An Nowodhow – the News in Cornish

An Nowodhow – the News in Cornish

Available for over a yearRECORDING 1: APD yw toll war neyjow a dhiberth an Ruvaneth Unys ha tylis yns gans oberadoryon jynn-ebron, dell yw usys an toll yw res dhe drethysi gans aga fris tokyn. Pennweythresek Ryanair, Eddie Wilson y hanow, a leveris y hallsa ev gul “kemmys moy” yn Ayrborth Tewynblustri mars o dileas APD. Herwydh Tresorva an Ruvaneth Unys an toll re “godhas a-dryv hwythans yn bledhynnhyow a-dhiwedhes ha’n governans a venten nivellow kepar ha Pow Frynk hag Almayn. Y leveris Mester Wilson: “Kalessa yw rag leow kepar ha Tewynblustri dhe denna ayrlinennow avel Rynair. “Y hyllsyn ni gul kemmys moy omma heb an APD gocki ma. “Ny wra tra vydh rag an ranndir ha nyns yw marnas toll es dhe guntel.” TRANSLATION: APD is a tax on flights which depart from the UK and are paid by aircraft operators - the tax is usually passed onto passengers with their ticket price. Eddie Wilson, Ryanair's chief executive officer, said he could do "so much more" in Newquay Airport if APD was scrapped. According to the UK Treasury the tax had "fallen behind inflation in recent years" and the government maintains similar rates to France and Germany. Mr Wilson said:…

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Exeter records sharp rise in homeless deaths, report says

Exeter records sharp rise in homeless deaths, report says

PA MediaThe Museum of Homelessness recorded 21 deaths in Exeter during 2024A nationwide campaign group has identified a sharp rise in the number of homeless people who died in Exeter last year.The Museum of Homelessness recorded 21 deaths in the city during 2024, an increase on the eight recorded in each of the previous two years.A separate report by homelessness charity St Petrock's found 26% of its clients in the city last year were women but this had already risen to 59% so far this year.Marina Asvachin, Exeter City Council's lead on housing, said: "Any death on our streets in Exeter is a tragedy and we work tirelessly across the city with our partners to prevent this from happening and will continue to do so."The report by the Museum of Homelessness showed 15 people who died in Exeter had been living in supported or temporary accommodation.It said contributing factors to homelessness in Exeter included people leaving prison with no home to return to, an affordable housing shortage and some of the highest eviction rates in the UK.The report's authors said: "Ultimately, this means people are living in a cycle of revolving door homelessness, in and out of accommodation and only in…

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Johnly Yfeko: Exeter City defender ready to kick on after injury return

Yfeko signed a two year deal in the summer after triggering an option in his loan from Rangers.He has made just 17 appearances for City since first joining on loan and started just 12 league games.But manager Gary Caldwell says Yfeko proved how much he had been missed with his performance at Sincil Bank. "I think everyone can see that the first half in particular, his presence in the team, his physicality, his quality and bravery in playing out I thought he was outstanding in the first half," Caldwell said."He tired a little bit in the second half and there was some mistakes that come from probably him not playing and a little bit of fatigue."But when we have Johnly available and fit, which hasn't happened often since he's signed, then I think the whole team has a different look about it."Hopefully we've progressed him through this week again and we'll see how many minutes he can play on Saturday, but he's definitely someone that when he plays the team looks much stronger and much better."And the defender says he was grateful for the support he got from his team-mates during his spell on the sidelines. He feels he has learnt…

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Takaichi’s bid as Japan’s 1st female PM in doubt as ruling coalition splits | News

LDP leader calls coalition collapse ‘extremely regrettable’ as party faces 37-seat shortfall of a parliamentary majority.Published On 10 Oct 202510 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareJapan’s Komeito party has announced it will withdraw from its coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), as newly elected leader Sanae Takaichi awaits a parliamentary vote to confirm her as Japan’s first prime minister, which is now in peril.Tetsuo Saito, Komeito party leader, told party members on Friday that the 26-year partnership had broken down over an “inadequate” explanation by the LDP of its handling of a political funding scandal that has roiled the ruling group.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listHe said Komeito would not back Takaichi in the parliamentary vote expected later this month. In response, Takaichi said the collapse of the country’s ruling coalition was “extremely regrettable”.“We have cooperated over the last 26 years, including when we were out of power. That this relationship is coming to such a conclusion is extremely regrettable,” the head of the LDP said of its junior partner Komeito.Takaichi, who the LDP picked as its new leader on Saturday and skews to the right wing of the party, is now 37 seats short of…

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Flames visible for miles from Dartmoor blaze

Fire crews were called to a large blaze on open moorland, with flames visible from miles away.The fire stretched about 490ft (150m) near the old shooting ranges at Rippon Tor on Dartmoor, said Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service which was called just after 21:00 BST on Thursday.Teams from Buckfastleigh, Ashburton and Bovey Tracey fire stations responded, supported by a water bowser from Torquay and an all-terrain vehicle from Exeter. Crews used wildfire beaters to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading into nearby woodland, before they had to withdraw for safety reasons, said the fire service. A follow-up inspection is scheduled to assess the area in daylight. Source link

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Cullompton motorcyclist dies after crash with car in Exeter

A motorcyclist in his 20s has died after a crash with a car in Exeter, police have confirmed.The rider, from Cullompton, collided with the car on Trusham Road, Marsh Barton, said the Devon and Cornwall force which was called at about 16:35 BST on Thursday.The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene where Trusham Road meets Marsh Green Road East, said officers. His next of kin have been informed.A woman in her 30s from Exeter was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has been released under investigation. Source link

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Both Paignton and Newquay Zoos for sale, owner confirms

Both Paignton and Newquay Zoos for sale, owner confirms

Wild Planet TrustGolden lion tamarins are among the endangered species at the zooJonathan MorrisSouth WestNewquay Zoo is on the market, its owner the charity Wild Planet Trust has confirmed, blaming financial difficulties.The announcement that the 13-acre (5-hectare) zoo, home to about 850 animals, is for sale follows confirmation that its sister attraction, Paignton Zoo in Devon, is also on the market.Stephen Kings, the trust's interim chief executive, said it wanted to "secure both zoos as thriving institutions".The news comes on the same day that Axe Valley Wildlife Park, near Axminster in Devon, closes its doors, citing "difficult" times for businesses.Wild Planet TrustYoung lynxes at Newquay Zoo which is home to about 850 animalsThe trust, which leases the Newquay site from the town council, said it had received expressions of interest from across the UK and Europe."We're exploring all avenues to secure the future of both Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo for the next century and beyond," said Mr Kings."Like many charities, we've faced rising costs and global challenges, and we've already made difficult but necessary internal changes. "Now we're looking at every option to ensure we don't just survive, but flourish."Wild Planet TrustNewquay Zoo was created as a children's attraction in…

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Israeli PM Netanyahu thanks Trump and US team for ceasefire role | Israel-Palestine conflict

NewsFeedIsrael’s government has approved “phase one” of the agreement, which will see captives exchanged and Israel withdraw from parts of Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Trump and US officials for their role in ceasefire negotiations to end the war on Gaza.Published On 10 Oct 202510 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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‘App is helping my son face his fear of the dark’, says Devon mum

‘App is helping my son face his fear of the dark’, says Devon mum

BBCGabi's son uses an NHS approved game which is designed to tackle childhood anxietyA mum says her son is learning to cope with anxieties including a fear of the dark with the help of a new NHS app.Gabi, from Exeter, said her seven-year-old son has complex needs, including autism and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), which mean he suffers from anxieties such as sleeping in the dark.But since he started using an NHS-approved game designed to tackle childhood anxiety there have been improvements in his sleeping habits.Gabi said: "On a few occasions, he has asked for fewer lights in his bedroom at night which is a huge thing for him."The app called Lumi Nova combines gaming with cognitive behavioural therapy.It was commissioned by the Devon Partnership NHS Trust with Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) in 2023 following a successful pilot .About 1,100 children aged between seven and 11 years old have signed up to use the app in Devon, which does not require a prescription or referral and is free to families in the area.Lumi NovaThe game takes children through a series of personalised quests to help them face their fears The game takes children through a series of personalised…

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Lessons from Ascension’s shark troubles could help boost conservation

Understanding people’s attitudes to interactions with sharks could help halt the global decline of shark numbers, according to new research carried out on Ascension Island.   In 2017, there were two non-fatal shark attacks at Ascension – a UK territory in the South Atlantic with a population of about 800 people. Large numbers of sharks – mostly silky and Galapagos sharks – have affected the island’s recreational fishers, who often lose tackle and hooked fish before they can be landed. The research team, led by the University of Exeter and ZSL, interviewed 34 islanders to assess perceptions of sharks. “We found that human-shark conflict is driven by lots of different factors beyond just attacks – and understanding this is vital if we want shark conservation to work,” said Dr Claire Collins, from ZSL and the University of Exeter. “People had varying views on what shark numbers and behaviours were ‘normal’ and how sharks should be managed. “Shark attacks – one of which resulted in a life-threatening injury on Ascension – can have a significant impact on people’s attitudes. This includes hidden psychosocial impacts such as stress and anxiety, and we show that, as a result, some people had changed the way…

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