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Alan Paver: Cornish Pirates coach says Champ is more competitive

Alan Paver: Cornish Pirates coach says Champ is more competitive

Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Alan Paver believes this year's Champ is more competitive than ever.Having failed to secure a victory in their first three matches, Pirates have won their last four - including a 52-0 win over Cambridge on 15 November - propelling them up to fourth place in the table.This season is the first in the revamped 14-team second tier which will see the top six sides enter play-offs to decide who wins the title. "I think…

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Trump to review Afghan immigrants after Washington DC shooting | Donald Trump

NewsFeedUS President Donald Trump has called for a review of all Afghans who entered the US under the Biden administration, after two National Guard members were shot and critically wounded in Washington DC. US immigration authorities have also halted all Afghan-related applications.Published On 27 Nov 202527 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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GP practice opens in old supermarket in Helston

GP practice opens in old supermarket in Helston

A new health and wellbeing centre has opened inside a refurbished supermarket building that had been derelict for seven years. The building now houses Cober Valley Health in Helston, a GP practice which includes 19 consulting and treatment rooms and wellbeing rooms. There will be health and wellbeing coaches, including from mental health charity Pentreath, yoga classes and a community choir on site.Dr James Tait, GP partner and lead GP for the building project said: "I think it's…

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Grants awarded to tackle cost-of-living crisis in Dorset

Grants awarded to tackle cost-of-living crisis in Dorset

Organisations tackling the cost-of-living crisis in Dorset have been awarded £80,000 worth of grants.Dorset Community Foundation and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council provided the money to 23 local groups.The council said it would pay for projects providing warm hubs, free meals, cookery workshops and money advice.Council cabinet member Sandra Moore said: "By funding these groups, we are helping to ease the cost-of-living pressures and ensure vital services reach those who need them most.""The incredible efforts of volunteers…

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What does a ‘tourist tax’ mean for the West of England?

What does a ‘tourist tax’ mean for the West of England?

Visitors to the west of England may soon have to pay an overnight visitor levy under plans set out in the autumn Budget.Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to give locally-elected mayors across the UK the power to enforce a tourist tax and reinvest the money directly into their areas.According to government statements, the new levy would be "modest" and applies to hotels, B&Bs, holiday lets, guesthouses and other paid accommodation.Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) councillor Kevin Guy…

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Two National Guard members reportedly shot in Washington DC | Newsfeed

NewsFeedTwo National Guard members have been shot near the White House in Washington, DC, law enforcement sources said. Police said a suspect is in custody. President Trump was in Florida at his West Palm Beach golf course when the shooting took place.Published On 26 Nov 202526 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Budget sparks concern among south west businesses

Budget sparks concern among south west businesses

Georgina BarnesSouth WestBBCJohn Brown says increased wages will come at an "extra cost for businesses"Workers aged between 18-20 will see a minimum wage increase to £10.85 an hour, up from £10, and those aged 21 and over on the living wage will receive £12.71 an hour, up from £12.21.Teenagers aged 16 or 17 on the minimum wage will be paid £8 an hour - a 45p raise.Mr Brown said businesses needed more support with the rising wages.He said:…

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Georgia judge drops election interference case against Trump | Donald Trump News

BREAKINGBREAKING, Judge Scott McAfee in the southern state of Georgia rules that the case against Trump ‘is hereby dismissed in its entirety’.Published On 26 Nov 202526 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareA Georgia prosecutor has dropped pending charges against Donald Trump over allegations of 2020 election interference by the United States president and his allies.Judge Scott McAfee granted the request to terminate the prosecution on Wednesday, putting an end to the last set of criminal charges…

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Girl, 5, died after tonsils surgery in Cornwall, inquest hears

Girl, 5, died after tonsils surgery in Cornwall, inquest hears

Lisa YoungCornwall, Cornwall Coroner's Court, TruroThe Milnes familyAmber had her tonsils and adenoids removed in a planned operationA five-year-old girl died after a blood vessel ruptured following a routine operation, an inquest has heard.Amber Milnes died at Royal Cornwall Hospital on 9 April 2023, four days after her tonsils and adenoids had been removed to help improve her sleep patterns.Paediatric pathologist Dr Andrew Bamber told the inquest at Cornwall Coroner's Court on Wednesday Amber had died as a…

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Ross Vintcent: Exeter’s Italy forward out for up to 12 weeks

Ross Vintcent: Exeter’s Italy forward out for up to 12 weeks

Vintcent scored three tries in Exeter's opening three matches of the season before a short spell out with a knock.Baxter said that while it is a blow, he is confident he will come back strongly. "He's had a really, really strong start to the season for us," he said. "He was playing very, very well, had a bit of a bang playing for us, and so we left him out for a week while we had the opportunity…

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Police carry out ‘important’ knife crime operation in Cornwall

Police carry out ‘important’ knife crime operation in Cornwall

Almost 30 knives have been handed in as part of a police operation in south east Cornwall.Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police carried out a series of activities between 17-23 November in Liskeard, Saltash, Torpoint and Looe, which included amnesty bins, patrols on trains and visits to shops.The force said the exercises, which were part of Operation Sceptre - a national initiative focused on tackling knife crime - led to 29 knives being dropped off in amnesty bins.Insp…

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