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Drone footage captures Iron Bridge refurbishment in Exeter

A bird’s-eye view has revealed the scale of the work recently carried out on Exeter’s historic Iron Bridge.

The Grade II Listed structure, which dates back to 1834, underwent a five-month programme of repairs to protect its cast iron framework. Drone footage taken by the engineering team documented the project from start to finish, showing the bridge’s transformation.

The scheme involved extending the existing concrete carriageway slab to allow for a new waterproof layer to be added to seal the bridge deck before resurfacing it. Expansion joints were replaced, while...

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Further frustration for REL

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 09/30/2016 - 9:24pm

There was further frustration today for Rolle Exmouth Ltd after the community organisation was forced suspend community activities.

It is the latest stage in a saga which has taken more twists and turns than a Devon country lane.

REL, has been working since 2010 to make the vacant Rolle College site sustainable as a long-term education, community and business asset for the town.

However, Plymouth University, the current owner, has struck a deal to sell its asset to the Exeter Deaf Academy which plans to create a state-of-the-art campus in Exmouth.

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Police investigate shooting of Peregrine Falcon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/30/2016 - 8:50pm

Police are investigating the shooting of a Peregrine Falcon in South Devon, causing it injury.

The bird of prey was found at a coastal location near Ipplepen on 23rd August 2016 with an injury to its wing. Examination of the bird by a local vet revealed that it had been shot with an air rifle pellet causing fractures to the wing.

There was a coded ring on the bird’s leg that had been placed there whilst in the nest a few weeks after hatching by a local ornithologist and British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) volunteer.

These rings were issued by the BTO to assist in...

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RD&E celebrates its achievements in the fight against infection

Significant achievements in infection control and prevention are being celebrated at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, as the hospital marks the fifth anniversary since its last incident of hospital acquired MRSA blood stream infection. This remarkable accomplishment comes as the result of continuous improvements at the Trust over the last 10 years thanks to the dedicated work of our staff.

The Trust is now considered a national leader in infection control, being the only general hospital in England to have avoided having any MRSA blood stream infections for the last...

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Exmouth's celebration of the Exe Estuary

Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate the food and heritage of the Exe Estuary on Exmouth seafront last weekend.

Last Saturday, September 24, was the first joint Spirit of the Exe and Exmouth Mussel Festival.

The event was organised by the Exmouth Town Council and the Exe Estuary Management Partnership - a group of eight councils and other organisations responsible for managing the Estuary – including Exmouth Town Council.

Seafood lovers reclined on deck chairs and watched live music, street acts and cookery demonstrations while eating food provided by Exmouth...

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Cushion Club brightens city community centre

A newly launched Cushion Club is brightening up an Exeter community centre. The small group of sewing enthusiasts has already made enough cushions to “cushion bomb” The Beacon Community Centre in Beacon Heath.

Centre manager, Richard Cummings, said: “The Cushion Club arrived with bags of cushions and started arranging them on our sofas – it caused quite a stir at our Friday coffee morning!

“The cushions have really brightened up the centre and we’re really looking forward to more being made and more “cushion bomb” visits!

We want to make the centre feel warm and...

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Countryside volunteers raise money for Hospiscare

Staff and volunteers from Seaton Wetlands hosted a coffee morning in support of Hospiscare and raised more than £180 for the charity.

The event was well attended and included former BBC TV and Radio presenter Judi Spiers who is attending as many coffee mornings as possible during September for the Hospiscare charity, which support patients and the family and friends of those with a life limiting illness.

Seaton Wetlands volunteers baked a range of delicious cakes for the event. From raspberry cream to chocolate torte, there was something for everyone, including gluten free...

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Police warning over fake £50 notes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/30/2016 - 11:03am

Police are advising shopkeepers and business owners in South Devon to be on their guard after several instances of fake Bank of England £50 notes being passed have been reported in Newton Abbot.

So far two different serial numbers have been identified as being linked to these counterfeit £50 notes: HK10 234322 and BC02 245667. Serial numbers on genuine banknotes are unique, so if you have a note carrying this number it is liable to be counterfeit. There may be other serial numbers linked to the batch of counterfeit notes.

The notes do not appear to be detectable with the...

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Police seek witnesses to serious assault in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/30/2016 - 10:47am

Police are seeking witnesses to a serious assault in Exeter after a man suffered a broken leg.

The 19-year-old victim was assaulted by another man at a burger van on Summerland Street between 2am and 2.30am on Sunday 18 September.

The offender punched the man in the face and threw him to the floor, causing the serious injury to his leg. The victim, from Exeter, was treated in hospital for his injuries.

Police are investigating the assault and seeking the suspect who is described as white, around 6ft tall and of stocky build.

Officers are keen to hear from...

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East Devon supports CosyDevon heating fund

Eligible low income households urged to apply now for help with free gas central heating fittings and installation

It is estimated that 43,900 excess winter deaths occurred in England and Wales in 2014/15, but shockingly, the highest numbers were in the South West. This is the largest amount since 1999/00, with 27% more people dying in the winter months compared with the non-winter months.

Sadly, the free gas central heating that has been available to eligible households over the past 18 months will end in early October. So East Devon District Council is highlighting the...

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New Exe-Arts season of creative workshops

Superact is pleased to announce that they have been successful in securing funding to support a second phase of their 2015 project Exe-Arts.

The new project, Exe-Arts Plus, will be delivering open community creative workshops from both Exeter Community Centre and St. Sidwell’s Community Centre.

Exe-Arts Plus will offer taster courses in a variety of art forms at a very accessible price during the Autumn 2016 and Winter/Spring of 2017, including workshops, such as painting, ceramics, graffiti art, photography, story telling, sculpture and fabric arts. Superact is a not for...

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