John Newman: Ex-Plymouth, Birmingham and Exeter defender dies aged 91

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Former Plymouth Argyle and Birmingham City defender John Newman, who was also one of Exeter City's longest-serving managers, has died at the age of 91.Newman began his career with Birmingham in 1951 and was part of the side that won the Division Two title in 1954-55 and reached the 1956 FA Cup final, which they lost to Manchester City.After moving to Leicester City a year later, Hereford-born Newman joined Argyle, for whom he would go on to make…

Exeter Is For Everyone Event Counters Anti-Migrant City Centre March – Exeter Observer

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Exeter Is For Everyone Event Counters Anti-Migrant City Centre March – Exeter Observer

An Exeter is for Everyone rally and march took place in Exeter city centre on Saturday, countering a simultaneous anti-migrant march organised by British Unity nationalists which took place nearby. Exeter is for Everyone organisers estimated that between 1,200 and 1,500 people had participated in the event on Saturday, corresponding with an independent count conducted

Exeter is for Everyone event counters anti-migrant city centre march

Post published:November 25, 2025
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An Exeter is for Everyone rally and march took place in Exeter city centre on Saturday, countering a simultaneous anti-migrant march organised by British Unity nationalists which took place nearby.Exeter is for Everyone organisers estimated that between 1,200 and 1,500 people had participated in the event on Saturday, corresponding with an independent count conducted by Exeter Observer.Estimates of British Unity march attendee numbers varied from 100-120, also corresponding with an independent Exeter Observer count.Saturday’s protests came just four…

Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A new study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonised by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team calls for urgent action for waste management and strongly recommends wearing gloves when taking part in beach cleans. Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5mm in size and are extremely widespread pollutants. It is estimated that over 125 trillion particles have accumulated in the ocean (surface to seabed) and they have also been detected in soils, rivers,…

Promise of new £1.1m Exeter quayside bridge disappears

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCHeather Baker from Saddles and Paddles says the missing bridge is a key part of the jigsaw for riverside routesThe promise of a new £1.1m bridge for the quayside in Exeter has evaporated.One business owner had said the bridge was vital to connect riverside walkways and cycle paths in the city and around its historic quayside.Devon County Council had said it would construct a new bridge with a £1.1m grant from Active Travel England to…

Biker in hospital with life-changing injuries after Devon crash

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A biker has suffered life-changing injuries after a serious crash in Devon. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called to Post Hill, Tiverton at about 00:10 GMT on Sunday after a KTM 125CC black and orange motorcycle hit a telegraph pole. The force said the rider, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital. His next of kin are aware. Police said local road closures were put in place and officers…

Stroke survivors invited to join new rehabilitation study using gaming technology

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A new study is inviting stroke survivors with limited movement to take part in research that has turned rehabilitation exercises into a fun online game. The University of Exeter study is exploring whether game-based exercises can help people regain movement and confidence at home, even several years after a stroke. Stroke affects around 100,000 people in the UK every year, and more than 1.2 million people are living with its effects. About 70 per cent of them are left with upper limb impairments. While rehabilitation is known to improve…

Constantin Ursu: How Moldovan boxer with world title ambitions ended up in Plymouth

Post published:November 25, 2025
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With fewer local fighters coming to his gym, Dann began looking abroad for talent.It led to him finding the 6ft 3in (1.9m) southpaw from a country sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine in eastern Europe."I have one friend here, he's been here for 10 years now, and he met Marlee," explains Ursu."They had a chat and said 'we have someone in Moldova'."At the time I didn't want to move. I was comfortable in my country and staying home. I…

Digital technology can play a key role in helping children learn about the importance of the ocean, study shows

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Digital technology such as Extended Reality help to make the mysteries and importance of the ocean more accessible to children, a study shows. Ocean Literacy is crucial for making informed and responsible climate-responsive decisions. However, the ocean can be difficult to access in a tangible way. Many children have never visited the ocean, and those who have can only realistically access the surface or the shore. Digital technology can be a useful pedagogical tool. These can be as…

Devon project using online games to help stroke recovery

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Andrea OrmsbyandBriohny Williams,South WestBBCBernie Kielty said the project "showed me I could live again"A stroke survivor says he has gained more strength and independence with help from a research project at the University of Exeter.Bernie Kielty, 74, from Whimple, Devon, has worked with academics for over a year using a bespoke online game to improve his mobility after a stroke six years ago left him unable to "use anything on my left-hand side". The university research is exploring…

Proxy voting advisory and research groups continue to be more transparent, report shows

Post published:November 24, 2025
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Proxy voting advisory and research groups continue to be more transparent about the way they operate, a new report shows. Organisations supporting work to improve best practice had made improvements to the way they described their own quality assurance and voting policies. All five signatories of the Best Practice Principles for Shareholder Voting Research (BPPG) had also made notable improvements to reporting in response to feedback. This is the fourth year experts have reported on how the BPPG’s…

Devon man shot himself after police returned guns, inquest told

Post published:November 24, 2025
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BBCA conclusion of suicide was recorded at the inquest into the death of Richard HaddockThere were "missed opportunities" when a farmer shot himself eight months after lawfully-held firearms were returned to him, an inquest has heard.Richard Haddock, 66, died at his Devon farm in June 2023 after his guns were seized by police in 2021 following concerns raised by a friend.Exeter Coroner's Court heard Mr Haddock shot himself two days after admitting six charges of contravening Environment Agency…