?

iC1s: What Took You So Long? Be Lucky Vinyl / Stream Released 3 October Here at LTW, we love a feel-good story, and the release of iC1’s debut album more than a decade after the band split is just that. iC1s were on the cusp of great things, but as they explain, ‘Just as the music was coming together, the band was falling apart. A long legal battle with their former manager meant the album was shelved indefinitely…

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R360: Exeter boss Rob Baxter has had no approaches from rebel league

With former England captain Mike Tindall as its figurehead R360's plan is for 12 franchises across the world - eight men's teams and four women's teams. The hope is to get the world's best players competing alongside one another in a global tournament.Rounds would be staged at a different venue across the world with organisers hoping it will begin next year. It comes as England revels in a successful Women's Rugby World Cup triumph while the men's domestic…

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“Polarised” politics to blame for US govt shutdown | Donald Trump

“The thing that’s behind [the shutdown] is the two parties becoming more and more far apart … and more willing to embrace confrontational approaches.”Niall Stanage, White House columnist at The Hill, explains how political polarisation in the US has resulted in more frequent government shutdowns in recent years.Published On 1 Oct 20251 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Rufus Wainwright: Apollo, Manchester – Live Review

Rufus Wainwright: Apollo, Manchester – Live Review

Rufus Wainwright & the BBC PhilharmonicApollo, Manchester26th September 2025 The Canadian polymath brings the sweeping drama of Want One to life with orchestral backing Not every artist can justify presenting their records in their entirety – or with an orchestra, for that matter. Rufus Wainwright has no such concerns on either front; his catalogue is replete with albums that both take the listener on a genuine emotional journey, and are imbued with rich instrumentation, a reflection of the Canadian’s…

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Plymouth sees start of ‘one of the biggest’ play areas

Work to create "one of the biggest city centre play areas in the country" has started, a council has said.In July, the first part of Plymouth's Armada Way regeneration project opened to the public.The city centre scheme has been the subject of debate after more than 100 trees were felled in March 2023.Councillor Mark Lowry said Plymouth City Council wanted the play village to be "a destination in its own right".He said: "The High Street has changed dramatically…

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Pfizer strikes deal with Trump administration to cut US drug prices | Drugs News

US consumers not expected to start seeing lower prices under the Pfizer deal until 2026.Published On 1 Oct 20251 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareUnited States President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with US drug maker Pfizer to lower the cost of its prescription medication for the Medicaid programme for low-income Americans.According to the deal, which the Trump administration signed on Tuesday, Pfizer agreed to sell its existing drugs to Medicaid patients at the lowest…

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Exeter pet owner sentenced for dog ‘pack attack’ on woman

A woman whose three German shepherd-cross dogs attacked a woman in a playing field and mauled a small dog to death has been given a 12-month suspended sentence.Sarah Pike, 51, from Exeter, admitted being the owner in charge of dogs dangerously out of control that caused injury in December at Exwick playing fields, in Exeter, when the animals were off their leads.Pike also admitted two other charges on the same day of being the person in charge of…

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Trump’s Gaza peace plan has 20 points but few details | Israel-Palestine conflict

NewsFeedDetails are key in any peace agreement. Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza is notably lacking in them. Al Jazeera’s Virginia Pietromarchi explains.Published On 30 Sep 202530 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharefacebooktwitterwhatsappcopylinkSave Source link

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Exeter College restaurant wins best of the year for second time

Exeter College restaurant wins best of the year for second time

Exeter CollegeEdie and Millie were visited Birmingham and impressed the judgesA student-run eatery in Devon has been named college restaurant of the year for the second time.Exeter College's fine dining restaurant @Thirty-Four was awarded the AA College Restaurant of the Year - the "highest accolade" achievable for students.The restaurant won the award for the first time in 2023 and were presented with the 2025 award in London at the AA Hospitality Awards.Exeter College said Edie and Millie, two…

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Madagascar president dissolves government after deadly protests | Newsfeed

NewsFeedMadagascar’s president has dissolved his government in response to youth-led mass protests that have resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people, according to the UN.Published On 30 Sep 202530 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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