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Public Consultation Opens on Proposed Merger Between Exeter College and Petroc

Exeter College and Petroc have today launched a public consultation on a proposed merger that would see two Devon colleges come together to form a new College Group.

If approved, the new organisation, the Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC), would serve more than 16,000 learners across Devon, employ nearly 2,000 staff and have a combined turnover exceeding £100 million.

The proposal is a voluntary merger, with neither college in any form of intervention. By combining their resources and expertise, the Colleges aim to create a stronger, more resilient group with...

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Body found in search for missing man

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/16/2016 - 9:10pm

The body of a man has been located in the sea at Lynton during the search for missing person Andrew O’Reilly.

Police and Coastguard have been carrying out searches for the 51-year-old Guildford man who went missing from a Lynton campsite on Monday 8 August.

An RNLI lifeboat crew found the body of a man in the water at Elwill Bay near Neck Woods, Lynton, around 5.30pm yesterday [15 August].

Ambulance attended and the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Formal identification has not yet been carried out although the family of Mr O’Reilly has been...

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Charity launches search for inspirational people

A leading provider of British Sign Language (BSL) and other deaf and deafblind qualifications in the UK has launched its search for the South West’s most inspirational people involved in the deaf and deafblind community.

Signature has announced the opening of nominations for its eighth Signature Annual Awards, which celebrates people across the UK who are involved in providing a positive impact on the lives of some of the 11 million deaf and hard of hearing people living in the country.

Signature executive director Lindsay Foster said: "We are overwhelmed every year by the...

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Roman coin hoard to stay in Devon

The Seaton Down Roman coin hoard will stay in Devon thanks to a number of donations and grants.

The hoard has been purchased by Exeter’s RAM Museum for £50,000, allowing it to be kept together and displayed for the benefit of the people of Devon and Exeter and for Hoardfuture generations.

The purchase and conservation of the hoard of coins was made possible by contributions from Devon County Council, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Clinton Devon Estates, a private donation by Patrick Long, and members of the public.

Bill Horner, the county archaeologist, said: “We are...

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£120k secured for new multi-wheeled sports facility

Young people in Teignbridge are being encouraged to submit designs for a new multi-purpose outdoor sports facility worth more than £120,000.

Teignbridge District Council and Newton Abbot Town Council have teamed up with local organisations to replace the existing Buckland Skatepark with the new facility.

The announcement has been welcomed by the community of Buckland and Milber as well as its surrounding areas.

There are two opportunities for people to have their say by visiting www.teignbridge.gov.uk/bucklandskatepark or by stopping by at two local events:

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Exeter Walk to beat blood cancer

Authored by eboffey
Posted: Tue, 08/16/2016 - 3:14pm

Exeter resident and blood cancer patient Jamie Lynde (pictured in the middle) is organising the third annual Exeter Walk for blood cancer charity Bloodwise.

The fundraising walk, which starts at the Exeter Quay and follows the Exe Estuary Trail, will take place on Saturday 24th September this year. The family friendly event, which offers a choice of 8.6 or 12 mile routes, is open to all and members of the public are invited to sign up.

Jamie was moved to organise this year’s walk after being inspired by the event in 2015. He was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML...

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Finch Foundry to host exhibition of rural skills

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 08/16/2016 - 10:04am

On Sunday 18 September Finch Foundry in the village of Sticklepath, Dartmoor, will be hosting an exhibition of rural skills both new and old. There will be a range of craftspeople in the Foundry gardens displaying their skills and selling their products, including sugar crafting, loom weaving, rag rugging, wine production, a wood turner, a wool fleece manufacturer, and a blacksmith. There will also be a village duck race, continuing a tradition first started in Sticklepath over 30 years ago. Ben Shapcott, Foundry Manager, says: “We have held several rural craft fairs in the past and, after...

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Fundraising event for outdoor classroom

A Fundraising Event has been planned for Exeter Forest School Kindergarten, to raise funds for a new outdoor classroom, to enable young children to learn and experience the outdoors.

The event will bring together families across Exeter at Riverside Leisure Centre on Saturday 3rd September from 3pm until 7pm to enjoy a range of games and activities for all ages, including a giant inflatable assault course and forest school activities. Food and drinks will be available throughout the event as well.

Looking towards the evening, attendees will be able to enjoy live music from...

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Firefighters rescue woman trapped under car

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/16/2016 - 8:03am

Firefighters have rescued a woman who became trapped under a car in Exmouth.

Crews were called to Brixington Lane in the town at 6.45pm yesterday.

Fire engines from Exmouth, along with a heavy rescue vehicle from Middlemoor were sent to an incident where a lady was trapped underneath a car by her shoulder and arm.

The crews used airbags, chocks and a tirfor winch to lift the vehicle off the casualty who was then taken to Derriford Hospital.

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Two year old Exeter girl beats eye cancer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/15/2016 - 8:43pm

At just six months old, Rose Elhiti was diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer after her parents spotted a white glow in her eye and took her to a GP.

The two-year-old, from Exeter, eventually underwent chemotherapy treatment and still has regular hospital check-ups but is in remission.

And now she has become something of a celebrity, after helping to relaunch the Vision Express store in Sidmouth after an extensive renovation, on Tuesday 9 August 2016.

As an ambassador for the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT), Rose and her mum Suzannah joined the store’s team to...

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Hunt for missing Gergana Prodanova intensifies

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/15/2016 - 7:09pm

A team of search officers are continuing their efforts to trace missing woman Gergana Prodanova.

Following her disappearance and the subsequent launch of a murder investigation an extensive operation utilising specialist police teams has been carried out in Exeter.

Around 30 officers are currently conducting house-to-house enquiries and police are particularly keen for landlords and tenants in the Mount Pleasant area of the city to search their gardens, outbuildings and allotments as the hunt for Gergana intensifies.

The force has also used the police helicopter and...

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