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New report reveals UK's happiest places to be a dog

Exeter comes 9th in Dogs Trust's Happy Place Index, but we all have room for improvement

For dogs, a happy place can be somewhere physical, like cuddling up next to their owner on the sofa, dozing by the fire or rolling around in a muddy puddle. But it can also be a feeling, like the excitement of a new toy, the comfort of being with their favourite humans, or the relief of just being somewhere safe.

To examine the various factors that contribute to a dog's satisfaction, an academic has developed a new formula – the Canine Happiness Score (CHS).

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University expertise key in “treasure” inquest

University of Exeter expertise has helped uncover the origins of treasure found by a metal detector on Devon farmland.

Danielle Wootton, Devon Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme, based at the University of Exeter, identified the owner of the 350-year-old silver seal matrix or “stamp”.

It was officially declared as treasure today at an inquest, the first case heard at the new Plymouth Coroners Court following its official opening by Admiral Sir James Burnell-Nugent, the High Sheriff of Devon.

Ms Wootton and Richmond Herald of the College of...

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Motorcycling Easter bunnies wanted!

A motorbike ride with a special chocolatey difference will take place on Easter Sunday this year – and YOU could be part of it. The riders will be delivering chocolate Easter eggs to youngsters with life-limiting illnesses at the South West Children’s Hospice.

So why not join 'Exeter Based Motorcycle Rides' for a ride to remember? This amazing ride will take place on Easter Sunday 27 March, meeting at Cowley Bridge Road layby, Exeter, EX4 5BX. Be ready to leave at 11am. To join in just turn up on two wheels (or three for trikes!) with a full tank of fuel and make sure you bring...

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Junior doctors to strike for 48 hours

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2016 - 4:25pm

Junior doctors have started a48 hour strike in response to the Government’s decision to impose a new contract on the profession

The industrial action, between 8am today (Wednesday 9 March) and 8am on Friday 11 March, will mean disruption to services at hospitals across the country.

Commenting on the strike action, RD&E Medical Director Mr Adrian Harris said: “Our priority, as always, is to maintain the safety and quality of care for our patients. We are pleased that our senior medical staff have - once again – demonstrated significant flexibility so that they can...

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Medieval market at Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral is celebrating English Tourism Week (5th – 13th March 2016) with the hosting of a Spring Fair, the first such event in recent times.

The magnificent nave of Exeter Cathedral, which houses the longest continuous vaulted ceiling in Europe, is to return to its medieval roots for the hosting of the fair, which takes place this Thursday 10th March 2016 between 10.30am and 4pm. Unlike its medieval ancestor, the modern day Spring Fair will be a quieter affair (no trading in live animals!) and will feature an array of stalls selling crafts and artisan gifts. Visitors will...

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New link between University of Exeter and local community

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2016 - 12:52pm

Academics from the University of Exeter and lifelong learners from the local community are celebrating a new agreement which will help them work more closely together.

Exeter U3A, a member of the University of the Third Age, and academics from the University of Exeter signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony this week.

The new formal link will support efforts already ongoing to create mutually beneficial relationships between academics and U3A members. It should enable more U3A members to collaborate with academics in research projects, attend lectures and be...

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Exeter School of Art launches

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2016 - 12:20pm

In an exciting development for the city, Exeter College has recently launched the new Exeter School of Art – reviving more than 150 years of tradition.

Since 1854 there has been a strong history of art and design education in Exeter. Sited in Queen Street, very close to where the original Art School was established all those years ago, Exeter College has worked with partners to bring Exeter School of Art back to the cultural heart of the city.

The launch of the new Exeter School of Art was celebrated at a recent event held at Exeter College’s Centre for the Creative...

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Help with hedge planting at Donkey Sanctuary

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2016 - 10:25am

The Donkey Sanctuary is working with Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project to hold a hedge planting event on Wednesday 16 March at the Sanctuary’s Sidmouth site from 10am till 4pm.

As part of their Higher Level Stewardship scheme with Natural England, The Donkey Sanctuary actively manages hedgerows to improve conditions for farmland wildlife, enhance landscape character and protect the natural and historic environment.

Following on the success of their hedgelaying event in February, The Donkey Sanctuary is inviting people to help with hedge planting and fencing.

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Celebrating Exeter – The Organic Way

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2016 - 8:54am

Organic, an Exeter-based performance and content marketing agency and consultancy, recently celebrated their 10th anniversary, and commissioned Instagram social influencer Paperboyo to capture some of the city’s most unique sights.

Rich McCor, better known by his Instagram alias Paperboyo (Instagram.com/paperboyo), is a photographer and social media influencer who uses creativity and the power imbued in social platforms to tell stunning visual stories.

With over 125,000 Instagram followers, Paperboyo’s creations celebrate cities and their history through innovative, outside...

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Chiefs chat with Salvi

The third edition of the Exeter Chiefs podcast is now live. In this edition Marc Ryan & Chris Bentley speak to Flanker Julian Salvi about life at the Club on and off the field.

Hear about Salvi's first day at the Chiefs when he forgot his passport and only realised an hour away from the airport, how did Rob Baxter react?

Salvi talks the differences between Chiefs & Tigers, his reasons for moving to Devon along with his experience of being coached by England Coach Eddie Jones. He also shares his views on the current England performance in the 6 nations.

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Exmouth homes to benefit from improved flood defences

East Devon District Council is working with the Environment Agency to upgrade the sea and estuary defences in Exmouth. The proposed project will reduce the risk of flooding to over 1,000 homes in Exmouth.

Since Autumn 2015, the council’s Exeter based consultants WSP │ Parsons Brinkerhoff have reviewed information gathered from flood modelling, a topographic survey and geotechnical investigations and developed a number of options to upgrade Exmouth’s flood defences along the estuary side and sea front.

Following this, East Devon has held consultation events with local...

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