David Spereall BBC News, Yorkshire Emma Glasbey BBC Yorkshire home and social affairs correspondent Family handout Kulsuma Akter fled to a women’s refuge in Bradford to escape her husband To his 4,000 followers on social media, Habibur Masum appeared to be a doting dad creating his own online niche offering parenting tips to new fathers....
As Beege wrote yesterday, New York City’s Democrats had several options for their next mayoral nominee, and few of them optimal. Somehow, though, the race came down to a “Globalize the Intifada” socialist and a predatory creep of an ex-governor, for reasons that mystify the rest of the country … except perhaps Chicago. And even...
Mayor of London The mayor’s plan involves the diversion of 16 bus routes that use Oxford Street Plans to pedestrianise parts of Oxford Street will move forward “as quickly as possible”, the mayor of London has said. City Hall claims two thirds of people support the principle of banning traffic on one of the world’s...
George Thorpe BBC News, Devon Plymouth City Council Blue pills sold illegally as Valium in Plymouth have been linked to the three deaths The deaths of three men in Plymouth are a “stark reminder” of the dangers of illegal street drugs, charity workers have warned. Devon and Cornwall Police said the deaths of two men...
In Los Angeles, mass street protests have broken out in response to immigration raids. Local police and Border Patrol are cracking down on protesters, while the Trump administration has called in the California National Guard. “They shot thousands of rounds of tear gas, flashbang grenades, all kinds of repressive instruments,” says Ron Gochez, community organizer...
The government’s latest spending plans are settled, the prime minister’s official spokesman has said. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce funding increases for the NHS, schools and defence, along with a number of infrastructure projects, when she sets out her day-to-say spending and investment plans for each department in Wednesday’s Spending Review. Home Secretary...
BBC Steve Fussell, owner of Studio 4 Street in Totnes, says the business has to close A picture framing shop in Totnes is closing its doors after four years, claiming it is because of “unfair” business rates. Studio 4 Street had been trading well, but owner Steve Fussell said it is not worth the effort...
Exeter prop Marcus Street says a desire to be pushed “outside my comfort zone” was a factor in his decision to join Premiership rivals Saracens in the summer. The 26-year-old has played more than 100 games for Exeter since coming up through the club’s academy ranks to the first team set-up in 2017. But after...
HEADLINES Dartmoor National Park warns of continued high fire risk after wildfire destroys 1,230 acres of moorland Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service took nearly 24 hours to extinguish bank holiday weekend blaze that followed warning of uncontrolled moorland fire risk. Read more. 24 hour year-round Sidwell Street “adult gaming centre” allowed at appeal...
Mike Vosper The People’s Gallery was orchestrated by Plymouth Artists Together (PAT) and comprises of 80 paintings A community art installation has been unveiled in Plymouth city centre as part of an ongoing campaign to transform neglected spaces. The People’s Gallery was orchestrated by Plymouth Artists Together (PAT) and comprises of 80 paintings installed on...
A man suffered injuries when he was attacked by a group of people in Plymouth, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said the victim was was pushed over, punched and assaulted while walking home along Beacon Park Road. Officers said the attack, involving a man riding a motorbike accompanied by three or four women,...
Exeter’s Fore Street Flea returns on Sunday 18 May, bringing with it market stalls, live music, free family activities and food and drink. Now in its ninth year, the iconic market has become a firm favourite in Exeter’s cultural calendar, drawing crowds to the heart of the city’s West Quarter for a day of discovery,...
A planning inspector has granted permission at appeal to convert a vacant restaurant and takeaway in Sidwell Street into an “adult gaming centre” after Exeter City Council failed to determine an application for change of use of the unit within the statutory time limit. The application to convert former pizza restaurant Firezza was submitted to...
Rachel Stonehouse BBC West Investigations Emma Hallett BBC West Investigations Megan, not her real name and with her back to the camera, has been working with the police to help identify children at risk and prosecute criminals WARNING: This article contains details of a sexual nature and child sex abuse. If you have been affected...
Wall Street has clawed back losses incurred after President Donald Trump imposed global tariffs a month ago, capping the longest winning streak in two decades for US stocks. Shares saw gains for the ninth day in a row for the first time since 2004 after a better-than-expected jobs report and rising hope of US-China trade...