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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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New head appointed at The Maynard School

The Maynard School in Exeter is delighted to announce that Miss Sarah Dunn, currently the Deputy Head at Plymouth College, has been appointed as the new Headmistress from September 2016.

“The appointment of Miss Dunn to the role was a unanimous decision taken after a rigorous and searching interview process following applications from a number of very strong candidates,” said Lady Stanhope, the Chair of Governors for the Maynard School.

Following her undergraduate studies at the University of Exeter and her Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Oxford...

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Christmas lecture unwraps the science behind light

Families from across the South West are invited to take part in an enlightening festive treat, at a special event hosted by the University of Exeter.

As Christmas lights begin to adorn trees, mantle pieces and windows of houses across the region, the University will give a special free talk about the science of light and colour on Thursday, December 10th at the Streatham Campus.

Presented by Professor Pete Vukusic, from the University’s Physics department, the talk will show how both the biological world and technology are making the most of light’s very special properties...

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Exeter's Magdalen Chapter Hotel sold

Exeter's Magdalen Chapter Hotel has been bought by Frasers Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Frasers Centrepoint Limited, in a portfolio of four properties in the UK for a consideration of £36.1 million from Swire Properties Hotels Holdings through the Group’s subsidiary, Malmaison and Hotel du Vin Property Holdings Limited.

This acquisition comes on the back of Frasers Hospitality’s recent purchase of the Malmaison and Hotel du Vin group which comprises 29 upscale lifestyle boutique hotels for £363.4 million in June this year, providing Frasers Hospitality a platform to further...

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Smart Transport project to reduce traffic congestion in Exeter unveiled

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/09/2015 - 11:42am

Cutting edge research and technology will be used to trial new ways to tackle Exeter's traffic problems and alleviate congestion as the City grows over the next nine years.

Exeter is expected to grow by 12,000 new homes and 60 hectares of new business land by 2026, putting more pressure on the City’s already congested road network.

To deal with the problem, Devon County Council and Exeter City Council have joined forces with a business and academic group led by global IT services provider NTT DATA to unveil the pioneering Engaged Smart Transport project.

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Vice chancellor joins delegation to India

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 12/09/2015 - 11:40am

Professor Sir Steve Smith has joined a high-profile delegation visiting India this week to promote UK Higher Education.

The delegation is led by Rt Hon Sajid Javed MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, and the Minister for Universities and Science, Jo Johnson MP.

The high-profile visit will promote the university links that exist between the UK and India, as well as promote the UK as a study destination for international students. India provides more international students to the UK than almost any other country – second only to China – with 19,750...

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Solidarity Walk from Exeter to Dawlish

Authored by Martyn Goss
Posted: Wed, 12/09/2015 - 10:32am

More than thirty people participated in the Devon Churches’ Green Action pilgrimage on 5th December to draw attention to the Paris Climate Summit, and to make connections between global climate impacts and with local vulnerability in the lower Exe Valley.

The walkers (and a couple of cyclists) left South Street Baptist Church in Exeter and reached Dawlish Methodist Church five hours later, with a break for lunch and prayers at St. Clement’s Church at Powderham on the way. Those joining in included members of different Christian traditions and none, but all with a common goal of...

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Chiefs star Jack backs road safety initiative

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 12/09/2015 - 10:30am

England Rugby player and Exeter Chief’s star Jack Nowell has been announced as the new patron of road safety initiative the Honest Truth.

The winger and full back announced his backing of the campaign at an event at the home of the Chiefs, Sandy Park in Exeter.

The Honest Truth is a road safety education partnership between Devon and Cornwall Police, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, professional driving instructors and local authorities.

It was originally conceived in 2009 following a fatal collision in South Devon that claimed the lives of three...

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in A380 crash

Police in Exeter are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision near Haldon.

The collision involving a single vehicle, a black Triumph R675cc motor cycle occurred just before 6.00pm on Tuesday 8th December on the A380 at Great Haldon.

The collision occurred on the A380 (B) carriageway just passed the permanent static speed camera location between the Ashcombe Cross and Great Haldon junction.

It would appear that the motorcyclist travelling towards Exeter collided with the central barrier and came to rest in lane two on its offside....

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A step closer to devolution deal at East Devon

Further discussions on an ambitious bid to devolve power from Whitehall to local authorities in Devon and Somerset will be held in East Devon next week.

The Full Council will be debating the Heart of the South West (HotSW) devolution deal at its meeting on December 16. The discussions follow the council’s Cabinet, and Overview & Scrutiny Committees recommendations earlier this month to move ahead with the process.

Twenty organisations across the two counties – including 17 local authorities – are working in partnership on the HotSW devolution bid in response to the...

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Explore Knightshayes by night

From 5pm until 8pm on 11-13 and 18-20 December, staff and volunteers at Knightshayes Court are hoping to make the festive season extra special by inviting visitors to explore the house and illuminated garden after dark.

They will be able to wander from room to room feeling the warm cheer of a traditional Christmas; and then pop on their woolly hats and snug coats to stroll along the terraces and see parts of the garden transformed into a winter wonderland.

Peta Richards, Visitor Services Assistant, said: “We hope to bring back the magic for families. They can peer at...

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