Treasure trove of Devon history set to be unearthed in new book

Post published:October 21, 2025
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One of Devon’s last great untapped sources of history will reveal some of its best-kept secrets with the publication of a new book this week. Devon’s Home Front Diaries, 1937 to 1945, reveals for the first time the intimate reflections and views of scores of people living in the county who took part in the anthropological project, Mass Observation. Launched in 1937, Mass Observation surveyed and documented the opinions and experiences of UK residents on a broad range…

International experts on Artificial Intelligence gather for launch of new University research centre

Post published:October 21, 2025
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A new interdisciplinary research centre with a mission to investigate Artificial Intelligence has been launched by the University of Exeter. The Critical AI Centre (CrAIC) will explore the complex and evolving roles and risks associated with conceptions of artificial intelligence in society. Drawing on expertise from disciplines within the arts and humanities, social sciences, and computer science, CrAIC promises to take a collaborative approach to different ways we can study AI. It was formally launched by academics in…

Lung cancer diagnosis ‘felt like a death sentence’

Post published:October 21, 2025
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Alistair FeeSouth of England health correspondentBBCNicky has been given a less than a 10% chance of surviving beyond three yearsA woman with stage three lung cancer is trying to fund private treatment after being told by the NHS it can only offer palliative care. Nicky, from Bournemouth, said it felt like "a death sentence" when she was diagnosed with the disease in February and told she had a less than a 10% chance of surviving beyond three years.She…

Chip-stealing seagulls mural part of mission to transform town

Post published:October 21, 2025
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A mural featuring seagull swooping down and pinching chips has been unveiled in a town centre.It is the third and final artwork for a project commissioned to bring "colour and interest' to venues near St James' Street, which are mostly independent.Traders raised £6,500 to bring the creations to the Independent Quarter's walls, with artist Sam Gaden from Aerosol Art being tasked with the designs.He said chip-pinching seagulls was the "perfect" thing to paint on the side of a…

Somerset villagers raising £70,000 to fight plan for 100 homes

Post published:October 21, 2025
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Villagers are trying to raise £70,000 to pay for a judicial review of a council's decision to approve 100 new homes. Locals in Keinton Mandeville, south Somerset, say it is being "overwhelmed by cumulative housing developments". Residents' action group Shock has voiced concerns about the impact the latest development could have on local infrastructure and community life.The developer, Keinton Mandeville LVA, previously said 35 of the homes would be designated as affordable. It has also promised to provide…

Cat on novelist’s Dorchester statue ‘not Susie’ after complaints

Post published:October 21, 2025
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Visible Women/Denise DuttonCritics said the cat in the picture shared by the charity did not resemble SusieCampaigners working to install a statue of a Dorset novelist with a cat at her feet say they have been upset by "unpleasant" comments about the animal's appearance.Visible Women crowdfunded for a life-size bronze of Sylvia Townsend Warner to sit in Dorchester's South Street, with the cat based on a locally famous feline, Susie.But messages about the animal's lack of resemblance to…

Devon brain injury support group passes six-month milestone

Post published:October 21, 2025
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A support group for people with brain injuries in East Devon is hoping to expand its numbers after a successful first six months, leaders say.Minds over Matter runs once a month in a pub in Ottery St Mary and is set up to be a social club with cake, music and, most importantly, games.The group was set up to not only be for people with such injuries, but also their family members, carers, and friends and in an…

Falmouth Docks development to be fast-tracked under new scheme

Post published:October 21, 2025
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Seb NobleCornwall political reporter, FalmouthAPCL A&PFalmouth Docks is due to undergo a £150m redevelopment over the next few yearsA £150m project to redevelop deep water docks will be completed quicker with a new approach to planning regulation, the government has said.It has designated the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to act as lead environmental regulator for the project at Falmouth Docks, in Cornwall, rather than developers having to consult with a number of different organisations.The project includes repairing part…

How can ‘water batteries’ help Devon farmers tackle drought?

Post published:October 21, 2025
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Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondentBBCWill Luke created a pond on his farm near Plymouth to help improve resilience to drought and floodingRainwater used to surge through Will Luke's dairy farm whenever there was a downpour.He used to watch it flow away but concerns over "drier and drier" summers led him to build a storage pond allowing him to put that water to use - particularly for livestock."Once it leaves the farm, it's no good to me,"…

Frustration over renationalised rail service times in Devon

Post published:October 21, 2025
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Cameron Weldon andRichard GreenSouth WestSouth Western RailwayThe Department for Transport said £360 million has been invested to renew and enhance railway infrastructure to help keep trains on timePassengers travelling on a renationalised rail service have voiced frustrations after service numbers were reduced.Commuters on the line between Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo said they had endured delays, cancellations, reduced capacity and overcrowding.South Western Railway (SWR) announced in August following a period of dry weather services between the stations…

Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv to decline tickets to Europa League match in UK | Football News

Post published:October 21, 2025
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Tel Aviv football team says it is working to 'stamp out racism' among its fan base.Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv has said it will turn down any tickets offered to its fans for a match in the United Kingdom, even if an earlier decision by local officials to bar the team’s followers from attending is reversed.Maccabi Tel Aviv said on Monday that “hard lessons learned” meant it had decided to decline any offer of tickets for the…

Argentina’s central bank says it signed $20bn currency swap deal with US | Business and Economy News

Post published:October 20, 2025
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The central bank said deal was part of a comprehensive strategy to help it respond to forex and capital markets volatility.Published On 20 Oct 202520 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe Central Bank of the Argentinian Republic (BCRA) said it has signed a $20bn exchange rate stabilisation agreement with the United States Treasury Department, six days ahead of a key midterm election.The central bank’s statement on Monday said the agreement sets forth terms for bilateral currency swap…