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Cornish Pirates urges people to call out violence against women

Cornish Pirates urges people to call out violence against women

The Cornish Pirates have launched a campaign on social media to encourage people to "stand up" when they see domestic violence.The club released a video featuring pledges from players to "call out" violence against women and girls.Neil Smith, community coach at Cornish Pirates, said they aimed to "show our support for women and girls and to end domestic violence, not just in Cornwall, but globally"."The boys standing up and putting that message across hopefully will encourage more people…

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McCarthy Stone Amends Heavitree School Playing Field Retirement Complex Plans To Trigger Second Public Consultation – Exeter Observer

McCarthy Stone Amends Heavitree School Playing Field Retirement Complex Plans To Trigger Second Public Consultation – Exeter Observer
McCarthy Stone Amends Heavitree School Playing Field Retirement Complex Plans To Trigger Second Public Consultation – Exeter Observer

Retirement home developer McCarthy Stone has made minor amendments to its application for full planning permission for a three-storey retirement complex on a former playing field in the heart of Heavitree. The application was initially submitted to Exeter City Council at the beginning of August, prompting dozens of objections. These included concerns about the need

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Thunberg and Albanese join pro-Palestine protests in Italy | Protests

NewsFeedActivist Greta Thunberg and the UN’s Francesca Albanese joined hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters in Genoa on Friday, as nationwide strikes took place across Italy over Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s proposed military spending and support for Israel.Published On 29 Nov 202529 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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New ‘urban mini meadows’ created in Devon town

New ‘urban mini meadows’ created in Devon town

Selected green spaces in Devon are to be transformed into "vibrant wildflower meadows", the council has said. South Hams District Council said the initiative to create 11 new urban mini meadows was part of its ongoing commitment to enhance local biodiversity and to support wildlife. A selection of the council-owned spaces had already benefited from relaxed mowing regimes.The work included removing the top layer of grass, moss, and organic matter, then sowing a locally sourced perennial wildflower mix…

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Exeter: Sale comeback win showed Chiefs signs of old – Rob Baxter

Exeter: Sale comeback win showed Chiefs signs of old – Rob Baxter

In the six seasons between 2015 and 2021, Exeter were champions of England twice and runners-up on the other four occasions.While in 2020, they became European champions when they defeated French side Racing 92 in the final.However, since losing in the Prem final in 2021, Exeter have failed to make the play-offs in any of the last four seasons and last season dropped as low as ninth.But it is now only one loss in their opening six games…

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Women fear for safety running after dark

Women fear for safety running after dark

Millie OwenFemale runners across the South West and Channel Islands said being in a group made them feel saferFemale runners across the South West and the Channel Islands have been speaking about issues they've experienced while running in the dark and how they keep safe. Women said campaigns such as This Girl Can's Let's Lift the Curfew events was helping to raise awareness about women's safety and their concerns around getting active outdoors in the darker months.In 2023,…

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Are ‘buy now, pay later’ services trapping people in debt? | News

‘Buy now, pay later’ schemes are booming. But with more users turning to them, are they as risk-free as they seem?“Buy now, pay later” has become a retail fixture seemingly overnight, and Cyber Monday is set to be the services’ biggest sales day yet. But as these payment options offer customers freedom and flexibility, are they also opening the door to a wave of unregulated debt? Published On 28 Nov 202528 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share…

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Motorcyclist, 17, dies in Poole roundabout lorry crash

Motorcyclist, 17, dies in Poole roundabout lorry crash

A 17-year-old motorcyclist has died after a collision with a lorry.Dorset Police said the crash, involving the motorbike and a DAF truck, happened shortly before 17:00 GMT at the Safety Drive roundabout in Poole.The boy, from north Dorset, died at the scene. The truck driver was uninjured.Road closures were put in place to allow investigation work to continue. Police have appealed for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. Source link

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Woman in her 80s dies after car and tractor crash near Newquay

Woman in her 80s dies after car and tractor crash near Newquay

A woman has died following a crash involving a car and tractor in Cornwall, police have said.Emergency services were called to the A392 at White Acres near Newquay at about 09:50 GMT on Wednesday to reports of a Ford Fiesta and JCB tractor colliding.Devon and Cornwall Police said a local woman aged in her 80s who was taken by air ambulance to Plymouth's Derriford Hospital with serious injuries died on Thursday.The force has appealed for witnesses and asked…

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Second Step staff to take strike action across the West

Second Step staff to take strike action across the West

Staff at a mental health charity in the West have voted to strike in a dispute over pay.Second Step delivers council and NHS-funded mental health services across Bristol, Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire.More than 100 people at the charity have voted to strike following concerns about wages, according to Unison.A spokesperson from Second Step said a plan is in place to avoid potential strike disruption, adding: "Our priority is to maintain safe, continuous support…

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