Constantin Ursu beats Ryan Amos to win European title with ‘faultless’ display

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Ursu's fight was his first since March following surgery for a torn bicep.The win took his record to a perfect 14 victories from 14 fights against an opponent who had lost just two fights in his career going into the bout. "It was a faultless display, Constantin did everything correct," added Dann. "Coming off the back of a major surgery, a big injury, he went into the contest ahead of schedule and he performed exceptionally in my opinion."He…

Thousands of Christmas lights and Pride flags

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Taxi Charity for Military VeteransRichard Illes has covered his house in 235,000 Christmas lights for charityHere'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 storiesOur top three from yesterdayWhat to watch on social media Source link

Truro City: Dawn Sports and Entertainment buy stake in National League club

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Truro City's owners have sold an 8.33% stake in the National League club to an American investor.Dawn Sports and Entertainment LLC (DSE) owns the newly formed Oklahoma United FC, which plays in the National Premier Soccer League.It is the first significant stake that Canadian-based owners Ontario Inc have sold since buying the club two years ago. "This is only the first step of what we believe will become a defining partnership," DSE chief executive Abdullah Ashraf said in…

Truro City: John Askey frustrated as errors cost them points at Hartlepool United

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Truro City boss John Askey said he is getting frustrated by his side's errors after another National League defeat.The Tinners were beaten 3-1 at Hartlepool United, which left them bottom of the table and widened the gap to safety to eight points. City have lost their past five league matches and have picked up just five points in two months. "To get back to 1-1, I thought second half we were the better team, and again we've shot…

Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss proud of performance in Bradford City loss

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The result means Exeter have lost three of their past five league games.But despite the club's difficult league position, and financial issues off the field that means his budget is frozen, Caldwell is confident his side have what it takes to stay up. "I know the outcome of a football match is what everyone cares about and what you need to get right," he said."But over the course of 46 games we have to be clear on what…

Drone video shows devastation from floods in Indonesia’s Sumatra | Floods

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NewsFeedDrone video shows widespread destruction in part of Sumatra in Indonesia, where more than 440 people have died in flooding and landslides across the country. Hundreds of others are still missing.Published On 1 Dec 20251 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

New pool in Minehead a step closer after government funding

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A new community swimming pool in Somerset is another step closer to reality, after the county received a government grant for projects which will improve inactivity.Around £230,000 will be spent along the Somerset coast, between Porlock and Burnham-on-Sea, including on the new facility in Minehead.The Somerset Active Sports Partnership (SASP) will pay for a feasibility report into a new swimming pool in West Somerset, as well as spreading the money among community groups.The organisation's chief executive officer Jane…

Dawn Sturgess inquiry and train strike planned

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BBCIt's a busy week of news coming up in the West of England. We take a look at what you can expect to read about on the BBC News website in the next seven days.Airport meetingTuesday: A public meeting is being held over plans for Bristol Airport to extend its runway - meaning it would take over a part of nearby Felton Common.The airport wants a longer runway to accommodate long-haul flights.Airport bosses say they realise how important…

‘Commitment’ to keep Devon’s libraries open

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BBCA consultation from Devon County Council to consider the future usage of libraries is set to run until 22 FebruaryThere are no plans to close libraries as "mounting financial pressures" are dealt with, council bosses have said.Devon County Council (DCC) has launched a consultation asking for views about the future of the 50 libraries run on its behalf by the Libraries Unlimited charity.Proposals include reducing and standardising opening hours, using technology to allow registered users to enter sites…

Cornwall Council sets provisional date to fell lime trees

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BBCProtests have previously disrupted work to remove the lime treesThree mature lime trees are due to be cut down despite community objections, a council has said.Cornwall Council said work to remove the trees on Trelawney Road in Falmouth would provisionally begin on 8 December after previous attempts to cut down the trees were delayed by protests.The authority said it was "legally required" to remove the trees and it would replace them with four new ones.Campaigners from Stop the…

‘Staggering’ numbers of people sleeping rough in Cornwall

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Anna VarleSouth West home and social affairs correspondentBBCA homeless charity in Cornwall has said the number of people accessing its services is the highest it has ever seenA homeless charity has said the number of people accessing its services is the highest it has ever been.St Petrocs said it had supported 153 people who were sleeping on Cornwall's streets in October - a 35% increase on the same month in 2024.The charity has launched its winter campaign early…

Merino strikes to earn Arsenal bruising 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea | Football News

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Mikel Merino has rescued Arsenal as the English Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a bad-tempered London derby.Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was sent off for a crude foul on Merino late in the first half at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listDespite Caicedo’s dismissal, Trevoh Chalobah headed hosts Chelsea into a second-half lead. But Merino’s second-half leveller ensured Arsenal emerged with a point from a bruising encounter…