Johnly Yfeko: More injury woe for Exeter City defender

Exeter City defender Johnly Yfeko faces more time on the sidelines after suffering a fresh injury.The 22-year-old centre-back missed the second half of last season after a series of hamstring injuries.He has played 11 times this campaign but the former Rangers defender injured an abductor muscle last week and has undergone a scan. "It doesn't look great," Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell told BBC Radio Devon. "It's another huge frustration. We were going to start him again on…

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Consultation for Cornwall Council draft budget set to be launched

Views are being sought by Cornwall Council on a plan for to save £50m in its budget for 2026/27.The authority said its draft budget would go out for public consultation between December 29 and January 27.It said the draft budget would have investment in services which were "critical for residents", including more than £37m to continue the transformation of adult social care services, along with plans to reduce spending through efficiencies.The council said the consultation would be made…

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Failed asylum seeker denies raping woman in Bournemouth

A failed asylum seeker has pleaded not guilty to raping a woman in Dorset.Mohammed Fathi Eltbie, from Egypt, denies attacking the woman in her 30s in a wooded area in Bournemouth on 5 November.During a plea hearing at Bournemouth Crown Court, the 24-year-old was represented by barrister Nick Robinson and assisted by an Arabic interpreter.He was remanded in custody until his trial, set to start on 26 May 2026, with a further preliminary hearing set for 23 March.…

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Police in Sydney detain men over possible ‘violent act’ | Newsfeed

NewsFeedAustralian police say they intercepted two cars in Liverpool, southwest Sydney, over a possible “violent act”, with videos showing armed officers in fatigues detaining several people. Authorities say investigations are ongoing and there is currently no link to the Bondi Beach shooting.Published On 18 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Somerset community hospital bed numbers to be cut in April

The NHS has confirmed it will reduce hospital beds at two community hospitals while introducing new services as part of a trial.In line with the government's 10-year plan, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking at relocating or repurposing inpatient beds at Crewkerne Community Hospital and Burnham-on-Sea War Memorial Hospital.In April 2026, the trust will temporarily reducing the number of beds from 16 to eight at both hospitals, using the space for services like chemotherapy and maternity services.The trust…

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Joe Ralls: Plymouth Argyle in talks to extend midfielder’s contract

Ralls' contract extension could be the first of a number of pieces of business in January as Argyle look to try and correct their tough first half of the season.They have won just seven of their 20 League One games as a combination of injuries and a lack of attacking players have hampered their season. Newly-appointed director of football Derek Adams, a former Argyle boss, is leading the Pilgrims' plans for the January transfer window, and Cleverley is…

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Man arrested after ear slashed in pub brawl in Bridgwater

GoogleThe alleged assault happened at The Golden Ball pub on High Street in BridgwaterA man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after another man's ear was slashed at a pub.The victim, in his mid-20s, was taken to hospital after an altercation at The Golden Ball pub in High Street, Bridgwater, at about 23:55 GMT on 12 December.He suffered a laceration to the ear which needed treatment, police said. Officers are appealing for anyone who was in the…

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‘Misunderstanding’ led to Solent Meads golf course campaign

Des Blenkinsopp / GeographThe lease for Solent Meads will be re-tendered in 2026Fears about the closure of a golf course and a subsequent campaign to save it were based on a "misunderstanding", councillors have said.Thousands signed a petition to save Solent Meads in Southbourne after Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) said it was reviewing the future of the site.At a meeting on Wednesday, cabinet members approved a biodiversity scheme for council owned land at Erlin Farm, Millhams…

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Joe Walsh says Cornish Pirates are confident after promising start to the season

Cornish Pirates coach Joe Walsh feels the Champ side are capable of beating any team in the league. The Pirates are currently fourth in the table, having lost their past two games, against title-chasing Worcester and Bedford - the latter by one point on Saturday. Having started the season with three winless games, Pirates won their next five to move up the table and have taken 10 bonus points from their 10 matches. "We're in 10 rounds of…

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Israel launch several air strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon | Israel attacks Lebanon

NewsFeedThe Israeli military has launched a series of strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon, saying it targeted training and weapons sites used by Hezbollah. Despite a ceasefire since last year, Israel has carried out near-daily strikes on the country.Published On 18 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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