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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).

The new scoring system...

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New Devon County Show President

The Countess of Arran MBE DL, of Castle Hill, Filleigh, near South Molton, has been elected President of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA), organisers of the Devon County Show, for 2016. Lady Arran of Castle Hill took office at the DCAA’s Annual Meeting at Westpoint, Exeter and is the fourth member of her family to serve as President, following her great-grandfather (1923), her grandfather (1950) and her mother, Lady Margaret Fortescue, who became the first lady President of the DCAA in 1989. Lady Arran and her husband Lord Arran live on the 5,500 acre Castle Hill estate in...

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TEDxExeter to reach even more people thanks to local sponsors

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 01/18/2016 - 11:46am

TEDxExeter aims to more than double its reach this year thanks to the loyal support of existing sponsors, and new organisations who have come on board. Their sponsorship means that many more people will be able to see some of the world’s best thinkers share their ground-breaking work and ideas.

Now in its fifth year, TEDxExeter will take place on Friday 15 April at the Exeter Northcott Theatre with a simultaneous livestream to the nearby Alumni Auditorium. Tickets for both these events are now sold out, but there are still opportunities for people to get involved.

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Devon’s best treats for February

Authored by Exe Reporter
Posted: Mon, 01/18/2016 - 11:18am

January is always a bit of a transitional month. You’ve just experienced the joys, and excesses, of the festive December and romance-filled February is just around the corner. Whilst most spend January avoiding treats in the hope of a slimmer waistline and stronger self-esteem, nothing should stop you from enjoying life once February gets under way.

And there’s no better place to treat yourself after a strict January than the county of Devon. Below are some of the best treats in Devon to pick up your mood next month and kick-start the countdown to summer.

Enjoy a splash of...

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Police appeal after woman suffers serious head injuries

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/18/2016 - 8:43am

At approximately 8am on Saturday 16th January, a single vehicle road traffic collision occurred on the C19. This is the minor road linking the A380 and A38 near to Exeter Racecourse.

A silver Vauxhall Corsa left the road and collided with a tree. One woman in her 20’s suffered serious head injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth by air ambulance, where she remains in a serious but stable condition.

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to call the Exeter Serious Collision Investigation Unit on telephone number 101 quoting log number 202 of the 16th...

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Devon writer prepares for a busy 2016

East Devon writer Clive Essame prepares for a busy 2016 with new plays, a series of workshops, youth projects, the publication of his first novel - Beating the French at Petanque - and the creation of a new website in the pipeline. If you’re tempted to try your hand at writing yourself then Clive’s Writing for Welbeing courses start soon at The Beehive in Honiton and at Kennaway House, Sidmouth, or if watching theatre is more up your street then the comedy Honeymoon for One is being produced in Ottery St Mary in July. Much of Clive’s work benefits the communities he works with and delivers...

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How to find buried treasure on Britain’s beaches

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/18/2016 - 3:28am

Buried treasure sounds like the subject of pirate movies, but there are hoards of hidden gems lurking under the sand of Britain’s beaches.

Online travel agent Florida4Less , has released advice for those hoping for a major find to coincide with its virtual Grand in the Sand treasure hunt*.

The Portable Antiquities Scheme, based at the British Museum, provides advice for those wanting to search for interesting finds - and do so responsibly - on Britain’s beaches. The scheme operates a database of at least 1,300 historical items that have been found along the country’s...

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Don't stay cold this winter

As temperatures drop, people living in Exeter and across Devon may be able to get extra help with their heating this winter thanks to a new scheme.

The CosyDevon service, which is operated by a partnership of some councils in Devon, including Exeter City Council, was one of only 20 bids that were successful in securing funding as part of the Government’s £25m Central Heating Fund. The Fund is designed to support local people living in homes that don’t currently enjoy the efficiency and comfort of gas central heating, which is much cheaper to run than most forms of electric heating...

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Have your say: Teignbridge starts budget-setting process

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/17/2016 - 4:50pm

Teignbridge District Council is asking residents and businesses for their views as they start the annual budget-setting process.

The council is preparing to debate its budget plans for the coming financial year and invites comment as it moves towards a final budget for 2016/17.

The initial proposals detail savings made by the council over the past year and planned savings in years to come with further investment in key projects that help support the economy and housing growth.

Teignbridge has had a good track record of ‘low or no’ council tax increases but, as no...

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Royal recognition for Cathedral stonemasons

Three of Exeter Cathedral’s stonemasons have been singled out for praise, with special commendations from the Worshipful Company of Masons as part of the Duke of Gloucester’s Award scheme.

Anna Steinmetzer, Matthew Hoskins and Owen Whitfield were given the honour for their work on the exterior of the chapel of St Edmund to the west of the Cathedral, which was completed last autumn. The trio were praised both for their teamwork and for the breadth and quality of their individual work.

The awards were introduced in 2007 in honour of HRH The Duke of Gloucester who, through his...

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Devon the #PlaceToBe for walking and cycling

A short video promoting Devon’s stunning network of walking and cycling trails to people around the world has been released.

The video kick-starts a campaign to encourage ramblers, cyclists, tourists and locals to take advantage of the county’s wonderful variety of walking and cycling trails.

It also encourages people to highlight Devon for walking and cycling this year on the #PlaceToBe Twitter feed.

The short video has been created, in collaboration with Visit Devon, and shares the fantastic walking and cycling routes Devon has to offer.

The film will be...

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