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Lorent Tolaj has ‘learnt’ from red card says Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley

Lorent Tolaj has ‘learnt’ from red card says Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley

Lorent Tolaj will have learnt from his three-game ban says Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley.The Pilgrims' top scorer has missed the last three games after a red card for violent conduct in the 3-0 loss to Leyton Orient last month.The 24-year-old, who has scored 11 goals in all competitions this season, is in line to return to the side for Saturday's trip to Doncaster Rovers."I expect he's mature enough and he's professional enough to have learnt by that,"…

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‘Lando Norris misses top award’ and ‘man in hospital after wood in curry’

‘Lando Norris misses top award’ and ‘man in hospital after wood in curry’

PALando Norris was nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the YearHere's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesA Bath motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a crash has paid tribute to the off-duty paramedic he says saved his life, reports ITV West Country. Meanwhile, Bristol-born Lando Norris finished third in this year's BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards, behind…

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Elections may be cancelled in Plymouth and Exeter

Elections may be cancelled in Plymouth and Exeter

Elections for city councils in Exeter and Plymouth due to take place in 2026 may be cancelled following a government announcement.Ministers have indicated they will agree to postpone elections due next May until 2027, if authorities request it by mid-January.The Liberal Democrat leader of Devon County Council described the move as "double dealing and dishonesty".The government has said any postponement of elections will have to be requested by individual authorities. It said the decision to offer the choice…

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Sidwell Street Wassail – Exeter Observer

Sidwell Street Wassail – Exeter Observer
Sidwell Street Wassail – Exeter Observer

Good journalism costs money  Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADAR An evening wassail with music, singing and hot soup. Leigh Curtis Good journalism costs money The only way to cover the cost of producing and publishing Exeter Observer's independent public interest journalism is by readers helping to

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The Storytellers – Exeter Observer

The Storytellers – Exeter Observer
The Storytellers – Exeter Observer

Exeter Cathedral is hosting The Storytellers, an immersive sound and light show depicting literature through the ages by artists Luxmuralis, from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 January. The installation depicts the history of storytelling in chapters illuminated by ancient texts, children’s stories, romance novels, poetry and legends. Luxmuralis’ The Storytellers at Winchester Cathedral. Photo: Luxmuralis.

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Flood warnings across south of England as river levels rise

Flood warnings across south of England as river levels rise

Dorset CouncilFurther flooding is expected as river levels continue to rise due to Thursday's rainfallMultiple flood warnings remain in place across the south of England following heavy rainfall on Thursday.The Environment Agency (EA) has issued flood warnings and alerts for Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Dorset, along with numerous flood alerts in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.Travellers are being urged to check their your route before setting off, allow plenty of extra time for their journey and to avoid…

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FA Cup: Exeter City ‘will not get millions’ from Man City tie – Gary Caldwell

FA Cup: Exeter City ‘will not get millions’ from Man City tie – Gary Caldwell

Exeter City Supporters' Trust, which owns the club, has lent it more than £600,000 in the past few months after an overspend last season. Liverpool University football finance expert Kieran Maguire estimates the tie could earn City around £350,000, as the club will get 45% of the gate receipts after match costs are deducted. With Exeter not having wealthy backers, they struggle to compete financially in the third tier."If you take a look at League One, where Exeter…

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Ethan Roots targets England recall after signing new Exeter Chiefs deal

Ethan Roots targets England recall after signing new Exeter Chiefs deal

The forward moved to Exeter in the summer of 2023 and was one of a group of impressive new faces in his first campaign as a new-look Chiefs side surprised many with a sixth-placed finish. But last season Exeter managed just four league wins and finished second from bottom - their worst-ever top-flight campaign. However, Roots has been in good form this season as Exeter have surged to second place in the Prem ahead of a weekend trip…

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Bigger and complex household debts concern charity

Bigger and complex household debts concern charity

Anna VarleSouth West social affairs correspondentBBCTom Kehily from Ilfracombe started falling into debt after he lost his job and his relationship broke downAverage debt owed by households in part of Devon have risen by more than £4,000 in two years, a charity said.Christians Against Poverty (CAP) said research it had carried out showed the average household debt in North Devon was £14,330 in 2025, compared to £10,139 in 2023.Reverend Ben Warrender, a debt centre manager for the charity…

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Exeter care agency put into special measures by Care Quality Commission

Exeter care agency put into special measures by Care Quality Commission

Yui Mok/PA WireHorizon Care (South West) Ltd has been placed into special measures by the Care Quality CommissionA home care agency which helps more than 200 people living in their own homes in Exeter has been put into special measures by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).The watchdog inspected Horizon Care (South West) Ltd in September after receiving "information of concern" about the service. It issued a warning notice that "rapid and significant" improvement was needed to safeguarding, care…

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Leader of 2024 Bangladesh student protests dies in a Singapore hospital | Protests News

Sharif Osman Hadi was a leading figure during the uprising toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024.Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a leader of Bangladesh’s 2024 student-led uprising who was flown to Singapore for treatment after being wounded in an assassination attempt, has died, Singapore officials said.“Despite the best efforts of the doctors … Hadi succumbed to his injuries,” Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday.According to a report by Bangladeshi daily Dhaka Tribune, Hadi,…

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Jake Taylor: Midfielder leaves Truro City after injury

Jake Taylor: Midfielder leaves Truro City after injury

Jake Taylor has left National League side Truro City by mutual consent.The 27-year-old former Morecambe and Port Vale player joined the Tinners in the summer, having missed the 2024-25 season with injury. He was a regular in the City side in the opening month of the season but a hamstring strain in the 3-0 win over Boston United on 30 August saw him sidelined for almost a month.He returned three weeks later as a substitute in the 4-0…

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