Cullompton motorcyclist dies after crash with car in Exeter

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A motorcyclist in his 20s has died after a crash with a car in Exeter, police have confirmed.The rider, from Cullompton, collided with the car on Trusham Road, Marsh Barton, said the Devon and Cornwall force which was called at about 16:35 BST on Thursday.The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene where Trusham Road meets Marsh Green Road East, said officers. His next of kin have been informed.A woman in her 30s from…

Both Paignton and Newquay Zoos for sale, owner confirms

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Wild Planet TrustGolden lion tamarins are among the endangered species at the zooJonathan MorrisSouth WestNewquay Zoo is on the market, its owner the charity Wild Planet Trust has confirmed, blaming financial difficulties.The announcement that the 13-acre (5-hectare) zoo, home to about 850 animals, is for sale follows confirmation that its sister attraction, Paignton Zoo in Devon, is also on the market.Stephen Kings, the trust's interim chief executive, said it wanted to "secure both zoos as thriving institutions".The news…

‘App is helping my son face his fear of the dark’, says Devon mum

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BBCGabi's son uses an NHS approved game which is designed to tackle childhood anxietyA mum says her son is learning to cope with anxieties including a fear of the dark with the help of a new NHS app.Gabi, from Exeter, said her seven-year-old son has complex needs, including autism and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), which mean he suffers from anxieties such as sleeping in the dark.But since he started using an NHS-approved game designed to tackle childhood…

Lessons from Ascension’s shark troubles could help boost conservation

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Understanding people’s attitudes to interactions with sharks could help halt the global decline of shark numbers, according to new research carried out on Ascension Island. In 2017, there were two non-fatal shark attacks at Ascension – a UK territory in the South Atlantic with a population of about 800 people. Large numbers of sharks – mostly silky and Galapagos sharks – have affected the island’s recreational fishers, who often lose tackle and hooked fish before they can…

Dental shame stops people seeking help for oral health issues, study warns

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Shame can lead people to avoid getting treatment for dental issues, potentially worsening oral health inequalities, a new study warns. A better understanding of dental shame could encourage more people to seek help, researchers and practitioners have said. It would alleviate some of the devastating consequences that oral health problems can have on overall health, disease and even risk of death. Researchers warn that healthcare practitioners can incite shame in patients both intentionally and unintentionally. When shaming is…

Strong magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes off southern Philippines | Earthquakes News

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BREAKINGBREAKING, Tsunami evacuation warning after quake strikes in waters off Davao Oriental in the country’s Mindanao region.Published On 10 Oct 202510 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAn earthquake of magnitude 7.6 has struck offshore in the southern Philippines, the country’s seismology agency said, with a tsunami warning issued and people in nearby coastal areas urged to evacuate to higher ground.The strong quake struck in waters off Manay town in Davao Oriental in the Mindanao region at…

US buys Argentinian pesos, finalises $20bn currency swap, says US Treasury | Business and Economy News

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Argentina’s right-wing President Milei, a close ally of President Trump, faces a critical midterm election this month.Published On 9 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe administration of United States President Donald Trump has purchased Argentinian pesos and finalised a $20bn currency swap framework with Argentina’s central bank in a deal aimed at shoring up the country’s faltering finances.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the deal on X on Thursday, saying, “Argentina faces a moment of…

Road reopens after serious A38 crash in Devon

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The A38 near Plymouth has reopened following a serious car crash.Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called to the crash near Plympton at about 15:00 BST.National Highways said the westbound carriageway was shut between the B3416 Plympton and the A374 Plymouth, with long delays of about 45 minutes. Diversion routes were in place.Police said injuries had been reported to officers but they were not thought to be life-changing or life-threatening. Source link

University maths schools are driving social mobility and success, analysis shows

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University-sponsored maths sixth forms such as the Exeter Mathematics School are having a transformative impact on the lives of young people across England, a landmark new study shows. The independent evaluation by the Observatory for Mathematical Education (OME) finds the specialist schools boost attainment and progression and significantly widen participation in mathematics and STEM. The analysis shows female students, those from under-represented ethnic groups, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds all progress at higher rates to mathematically intensive…

Woman’s £8k theft from Plymouth charity ‘a betrayal’

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Ian S/GeographGeorgina Mary Thompson, 40, was handed a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for a yearA woman stole almost £8,000 from a charity she worked for, a court has heard.Georgina Mary Thompson was handed a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for a year, a 24-month supervision order and ordered to pay compensation of £3,600 after admitting charges of fraud by abuse of position and theft from the person of another.Plymouth Magistrates' Court heard the 40-year-old took £7,877.87 from Friends and…

Cardiff sign Will Rigg and Osian Roberts on loan amid midfield injury crisis

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In more positive news, Taulupe Faletau and Leigh Halfpenny are both nearing a return to fitness after calf problems and are expected to feature before the autumn international break. Their availability would provide a welcome boost as Cardiff look to manage a challenging early-season injury list."Similar to last week, they're getting more training time and getting into the system more, so all positive," said van Zyl. "Hopefully within the next two weeks [they will be able to play],…

Map of Gaza shows how Israeli forces will withdraw under ceasefire deal | Israel-Palestine conflict News

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EXPLAINERIn the first phase of the ceasefire plan, Israel will remain in control of nearly 60 percent of the Gaza Strip.In the early hours of Wednesday morning in Gaza, United States President Donald Trump announced that Hamas and Israel had agreed on the first phase of his ceasefire and captive-exchange plan.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated : “ALL the hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed…