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Devon County Show launches first‑ever Community Growing Hub

The Devon County Show is proud to announce the launch of its first‑ever Community Growing Hub, a major new feature for 2026 designed to inspire visitors of all ages to get growing, get gardening, and get connected. The Hub will be hosted by horticulturalist and community growing advocate Kenny Raybould, who will lead a team of volunteers offering hands‑on advice, and practical support throughout the three‑day show.

Located within the Crafts & Flowers section, the Community Growing Hub will serve as an accessible, welcoming space where visitors can explore everything from seed...

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Armand calls on the Chiefs to respond

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Tue, 09/13/2016 - 12:41pm

Don Armand insists he and his Exeter Chiefs team-mates owe it to themselves and the club’s supporters to bounce back with a big home display against Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership this Saturday (3pm).

After two rounds of battle, Rob Baxter’s side have yet to post a league victory – having gone down to Wasps (25-20) on the opening day, and then champions Saracens (34-13) at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Back-row star Armand admits the table does not make for pretty reading, but insists there have been positives to take from both performances and he hopes another week on the...

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SW employers grow in confidence despite Brexit

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/13/2016 - 7:39am

The fourth quarter of 2016 has seen a boost of confidence in the South West with hiring intentions of +3%, according to Manpower, the world’s workforce experts. The Employment Outlook in the region has risen by two percentage points from last quarter. The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is based on responses from 2,102 UK employers. It asks whether employers intend to hire additional workers or reduce the size of their workforce in the coming quarter. It is the most comprehensive, forward-looking employment survey of its kind and is used as a key economic statistic by both the Bank of...

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New bridge will extend cycle route

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/12/2016 - 8:29pm

A new £500,000 bridge will be lifted into place over the A382 near Moretonhampstead later this month.

The A382, south of Moretonhampstead, will be closed from 8.30am on Thursday 22 September while the structure is installed at Steward Wood.

Devon County Council has funded the scheme which will extend the Wray Valley Trail cycle route from Moretonhampstead to Bovey Tracey. The 25-metre span bridge, which has been constructed by Kent-based steel fabricators Nusteel Structures, will be delivered in two halves, spliced together on site, and lifted into place using a 200 tonne...

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'Dragons' Den' for Devon charities

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/12/2016 - 6:07pm

Charity representatives in East Devon have the chance to take part in a unique bidding process for funds in front of a panel of “dragons” next month.

The event, which will be held at the Beehive in Honiton on Wednesday 26 October, is an opportunity for groups to pitch their ideas for funding – based loosely on the format of the hit BBC programme. Submissions need to be made by 2 October.

Charities that are invited to the event will have to answer questions from the panel, demonstrating how their projects will benefit people in the area.

The event is being organised...

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SW in the running for top health awards

Three strong contenders from the South West have been shortlisted for the prestigious Health Service Journal Clinical Research Impact award 2016. Of the 11 organisations announced as having been shortlisted for this award category the three research active trusts from the SW are: * South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

* Devon Dementia Collaboration ( Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Devon Partnership NHS Trust); and the

* Emergency Department at the Royal Devon & Exeter Wonford hospital.

The Clinical Research Impact award is...

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Seven charged with attempted murder in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/12/2016 - 11:57am

Police have charged seven men with attempted murder following an alleged stabbing in Exeter.

A police investigation was launched after reports of a stabbing at a property in the area of Lower Summerlands and Clifton Road, Exeter on Wednesday 6 April.

The following men have all been charged with attempted murder:

William Toohey aged 19 from Liverpool

Matthew Henney aged 20 from Liverpool

Liam O’Brian aged 21from Liverpool

Callum Cheetham aged 21 from Liverpool

Bart Wrighton aged 21from Castle Cary, Somerset

Drew Morgan aged 27...

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Body found in River Exe

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/12/2016 - 11:54am

The body of a 25-year-old man was found by rowers in the River Exe, at Exe Bridges in Exeter, on Sunday 11 September at around 8.30am.

Officers and paramedics attended, and the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the family of Connor Skinner, has been informed.

Connor, from the Exeter area, was reported missing to police on Wednesday 7 September.

Officers carried out extensive enquiries and searched the local area but were unable to locate him.

Police are not treating the death as...

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Could you give the gift of life?

Blood cancer charity DKMS is urging people from Devon to register as potential blood stem cell donors this month to help save the lives of blood cancer patients. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month and DKMS wants to highlight that many blood cancer patients needing a blood stem cell donation for their survival never find a perfectly matching donor. DKMS says that the chances of finding a match could increase if more people registered as potential blood stem cell donors.

For many blood cancer patients, a blood stem cell donation is their only chance of survival. Sadly, many...

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Police concerned about missing Devon man

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/11/2016 - 6:41pm

Police are concerned for the whereabouts and welfare of 52-year-old Gregory Stephens who was last seen in the Torbay area in the morning of Saturday 10 September 2016.

He has links to the Torbay and Teignbridge area. He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket & jean, 5’9, heavy build having an unkempt appearance with greying hair to below the ears. If any one has information that can assist police in locating Mr Stephens call 101 quoting log 0365 10/09/16.

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Chiefs slip to second defeat

The only way is up for Exeter Chiefs after they slipped to a second successive Aviva Premiership defeat of the season.

After two rounds of league battle, Rob Baxter’s side are still searching for their first win of the season after reigning English and Europeans champions Saracens stormed to a five-try victory at Sandy Park.

In a dominant display from the Londoners, first half tries from Alex Lozowski and Sean Maitland set the tone, before Maitland struck for a second time, alongside further scores from Jackson Wray and Ben Spencer.

Full-back Alex Goode weighed in...

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