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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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Aled Jones brings Cathedral Tour to Exeter

Welsh singer Aled Jones MBE is set to wow audiences across the UK in 2016 as he embarks on a 22-date Cathedral tour, including an evening at Exeter Cathedral.

The household name will visit cathedrals in England, Scotland and his home country of Wales on a series of dates throughout May and June, culminating in a very special ‘home-coming’ show in his home-town of Bangor on July 2.

Tickets for the Aled Jones Cathedral Tour go on sale at 9am on Monday 21st December 2016 (visit our Events listing for more information).

Speaking about the tour Aled said: "I'm never more...

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Festive treat from Queen St Dining construction team

The construction team working on the Queen St Dining Quarter in Exeter got festive during their lunchtime this week (Monday 14 December 2015), downing tools and bursting into song at St Pancras Church, right at the heart of the redevelopment project.

Over 60 employees of construction firm ISG took part in the carol service organised by the company and Lead Chaplin Rev Norman Wallwork at the 13th century St Pancras Church, singing carols and handing out festive treats including mince pies and cream, chocolates, biscuits and soft hot and cold drinks, supplied by ISG and colleagues...

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Charity wins top green award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 11:03am

The environmental achievements of a Devon-based charity have been recognised with a top international accreditation.

In the past year Devon Wildlife Trust has targeted the impact it and its 80 staff have on the environment. As a result the charity has been able to reduce its gas consumption at its Cricklepit Mill headquarters in Exeter by 55%. Its electricity consumption across all its properties has also been reduced by 20%. A hydro-turbine installed at the Mill is also helping The Trust generate 40 kilowatts of its own clean, green electricity each day from water power –...

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LHC cook up £1,000 donation for charity

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 10:02am

LHC Architecture + Urbanism have raised more than £1,000 for one of their chosen charities of the year by hosting their very own Bake Off contests.

Following weeks of fierce competition between the team of architects and urban designers at the Exeter and Plymouth studios, LHC cooked up a special surprise for staff at the Kidney Research shop in Exeter and handed over an impressive cheque.

To celebrate handing over the grand total of £1,000, LHC organised a final Christmas Signature Bake Off and baked some impressive goodies to share with staff from the local charity shop,...

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Help the rangers at Haytor

Join Dartmoor National Park Ranger Simon Lee on 10 January 2016 to help shake off that festive excess with a day of conservation work at Haytor.

The day begins at 10.30 and finishes at 3.30 but you are welcome to come along for part of the day if you wish. The day will involve work near the National Park Visitor Centre to benefit the bog hoverfly.

The bog hoverfly (Eristalis cryptarum) is an extremely rare hoverfly that in recent years has been found only within a restricted area of Dartmoor. It is identified in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UKBAP) as a priority species...

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Young Enterprise Trade Show a success

School teams taking part in Exeter’s Young Enterprise enjoyed a busy Saturday last week in Princesshay by showcasing their entrepreneurial skills at the Young Enterprise Trade Show.

Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading charity that empowers young people to harness their personal and business skills.

Taking part were six schools from Exeter and across Devon. The schools set up and operated their stalls within Princesshay to compete for the accolade of Most Successful Business, which on the day was won by Blundells School.

The teams were under the watchful eye of the...

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Exeter £E15 becomes history in 2016

The Exeter £E15 note, featuring Jack Nowell of Exeter Chiefs has been popular with collectors and fans in Devon and further afield, with buyers from Italy, France, the USA, Slovenia and Australia.

The note is valid for purchases in participating businesses until December 31st 2015.

"If you have an Exeter Fifteen Pound note tucked away that you were planning to spend it’s time to do it now!" said Gill Westcott, one of the Exeter Pound team.

"You could use it at any of 130 local independent traders. And where else would you find a £15 note?"

Traders accepting...

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Crimestoppers plays key role in Devon and Cornwall

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 10:56am

Figures released by Crimestoppers on Tuesday 15 December have revealed that the charity passed on nearly 2,000 pieces of information to Devon and Cornwall Police and other law enforcement agencies in the region in the last year.

Some of these related to the most serious of crimes, including murder, rape, human trafficking, robbery and drugs supply. Just under 200 people were arrested and charged with an assortment of criminal offences as a result of the information.

Crimestoppers Chair for Devon and Cornwall Mike Fowkes said: “These are great results and represent a...

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Woman seriously hurt in Exmouth collision

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 10:13am

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision that has left one woman in a serious condition.

Just after 10am on Wednesday 16th December, a collision occurred on Hulham Road Exmouth, when a Citroen C4 travelling towards the junction with Phillips Avenue left the road and collided with a stone wall.

The driver, a local woman in her 70s was unharmed, however her passenger, an 87-year-old woman suffered serious back injuries described as life threatening and was air lifted to Southmead Hospital Bristol, where she remains in a serious but stable condition.

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325 years of loyal service from Nuffield Health Exeter staff

Twenty-two employees of Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital, with a combined 325 years of service between them, have picked up long service awards marking their 10, 15, 20 and 35 year anniversaries.

Each recipient will receive a Yearbook which is a personalised brochure filled with unique messages from leaders and team members, a Gift of their choice, and a sterling silver anniversary pin.

The team will also be treated to a celebratory meal.

Paul Taylor, Hospital Director, said: “We would like to congratulate these team members for their remarkable achievement....

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