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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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Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink takes bronze at Tourism Awards

Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink took home a Devon Tourism Award for the third year running at last night’s ceremony, held at the Holiday Inn in Plymouth.

The Festival picked up a Bronze award for its 12th event, which took place in April at Exeter Castle and Northernhay Gardens.

The multi-award winning Festival also celebrated Silver in the 2014-2015 South West England Tourism Excellence Awards last year.

Of the win Derek Phillips, Board Chairman of the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink says: “We are delighted to be recognised once again...

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Teignbridge rewards winners for recycling

The first batch of winners in Teignbridge’s Recycling Together Rewards scheme has been announced.

Community groups, trusts, charities and residents have all been named as winners in the scheme aimed at reducing the amount of food waste sent for disposal and encouraging recycling.

Newton Abbot Community Transport Association and Kingsteignton Swimming Pool and Recreational Association are the top winners so far scooping £100.

Bovey Tracey Heritage Trust, Open Daw in Dawlish, Devon UK Mega, Homeless in Teignbridge Support (HITS) Foodbank, The Parish Church of St Peter...

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Enterprise Zone boost welcomed

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/02/2015 - 6:59am

The ruling Conservative Group on East Devon District Council has welcomed Government backing for a new Enterprise Zone in the Greater Exeter area as a perfect example of partnership working and a vindication of EDDC’s efforts at bolstering the local economy.

Commenting on support for a Heart Of The South West Enterprise Zone announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his autumn statement last week, EDDC’s Deputy Leader said: “This is a huge vote of confidence in our region from the very centre of UK Government. It is proof that our strategy in creating the right business...

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‘Fish fraud’ across Europe in decline

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/02/2015 - 5:02am

TOUGH new policies to combat fish fraud across Europe appear to be working, according to a new study.

The largest multi-species survey of fish labelling accuracy to date indicates a marked and sudden reduction of seafood mislabelling in supermarkets, markets and fishmongers in the EU.

Scientists in six European countries, including Dr Andrew Griffiths from the University of Exeter, tracked samples of the mostly commonly consumed fish, including cod, tuna, hake and plaice, after a series of studies going back 5 years had shown mislabelling in up to 40% of cases.

It...

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Santa's on his way to Exeter... by bus!

Santa will be setting a new ‘gold standard’ in travel when he arrives in Exeter on a luxury bus where he’ll be encouraging shoppers to donate and decorate themselves for charity!

Teaming up with Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF), Stagecoach South West will bring Santa to Princesshay shopping centre on Friday December 11 on one of the company’s new Gold buses, which feature leather seats, extra legroom, free Wi-Fi and USB ports.

It’s all in aid of ELF’s EARS 4 ELF day, which is helping to raise awareness and funds to help families across Devon affected by blood cancers and blood...

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Don't let thieves steal your Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/01/2015 - 4:36pm

Devon and Cornwall police are reminding people during the busy run up to Christmas to keep their possessions safe from opportunist thieves. Officers will be working closely with partners in the community to roll out a number initiatives over the coming weeks.

People are advised to protect their Christmas purchases by storing them out of sight, so burglars aren’t tempted to steal them.

Detective Sergeant Chris Tapley from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Burglary is a serious and invasive offence which has a devastating impact on victims. You can make a big difference...

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Extra Care housing scheme for over 55s event

People will have a chance to find out about plans for a new Extra Care housing scheme for the over 55s next week.

Exeter City Council is holding a drop in event to allow neighbouring residents to discuss the specialist housing scheme at Millbrook Lane. The information day will be held on Tuesday (8 December) in the Main Hall of Isca College of Media Arts, Earl Richards Road South, between 4pm and 7.30pm.

The City Council will be looking to submit a planning application in the New Year to build an Extra Care scheme for people aged over 55. Extra Care is a housing solution...

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Exeter's old electricity building generates power once again

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 12/01/2015 - 11:55am

A former light and power station is producing energy once again...but now renewable energy from the sun.

One of Exeter’s most iconic industrial buildings, the former City of Exeter Light and Power Station - known today as the home to the popular Quay Climbing Centre, has just had a large solar array installed on its roof.

The building, which up until 1955, served Exeter with light and power, is owned by Exeter City Council and leased to the team behind the climbing centre.It is the first leased council property to have a Solar PV array installed under the City Council’s...

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On #GivingTuesday #GiveMoreLocally

Authored by LauraHew
Posted: Tue, 12/01/2015 - 11:52am

We should give more locally, is the overwhelming response to #GivingTuesday from supporters of local charity Devon Community Foundation.

On December 1st people are taking a break from the Christmas consumer frenzy to donate their time, money or voice to support a good cause. Devon CF is among 1,300 charities and businesses across the UK backing #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving after Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

The campaign is supported by a wide range of celebrities and sports stars, including Miranda Hart, Casey Batchelor, Olympic gold medallist Hannah Cockcroft,...

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Doors open - come and see!

Authored by Liz Straw
Posted: Tue, 12/01/2015 - 11:40am

Yes – we’re ready to open our doors!

Exeter’s newest community centre, The Beacon, is holding its first public event this Saturday 5 December – a Christmas fair.

Come along between 1pm and 3pm and see all the months of hard work that the Beacon Vollies (you’d call them volunteers) have put in. They have sorted, cleaned, painted and even put up a new ceiling at The Beacon, which was formerly the Knight Club in Beacon Lane.

They have created a warm, light welcoming space to hold community events, private functions, meetings and already a number of local organsiatons...

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