Rise in number of breastfed babies in Devon and Cornwall

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BBCAbigail fed both breast and bottle feeds her twin daughtersThere has been an increase in the number of babies who are breastfed in Devon and Cornwall, new government figures reveal. It is higher than the average for England, which is the highest since records began in 2015.Overall in the two counties, around six in ten babies are still breastfed at around six to eight weeks old, according to recent figures from the Department of Health and Social Care.…

‘Like wastelands’: Sri Lanka tea plantations suffer Cyclone Ditwah’s wrath | Agriculture News

Post published:December 10, 2025
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Colombo, Sri Lanka – Sundaram Muttupillai, 46, had been working on a tea estate in Thalawakelle in Sri Lanka’s central district of Nuwara Eliya since he turned 17.However, a devastating cyclone last week, the worst to hit the Indian Ocean island in a century, has left him without work or a home.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listCyclone Ditwah left a huge trail of destruction across the island, killing at least 635 people and affecting more than…

Flavio Bolsonaro retracts suggestion of a ‘price’ to end 2026 election bid | Elections News

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Former President Jair Bolsonaro has endorsed his eldest son’s campaign to be Brazil’s next president in the 2026 race.Published On 10 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareFar-right Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has reaffirmed his commitment to running in Brazil’s 2026 presidential race, despite criticism that he appeared to be openly haggling over whether to remain a candidate.On Tuesday, Bolsonaro met with reporters outside federal police headquarters in the capital Brasilia, where his father, former President…

Predicting who is at risk of developing type 1 diabetes, as new drugs now available

Post published:December 9, 2025
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A test using genetics to predict who is at the highest risk of developing type 1 diabetes could one day be applied to largescale health studies, to identify adults who could benefit from new drugs, new research shows. Known as a genetic risk score, the test uses all genetic information to predict risk of going on to develop type 1 diabetes. This genetic risk score also feeds into an online clinical calculator, previously developed by the team led…

Seven-car crash brings A38 to a halt in Devon

Post published:December 9, 2025
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Traffic on a major road was held at a standstill after a seven-car crash, National Highways said on social media.It said the collision happened on the A38 westbound in Devon between Westover and Deep Lane near Plymouth on Tuesday evening, and traffic was stopped.It added this led to 45 minute delays and up to five miles of congestion.Two highway patrols worked at the scene to "clear the vehicles" and the road has since been reopened. Source link

Trump slams Europe’s immigration policies, calls continent ‘weak’ | Donald Trump News

Post published:December 9, 2025
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United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on his attacks against Europe, arguing that the continent is now “weak” and “decaying” due to migration.Trump told the publication Politico on Tuesday that European nations should deport people who “came into the country illegally”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“Europe, they want to be politically correct, and it makes them weak,” Trump said.The US president has long opposed immigration to Western countries, often using harsh rhetoric to target…

Boardmasters partners with Cornwall charity to boost grants

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The charitable arm of Boardmasters festival has partnered with another charity to manage its grants.Boardmasters Foundation said the arrangement with Cornwall Community Foundation was a "significant step forward" in its aim to support local groups.It said the foundation would manage its grant programme and provide "expert knowledge, robust governance and established connections with grassroots organisations".Boardmasters said more than £120,000 was raised for local groups this year.As part of the deal, Cornwall Community Foundation will manage aspects of the…

Liverpool man charged after Antoine Semenyo racially abused

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A man from Liverpool has been charged with racial abuse after Bournemouth footballer Antoine Semenyo was targeted during a match at Anfield. The Ghanaian international flagged abuse to referees during his side's match at Liverpool on 15 August. The game was temporarily suspended in the 29th minute. Mark Mogan, 47, of Templehill Close, Dovecot, has been charged with a racially aggravated section 5 public order offence.Mr Mogan was given conditional bail and is set to appear at Liverpool…

Poole Hospital pays six-figure sum over asbestos death

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An NHS trust has paid a six-figure sum to relatives of a hospital porter who claimed asbestos caused his death.Geoff King, 76, worked for 21 years at Poole Hospital in areas contaminated with asbestos dust and debris, lawyers said.He died from mesothelioma - an asbestos-related cancer - in December 2021, according to legal firm Leigh Day.University Hospitals Dorset, which made the payment without admitting liability, said asbestos was commonly used in many hospitals and it had strict protocols…

Exeter employee wins West Country Women’s ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award

Post published:December 9, 2025
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A University of Exeter employee is the first ever Apprentice of the Year at the inaugural West Country Women Awards, recognising her exceptional achievements and leadership journey. Honor Lovell, who is currently completing her Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, began working at the University of Exeter at the age of 16 and now works in the Degree Apprenticeship team as an Education Support Advisor. Honor is the first person in her immediate family to go to university…

Rumours refugees housed in new homes quashed by council

Post published:December 9, 2025
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Nearly 90% of a county's new council homes have been let to local residents, the council says, despite speculation on social media they would be used to house refugees.The 54 properties built for the Rainbow Way project on the eastern edge of Minehead, Somerset, are among the first to be built in the area for 30 years.All are now occupied, Somerset Council said, with 48 allocated to people from the town, while the remaining six homes were let…

Council looks to ‘maintain access’ to golf course

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A council considering the future of a popular golf course says it is looking at "maintaining access to golf" at the site.A petition was launched calling for Solent Meads in Southbourne to be kept open after Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) said it was considering using the land to generate biodiversity credits to sell to developers.But, ahead of a cabinet meeting, BCP's environment councillor said the authority was looking at "improving nature" while "maintaining access to golf…