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Exeter student wins award for device to detect parasite

Exeter student wins award for device to detect parasite

Clare AinsworthSouth WestUniversity of ExeterMedical student Kathryn Thomas, 21, has invented a device to test for cryptosporidium at sourceA medical student hopes her award-winning invention for detecting a deadly water parasite could save thousands of people from the risk of infection.Kathryn Thomas, 21, from Berkshire, said the system she had developed for detecting cryptosporidium - parasites that can cause a respiratory and gastrointestinal illness - could make a "huge difference to the health of thousands of adults and…

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Hong Kong votes in ‘patriots only’ polls amid anger over deadly fire | Hong Kong Protests News

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee urges the public to come out and vote amid expectations of a low turnout.Voters in Hong Kong are heading to the polls to elect new lawmakers under China’s “patriots only” rules, though government efforts to drive turnout have been overshadowed by anger over the city’s handling of a major deadly fire.Polls opened early on Sunday across the autonomous Chinese city to select 90 legislators, though only 20 of those seats are directly…

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At least 23 people killed in nightclub fire in India’s Goa | News

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Several tourists, kitchen workers killed in fire at nightclub in North Goa’s Arpora village.Published On 6 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAt least 23 people have been killed in the Indian state of Goa when a gas cylinder exploded at a popular nightclub, according to officials and media reports.The fire broke out at about midnight on Sunday in the village of Arpora in the district of North Goa, the Press Trust…

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Torres hits Barcelona hat-trick against Real Betis in La Liga goalfest | Football News

Barcelona extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points but Real Betis give defending champions a late scare.Published On 6 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareFerran Torres hit a first-half hat-trick for Barcelona as they eased the woes on their travels with a 5-3 win in La Liga at Champions League chasing Real Betis.The Spanish forward netted twice in the first 13 minutes of the game on Saturday – but…

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Santa fun run in Plymouth cancelled due to weather forecast

Santa fun run in Plymouth cancelled due to weather forecast

Plymouth's annual Santa Fun Run has been cancelled due to concern about the strong winds and rain which have been forecast.On Saturday night event organiser Roger Punch said much of the course would be exposed to the bad weather. He said the "difficult decision" had been taken to cancel the event since "our primary concern is to ensure the safety of all participants".The event had been organised by Saltram Rotary Club with support from Plymouth Waterfront partnership to…

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Blaze that gutted Frome flats was ‘started accidentally’

Blaze that gutted Frome flats was ‘started accidentally’

A fire that gutted part of a block of flats started accidentally, firefighters have confirmed. Residents of nine flats have been forced to move into hotels after the blaze on Marigold Road, Frome, on Wednesday. No one was seriously injured but the building was extensively damaged with part of the roof collapsing. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service confirmed on Saturday the blaze had been started accidentally.Selwood Housing, which own the flats, said it was "hard to…

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Discharge data review after stream in Coombe turns white

Discharge data review after stream in Coombe turns white

Data from a china clay mining company is to be reviewed by the Environment Agency after a stream near Truro turned milky white. The stream in Coombe is a contributory to the River Fal and after heavy rainfall on Friday turned from brown to white and opaque overnight.A spokesperson for the Environment Agency (EA) said they thought the discolouration was "linked to water from the Imerys china clay operations".They said the mining company had a permit for emergency…

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Hundreds of Santas ride through Cornwall and Devon for hospice

Hundreds of Santas ride through Cornwall and Devon for hospice

Hundreds of Santas on motorbikes have ridden through two counties to raise money for a children's hospice.The Santas On A Bike annual ride raises money for Little Harbour children's hospice in St Austell, Cornwall, part of Children's Hospice South West.The bikers set off from Ivybridge, Devon, earlier and travelled through Saltash, Liskeard, Lostwithiel, Par and Charlestown in Cornwall, before arriving at Little Harbour.Kevin Moorey, one of the organisers, said: "The feeling of riding with 200 plus other Santas,…

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World Cup 2026: Re-disappearing Mexico’s disappeared | Opinions

The city of Guadalajara in Mexico is scheduled to host four World Cup matches next year, and labourers are working around the clock to revamp infrastructure in time for the tournament.On account of frenzied construction, the city’s roads are presently a bona fide mess, constituting a perpetual headache for those who must transit them.But Guadalajara has a much bigger problem than traffic. The metropolis is the capital of the western state of Jalisco, which happens to possess the…

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Hundreds gather as rival protests begin

Hundreds gather as rival protests begin

BBCDevon and Cornwall Police said about 50 officers were at the sceneAbout 350 people have been taking part in rival protests in Plymouth.Flag Force Plymouth and a group of counter-protesters gathered near Plymouth Civic Centre on Saturday morning.Devon and Cornwall Police said about 50 officers were managing the scene, with their presence to "enable peaceful protests".A number of people from Flag Force and associated groups were in attendance.A group describing themselves as anti-fascists marched at the same time…

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Weather warning issued by Met Office

Weather warning issued by Met Office

Sarah TurnnidgeWest of England Getty ImagesSome exposed areas could see half their average December rain fall in just one day Areas of England and Wales have been warned of potential flooding and travel disruption caused by heavy rain. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for south west England and south Wales earlier, which will be in place from 18:00 GMT on Monday to 18:00 on Tuesday. The forecaster said an area of low pressure approaching the…

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Police investigate unexplained death in Poole

Police investigate unexplained death in Poole

Police are carrying out house-to-house enquiries following the sudden death of an elderly woman.Dorset Police officers were called to an address in Higher Blandford Road in Poole on Monday at 16:52 GMT where a cordon still remains.The death of the woman, who was in her 80s, is being treated as unexplained. Her next of kin have been informed.Police said there would be an increased police presence in the area, and that enquiries were being carried out "to establish…

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