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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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Sid Vale Association funded volunteer becomes full time National Trust Ranger

A volunteer trainee ranger who was funded by the Sid Vale Association’s Keith Owen Fund has become a permanent countryside ranger with the East Devon National Trust team.

Lucy Buckingham started as a trainee at the end of June 2014 and funding covered practical management work, community projects, events and public engagement and certificates in power tool use and first aid. After the completion of her training she became a seasonal ranger in April 2015 before being appointed to her new role this month.

Peter Blyth, Head Ranger says, ‘Lucy will now be running the scheme in...

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Police investigate serious sexual assault in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/17/2015 - 4:52pm

Police have launched an investigation following a report of a serious sexual assault on Okehampton Road, Exeter early this morning (Tuesday 17th November).

The victim is a local man in his 20’s and is currently being supported by specialist officers.

A cordon has been set up in the area including the public toilets as scenes of crime officers undertake forensic searches.

Police are appealing for witnesses and would like to hear from anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the Okehampton Road area between 1-4am this morning.

Police would also like to speak...

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Crime victims encouraged to take part in Restorative Justice process

Devon and Cornwall Police are promoting a scheme which involves victims of crime coming face-to-face with their offenders as part Restorative Justice Week 2015

From Monday 16 to Sunday 22 November, the Force will be supporting the national campaign “I’ve got something to say” which aims to raise awareness of Restorative Justice (RJ) to encourage victims of crime to undertake the process.

Restorative Justice Teams across Devon and Cornwall will be implementing a wide range of activities to promote the week from local community coffee mornings, workshops and engagement events...

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£1.2m for rural economy in Mid and East Devon

The rural economy in Mid and East Devon will be bolstered with £1.2 million of funding support, Devon County Council has announced.

The County Council is overseeing the EU funded LEADER grants programme, which aims to create jobs and help to develop rural businesses. It is working with key partners, including Mid and East Devon District Councils, to ensure applicants receive the necessary support to access the funding.

Devon County Council is the accountable body for two of the five Local Action Groups across Devon – Making it Local and REAL Devon.

The REAL Devon...

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Warning to thrill-seekers taking storm selfies

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 11/17/2015 - 11:38am

The Environment Agency and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) are warning that people posing for ‘storm selfies’ are putting their lives in danger. As Storm Barney hits Britain, the two organisations are urging thrill-seekers not to put themselves at risk by taking photographs of themselves along wave-battered promenades and breakwaters.

On Tuesday (17 November) afternoon and evening, gale or severe gale force westerly winds are expected to generate large waves around exposed coasts in south-west England and the English Channel. Some localised spray and wave...

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CCTV appeal after kebab shop assault

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/17/2015 - 10:42am

Police have issued CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with an assault in Exmouth.

A 35-year-old man was allegedly assaulted following an altercation with two men in the Best Kebab shop, Rolle Street, on Sunday 18 October shortly after 3.05am.

One of the suspects is reported to have punched the victim to the head, knocking him to the ground, and continued to punch and kick him.

Officers are appealing to the public to help identify the men pictured.

Anyone who recognises them is asked to call police on 101, or email 101@...

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MP lobbies for anti-bullying charity

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 11/17/2015 - 10:37am

The MP for Central Devon has praised a South West-based anti-bullying charity in the lead up to national anti-bullying week (November 16-20) for its efforts in tackling bullying and reducing hate crimes.

The MP, Mel Stride, recently hosted a meeting in Westminster with Devon and Cornwall Police Inspector Ryan Doyle, the former High Sheriff of Devon, John Lee OBE, both from the Mid Devon area, and Children’s Minister Edward Timpson MP to discuss their work with the charity, "Local Heroes" and its key role in tackling intolerance and discrimination within schools.

The charity...

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Exeter Christmas Market returns

This year's Exeter Christmas Market will run from Thursday 19 November until Saturday 19 December.

The Cathedral Green will be brought to life by the market, with stalls offering unique, handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and food items – everything needed for a perfect Christmas celebration and to create a real Christmas buzz at the heart of the city.

There will be more than 50 traders this year with a good mix of local and international traders. Roast Hog, Belgian chocolates, Baklava, crepes, speciality cheeses and meats from across the continent will be on offer,...

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Woman bit by dog and teenager suffers effects of smoke after fire at an Exeter home

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/17/2015 - 8:08am

A 15-year-old girl and a woman needed medical treatment after a fire at an Exeter home.

The girl suffered smoke ihnalation and the woman was bitten by a dog in the incident in Newman Road, St Thomas.

Below is Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue's report from the incident:

Two fire appliances from Danes Castle and Middlemoor were mobilised following a call from the occupant of a property reporting that their television was on fire, in the living room.

Shortly after arriving crews confirmed smoke was issuing, and entered the property with 2 BA wearers and 1...

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Exeter PHD student's documentary role

A documentary showcasing the life of a Siberian cut off from society has been captured in a poignant film made with the involvement of a University of Exeter PHD student.

Rebecca Marshall, of the Film Studies programme, has profiled Agafya Lykova, a 70 year old woman born into the isolation of the vast Siberian Forest – The Taiga.

The documentary, The Forest In Me, looks to explore Agafya’s sense of time, faith and identity in her isolation, in contrast to a world of mass communication.

In 1936, ‘The Great Purge’ was enacted that looked to repress opponents of the...

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