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‘My son’s donated organs saved nine lives’

‘My son’s donated organs saved nine lives’

Angela FergusonSouth WestFamily handoutLisa Wilson pictured with her late husband Graham, son Tom and daughter Pippa at Tom's graduation from Nottingham Trent UniversityA university student's decision to sign up as an organ donor led to him saving nine lives after his death at the age of 22.Tom Wilson died after being hit on the back of the head with a hockey stick during a training session, his mother Lisa Wilson said.Mrs Wilson, from Barnstaple, Devon, said her son's…

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EFL Trophy: Big wins for Bolton, Plymouth and Northampton

Bolton, who won the competition in 2023, raced into an early lead against Man City with goals from Sam Dalby, John McAtee and Aaron Morley.There was no response from City as the League One side held on for a comfortable win.Kamarai Swyer's first goal for Northampton set them on their way to a 3-0 win over Chelsea. Swyer finished after good play by Michael Jacobs, making his second debut for his hometown club.Jacobs then curled in a beauty…

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Buyer selected to restore Merchant’s House in Plymouth

A buyer has been selected to restore a 16th-century building in Plymouth, the city council has confirmed. Plymouth City Council said four offers were received for the Grade II*-listed Merchant's House on Palace Street, which closed as a museum about 10 years ago. Councillor Chris Penberthy, cabinet member for the city's assets, said the preferred purchaser plans to restore the "precious historic property" to its 16th-century appearance.Once restored, the building will open to the public twice a year,…

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The Cords: The Cords – Album Review

The Cords: The Cords – Album Review

The Cords: The Cords (Skep Wax/Slumberland) All Formats Available Released 26th September Buy Here The Cords, sisters Eva and Grace Tedeschi, release their eagerly awaited self-titled debut album via Skep Wax and Slumberland. It’s not often that there is so much excitement or expectation around a bands debut album these days, at least not in world of DIY Indie. The Cords debut however has been eagerly anticipated by a huge swathe of those in the Indie Community following…

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Experts outline changes needed to make the most of Alzheimer’s treatment breakthroughs

A dementia expert at the University of Exeter is part of an international panel to outline thechanges needed to for people to get the greatest benefit from  Alzheimer’s treatment breakthrough. The approval of new antibody medications for Alzheimer’s disease – lecanemab and donanemab – and diagnostic tests in the blood mark the beginning of a new era in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment. However, Professor Clive Ballard is one of 40 leading Alzheimer’s disease experts to take part…

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Exeter co-authors World Alzheimer Report 2025 on ‘the power of rehabilitation’

The University of Exeter has co-authored this year’s World Alzheimer Report, published by Alzheimer’s Disease International and titled: ‘Reimagining life with dementia – The power of rehabilitation’. The report, co-authored by Exeter, Alzheimer’s Disease International, and the University of Sydney, explores how rehabilitation is defined and implemented, looks at practical considerations for how best to adapt rehabilitation practices for people living with dementia in different contexts, and includes expert essays and real-world case studies from multiple countries. Linda…

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Adjustments to parliamentary procedure needed to help disabled MPs fully participate, research shows

Reforms are needed to House of Commons rules to help disabled MPs fully participate in debates, research shows. Introducing call lists – used temporarily during the pandemic – would help to alleviate the physical and mental pressures involved with trying to be called to speak, an expert has said. Bringing about more predictability by outlining the order and timings of contributions would stop disabled members from being excluded from debates. The current rules governing how MPs are called…

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Arson investigation after fire at Sherford flat block

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a block of flats in Sherford, Plymouth.Emergency services were called at 02:30 BST on Friday, after the fire started in the communal entrance of the four-storey building on Aquila Drive.A total of 28 people were trapped and had to be rescued by the fire service, with 18 people treated for smoke inhalation.Det Insp Katy Deer of Devon and Cornwall Police said: "This fire put the lives of 30 people at…

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Plan to reduce Plymouth A38 Parkway speed limit after 157 crashes

There are plans to reduce the speed limit on the A38 Plymouth Parkway after a review found the area's crash rate was "double the national average".National Highways said it wanted to reduce the speed limit between the Marsh Mills interchange and Tamar Bridge from 70mph to 60mph. Jack Mason, south west road safety manager, said data had identified 157 crashes on the road, resulting in 226 injuries, between 2020 and 2024."We will soon start the statutory process to…

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Police appeal after woman sexually assaulted on Exeter canal path

An investigation has been launched after a woman was sexually assaulted on a canal path in Exeter.Devon and Cornwall Police said a woman had been attacked near the canal path running alongside Water Lane between 23:30 and 23:35 BST on Friday."A man dressed in dark clothing riding a push bike sexually assaulted a woman who was walking along the canal path in the Double Locks direction," the force said.Officers are appealing for anyone with information about the incident…

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Plymouth Argyle’s number one goalkeeper to be decided this week

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says he will make a decision on who will be the club's number one goalkeeper by the end of this week.Summer signing Luca Ashby-Hammond has been ever-present this season as Northern Ireland international Conor Hazard recovered from a knee injury he suffered in June while playing for his country.But having returned to full fitness, Cleverley says Hazard will start Tuesday night's Vertu Trophy tie against Tottenham's Under-21s.Plymouth's 18 goals conceded is the…

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David Wheeler: The former Exeter City player turning sports psychologist

That intervention at Exeter lit a spark that has stayed with Wheeler throughout his career.After leaving for Queens Park Rangers in 2018, he spent time on loan at Milton Keynes Dons and Portsmouth before six seasons at Wycombe Wanderers, during which Wheeler helped the Chairboys win promotion to the Championship in 2020.As his career progressed, he became more and more interested in sustainability within sport, giving talks and lectures on the subject and being nominated at last year's…

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