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Amy Martin during treatment for breast cancer and recently with her family

Amy tackles huge challenge to thank FORCE

Twelve months ago, Amy Martin could barely run at all after a tough regime of cancer treatment.

But on Sunday May 24, she’ll be one of 440 people lining up as part of Team FORCE at Exeter’s Great West Run.

Amy aims to raise £1,000 for FORCE Cancer Charity to say thank you for all the support she has received from them since a diagnosis of breast cancer in late 2023.

She has signed up for the 10k — the 13.1 mile half marathon option wasn’t on the cards — and admits: “I will be walk-running, but I will finish it because I am a bit stubborn and — let’s be real— I’ve...

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RD&E celebrates apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week

The work of Apprentices employed at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust is being celebrated during National Apprenticeship Week 2017 (6th – 10th March).

Apprenticeships play a vital role in helping young people to get a foot on the career ladder and enable employers to develop a skilled workforce for the future. The national event, now in its tenth year, celebrates the important contribution made by apprenticeships and highlights the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

The Trust currently employs over 70 Apprentices in a...

First ever jobs fair to be held in Beacon Heath

The first ever job fair to be held in Beacon Heath, Exeter, is taking place on Tuesday 14 March.

The Spring Job Fair is being hosted by The Beacon Community Centre from 10am-1pm. JobCentre Plus, in association with Business in the Community, is organising the event.

Sarah Swain, JobCentre Plus employer advisor, said: “We are pleased to be able to support the residents by holding a job fair at the heart of the community. It’s also a good opportunity to support the community centre.”

Already 10 employers and organisations will be attending the event and organisers...

Fine Young Cannibals announced for Sounds of the Summer Festival

Chart-topping eighties band Fine Young Cannibals will complete the star-studded line-up of acts performing at this year’s Sounds of the Summer festival at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

The band, whose hits include She Drives Me Crazy and Good Thing, was today revealed as the final act confirmed for the live music spectacular, which takes place on Sunday 16 July.

FYC will join an incredible line-up that includes reggae royalty UB40, nineties pop group All Saints and eighties rock/pop band China Crisis.

Fine Young Cannibals were one of the biggest bands of the 1980s and...

Exmouth man's car targeted by vandals

Police are appealing for information after an Exmouth man’s vehicle was targeted by vandals five times in four months.

The blue VW Golf has been persistently targeted since November with more than £7,000 damage scratched into the paintwork.

The vehicle was parked in various locations in the Morton Road and St Andrews Road areas when the incidents happened.

The offences began on Sunday 27 November last year when all of the car’s panels were scratched during the daytime in Morton Road. Offensive words were also etched on the bonnet.

The whole of one side of...

Appeal after Crediton teenager goes missing

Devon and Cornwall Police are increasingly concerned for the welfare of Chorley Laxton, a 16 year old boy from the Salmonhutch area of Crediton, Devon.

Chorley has not been seen by his parents since late January, nor by authorities since mid-February 2017.

He is described as a white male, about 5’8” tall, of thin build with short, light brown hair.

It is thought that Chorley may be in the Southampton area.

If anybody has any information as to his whereabouts, they are asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101, quoting log 777 of 27/02/17 or PID...

Exeter church announces services at the Great Hall

A city church is to start hosting some of its Sunday services at the 1450 seater University of Exeter Great Hall.

Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street already hosts two services on a regular Sunday, and it has announced dates throughout the year when the congregations will come together for a number of special celebration events.

The announcement is a big and ambitious venture for the church which connects weekly with over 500 people through its programmes. They also broadcast live online and attract both a local and international audience.

It's hoped the Great...

Exeter College among Best Places to Work in UK

Exeter College has been named as one of the best places to work in the UK, according to The Sunday Times.

The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies is an annual ranking of the best workplaces measuring workforce motivation, happiness and engagement. Exeter College has been ranked as a Top 100 employer in The Sunday Times 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For 2017.

The College is one of only six organisations with more than 1,000 employees and the only further education college in Englandto be ranked in the Top 100.

The award citation for the College...

Exeter schoolchildren learn about housebuilding

South West property developers Burrington Estates, who are building a new development of 25 high specification new two, three, four and five-bedroom homes in Clyst St George invited school children from Lady Seawards Primary School for an educational visit to their new development, Seaward Park, leading up to the highly anticipated show home opening this Saturday 4th March 10am-4pm.

Overall 40 school children made up of years 4, 5 and 6 pupils participated in a site tour, reviewed building methods, the importance of sustainability and learned about the different build stages. The...

World expert in brain function adds to Exeter’s research excellence

A world expert in measuring brain function will give his first lecture at the University of Exeter.

Keith Wesnes was recently appointed Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Exeter Medical School, bringing over 40 years’ experience of measuring changes to major aspects of cognitive function in both clinical practice and research. His work is crucial for furthering the understanding of various factors, including ageing and dementia, which compromise cognitive function, as well as the identification of factors which could ameliorate such changes.

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Baxter delighted with win

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter could not hide his delight after his side underlined their play-off credentials in the Aviva Premiership by downing Leicester Tigers 34-15 at Welford Road

Despite trailing to a fifth-minute try from Italian international Michele Rizzo, the visitors dominated the remainder of the contest to collect maximum reward and close the gap on table-topping Wasps to just a single point.

Kai Horstmann (pictured), Stu Townsend and Mitch Lees all crossed the line, while a penalty try was also converted by England international Henry Slade, who finished...

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Amy tackles huge challenge to thank FORCE

RD&E celebrates apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week

First ever jobs fair to be held in Beacon Heath

Fine Young Cannibals announced for Sounds of the Summer Festival

Exmouth man's car targeted by vandals

Appeal after Crediton teenager goes missing

Exeter church announces services at the Great Hall

Exeter College among Best Places to Work in UK

Exeter schoolchildren learn about housebuilding

World expert in brain function adds to Exeter’s research excellence

Baxter delighted with win

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