Rail users warned of longer journeys due to ‘vital’ Cornwall work

Post published:November 30, 2025
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Rail passengers have been warned of longer journey times while travelling through Cornwall due to "vital" engineering work.Network Rail said the work would take place between Truro and Penzance from Monday, 1 December, until Friday, 5 December.It said buses would replace trains between Truro and Penzance, and rail tickets would be accepted on local buses between St Erth and St Ives.Mark Parker, Network Rail lead portfolio manager, said: "I'd like to thank passengers in advance for their patience…

Devon and Cornwall stories you may have missed

Post published:November 30, 2025
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BBCDorrie Pack said a life of staying active - but mainly luck - was how she had stayed so fit A new documentary exploring the Camelford water poisoning, funding fears for stroke survivors and a 98-year-old former land girl cycling for charity were among the stories in the news over the past week.We have selected five stories you may have missed in Devon and Cornwall.'I want the truth to come out'BBC/Keo Films & Button Down/Mei WilliamsSt Minver resident…

‘New tropical house’ and ‘nomadic litterpickers’

Post published:November 30, 2025
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Bristol Zoo ProjectThe frosty weather has created some stunning dawn scenes across the region this week, while at Bristol Zoo Project, the new tropical house is keeping the reptiles toasty warm.Here is a selection of pictures from across the West in our weekly round-up.BristolBristol Zoo ProjectBeady-eyed: This Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko is part of Bristol Zoological Society's breeding programme and can be seen in the new tropical habitat at the zoo.Nick Potts/PA WireA handful: Bristol City's Sinclair Armstrong (L)…

Sunderland come back from two down to beat Bournemouth

Post published:November 29, 2025
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Sunderland fight back from being two goals down to Bournemouth after the first fifteen minutes to go on and claim a 3-2 win in torrential conditions at the Stadium of Light. Source link

New Bishop of Plymouth is installed

Post published:November 29, 2025
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The Right Reverend Nicholas Hudson has been installed as the Bishop of Plymouth, overseeing a diocese that covers Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.Bishop Hudson was appointed in the Devon city at the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface, on the patronal feast day of St Cuthbert Mayne, on Saturday.Ordained as a priest for the Archdiocese of Southwark in 1986, Bishop Hudson has been an Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and Titular Bishop of St Germans in Cornwall since…

Pope Leo visits Blue Mosque in Turkiye’s Istanbul | Religion News

Post published:November 29, 2025
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The pope is visiting Turkiye until Sunday on his first overseas trip as pontiff, which also includes a visit to Lebanon.Published On 29 Nov 202529 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharePope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s famed Blue Mosque on the third day of his trip to Turkiye, his first known visit as leader of the Catholic Church to a Muslim place of worship.The first US pope bowed slightly before entering the mosque early on Saturday…

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss ‘in the best place’ to turn results around

Post published:November 29, 2025
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Tom Cleverley feels he is the right boss to get Plymouth Argyle out of their slump following the 3-0 home loss to Northampton Town.The defeat was Argyle's seventh in their last eight games as the Pilgrims remain second-from-bottom of League One. The Plymouth head coach saw his side concede three second-half goals and top-scorer Lorent Tolaj sent off for violent conduct. "I thought some of the football was pretty, first half, but I think the way we're going…

Premiership Women’s Rugby: Saracens thrash Trailfinders

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Francesca McGhie got Trailfinders off the mark inside three minutes but visitors Saracens replied quickly, going level with a score from Sydney Gregson.With relentless attacking play, Saracens turned their trailing start into a 26-point half-time advantage with further tries from Marlie Packer, Alysha Corrigan, Lotte Sharp and Campbell.There was no respite for the hosts as Poppy Cleall put Saracens further ahead after the break, finishing off a driving maul to make it 36-5. Campbell scored her second of…

Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth: ‘Referee lost control’ says manager Andoni Iraola

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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says that the referee lost control of the game, with the Cherries losing three players for their next match to suspension in a 3-2 loss at Sunderland.MATCH REPORT: Sunderland 3-2 BournemouthAvailable to UK users only. Source link

Torquay United go top of league after 2-0 Chelmsford City win

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Torquay United moved to the top of National League South after a 2-0 win at Chelmsford City.Their fifth successive victory puts them top of the sixth tier on goal difference from Weston-super-Mare and Hornchurch, although both sides have a game in hand on the Gulls.Teenage striker Kieran Wilson - making his debut after joining on loan from Exeter City earlier in the week - gave the Gulls the lead with a superb 25-yard strike 10 minutes into the…

Cornish Pirates ‘get out of jail’ in 28-19 Richmond win

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Cornish Pirates used their 'get out of jail free card' as they held on for a 28-19 victory over Richmond.The bonus-point victory extended their winning run to five matches as Pirates consolidated fourth place in the Champ. But they had to rely on a late Harry Yates try after Richmond had missed a second-half penalty to take the lead. "That second half was all Richmond, they were camped in our half and played good field position," joint-head coach…

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill three as Ukraine envoys travel to US for talks | Russia-Ukraine war News

Post published:November 29, 2025
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Two people were killed in the strikes on the capital, and a woman died in a combined missile and drone attack on the broader Kyiv region, officials said.Russian drone and missile strikes in and around Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, have killed at least three people and wounded dozens of others, officials said, as Ukrainian representatives travelled to the United States for talks on a renewed push to end the war.“Russia shot dozens of cruise and ballistic missiles and over…