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Gary Caldwell: Exeter City ‘outclassed’ in Vertu Trophy loss, says boss

Gary Caldwell: Exeter City ‘outclassed’ in Vertu Trophy loss, says boss

Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell says his players were "outclassed in every department" in their 4-0 EFL Vertu Trophy loss at Luton Town.The Grecians made six changes to the side that were narrowly beaten at high-flying Bradford City on Saturday, but were second best at Kenilworth Road. Two Lasse Nordas goals either side of a strike from Shayden Morris put the Hatters 3-0 up before half-time. Zack Nelson added a fourth midway through the second half to comprehensively…

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Julio Pleguezuelo: Plymouth Argyle defender impresses on return

Julio Pleguezuelo: Plymouth Argyle defender impresses on return

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says he was impressed by Julio Pleguezuelo’s return from injury on Tuesday night.The 28-year-old defender played his first competitive game since the end of April in the 1-0 Vertu Trophy win at Leyton Orient, after recovering from knee surgery."I thought he was excellent tonight, he looked really assured, he played some really nice balls in the channel," Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon."He did all his defensive work professionally, dominated aerially and he…

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Exe estuary takeover plan sparks fears of new charges

Exe estuary takeover plan sparks fears of new charges

Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCIan Garcia, commodore of Topsham Sailing Club, says there is not enough information available on Exeter City Council's plans for a harbour revision orderPlans for a council to take over the running of a major estuary in Devon are facing opposition from water users concerned at the possibility of new charges being imposed.Exeter City Council wants to use a harbour revision order (HRO) to take charge of the Exe estuary, which runs from Exeter Quay…

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New treatments hoped for brain tumour patients in Plymouth

New treatments hoped for brain tumour patients in Plymouth

Craig RussellCraig Russell was unaware a tumour was growing inside his brain for 15 yearsMillions of pounds of funding could change the outcome for patients with brain tumours, according to scientists in Devon.The University of Plymouth has been awarded £2.8m to develop its research, which experts and patients said could result in life-changing treatments.The funding has come from the charity Brain Tumour Research and will be used to repurpose existing drugs and move more quickly towards clinical trials.Brain…

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National Trust launches £330k appeal to buy Cerne Giant’s ‘lair’

National Trust launches £330k appeal to buy Cerne Giant’s ‘lair’

National TrustStanding at 180ft (55m) tall, the Cerne Giant is sculpted into the chalk hillside above Cerne AbbasA £330,000 appeal to buy the land surrounding the Cerne Abbas Giant has been launched.The National Trust is hoping to raise the money to help fund the purchase and care of 138 hectares (341 acres) surrounding the ancient naked figure sculpted into the chalk in Dorset.So far over £2m has been raised to buy the swathe of land known as giant's…

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Venezuela denounces US-ordered ‘forced sale’ of oil company Citgo | Oil and Gas News

A Delaware judge has ordered the sale to settle debts, as Venezuela says US military buildup is targeting its oil reserves.Published On 3 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareVenezuelan Vice President and Minister of Petroleum Delcy Rodriguez has condemned a US court’s decision to authorise the “fraudulent” and “forced” sale of Venezuelan oil company Citgo in the United States to pay off billions of dollars in debts.“We energetically reject the decision adopted in the…

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EFL Trophy round-up: Holders Peterborough out; Harrogate win among shocks

EFL Trophy round-up: Holders Peterborough out; Harrogate win among shocks

Holders Peterborough United went out and Harrogate Town belied their status as the lowest-placed team still in this season's Vertu Trophy among 14 ties in the last 32 on Tuesday.After an uneventful first half away to League Two promotion contenders Swindon Town, League One strugglers Peterborough dominated the second period but conceded the only goal of the game when Robins captain Ollie Clarke slotted in the 88th-minute winner.Harrogate are a point from safety after taking two points from…

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Turnip art Prize winner for 2025 is bitter and twisted

Turnip art Prize winner for 2025 is bitter and twisted

Trevor PrideauxThis year's entry was entitled: 'Bitter & Twisted'The winner of the coveted 2025 Turnip Prize has been announced.Organised by a Somerset pub each year, the Turnip Prize is awarded to the person who has created a very bad artwork using the least amount of effort possible. It is a parody of the world-famous Turner Prize.At a special ceremony at The New Inn in Wedmore, Somerset, the prestigious art award, was given to 69-year-old Ali Can for his…

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Family tribute to ‘treasured grandmother’ after Chiverton crash

Family tribute to ‘treasured grandmother’ after Chiverton crash

Family handoutPamela Arthur's family described her as "warm, glamorous, generous, and always fiercely protective of the people she cared about"The family of a woman who died in hospital a week after being involved in a crash has paid tribute to a "treasured mother, grandmother, sister, aunty and friend".Pamela Arthur, known as Pam, 76, died after suffering serious injuries in a two vehicle collision on the A390 near Chiverton Cross in Cornwall on 18 November.Police were called to the…

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