Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss takes positives despite Leyton Orient loss

Post published:November 17, 2025
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Gary Caldwell says there is lots to be positive about despite his Exeter City side's 2-1 loss at Leyton Orient.The Grecians led 1-0 until the final part of the game when a defensive error let in Idris El Mizouni to equalise before Tyreeq Bakinson got the winner with Exeter defender Jack Fitzwater off the field after receiving treatment.The defeat ended a five-game unbeaten run in all competitions and was just Exeter's second League One loss since the end…

Scientists map the genetic distribution of maerl-forming algae across South West

Post published:November 17, 2025
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A habitat-building coralline algae that provides a vital nursing ground for marine species and an important blue carbon ecosystem has been genetically mapped around south-west Britain in a first-of-its-kind study. Using a technique called Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), marine biologists at the University of Exeter have identified the genetic diversity of several types of calcareous red seaweed that form maerl beds from key locations stretching from Cornwall to South Wales. It is the first time such a multi-site…

Film inspired by Devon woman suing water firm premieres

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George Thorpe and John Danks,DevonBBCExmouth sea swimmer Jo Bateman is taking action against SWWA film about a woman campaigning against sewage pollution in the sea has premiered.Jo in the Water follows the journey of Exmouth sea swimmer Jo Bateman, who is taking legal action against South West Water (SWW) over the amount of sewage dumped into the water along the Devon coast.SWW said the film looked at historic challenges the firm had been working on resolving, including the…

Torquay United: Under-strength Gulls knocked out of FA Trophy by Maidstone United

Post published:November 17, 2025
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Torquay United manager Paul Wotton says the club's injury problems contributed to their 2-0 FA Trophy loss at home to Maidstone United. The Gulls saw the likes of Callum Dolan, Louis Dennis and Matt Worthington drop out from the previous week for the second-round tie and had just four substitutes.Dan Hayfield hit the post early on for the Gulls, who started well, before Dajon Golding gave the Stones a 29th-minute lead.Five minutes later, John Gilbert sealed victory after…

Man taken to hospital with burns after Devon yacht fire

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A man has been taken to hospital with burns after a yacht caught fire, firefighters have said.The blaze broke out on a boat on a pontoon in the Wellswood area of Torquay at about 03:15 BST, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said.The man suffered burns to 5% of his body, said the fire service, while the private yacht was completely destroyed in the fire.Firefighters said the cause of the fire was believed to be accidental. Source link

People in Exeter encouraged to explore green spaces by train

Post published:November 17, 2025
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Richard GreenBBC South West BBCCouncillor Ruth Williams said the project provided an opportunity for everyone to enjoy Exeter's green space A campaign to encourage people to explore a city's green spaces by train is under way.The Green Circle project in Exeter is part of the Railway 200 celebrations - marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.It aims to raise awareness of how Exeter St Davids, Marsh Barton and Polsloe Bridge stations can be used as green gateways…

‘Blue Islands staff – we need you’, Loganair CEO says

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Georgina Barnes,Jersey and Robert Hall,JerseyBBCLuke Farajallah, Loganair's CEO, hopes to recruit Blue Islands staffAirline staff who lost their jobs after Blue Islands ceased operating are needed by the new company, Loganair's CEO has said.The Channel Islands airline, which employed about 100 staff, announced on Friday that it had suspended trading and cancelled all future flights.Bailiwick airline Aurigny began its rescue flights on Saturday, followed by Loganair on Sunday, to replace the cancelled routes to destinations including Jersey, Guernsey,…

Formula 1 tech used to improve train Wi-Fi on GWR

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Laura CressTechnology reporterGWRSome of the Great Western Railway fleet will use a hybrid system including low earth orbit satellites in space to create a more-reliable wi-fi connectionA new UK-first pilot scheme is aiming to create fast and more reliable train wi-fi, using technology originally developed for Formula 1 cars.It will see a train in the Great Western Railway fleet use a hybrid system of both signals from mobile phone masts on the ground and low earth orbit (LEO)…

Chief constable to snorkel with sharks for Luna’s Fund charity

Post published:November 16, 2025
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BBCChief Constable James Vaughan said the charity provided valuable support and resourcesA chief constable is planning to snorkel with sharks to raise money for charity. Devon and Cornwall Police's Chief Constable James Vaughan said he was supporting Luna's Fund, which provides practical and emotional support to bereaved families after the loss of a baby.The charity was founded in 2018 by Luna's parents after the loss of their first-born daughter. Mr Vaughan will be joined by her mother and…

Torquay United apologise as club vows ‘zero tolerance’ on racism

Post published:November 15, 2025
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As part of the FA's requirements, the club will introduce strengthened stewarding, enhanced staff training, and clearer routes to report discriminatory behaviour, as well as an anonymous text service.Westcott sent a warning to all supporters saying, "we will remove your ticket, eject you from the ground and ban you for life. "We will do everything in our power to ensure players, officials and fans can enjoy football in safety and with respect."Although the incident took place before the…

‘Flight route between Cornwall and London will still return’

Post published:November 15, 2025
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A vital flight route between Cornwall and London will return as planned, despite the company providing the aircraft suspending trading, Skybus has said.The plane for the resumed route was originally going to be sourced from Blue Islands, but the Jersey-based company suspended trading on Friday.The Newquay to London Gatwick route was suspended last month after the previous operator, regional airline Eastern Airways, announced it was on the brink of entering administration.Jonathan Hinkles, Skybus managing director, said he was…

Advice for passengers due to travel

Post published:November 15, 2025
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George ThorpeChannel IslandsBBCAdvice has been issued for Blue Islands passengers after the airline ceased tradingAdvice has been issued for passengers affected by the collapse of Jersey-based airline Blue Islands.The Channel Islands-based operator confirmed on Friday it had suspended trading and cancelled all future flights to destinations including Jersey, Guernsey, Exeter, Bristol and Southampton.Airlines Aurigny and Loganair have both put on extra flights to their schedules to help passengers whose original booking had been cancelled.The Government of Jersey advised…