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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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A35 Christchurch roadworks makes running a business ‘impossible’ to plan

A35 Christchurch roadworks makes running a business ‘impossible’ to plan

GoogleEastbound journeys on the A35 Christchurch bypass are expected to take up to an hour longer during the closuresA business owner has said planning her day around roadworks has become "impossible".The eastbound A35 Christchurch bypass in Dorset has been shut from Fountain Way roundabout since Monday and will remain closed until 06:00 GMT on 10 November.Ellie Maclane runs a dog walking business in and around the town and said she sat in traffic for more than an hour…

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Exhibition displays Devon and Cornwall homelessness experiences

Exhibition displays Devon and Cornwall homelessness experiences

Helen Munro BerrySouth WestBBCPeople can see the display across Devon and Cornwall until Thursday 4 DecemberA touring installation documenting the stories of homeless people in Devon and Cornwall is touring the counties.The Methodist Church said its Let's Face It! exhibition used audio and posters to invite visitors to engage with the realities of individuals facing housing instability.YMCA Cornwall, which supports young people at risk of homelessness, raised £157,000 with its recent housing campaign aiming to offer more accommodation…

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Tribute to ‘fun loving’ mum killed in A37 Maiden Newton crash

Tribute to ‘fun loving’ mum killed in A37 Maiden Newton crash

Tributes have been paid to a mother described as a "fun loving free spirited soul" after she was killed in a car crash.The crash involved a black Kia Niro and a grey Peugeot 107 on the A37 near Maiden Newton, Dorset, on 22 October shortly before 17:35 BST. Catherine Gray, 49, from Weymouth, the driver of the Peugeot, died at the scene.In a statement released by police, Ms Gray's family said: "Catherine, also known as Cath, lived for…

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Australia and India denied by rain after Suryakumar big hitting | Cricket News

India reached 97-1 in the 10th over against hosts Australia when rain fell in Canberra in the first T20 of the series.Published On 29 Oct 202529 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe first Twenty20 between Australia and India was washed out by the Canberra rain, with the tourists able to bat for less than half of their allocated tally of overs for a total of 97 for one.Shubman Gill was 37 not out and skipper Suryakumar…

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after hit and run

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after hit and run

A man has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder following a reported hit and run, police have said.Officers were called at 10:25 GMT on Tuesday to Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, where two men had serious injuries and were taken to hospital. Police said officers carried out inquiries in the area and found the car that had left the scene.A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder, failing to stop…

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International research collaboration finds solar gamma rays could unlock the mystery of the Sun’s hidden magnetic fields

New research conducted by an international team of physicians has found that high-energy gamma rays might offer the key to unlocking the mysteries of the Sun’s magnetic fields. The study, led by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the University of Exeter and the University of Amsterdam, concludes that teraelectronvolt (TeV) gamma rays, observable from specialist facilities on Earth, could be the result of this magnetic field interacting with cosmic rays. By studying these TeV rays, say the…

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Avon and Somerset Police ‘requires improvement’, report finds

Avon and Somerset Police ‘requires improvement’, report finds

Avon and Somerset Police needs to improve how it reviews its vetting decisions and handles complaints, according to a new report. His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) assessed the force in three areas, which covered vetting of police officers and staff, professional standards and counter-corruption arrangements. Kathryn Stone, His Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary, said the force "requires improvement in all areas" of the inspection.In response, deputy chief constable Jon Reilly said: "We are…

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Polls open in Tanzania’s election as key opponents barred | Elections News

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win the election as the two main opposition parties have been barred from taking part.Polls have opened in Tanzania for presidential and parliamentary elections being held without the leading opposition party, as the government has been violently cracking down on dissent ahead of the vote.More than 37 million registered voters will cast their ballots from 7am local time (4:00 GMT) until 4pm (13:00 GMT). The election commission says it will announce…

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Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm welcomes previously trafficked tiger

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm welcomes previously trafficked tiger

A tiger which was rescued from traffickers in eastern Europe has been given a new home in the UK.Aqua has been brought to Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in Wraxall, near Bristol, as part of a project to protect threatened carnivores. He was one of several tigers found at the border between Poland and Belarus in 2019.Emma Ogborne, a head keeper at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, said: "Aqua's story is one of incredible endurance and resilience."Before arriving in North…

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Blaze at Bideford terraced home tackled by firefighters

Blaze at Bideford terraced home tackled by firefighters

Firefighters have battled a blaze at a terraced home overnight.Devon and Somerset Fire Service said its crews were called out to Honestone Street in Bideford, Devon, at about 20:15 GMT on Tuesday after reports of a two-storey building "well alight".Paramedics and police officers attended the scene and nearby homes were evacuated.A fire service spokesperson said at 05:15 on Wednesday crews had put out the flames but remained at the scene to carry out dampening down work.Devon and Cornwall…

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