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Diet drug Mounjaro left Cornwall woman ‘depressed and in pain’

Diet drug Mounjaro left Cornwall woman ‘depressed and in pain’

Jen SmithSouth West health correspondentBBCPauline Miller said Mounjaro had left her in "chronic pain with no quality of life"A woman has said the weight loss drug Mounjaro has left her in chronic pain, suffering depression and with "no quality of life".Pauline Miller, from St Keyne, near Liskeard, Cornwall, is one of thousands of people across the country who have been prescribed the jab to help control her diabetes.She highlighted her concerns as the NHS prepares to expand its…

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Former Plymouth solicitor guilty of sexually assaulting clients

Former Plymouth solicitor guilty of sexually assaulting clients

BBCAlan Harris was found guilty of 10 charges - five of indecent assault and five of sexual assaultA former defence solicitor has been found guilty of sexually assaulting his clients.Alan Harris, of Thorn Park, Plymouth, was found guilty by a jury at Winchester Crown Court of five counts of indecent assault and five of sexual assault but not guilty of two counts of rape.The claimants told the trial the 72-year-old had abused them in locations which included cells…

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New flags policy pushed by Plymouth City Council

New flags policy pushed by Plymouth City Council

A new policy on flags on public buildings is being developed by Plymouth City Council.The Labour-run council says it wanted to make the process of applying for permission to fly flags on council-owned buildings and light up buildings such as Smeaton's Tower, more "consistent".Flags have proved controversial in the last six months with St George's Cross and Union flags appearing on lampposts across the country.A Reform UK spokesman said the council policy on flags was meant as a…

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Ricky Gervais donates £2.5m to animal charities

Ricky Gervais donates £2.5m to animal charities

Comedian Ricky Gervais has donated almost £2.5m to a group of animal charities from the proceeds from his recent stand-up tour.The 22 charities to benefit include two from Kent - Flori's Friends Animal Rescue in Chartham Hatch and Retreat Animal Rescue in High Halden - and one in West Sussex - Safe Haven for Donkeys in Haywards Heath. The 64-year-old said the donations were "to celebrate the spirit of Christmas". The Office and Extras star posted on Facebook:…

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‘Extreme worry’ over cuts to Devon homelessness funding

‘Extreme worry’ over cuts to Devon homelessness funding

PA MediaDevon County Council will halve its contribution to a homelessness prevention fundA charity is warning homelessness and rough sleeping is likely to reach the highest levels this winter.St Petrock's blamed two main factors - a decision by Devon County Council to "end its support for homeless prevention and support services" and "excessive delays" in the release of the government's strategy for tackling the issue.Peter Stephenson, chief executive of St Petrock's, said of the county council's decision: "We…

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New Year’s Eve party – Exeter Observer

New Year’s Eve party – Exeter Observer

New Year’s Eve party - Exeter ObserverDemocracy doesn't work when people don't know  Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADARA movie-themed celebration to mark the tenth anniversary of independent cinema Studio 74 while welcoming in 2026.Leigh CurtisExeter Phoenix is holding a cinematic New Year’s Eve party with live music, themed bars and DJs on Wednesday 31 December.The party will take a trip to the movies to mark the tenth anniversary of Exeter Phoenix’s…

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New Years Eve Party – Exeter Observer

New Years Eve Party – Exeter Observer
New Years Eve Party – Exeter Observer

Good journalism costs money  Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADAR A movie-themed celebration to mark the tenth anniversary of independent cinema Studio 74 while welcoming in 2026. Leigh Curtis Exeter Phoenix is holding a cinematic New Year’s Eve party with live music, themed bars and DJs on

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Exeter councillor defects from Conservatives to Reform

Exeter councillor defects from Conservatives to Reform

A councillor on Exeter City Council has quit the Conservatives and joined Reform UK.Alison Sheridan said she wanted to see "clear decisive action on a host of major issues".Sheridan will be the second Reform councillor on the city council which is currently run by Labour.Elections for a third of the seats on Exeter City Council are due to take place in May 2026.Sheridan, who represents St Loyes, said: "I am joining Reform UK as we need clear decisive…

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James Wilson: Exeter appoint New Zealander as new assistant coach

James Wilson: Exeter appoint New Zealander as new assistant coach

Exeter have appointed James Wilson as their new assistant backs coach.The 42-year-old New Zealander has most recently been part of the coaching set-up at Southland.The former back had playing spells at Bath and Northampton in the Premiership as well as spending time playing in his homeland and Japan.He replaces Ricky Pellow, who left his role as skills coach last month after 16 years as part of Exeter's coaching set-up."We were looking to recruit someone whose specialisms were obviously…

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Exeter renews collaboration agreement with Arab-American University Palestine

Research and education links between Exeter and a university in Palestine will continue, thanks to the signing of a renewed collaboration agreement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of Exeter and the Arab-American University in Palestine (AAUP)that underpins the collaborative “Stories of Hope” translational genomic research programme was first signed in 2019. It recognises a commitment by both parties to reduce the genomic healthcare inequalities faced by Palestinian families affected by rare genetic conditions, some of…

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Part of West Hoe Pier in Plymouth caves in after Storm Bram

Part of West Hoe Pier in Plymouth caves in after Storm Bram

Part of an historic pier has collapsed after being battered by "ferocious weather and sea conditions" caused by Storm Bram, the council has said.Plymouth City Council said the eastern section of the West Hoe Pier had been undergoing strengthening work since September to infill the interior after the stones within it had been washed out to sea over time.A spokesperson said the stormy waves and weather had caused the outer wall to cave in on Tuesday.Contractors would gauge…

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Jack McMillan: Exeter City defender gets ‘credit he deserves’

Jack McMillan: Exeter City defender gets ‘credit he deserves’

The game was Exeter's first since they were drawn away at Premier League giants Manchester City in the third round of the FA Cup.January's tie at the Etihad could go a long way to easing the financial concerns that have blighted the fan-owned club this season. But Caldwell says it was important that his side were focused on the game with AFC Wimbledon, rather than having their minds on a match that is weeks away."It's a difficult thing…

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