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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.

Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...

Revellers urged to make it a Christmas to remember… for the right reasons

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/14/2016 - 9:53am

Police are urging revellers in the South West to be on their best behaviour as figures show one in three violent crimes on the region’s railway last Christmas were alcohol-related.

Our officers arrest more people for violent and public order offences at this time of year than for any other type of incident, with 73 such crimes being recorded in the South West.

Of those offences, nearly a third were alcohol-related, and officers are now carrying out extra patrols and encouraging passengers to keep a clear head in a bid to reduce the national rise in violence seen on the rail...

Driver hurt after car transporter overturns in Mid Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/13/2016 - 2:23pm

Police are appealing to the public following a serious collision which left one man with serious injuries.

At approximately 5.47pm on Monday 12 December, a single vehicle collision occurred on the A361 at Crazy Loman Bridge, Tiverton.

A white Scania car transporter, travelling in the direction of Bolham, left the road causing it to roll into the nearside. The vehicle was transporting approximately ten cars.

A male driver was trapped for over two hours whilst emergency services worked to free him. The man was taken to The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital with non life...

Moor Otter sculptures officially unveiled

On Monday 5th December, the highly anticipated Moor Otters public arts initiative was officially launched at a special event which brought regional businesses and artists together at Bovey Castle for the unveiling of the otter sculptures.

The 100 sculptures will all be uniquely decorated with designs from 100 selected artists, and are set for release on and around Dartmoor next summer, creating a trail for the public to explore.

The event was hosted by Dartmoor National Park to celebrate the official launch of the Moor Otters project and guests included artists selected to...

Council replenishes Sidmouth’s East Beach with storm shingle deposits

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/13/2016 - 11:28am

Around 600 tons of shingle, which Storm Angus deposited at School Weir on the River Sid in Sidmouth, is being redistributed by East Devon District Council across the beach at the eastern end of Sidmouth, adjacent to the fishermen’s area, courtesy of the Environment Agency (EA), which is responsible for the weir.

Situated at the southern end of the Byes, School Weir helps protect Sidmouth from flooding via the River Sid and the sediment that has accrued there would otherwise have been deposited on Sidmouth’s beach around the mouth of the River Sid.

Historically, School Weir’...

Exeter Chiefs carving to adorn Cathedral

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Tue, 12/13/2016 - 10:32am

Future visitors to Exeter Cathedral will soon see a symbol of the city’s rugby club adorning part of its façade after a new stone carving was unveiled this week.

In what is an extensive project on the Cathedral’s East Gable, work has been going on for a number of months to address parts of the stonework that need replacing or re-conditioning.

And part of the project has been to replace four corbel stones, all of which are to now have a new look moving forward.

As Clerk of Works Chris Sampson explains: “The project we are currently working on will see us replace...

Exeter charity urges Devon MPs to support new law protecting women

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/13/2016 - 9:32am

An Exeter domestic abuse charity has called on local MPs to back a Bill being debated in Parliament on December 16th, aimed at bringing forward new legislation to prevent violence against women.

The Istanbul Convention is a comprehensive legal framework outlining minimum standards for a State’s response to violence against women and girls. It covers prevention, protection, prosecution and monitoring.

It would protect funding for domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centres, and 24/7 helplines; ensure education on healthy relationships in schools, and guarantee awareness-...

The Internet of Change: Why Online Gambling is Now a British Pastime

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/13/2016 - 5:31am

The Internet is taking over everything. Thanks to its global reach, easy access and ability to cross boundaries, the Internet has changed and will continue to change our lives. Today, everything from the way we consume movie content to our preferred method for connecting with friends is done online, and it now seems that we also prefer to gamble online.

Although the iGaming industry isn't new, the ever-increasing presence of the Internet has turned it into a highly lucrative industry. From a few fledging sites back in the late nineties to thousands of platforms across the world,...

New public sector energy company announced for Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/12/2016 - 5:31pm

A pioneering new energy company, designed to deliver more efficient heat and power in Devon, has been announced.

The innovative company, called Dextco, will develop ground-breaking sustainable projects to provide environmentally-friendly energy to homes and businesses across the city and its surrounding area.

The company - whose founder members and shareholders comprise of The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E), the University of Exeter, Devon County Council, Exeter City Council and Teignbridge District Council – is the first specifically Exeter-based...

Carols on the Quay a success

Exmouth Quay’s annual concert of traditional Christmas carols held on Sunday 11 December was a huge success with well over a hundred people joining in the fun.

The Exmouth Town Band, Exmouth Shanty Men, and the Woodbury Community choir provided the music for the event which was hosted by Martin Nicholls and raised funds for Christian Aid.

Property developer Eagle One, who built most of the quayside homes and are just completing the last 14 apartments at The Point, is the main sponsor of the event. Other traders at the Quay provide help with the fund-raising and the event...

Manhunt after knife-point robbery at Exeter petrol station

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/12/2016 - 3:12pm

At around 12.50am on Monday 12 December 2016, a man armed with a large knife, entered the Esso petrol station on Cowley Bridge Road in Exeter.

A man, thought to be in his late 30s, picked up a till which was located in the Subway concession of the store. He was unable to open the till and threatened a member of staff to hand over approximately £400 in notes.

The man left the shop and ran into an alleyway which leads through to Lower Argyll Mews. The police helicopter was called to assist in the search for this offender.

There was one member of staff in the shop at...

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