‘My son’s donated organs saved nine lives’

Post published:September 24, 2025
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Angela FergusonSouth WestFamily handoutLisa Wilson pictured with her late husband Graham, son Tom and daughter Pippa at Tom's graduation from Nottingham Trent UniversityA university student's decision to sign up as an organ donor led to him saving nine lives after his death at the age of 22.Tom Wilson died after being hit on the back of the head with a hockey stick during a training session, his mother Lisa Wilson said.Mrs Wilson, from Barnstaple, Devon, said her son's…

‘You’re destroying your countries’: Key moments from Trump’s UN speech | Donald Trump News

Post published:September 24, 2025
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US President Donald Trump took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday, delivering a sweeping speech that touched on foreign policy, immigration, climate change and more. He attacked friends and rivals alike, while making controversial – and often factually inaccurate – assertions.Here’s a look at some of his key comments and arguments – and how they hold up against the facts.Broken teleprompterTrump kicked off his speech with a lighthearted comment about a non-functional teleprompter,…

Guinea voters endorse post-coup constitution, partial results show | Elections News

Post published:September 23, 2025
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Presidential election is currently expected to take place in December.Published On 23 Sep 202523 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareVoters in Guinea have overwhelmingly backed a new constitution that could allow coup leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president if he chooses to, according to partial results.The constitution looked set to pass with 90.6 percent votes in favour and 9.4 percent against, the head of Guinea’s General Directorate of Elections, Djenabou Toure, told reporters late on…

Buyer selected to restore Merchant’s House in Plymouth

Post published:September 23, 2025
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A buyer has been selected to restore a 16th-century building in Plymouth, the city council has confirmed. Plymouth City Council said four offers were received for the Grade II*-listed Merchant's House on Palace Street, which closed as a museum about 10 years ago. Councillor Chris Penberthy, cabinet member for the city's assets, said the preferred purchaser plans to restore the "precious historic property" to its 16th-century appearance.Once restored, the building will open to the public twice a year,…

Experts outline changes needed to make the most of Alzheimer’s treatment breakthroughs

Post published:September 23, 2025
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A dementia expert at the University of Exeter is part of an international panel to outline thechanges needed to for people to get the greatest benefit from Alzheimer’s treatment breakthrough. The approval of new antibody medications for Alzheimer’s disease – lecanemab and donanemab – and diagnostic tests in the blood mark the beginning of a new era in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment. However, Professor Clive Ballard is one of 40 leading Alzheimer’s disease experts to take part…

Forensic markers to deter Devon and Cornwall sports club thefts

Post published:September 23, 2025
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BBCJames Ewan said thieves "cleared out" Bridestow Cricket Club before the start of the summerSports clubs are being offered forensic markers to help protect equipment, following a rise in thefts. Devon and Cornwall Police said tractors, mowers and other high-value equipment had been stolen from clubs this year, and the crime prevention team had worked with victims to find a solution.Hannah Denton, crime prevention officer, said about 35 incidents had taken place throughout Devon and Cornwall since 1…

NATO warns Russia of airspace violations, will defend self, deter threats | NATO News

Post published:September 23, 2025
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NATO has issued a stern warning to Russia against what it calls an “increasingly irresponsible” string of violations of its member states’ airspace, adding that it will employ “military and non-military” measures to defend itself.In a statement on Tuesday, NATO said, “Our commitment to Article 5 is ironclad,” the provision in NATO’s founding treaty that commits all member states to mutual defence in the event of an attack on any one of them.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend…

Call-outs to automatic fire alarms reducing in Devon and Somerset

Post published:September 23, 2025
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BBCDevon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said only 1.7% of automatic fire alarms attended by the service were classed as emergenciesFire crews will no longer respond to all automatic fire alarms, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has announced.It said automatic alarms alerted the service almost 58,000 times in the five years leading to March 2025 with an average of 1.7% being emergencies.The service said "this places an unnecessary burden on the service's resources and ability…

Exeter co-authors World Alzheimer Report 2025 on ‘the power of rehabilitation’

Post published:September 23, 2025
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The University of Exeter has co-authored this year’s World Alzheimer Report, published by Alzheimer’s Disease International and titled: ‘Reimagining life with dementia – The power of rehabilitation’. The report, co-authored by Exeter, Alzheimer’s Disease International, and the University of Sydney, explores how rehabilitation is defined and implemented, looks at practical considerations for how best to adapt rehabilitation practices for people living with dementia in different contexts, and includes expert essays and real-world case studies from multiple countries. Linda…

Dartmoor prison staff and inmates sue over radon gas levels

Post published:September 23, 2025
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Angela FergusonSouth WestBBC"Higher than normal" radon levels were found at HMP DartmoorAround 60 prison staff, prisoners and former inmates of HMP Dartmoor have launched legal action over radon levels.Solicitor Mladen Kesar said he was acting on behalf of more than 500 claimants in total, with between 50 and 60 claims already issued on behalf of prison staff, prisoners and former inmates.All inmates were moved from the prison in Princetown, Devon, after the Prison Service found "higher than normal"…

Trump’s Tylenol announcement: What causes autism – and is Cuba autism free? | Donald Trump News

Post published:September 23, 2025
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President Donald Trump has urged pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol, pointing to an unproven claim that links the painkiller to autism.Speaking from the Oval Office with Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, Trump claimed that acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol – also known as paracetamol in most parts of the world – was “no good” and should only be used in pregnancy when there’s a high fever.He then outlined steps his administration would take to restrict…

Adjustments to parliamentary procedure needed to help disabled MPs fully participate, research shows

Post published:September 23, 2025
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Reforms are needed to House of Commons rules to help disabled MPs fully participate in debates, research shows. Introducing call lists – used temporarily during the pandemic – would help to alleviate the physical and mental pressures involved with trying to be called to speak, an expert has said. Bringing about more predictability by outlining the order and timings of contributions would stop disabled members from being excluded from debates. The current rules governing how MPs are called…