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Kent coroner given ‘limited information’ on fatal Egypt boat fire

Kent coroner given ‘limited information’ on fatal Egypt boat fire

Mohammed KaddahThe fire happened on 11 June 2023 in the Egyptian Red SeaAn inquest into the death of a British man who died in a boat fire off the coast of Egypt has received "limited information" about what caused the blaze, a coroner has said.Steven Hill, 73, from Ashford in Kent, died on a scuba vessel off the coast of Marsa Alam on 11 June 2023.He, and two other Britons, had chosen to stay in their rooms while…

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Police appeal for witnesses after hit and run in Plymouth

Police appeal for witnesses after hit and run in Plymouth

A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries in a hit and run in Plymouth.Police said the incident happened in Wolseley Road, Plymouth, near to Shirley's Fish and Chip shop, at about 18:00 GMT on Wednesday. A small red car struck the motorcycle and then left the scene, Devon and Cornwall police said.The rider of the motorcycle, who had suffered severe injuries, was treated by ambulance service personnel at the scene. Source link

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle results ‘a huge priority’ for under-fire boss

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle results ‘a huge priority’ for under-fire boss

Cleverley has not been helped by a number of injuries to key players this season.Exciting attackers Caleb Watts and Xavier Amaechi has been out since September with hamstring injuries and are unlikely to be fit until JanuaryMeanwhile defenders Julio Pleguezuelo and Jack MacKenzie have yet to play this season after suffering knee and shin injuries respectively while captain Joe Edwards is likely to miss the next few weeks with a calf problem."Circumstances and a bit of bad luck…

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First ‘lost’ Lego shark lands hundreds for charity

First ‘lost’ Lego shark lands hundreds for charity

A Lego shark caught by a fisherman off the South West coast after nearly 30 years on the seabed has been bought for £430 at auction.Richard West landed what is thought to be the first dark grey shark from the 51,800 Lego sharks in one of 62 containers holding 4.75 million pieces, swept off the Tokio Express cargo ship near Land's End in 1997.The plastic toy, which Mr West caught in his fishing nets 20 miles (32km) south…

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Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss hoping to take momentum into FA Cup

Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss hoping to take momentum into FA Cup

Gary Caldwell hopes his Exeter City side can ride the momentum of their recent wins as they prepare for the FA Cup first round.The Grecians travel to non-league Halifax Town on Saturday having had an impressive win over Devon rivals Plymouth Argyle in League One and a comeback victory over Arsenal Under-21 in the Vertu Trophy.It was the first time this season that Exeter had earned back-to-back victories. "We've not managed to find that consistency in results this…

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NHS concern about planned new fees at George Park and Ride

NHS concern about planned new fees at George Park and Ride

Hospital bosses have expressed concern about the "disproportionate effects" proposed parking charges could have on NHS staff.Plymouth City Council (PCC) has proposed to introduce long-stay parking fees at the George Park and Ride after it found drivers had been leaving cars without using the bus service.Director of infrastructure at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, John Stephens, said they wanted to work with the council "to find solutions which avoid disproportionate effects to NHS colleagues".A PCC spokesperson said the…

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Edel McMahon: Exeter Chiefs’ Ireland skipper to miss season with knee injury

Edel McMahon: Exeter Chiefs’ Ireland skipper to miss season with knee injury

"We do not like to see any of our players out of action for a prolonged period of time, but I know she will work her hardest to get back in the best shape she can be," Exeter head coach Steve Salvin told the club website, external.McMahon added: "It's obviously devastating to miss the season ahead. "A break for my body was something that's been lingering on for a while so I'm very grateful for to get the…

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Land carbon sinks cannot keep up, while rising temperatures spread disease and threaten incomes – report warns

The planet’s natural carbon sinks are reaching critical limits, absorbing fewer emissions than expected as decades of climate change has weakened their capacity, a new report warns. Nature-based carbon removal projects are also at risk; climate change is further undermining their long-term reliability and storage capacity, and though large-scale deployment of removals is necessary, it could threaten food security and biodiversity. The report warns that global climate targets may now face major setbacks. Launched today ahead of COP30…

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Arrest after knifepoint street robbery in Plymouth

Arrest after knifepoint street robbery in Plymouth

A man has been arrested after a knifepoint robbery in Plymouth, police have said.It happened on Kit Hill Crescent in the Barne Barton area at about 03:45 GMT on Wednesday, Devon and Cornwall Police said.The force said a man is believed to have approached another man in a car and "made threats to harm" him before stealing the vehicle's keys.A man in his 40s from Plymouth has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, attempted robbery and threatening a…

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Devon group calls for more tests to screen for prostate cancer

Devon group calls for more tests to screen for prostate cancer

Getty ImagesTorbay Prostate Support Association is providing prostate antigen testsA charity providing free prostate cancer tests has called for more NHS screening to reduce the number of men who go undiagnosed. The Torbay Prostate Support Association (TPSA) said men who had the cancer often showed no symptoms so it had offered Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) tests to men over 50.It said the test was not 100% accurate in detecting cancer but the group argued some indication was better…

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth head coach ‘right person’ for job – Argyle chief

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth head coach ‘right person’ for job – Argyle chief

Tom Cleverley is the "right person" to lead Plymouth Argyle, says the club's chief executive Paul Berne. The Pilgrims dropped into the League One relegation zone on Tuesday after a 2-0 defeat to Mansfield, their third consecutive loss. The former Manchester United and Everton midfielder was appointed in June on a three-year deal after the team were relegated from the Championship to the third tier."We are a quarter of the way into Tom's first season with us. Whilst…

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University of Exeter to launch cutting-edge forensic ecology consultancy

University of Exeter to launch cutting-edge forensic ecology consultancy

A new forensic ecology consultancy that will work with police and other agencies in the investigation of crimes and major incidents is being launched by the University of Exeter. ApEx Forensics will draw upon academic expertise across a broad range of fields to provide one of the first commercial services of its kind to be established in UK Higher Education. Led by Professor Karl Harrison, the former National Forensic Specialist Adviser and one of the most experienced Forensic…

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