Devon and Cornwall police history gem to be digitalised

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Office of the Police and Crime CommissionerThe items are said to be a glimpse into the historical archivesA collection of thousands of artefacts, documents and photographs charting local policing history is in the process of being digitalised for future generations.The little-known collection of police memorabilia, believed to be the biggest of its kind in the UK, offers a glimpse into the history of policing in Devon and Cornwall.The display is owned and funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and includes police top hats, decommissioned handmade grenades…

Gateshead vs Truro: Fans travel 914 miles for furthest away match in English football history

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Pre-match there are plenty of sore heads, which most opt to medicate with a free pint being offered by the Fog on the Tyne pub to the first 100 Truro fans who show up.Gateshead have the lowest average attendance in the National League, but play in a 11,800-capacity stadium designed to also host athletics events and gigs.The home stands are almost entirely empty, the temperature has dropped, and teeth are chattering on the away terrace as Truro kick off.The away attendance is 185, higher than usual, partly swelled by those enticed…

Owner of Nailsea’s oldest shop celebrates 100th birthday

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Jonathan Holmes,Bristol and Liam McGuinn,in NailseaBBCJohn Brown has run the shop since 1957The owner of a town's oldest shop is celebrating his 100th birthday.John Brown, owner of John Brown Hardware, built and then opened his shop in Nailsea, North Somerset, in September 1957 with his father.Mr Brown regularly worked in the shop until the age of 98, and still oversees the business. He said he still felt like a "youngster at heart" and was "proud and honoured" to reach the milestone of 100 years.The centenarian said the shop was his "little…

'New dentist checkups' and 'hero bus driver'

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Trump dances with performers after landing in Malaysia | Donald Trump

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NewsFeedUS President Donald Trump broke into dance with local performers as he arrived in Malaysia for the ASEAN summit. It marks his first trip to the Asia Pacific since his re-election.Published On 26 Oct 202526 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

India’s Sharma, Kohli deny Australia an ODI series sweep in Sydney | Cricket News

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India’s ageing stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rebounded strongly in what may be their last match on Australian soil.Rohit Sharma smashed his 33rd one-day international hundred, and Virat Kohli rebounded from back-to-back ducks with a meticulous half-century, as India avoided a whitewash against Australia with a nine-wicket win to close their three-match series, in what may have been their final ODI international in Australia.Sharma, 38, and Kohli, 36, will not feature in the upcoming five-game T20 series against Australia tour starting on October 29, although neither player has confirmed Saturday’s…

Mexico City Grand Prix: Lando Norris looks to take advantage of pole position

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Piastri, meanwhile, cut a somewhat forlorn figure. He had a difficult weekend in the US a week ago and thought he had found the answers. But as he put it: "What's been a bit surprising here has just been that the gap has been the same pretty much every session."I feel like I've done some decent laps through the weekend, but everything seems to be about 0.4-0.5secs off."Team principal Andrea Stella said Piastri was losing a little bit everywhere, and Piastri said: "I feel like I did a reasonable job and…

ASEAN summit in Malaysia: Who’s attending and what to expect | ASEAN News

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Nearly two dozen world leaders are descending in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur for a three-day summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) from Sunday to Tuesday, and multiple other meetings on the sidelines.This will be the 47th summit of the ASEAN.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listHere’s what you need to know:What is ASEAN, and who’s attending the summit?ASEAN is made up of 10 members – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Together, they have a population of 678 million…

Mexico City Grand Prix qualifying results: Lando Norris takes pole position

Post published:October 25, 2025
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Norris starts 14 points adrift of Piastri so will re-take the championship lead for the first time since April if he wins the race and Piastri cannot make any ground.Piastri has been struggling all weekend and although he looked to have saved his qualifying with a final lap that put him up to third briefly, others knocked him down as they benefited from the track improvement.The Australian ended up 0.588secs off Norris' pace to continue a difficult run of form in recent races.Piastri said: "It all feels OK, just no pace.…

Exeter Digest #92: Heavitree Road student scheme revisions – Boneyard arcade to return – Mary Arches co-living developer doubles down

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HEADLINESHeavitree Road police station student accommodation and “co-living” scheme consultation extendedDevelopers revise application for full planning permission for 813-bed seven-block complex submitted in May as similar proposals proliferate across city centre. Read more.Unique retro games arcade to create new Sidwell Street venue after long searchBoneyard arcade seeking permission to change use of empty Brighthouse retail unit after making way for ‘co-living’ block at previous Red Lion Lane location. Read more.Mary Arches “co-living” developer resists “miniscule” room size criticisms as design revisions prompt further consultationChanges include increased building footprints and removal of…

Premiership Women’s Rugby: Sale and Exeter win opening games

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Sale Sharks, who managed just one win last season, enjoyed an excellent start to their Premiership Women's Rugby campaign as they cruised to a 46-17 triumph against Leicester Tigers.Earlier on Saturday, a dominant first-half display helped Exeter Chiefs to a 24-12 victory at Trailfinders.An expert performance before the break made the difference for Sale, too, as they entered half-time leading 34-5.Amy Cokayne, Erica Jarrell, Holly Thorpe, Rhona Lloyd and Katie Childs scored first-half tries for the hosts, while they also benefited from a penalty try and Lizzie Duffy successfully converted once.…

Hundreds gather for rival protests in Exeter city centre

Post published:October 25, 2025
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Hundreds of people from two opposing protests gathered in a city standoff, separated by a heavy police presence.About 250 people took part in the British Unity Walk, which made its way through Exeter city centre before going towards Bedford Square. As the march approached the square, it was met by a counter-protest of about 600 people, organised by local community groups under the banner Exeter for Everyone. A total of 85 police officers, including some drafted in from Wales, were deployed to keep the two groups apart. The Devon and Cornwall…