John Askey: Truro City boss frustrated as mistakes cost side again

Truro City manager John Askey says he is frustrated by the mistakes his side are making after their 4-0 loss at York City. Having conceded within five minutes, the Tinners found themselves 3-0 down at half-time away to the National League's in-form team before conceding once more in the second half.The loss leaves Truro four points adrift at the bottom of the table and five points from safety at the midway point of the season. "The first goal…

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Rob Baxter: “Incredible” Exeter comeback at Saracens amazes boss

Coming off the back of their worst season as a top-flight club, where Exeter finished second-from-bottom, the Chiefs have been impressive this season. They have won five and drawn one of their seven league games and are just one point off their total of 29 they managed last season. Baxter says his side's spirit is ensuring that they are remaining competitive deep into games."The five points away from home, at this time of year, this is when you've…

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US pursues another oil tanker near Venezuela: Reports | News

The vessel was flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order, according to US officials cited by US media.Published On 21 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe United States is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, US media reported, in what would be the second such operation in two days and the third in less than two weeks.“The United States Guard is in active pursuit of a sanctioned dark…

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The Prem: Newcastle 14-50 Bath: Champions ease past Red Bulls

Newcastle: Grayson, Spencer, Hearle, Arnold, Obatoyinbo, Connon, Benitez Cruz; Brocklebank, McGuigan (c), McCallum, Usher, de Chaves, Leatherbarrow, Christie, Mafi.Replacements: Fletcher, Hancock, Palframan, Baker, Gordon, Elliott, Chamberlain, Clark.Sin-bin: Arnold (52).Bath: van Wyk, Frost, Griffin, Richards, Molony, Bayliss, Staddon, Reid (c), Carr-Smith, Carreras, Hennessey, Butt, Harris, Cokanasiga, de Glanville.Replacements: Dunn, Obano, du Toit, Hill, Underhill, Spencer, Redpath, Barbeary.Referee: Hamish Smales. Source link

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Mo Salah focused on Egypt success at AFCON with Liverpool crisis behind him | Football News

Liverpool and Egypt star forward Mohamed Salah is centred on winning his first Africa Cup of Nations title.Published On 21 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareEgypt captain Mohamed Salah ‌has put aside his travails at Liverpool and is focused on Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ‍success with his national ‍team, coach Hossam Hassan said on Sunday.Egypt’s talisman is at the tournament in Morocco on the back of a fiery outburst after being dropped by…

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Falmouth Coastguard called to reports of missing teen kayakers

A search was launched for up to three missing teenage kayakers after the coastguard received multiple 999 calls.Falmouth Lifeboat said on social media its teams were called to the River Fal on Saturday at about 09:55 GMT.The team said the party of kayakers were soon found ashore and were all "well and accounted for"Falmouth Coastguard Rescue Team said early reports suggested there were as many as three missing teenagers, that one had managed to come ashore at Trelissick…

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Exeter Digest #95: Libraries Funding Cuts – Heavitree Road Student Blocks – Exeter College Merger – Hospital Doctors Strike – Topsham Gap Development – Exeter Observer

Exeter Digest #95: Libraries Funding Cuts – Heavitree Road Student Blocks – Exeter College Merger – Hospital Doctors Strike – Topsham Gap Development – Exeter Observer
Exeter Digest #95: Libraries Funding Cuts – Heavitree Road Student Blocks – Exeter College Merger – Hospital Doctors Strike – Topsham Gap Development – Exeter Observer

HEADLINES Devon County Council funding cuts set to reduce core library opening hours by 30% Public consultation on changes explores possibility of closing some branches altogether despite claims to the contrary while Libraries Unlimited contract extension decision scheduled for six weeks before consultation ends. Read more. Exeter City Council adds 813 more student and “co-living”

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Kylian Mbappe equals Ronaldo record in Real Madrid win over Sevilla | Football News

Real Madrid star forward scores his 59th goal in a calendar year to equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s record tally at the club.Published On 21 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareKylian Mbappe has equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record of 59 goals in a calendar year for Real Madrid with a late penalty in his side’s 2-0 home win over Sevilla in La Liga, with the French forward celebrating his 27th birthday in style.Mbappe missed several earlier…

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Ilmari Niskanen: ‘Fantastic’ Exeter City winger wins manager plaudits

Niskanen blasted in an excellent volley to give the Grecians the lead shortly before half-time at St James Park.It paved the way for Exeter's second league win three games - with both those home victories coming with a clean sheet.Caldwell said Niskanen's goal was reward for the way he conducts himself at the League One side. "He was 45 minutes walking into this stadium, speaking to every supporter, signing every supporter's calendars and pictures because he loves this…

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Tickets selling well for Beryl Cook show in Plymouth

Alison StephensonLocal Democracy Reporting Serviceourberylcook.com/John CookEighty paintings including Sailors and Seagulls will be on displayMore than 3,000 people have snapped up tickets to see paintings by Plymouth artist Beryl Cook who was famed for her colourful work of people having fun. The four-month show is called "Pride and Joy" opening at The Box in Plymouth on 24 January will be the most extensive display of the artist's work to date.Her granddaughter Sophie Cook said the four life-size 3D…

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Young female beaver’s arrival ‘exciting moment’ for sanctuary

An animal sanctuary has said the arrival of a female beaver to pair up with its resident male is "an exciting moment".Parsnip, who is about two years old, arrived at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary from Forestry England's Cropton Forest enclosure after a short stay at Flamingo Land.Her move was planned with the Beaver Trust to ensure she was a compatible match for Turnip, a male beaver at the sanctuary. The sanctuary said it had been a Christmas surprise…

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