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Honorary degree for former Exeter MP

Former city MP Ben Bradshaw thanked University of Exeter students for “all they have given the city” as he joined their graduation ceremony to be given his own honorary degree.

Sir Ben’s award was in recognition of public service, including his achievements to boost the quality of schools in Exeter, bring jobs to the city and his campaigning for LGBT rights.

During his 27 years as Exeter’s MP he worked to bring the Met Office to the city and worked closely with the University of Exeter and others in the community to bring about a huge school reorganisation and rebuilding...

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Exeter mum's search for lifesaving donor

A mum-of-three from Exeter is urgently searching for a stem cell donor to help cure her leukaemia. Kate Barnett was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in October 2015.

Following a round of chemotherapy, doctors discovered she also has myelodysplasia, which prevents her bone marrow responding properly to treatment. The hairdresser and customer assistant is now searching for an unrelated donor for a stem cell transplant, which represents her best hope of a cure. "I was devastated and went into shock when I was diagnosed. I hadn’t even felt ill, just tired and thought I was doing...

Exeter launches Official City Guide 2016

The biggest ever guide to Exeter has been published, offering residents and visitors an array of places to visit and stay, in what is fast becoming one of the region’s top city break destinations.

Comprising of 68 pages of essential visitor information, the Exeter City Guide includes pointers on how to make the most of a full day or 48 hours in the city, not to be missed events, details of top attractions in Exeter and the surrounding area, as well as information about cultural venues, shopping tips, exclusive special offer vouchers and inspiring ideas on where to eat out and stay...

Cranbrook’s community spirit tops the polls again

85% of residents would recommend Cranbrook as place to live in 3rd annual community poll.

The annual survey results reveal that East Devon’s new community of Cranbrook has continued to remain happy overall during the past 12 months.
Results from the third survey of this kind show that community spirit and friendly people continues to make Cranbrook special.

During the autumn residents responded to questions in the Cranbrook Community Questionnaire, developed by East Devon District Council (EDDC) and East Devon Volunteer Support Agency (EDVSA) across...

A377 Crediton High Street reopens

The A377 (Crediton High Street) has reopened to traffic nine days ahead of schedule.

The road has been closed since Monday 25 January to enable South West Water to carry out a £320,000 scheme to improve Crediton’s sewer network. It was due to reopen on Sunday 21 February but opened at 12.15pm today.

South West Water Project Manager James Howourth said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to complete this essential work earlier than planned.

“I have nothing but praise for our partners, R&M Utilities, who have worked tirelessly – in sometimes atrocious weather –...

Council buys Newton Abbot shopping centre

Teignbridge District Council has today announced the successful completion of the largest investment in its history following the £13 million acquisition of Newton Abbot’s Market Walk shopping centre.

Purchased to enhance the centre of the town and to provide a regular and reliable source of income for the Council, the acquisition of the 91,000 square foot site gives Teignbridge the ability to positively influence the future development of Newton Abbot’s central shopping district.

With 27 retail units, which include New Look, Wilko, Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Body Shop, Clarks...

Wonford pub sold to Sorry Head boss

The Flying Horse in Wonford, Exeter has been sold to new owner Phil Daysh, who runs the popular Sorry Head venue in Blackboy Road, ner Exeter city centre.

The substantial three storey detached property within a site of approximately 0.4 acres was on the market with JLL at a guide of £295,000.

Acting on behalf of the vendor Punch Taverns, Michael Easton, associate director in JLL’s Hotel and Hospitality team in Exeter, said: “The sale of The Flying Horse is great news for the local community as it means the pub will continue to serve local people, and under Phil’s ownership...

Review: A Little Man’s Holiday, Exeter Phoenix

Five star performance from PaddleBoat and Exeter Deaf Academy

How many shows have you been to and felt engrossed in the performance? Like you were fully immersed in the experience?

PaddleBoat Theatre Company’s production of “A Little Man’s Holiday” takes the audience on a sensory pirate adventure of light up jellyfish, origami seagulls and paper cannonballs.

This enriched production has been made accessible to all children and families, telling a special, vibrant and sensory story using clever puppetry, interaction, a set that can be touched and explored, characters...

Art competition to find movie star painting

In an unusual twist for an art event, One Big Mop Film Productions and South West Art Workshops are coordinating a competition to create a painting to feature in the upcoming film The Darkness Of The Moor. The competition will also raise funds for The Prince’s Trust.

The Darkness of the Moor is written and directed by James Everett and produced by Paul Olavesen-Stabb. The three-stage project includes a 13-minute film followed by two feature film productions. The film will be shot on Dartmoor in Devon during spring / summer 2016 and the world premiere is expected to be in the UK at...

Seagull eats baby pigeon alive

Shoppers watched in horror as a seagull devoured a baby pigeon ALIVE in Exeter city centre.

The stricken young bird was targeted by a lone gull which slowly pecked its prey to death.

Beacon Heath resident William Corden, who witnessed the attack, said some people ran away because the scene was so disturbing.

“I couldn’t believe what I was witnessing,” he said.

“The baby pigeon couldn’t fly and the seagull homed in on it.

“At first I just thought it was some sort of fight but then it became clear that the seagull was eating the poor pigeon alive....

Can you help Exeter Hospiscare?

The local charity, which cares for hundreds of terminally ill patients in Exeter, is launching a new volunteering role in the city after a successful pilot project in Honiton.

Volunteers, called care navigators, regularly visit patients at home and provide a link between the patient, their carer, Hospiscare’s team and the wider health and social care system.

Pat Northcott loves her new role as a Hospiscare care navigator. Once a week she spends an afternoon with Ken and Ann Kittow at their Honiton home. “It's satisfying helping other people,” says Pat. “It's a real pleasure...

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Honorary degree for former Exeter MP

Exeter mum's search for lifesaving donor

Exeter launches Official City Guide 2016

Cranbrook’s community spirit tops the polls again

A377 Crediton High Street reopens

Council buys Newton Abbot shopping centre

Wonford pub sold to Sorry Head boss

Review: A Little Man’s Holiday, Exeter Phoenix

Art competition to find movie star painting

Seagull eats baby pigeon alive

Can you help Exeter Hospiscare?

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