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Share to Buy Live to host Homebuyers Day in Exeter

Share to Buy Live is set to host its inaugural Homebuyers Day: Exeter on Saturday 7th February, marking a new chapter in the organisation’s events programme and bringing affordable homeownership advice directly to local communities.

The free-to-attend event will bring together housing providers, legal experts, mortgage brokers, and homeownership specialists to help attendees better understand affordable routes onto the property ladder, including Shared Ownership. Confirmed housing providers include Sovereign Network Group (SNG), LiveWest, Centurion Place, Plymouth Community Homes...

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Man seriously hurt in East Devon collision

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/07/2016 - 10:21am

Just before 8am on Monday 6th June 2016 a four vehicle collision occurred on an unclassified road between Dunkeswell and Hemyock in East Devon.

A motorcyclist, riding an Aprilla bike, collided with a Volkswagon Golf. Debris from this collision then damaged two other vehicles.

The motorcyclist, a man in his forties from Somerset, was airlifted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol with serious and life changing injuries to his arm and leg.

No one else was injured in the collision.

Any witnesses to the collision are asked to email 101@dc.police.uk quoting reference...

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The Point at Exmouth Quay takes shape

Authored by Mandy Pearse
Posted: Tue, 06/07/2016 - 10:00am

A giant skeleton steel frame is rapidly rising near Exmouth Quay as The Point waterside apartments take shape. Over the next six weeks, the frame currently at the first floor, will reach its full height of 20 metres.

The Point is being developed by Eagle One Homes and will deliver fourteen high quality waterside apartments by the end of the year.

The steel frame sits on a solid concrete foundation on top of piles up to 21 metres deep. In all over 60 tonnes of European manufactured steel will be used and up to 60% of the steel is recycled making it a very sustainable option...

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Pregnant woman trapped in crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/07/2016 - 8:46am

Two fire appliances from Middlemoor and Danes Castle were sent to reports of a three vehicle accident, where one car had rolled over and the occupant trapped.

The accident happened in Pinhoe Road, Exeter at just before 7pm yesterday.

On arrival crews confirmed four vehicles were involved and a pregnant woman was trapped in a vehicle.

Crews used hydraulic rescue equipment and small tools to release her.

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Government statement re BHS

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/07/2016 - 8:28am

The government has isssued a detailed statement regarding BHS.

Administrators are in the process of winding the business down and yesterday Anna Soubry, Minister of State for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise updated the House of Commons.

And she stresssed that any wrongdoing would be taken very seriously.

Ms Soubry said: "This will of course be devastating news for the workers at BHS and their families, and also for those businesses who supply BHS, our thoughts are with all of them. This followed the sad news received by Austin Reed workers on 29 May that...

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Littleham Community Festival is a winner

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 06/06/2016 - 10:01pm

Staff from the East Devon Homes Community Development service at East Devon District Council did an outstanding job organising the Littleham Community Festival, which took place on Saturday 14 May.

This action packed event proved a hit with local residents, with around 240 people of all ages turning out to take part in a wide range of fun activities. Funtasia Entertainment provided an outdoor skittle alley and a fun-fair style stall with plenty of prizes. Professional magician and illusionist Romeo Diamond mesmerised his audience with non-stop entertainment, while the Devon Youth...

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Exeter to host new deaf-inclusive active outdoors club

On Wednesday 8 June, from 7-9pm, local charity Exeter Deaf Academy is inviting Deaf people and their families to a free opening of the new Active Outdoors Community Club, at Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, on Exeter Quay.

Thanks to funding from Awards for All England, who have awarded a lottery grant of £4,655 towards this yearlong community project, the new Deaf-inclusive club will be offering taster sessions of canoeing, kayaking, archery, sailing and caving in an accessible environment.

The ethos of Exeter’s new Active Outdoors Community Club also aims to spread...

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St James Park heritage celebration

Have you got special memories of St James Park? Do you have any items relating to the history of the ground or Exeter City Football Club?

If so please come along to the Exeter Respect Festival and meet the team from the Exeter City Supporters Trust working on the Heritage Lottery Fund supported project on the history of the stadium.

They would love to see you, hear about your memories and look at any memorabilia you have. Various historic items will be on display.

The Festival takes place this Saturday (noon - 7pm) and Sunday (11am - 6pm) 11 and 12 June in Belmont...

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Police tackle modern day slavery

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/06/2016 - 4:51pm

Last week from 30 May to 3 June five south west police forces took part in a pan-European week of action on modern slavery, looking particularly at labour exploitation. Operation Hornsman was a multi-agency initiative led by the National Crime Agency (NCA).

The forces involved in the south west were Devon and Cornwall Police, Avon and Somerset Police, Dorset Police, Gloucestershire Constabulary and Wiltshire Police. The regional response was co-ordinated by Devon and Cornwall police.

Devon and Cornwall Police worked with local authorities, immigration, HMRC and the Red...

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Student rent prices soar in Exeter

Students at the University of Exeter are facing increased rent payments as on-campus accommodation prices soar ahead for the 2016/17 academic year.

The cheapest accommodation, Moberly House, is set to close in the summer for a new self-catered residence. Students fear this could be the end of affordable accommodation halls.

Phil Attwell, Director of Campus Services at the university said: “The building is in need of some investment… we would like to enhance the facilities on offer by providing high quality accommodation.”

Moberly House is located in Lower Argyll...

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Police investigate assault in Devon park

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/06/2016 - 4:17pm

Officers are investigating an assault which occurred at Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot and are appealing for information.

The incident occurred near to the entrance of the park at approx 8.30pm on Saturday 4th June, and saw two men assault and steal alcohol from a 29-year-old victim.

The victim sustained facial injuries during the attack, and a 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and has since been bailed until the 4th of July pending further enquiries.

Police would like to speak to any person who may have been in the park or witnessed the...

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