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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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School crossing patrol consultation launches

A consultation reviewing how school crossing patrols should be funded and provided in the county is being launched by Devon County Council.

The authority is exploring ways to maintain the service while looking to save £250,000 from the service’s budget in the coming financial year. It is part of £110 million of savings required over the next four years.

Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highway Management, said: “We know how highly school communities value the crossing patrols. The County Council holds them in equally high regard and we...

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Show your support for #GivingTuesday

With just four days to go until #GivingTuesday 2015, Exeter charity Rainbow Living is calling for local people to show their support for this global day of giving.

Taking place on December 1, #GivingTuesday follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday - two of the UK’s biggest shopping days. The campaign is supported by a wide range of celebrities and sports stars, including Miranda Hart, Casey Batchelor, Olympic gold medallist Hannah Cockcroft, Peter Andre, Downton Abbey’s Joanna Froggatt, former Dr Who David Tennant, and historian and presenter Dan Snow.

Rainbow Living has...

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Maynard head crowned Teacher of the Year

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 11/27/2015 - 12:30pm

“The year just keeps getting better and better,” said Bee Hughes, Headmistress at The Maynard School in Exeter, as she quietly reflects upon winning Teacher of the Year at the recent Pride of Exeter Awards 2015.

“I was surprised to even be nominated and never expected in a million years that I would win! I was gobsmacked when they called out my name and then slightly concerned because I hadn’t even put any thought to an acceptance speech!”

Ms Hughes has worked tirelessly since her appointment in 2009 and, despite her protestations, being handed this award was a worthy...

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Go-Kart Party a success for Age UK Exeter and Princesshay

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 11/27/2015 - 11:25am

Children having fun on electric go-carts rides in Princesshay this summer has raised over £600 for Age UK Exeter. Operators Go-Kart Party donated 10% of all takings throughout the summer to Age UK Exeter as part of the continued annual charity partnership between Age UK Exeter and Princesshay.

Go-Kart Party manage the pay per ride electric Go-Karts in Princesshay Square, running on a track specifically designed for 4 to10 year olds eager to have a go at being a racing driver.

Nathan Martindill of Go-Kart Party said: “We were delighted to bring the go karts back to...

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£2 parking to be introduced in East Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 11/27/2015 - 11:00am

An across-the-board standard parking charge of £2 a day is being introduced across all East Devon District Council car parks for three months from December 1.

The temporary tariff will not only support local shops over Christmas, but will help boost trade during the traditionally quieter months of January and February.

The move was welcomed by East Devon Chamber of Commerce Chairman Colin Wright who said that he was delighted.

Mr Wright, who is also chairman of the Honiton Chamber of Commerce, said: “We’re very pleased that the district council has once again...

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Police launch #KnowWhenToStop campaign

The Christmas party season is almost upon us and police are encouraging anyone attending festivities to stay in control and know their limits when it comes to alcohol.

Work parties, festive drinks and family celebrations are all part of the Christmas fun but sadly alcohol-related incidents such as domestic abuse, assault, criminal damage, rape and antisocial behaviour increase during the festive period.

Sgt David Vickery, force licensing officer, said: “Everyone wants to have a good time at Christmas and we certainly don’t want to put a stop to that, but we do want to put a...

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Chiefs post record financial results

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/26/2015 - 6:10pm

On and off the field, results continue to flourish for Exeter Rugby Club, members were told at the club’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday night.

Addressing a large crowd at the club’s Sandy Park base, club chairman and chief executive, Tony Rowe OBE, said it has been another ‘fantastic’ year for the Aviva Premiership outfit.

Members were informed that the Devon club had recorded their best-ever financial results, aided in itself by the excellent on the field displays from the Chiefs, who finished in their highest-ever position in the Premiership, as well as reaching the...

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Lord Mayor thanks Exeter Fanzone Volunteers

Volunteers who worked in Exeter’s Rugby World Cup 2015 Fanzone have been thanked by the Lord Mayor of Exeter.

Lord Mayor, Councillor Olwen Foggin, hosted a celebration event at Exeter’s historic Guildhall on Wednesday evening (25 November), to acknowledge the huge effort that the Exeter Fanzone volunteers had made during Rugby World Cup 2015.

Three matches were played at Sandy Park during the tournament with the help of nearly 300 volunteers from across the region, but the celebration focussed on thanking the team of 28 volunteers who were based in the Fanzone in Exeter’s...

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Did you witness racially aggravated incident?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/26/2015 - 4:54pm

Police in Exeter are appealing for information following a racially aggravated incident in the City.

The incident occurred at around 4pm on Wednesday 21st October in Sidwell Street, Exeter, outside the Allstars Sports Bar.

A woman and her nine-year-old were walking in Sidwell Street when they were verbally abused by a woman. The abuse and comments made were regarded as both a racially and religiously motivated hate crime.

The suspect is described as being a white woman, aged in her 20’s, about 5’ 5” in height and of average build. She had short brown hair and was...

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Exeter Swimming Club say new pool plans mean local economy missing out on £1m annually

Authored by Louis Joyce
Posted: Thu, 11/26/2015 - 2:39pm

With plans for a new swimming pool development on the current bus station site successfully being cleared through the second stage of council planning, you would think that Exeter City Swimming Club (ECSC) would be getting excited at the prospect of a new multi-million pound facility in the heart of Exeter getting one step closer to realisation, however, nothing could be further from the truth.

The club that trained and developed Olympic star and world champion Liam Tancock have highlighted multiple problems with the current plans and has repeatedly called for the development to be...

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