NewsFeedCharles Shay, the last surviving Native American World War II D-Day veteran, died at his home in France on Wednesday. An army medic, he patched up US soldiers under heavy fire in the surf on the beaches of Normandy in 1944. He earned a Silver Star and three Bronze Stars. He was 101.Published On 3 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link
Cornish Pirates coach Joe Walsh says the next month will go a long way to determining their season in the Champ.The Pirates face the top three sides in their next four games - starting with a trip to second-placed Worcester Warriors on Saturday.They then host third-placed Bedford the following Friday and meet unbeaten league leaders Ealing at the Mennaye on 27 December after a trip to mid-table Chinnor. Pirates then begin 2026 with a trip to ninth-placed Coventry…
Residents are being asked for their views on how to improve air quality over the next five years.Cornwall Council's draft Air Quality Action Plan sets out proposals to reduce emissions in Tideford, Gunnislake and Launceston, which have been designated Air Quality Management Areas, or places where pollution levels do not meet national air quality objectives.The council said there were five priorities in its draft plan, including reducing transport emissions, supporting behaviour changes through schools and employers, strengthening air…
Available for over a yearIn 1945, aviation history was made by a pilot named Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown and an aircraft called the Sea Vampire, which is on display at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton. Simon Parkin went to see the plane and spoke to their Principle Conservator - Dave Morris.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link
A man has appeared in court accused of inflicting life-changing injuries during an alleged assault.Arthur O'Brien, 33, was charged with grievous bodily harm and being in possession of an offensive weapon after an incident in High Street, Wincanton, on Sunday.A man in his 20s remains in hospital where he is being treated for life-changing injuries, Avon and Somerset Police said.Mr O'Brien was remanded in custody after appearing at Yeovil Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and is next due to…
A century after a charity was created by ground-breaking MP Nancy Astor, it is still changing lives in her city.Lady Astor made history in 1919 as the first woman to take a seat in the House of Commons, representing Plymouth Sutton.The Plymouth Astor Trust, founded by Lady Astor and her husband in 1925, has donated nearly £485,000 to causes across the city since 2006.Children's Wishes Plymouth, which received £1,000 from the trust, was among a number of charities…
Historic EnglandA spokesperson for the project said the Old Quay was "a jewel in Newlyn's crown"Major restoration work is under way to secure a historic harbour and quay.Historic England said essential conservation work would secure the stone parapet of the Old Quay in Newlyn, Cornwall, to "safeguard its structural integrity for years to come". Contractors are using traditional methods to replicate the material originally used for its creation centuries ago, Historic England said.A spokesperson for the project said…
Oak PhotographyThe festival takes place on the clifftop at HighcliffePlans to extend a music festival from one to three days have been scaled back following objections.Stir Events is applying to alter its licence for Cliff Top Music Festival in Highcliffe, Dorset, which has been taking place since 2023.Highcliffe and Walkford Parish Council was among those objecting, citing concerns such as noise, antisocial behaviour and transport issues.Stir Events, a community interest company, said it was "listening and responding" and…
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says the postponement of proposed global franchise league R360 is positive for the Prem.The new league was set to start next year, but has been put back until at least 2028. Most global unions and the British & Irish Lions had said players taking part in the event would not be eligible to play internationally. R360 had hoped to launch an inaugural event in October 2026, with eight men's sides and four…
Tolaj's effort was again crucial - the Swiss striker has scored every Argyle goal since the start of October.But the 24-year-old will be suspended for the next three games after being sent off for violent conduct in the 3-0 home defeat by Northampton Town on Saturday. Tolaj will face no further punishment for his reaction to his red card after he kicked a ball towards the away fans at Home Park as he made his way to the…
Swindon WildcatsIce hockey fans donated 425 teddy bears to the children's charity Barnardo's Swindon by throwing them onto the iceHere'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 man has set up a prostate cancer support group in Weston-super-Mare after his own diagnosis. The Weston Mercury reports Martin Shaddick started the group as people previously had to travel to Pill to…
