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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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Tony Hogg ‘disappointed’ by PCC statement

Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg says he is ‘deeply disappointed’ that Home Secretary Theresa May has expressed ‘naked partiality’ in a statement about the forthcoming PCC elections on 5th May. In the statement, Mrs May says: “People can vote for a candidate who promises the world but delivers unsafe streets and wasted money. Or they can vote for a Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner who will work with the Government to deliver lower crime and safer communities, all while providing value for money.” But Mr Hogg feels the statement is divisive. “I had...

Positive signs for SW property market

New buyer enquiries across the South West rose for the eleventh month in succession in January according to the RICS UK Residential Market Survey, January 2016, with 40% more respondents seeing an increase in new buyer demand rather than a fall.

Feedback to the survey continues to suggest that demand is being boosted by a rush of buy-to-let investors looking to buy before the 3% stamp duty surcharge comes into effect in April. In the South West 96% of respondents said they did expect an increase of purchases by buy-to-let investors prior to the changes.

The South West has...

UK Supreme Court president visits University of Exeter

The Right Hon Lord Neuberger, President of the UK Supreme Court, has visited the University of Exeter to meet staff and students.

Lord Neuberger’s informal visit came following an invitation from student Ammar Khan, who spent time shadowing him earlier this year. He asked to meet students during his time at the Streatham campus and spent an hour answering their questions on a wide variety of topics, including how to create a more diverse group of judges, the pressures faced by the judiciary and media coverage of court cases.

He met separately with undergraduates and...

East Devon sex offender jailed for 22 years

A man has been jailed for 22 years after being convicted of a string of historic sexual assaults on two young girls.

Paul McLean (pictured) was found guilty following a six-day trial at Truro Crown Court on Wednesday 3 February, and sentenced on Friday 5 February.

McLean, 50, of Talaton Road, Whimple, Exeter, was charged with 32 sexual offences relating to two young girls that were committed between 1992 and 2007 in Malvern, Worcestershire and Newquay, Cornwall.

McLean was found guilty of eight counts of indecent assault, four of sexual activity with a child, four...

Charities benefit to the tune of £145,000 thanks to Exeter Foundation

Following a successful year of fundraising, Exeter-based charities and projects are better off to the tune of over £145,000 thanks to donations from the Exeter Chiefs’ official charity, the Exeter Foundation.

Some £97,534.34 was given to projects who had applied for funds from the Exeter Foundation, including £10,000 towards a play area at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital’s Bramble Ward, £25,000 for a new hydrotherapy pool at Vranch House and a £1,500 contribution for a new Volunteering in Health minibus.

The Exeter Foundation also supported the 19240 Shrouds of the...

Designer bag stolen from Exeter charity shop

Police are keen to identify a woman after a designer handbag was stolen from a charity shop in Exeter city centre.

The Mulberry bag was stolen from the WESC charity shop in Sidwell Street on Tuesday 12th January at around 1pm.

Officers are keen to speak to the woman pictured, who has a distinctive mole on her left cheek, as she may be able to assist with enquiries.

If you can help ring 101 quoting crime reference number CR/002674/16 or pass on information to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

Cartridges Law sponsor Exeter Half Marathon

Cartridges Law are sponsoring the Exeter Half Marathon 2016 organised by Exeter City FC's Football in the Community, the run is a great three lap traffic free, pancake flat, half marathon run on the footpaths and cycle tracks around the River Exe and Exeter Canal.

It covers a distance of 13.1 miles and is suitable for people chasing PB's along with novice runners. Exeter City FC Football in the Community works in collaborative partnerships to deliver inspiring physical activity,health and wellbeing and educational services for people of all ages across Devon. Last year the we...

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Exeter

A spectacular dancing dragon, a stunning firework display and traditional Chinese crafts, food and games will all feature when the University of Exeter invites everyone to join in a celebration of Chinese New Year.

Everyone is welcome to join staff and students from across the world in welcoming in 2016, the Year of the Monkey on the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays.

In China, it is known as the "Spring Festival" and marks the end of the winter season. The University of Exeter will be celebrating the Chinese New Year on Saturday 13 February in Exeter city...

Appeal following daytime burlgary in Exmouth

Police are investigating after a burglar struck at an Exmouth house while the occupants were at home.

The offender walked in through the front door of the property in New North Road on Thursday 4th February, while the family was upstairs and stole a handbag.

The blue denim Kipling bag contained a distinctive apple green coloured Ted Baker purse which has a faint scratch on the front. As well as cards and cash, the bag contained an umbrella and a set of keys.

Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen suspicious individuals or activity in the...

New garden trail launched at Knightshayes

Families can travel all around the world this half-term at Knightshayes, following in the footsteps of intrepid Victorian plant hunters. With the launch of a brand new family trail, they can discover amazing trees, shrubs and flowers from all corners of the globe.

The Knightshayes garden passport trail takes families all around the beautiful woodland garden. From Chile to Australia and Taiwan to North America, explorers will have to find the passport stamp on each tree and add it to their own Knightshayes passport which they can collect visitor reception.

A brand new...

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Honorary degree for former Exeter MP

Tony Hogg ‘disappointed’ by PCC statement

Positive signs for SW property market

UK Supreme Court president visits University of Exeter

East Devon sex offender jailed for 22 years

Charities benefit to the tune of £145,000 thanks to Exeter Foundation

Designer bag stolen from Exeter charity shop

Cartridges Law sponsor Exeter Half Marathon

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Exeter

Appeal following daytime burlgary in Exmouth

New garden trail launched at Knightshayes

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