Agatha Christie letters reveal writer's 'love-hate' of Poirot

Correspondence kept by crime writer's agent explores how she really felt about her sleuths.

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Metal detectorist finds second Bronze Age hoard seven miles from first near Peebles

Dubbed the Blyth Hoard, the artefacts dating from between 1150BC to 850BC were found seven miles from the Peebles Hoard.

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Elephants treat themselves with medicinal plants, witnesses say

African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick, research reveals.

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When is the 2026 autumn equinox and what is it?

In the northern hemisphere, the September equinox occurred in the early hours of Wednesday marking the start of astronomical autumn.

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Spotted wildcat from Bolivian forest revealed as new species

A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.

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Bill Douglas Cinema Museum awarded 'Designation' status by Arts Council England

The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, the University of Exeter’s public museum of film and moving image, has been awarded Designation status by Arts Council England. The designation scheme recognises collec...

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Cave art discovery suggests first humans in Ireland came from Wales

During the most recent Ice Age, researchers believe there was a "lost land bridge" between Wales and Ireland.

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'Extremely rare' Tudor map of Devon town to go on display

The Tudor map, which has been in private hands for 400 years, has been secured by a £17,691 grant.

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Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.

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See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet

New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before.

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Remains of Roman port found behind woman's home in East Yorkshire

The remains have been discovered beneath a paddock close to the Humber estuary in Brough.

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Heatwave reveals lost archaeological sites across Wales

The Royal Commission of Wales said some of these known sites have not been seen clearly in decades.

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'Like Christmas' for diver who found ancient sword off Salcombe

Previous discoveries from the area include gold ingots and more than 400 gold coins.

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'Dream' Roman mosaic find dug up from Devon farmland

A metal detectorist first found the site 16 years ago in a regularly ploughed farmer's field.

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2025: The science stories that stopped us in our tracks

From ancient footprints to planet parades, 2025 science amazed us with discoveries on Earth and beyond.

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The profound threat to Exeter’s humanities is a reality I cannot face

As the child of working-class immigrants, I am so grateful for the doors of understanding and opportunity the arts opened for me, says Davina Quinlivan

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University of Exeter in talks to cut about 150 members of staff

The university says it is consulting with colleagues over "limited and specific potential changes".

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Are Dartmoor's beloved hill ponies under threat?

Campaigners are warning a row over conservation could cost Dartmoor one of its most iconic animals.

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Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site

The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.

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First of its kind Roman Mausoleum unearthed at London development site

In February 2022 we discovered some of the largest Roman mosaics found in London for over 50 years. Now, further excavations at a new London development site have uncovered a Roman mausoleum described...

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