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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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Charity asks: What would YOU wish for?

Exeter-based charity CEDA is highlighting some of the things that disabled people find difficult, not just because of their disability but because of the systems designed to help them.

What Would YOU Wish For? is a campaign which asks people what they would wish for if they could have anything. Many people dream of sailing round the world, becoming famous or flying to the moon. In a short video, CEDA asks some of its members what they would like to do. The answers include going to a nightclub, seeing a rugby match and wandering along the beach – things which most people would take...

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World premiere for Exeter Symphony Orchestra

ESO will be the first orchestra to perform 'Voices of Remembrance' by Laura Rossi at a concert in Exeter on the 7th November.

A former member of ESO, Laura Rossi is a critically acclaimed composer who has written extensively for film and television. Voices of Remembrance invokes the thoughts and fears of the soldiers who fought in the First World War, by the skilful combination of orchestra, choir and poetry. The ESO will be joined by St David’s Singers and narrators Felicity Cawthra and Kenneth Parry for this performance.

ESO Chairman Miles Leonard said: “we are...

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Proposals to give police more control of firefighters

Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) currently oversee the work of police forces while separate bodies made up of councillors, called Fire and Rescue Authorities (FRAs), oversee firefighters. The Government is consulting on allowing PCCs to take over control of firefighters, replacing FRAs.

In a detailed response to the consultation, the Local Government Association, which represents all 46 fire authorities in England, says firefighters carry out almost annual 700,000 home safety visits. Firefighters are working with a range of health partners and schools to prevent poor health,...

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Dying mum's 62,000 reasons to say thank you

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 11/09/2015 - 8:36pm

Generous friends, family and strangers have raised an incredible £62,000 for a dying Exeter mum - in a matter of weeks.

Jo Smith is currently travelling with her best friend Sarah Lacey to Arizona by sea and land in a desperate bid to find a cure for her two terminal conditions.

She needs £70,000 for the trip and her treatment and her YOUCARING site is now close to the target.

A friend of Jo told the Exeter Daily she would be bowled over by the amount raised.

The friend added: "The kindness of people who don't even know Jo has been incredible. This trip...

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Waist fat can double mortality risk

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/09/2015 - 7:08pm

Researchers at the Annals of Internal Medicine, have published new findings exploring the relationship between BMI and waist-to-hip ratio, and waist circumference, and increased cardiovascular mortality.

The study looked at 15,184 adults aged 18-90 years old and showed that those with a healthy BMI but with excess weight around their middle were up to twice as likely to die early as people with high BMI but with normal fat distribution.

Christopher Allen, Senior Cardiac Nurse at British Heart Foundation said: “We all know that watching our weight is important, but often it’...

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Funding formula review withdrawal delights Hogg's team

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has spoken of his delight after Policing Minister Mike Penning withdrew the Home Office review into the police funding formula. In answer to a question by MP Keith Vaz, Mr Penning said the withdrawal came as a direct result of the mistakes discovered by the Devon and Cornwall OPCC and highlighted in the media last week. “The funding formula was descending into chaos, and the Government’s decision to delay is the right one,” said Mr Hogg. “My excellent team has worked on the Government’s proposals for the past five months. They have submitted two...

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Dawlish Warren management scheme exhibition

The Environment Agency and partner Teignbridge District Council are holding a public exhibition on 26 November 2015 to provide more information about the Dawlish Warren beach management scheme to hear your views on what is planned.

The exhibition will be open from 2pm until 8pm on 26 November 2015 at the Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren, EX7 0NA.

A range of information will be available about the scheme including its objectives and the approximate timescales. Visitors will be able to see an overview of the scheme - how the beach and sand spit work to protect the...

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Exeter based PR Consultancy launches new technical breakfast focus group for the construction industry

Exeter-based PR & Marketing consultancy, Glen King PR launched the first of its new series of quarterly Technical Breakfasts held at Lloyd’s Kitchen, aimed at members of the Construction industry. The independently-run consultancy, which recently celebrated 10 years in business, boasts a diverse portfolio of clients across all sectors, with a specialist knowledge of the construction industry. The technical focused groups are targeted to small groups of up to 20 invited guests and sponsored by a host speaker with expertise in their individual field.

The theme of the inaugural...

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Record bookings for Exeter's Southgate

A popular city hotel is experiencing a record number of bookings from across Devon this Christmas.

The Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel will be hosting a number of party nights over the Christmas period with a Roaring 20’s theme.

Currently, the hotel is expecting over 3,500 guests, almost double the amount of guests who attended the Moulin Rouge themed parties last year.

Guests will be greeted upon arrival with a complimentary drink followed by a three course festive dinner. The event will also include a disco, complete with a DJ and photo booth.

People are...

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Thomson Reuters preserving history

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 11/09/2015 - 10:31am

Staff from Thomson Reuters are helping Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum save a hoard of 22,888 Roman coins for Devon; by volunteering their time, they have raised over £1,500.

The money was raised through the Thomson Reuters Community Champion Awards. Their Dollars for Doers program allows employees to show support for the causes they are most passionate about and turn their volunteer time into a grant.

About the hoard

The hoard comprises 22,888 4th-century Roman coins and is the third largest hoard ever found. It was unearthed by a local metal detectorist on...

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