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Honorary degree for former Exeter MP

Former city MP Ben Bradshaw thanked University of Exeter students for “all they have given the city” as he joined their graduation ceremony to be given his own honorary degree.

Sir Ben’s award was in recognition of public service, including his achievements to boost the quality of schools in Exeter, bring jobs to the city and his campaigning for LGBT rights.

During his 27 years as Exeter’s MP he worked to bring the Met Office to the city and worked closely with the University of Exeter and others in the community to bring about a huge school reorganisation and rebuilding...

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RD&E staff support World Heart Day

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 10/03/2015 - 12:29pm

The Cardiac Rehab Team at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital have been showing their support for World Heart Day by raising awareness of the importance of keeping your heart healthy.

World Heart Day, which takes place annually on the 29th September, is a chance for people across the globe to take part in the world's biggest intervention against cardiovascular disease (CVD). Organised by the World Heart Federation (WHF), this year’s focus is on creating healthy heart environments, by ensuring that everyone has the chance to make healthy heart choices wherever they live, work and...

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Exeter RWC215 Fanzone programme

The Rugby World Cup Fanzone is open in Exeter’s Northernhay Gardens again today (Saturday 3 October).

England’s crunch match against Australia kicks off at 8pm, but there is plenty more going on throughout the afternoon and evening.

The Fanzone will be open from noon and the programme for the day is as follows:

12.30pm: Rev Hammer - solo singer/guitarist.

12.50pm: Phoenix Film

1pm: Windslide - combining Didgeridoo with blues style,cigar-box guitar.

1.40pm: Kagemusha Taiko - stunning Japanese drumming performance Kagemusha Taiko.

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Rogue traders preyed on Devon's elderly

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 10/03/2015 - 7:42am

Rogue traders, Thomas Johnson, 57, and Tommy Johnson, 29, of Birtley Road, Guildford in Surrey, have been sentenced at Exeter Crown Court.

Thomas Johnson senior was sentenced to 21 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, with 150 hours community service and a curfew order. Thomas Johnson junior received 18 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, and 150 hours community service.

The defendants were ordered to pay £1,000 each in contribution to costs, and a Proceeds of Crime Act investigation was ordered into Thomas Johnson senior.

The Johnsons pleaded guilty...

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RISE Recovery celebrate first peer supporter graduation

The inspirational achievements of nine peer supporters at RISE Recovery Integrated Services were recognised at the first ever RISE Peer Supporter graduation on Tuesday 22nd September.

The graduation ceremony was held at RISE Exeter with peer supporters coming from RISE services across the county including Newton Abbot, Barnstaple, Tiverton and Exeter.

Over the last year each of the peer supporters completed an ‘Understanding the Principles of Care, Organisational Policies and the Role of the Supporter’ training course accredited by NOCN and have since become a vital part of...

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Join Exeter Hospiscare's Bring a £1 Day

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Fri, 10/02/2015 - 11:43pm

Join more than 60 Exeter businesses, schools and organisations who are taking part in Hospiscare’s big fundraising event, Bring a £1 Day, on Friday October 9.

They are all keen to support the local charity which last year cared for 632 terminally ill Exeter patients and their families, with 473 people being visited in their own homes by Hospiscare nurses and 164 local people were admitted to the hospice.

Hospiscare is calling on local people to collect their £1 coins and bring them to Princesshay to put them in a giant pink collection hat.

You can have a photo taken...

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Police warning after increase in dog attacks

Police in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset have been contacting local schools at the start of the new term, highlighting the need for dog safety.

Forcewide the number of people injured by dogs has risen sharply. In August 2014 there were 6 cases of a person being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury. In July 2015 that figure had risen to 63.

As a result of this police, in partnership withthe RSPCA and the Dogs Trust, are contacting primary schools and offering safety advice.

PC Philip Wilson, a dog handler with Devon & Cornwall Police said: “...

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Simple Solution to Beating The Bag Tax

Authored by Stacy Hill
Posted: Fri, 10/02/2015 - 4:56pm

With the new 5p bag tax to be implemented on 5th October, Trolley Bags – a reusable bag system designed to take the hassle out of the supermarket shop – is a product that has come to the fore as an user friendly, environmentally beneficial and cost effective solution for shoppers.

As the figures of single use bags issued per year in the UK mounts to over 8.5 billion*, it is now a national priority to change retailer and consumer behaviour and the Government bag tax should get everyone thinking more about the effect on the environment and how they shop – opting for a reusable bag to...

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Firms urged to reap the benefits of BEEP

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/02/2015 - 12:50pm

Young unemployed people in Devon could soon benefit from a new mentoring scheme if businesses step up to support the initiative.

Launched in January as a pilot project by Exeter City Council as part of its Rugby World Cup legacy programme, all but one of the first group of 16-24 year olds involved have gone on to secure work or training opportunities.

And now the Council is encouraging local companies to get involved, so hundreds more local young people who are struggling to progress to employment can reap the benefits.

The Business Empowering Employment Programme (...

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Exeter racing driver takes Formula Ford title

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/02/2015 - 11:27am

Exeter racing driver newcomer Richard Mitchell returns triumphant from iconic Brands Hatch Circuit last weekend crowned HSCC Historic Formula Ford 1600 Champion 2015.

Remarkably in his first season of racing Richard has won one of the most competitive Championships in Historic Racing.

Driving Speedsport's blue Merlyn Mk20, Richard claimed the Championship with two thrilling and superbly controlled drives at Brands Hatch.

Never having driven the Brands Indy Circuit before, Richard scorched to Pole Position with a stunning 51.8 second lap time. He led the first race...

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Members have their say on hospital services

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/02/2015 - 11:23am

Over 200 members of the public had the chance to learn more about the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and have their say on its services when the hospital opened its doors for its annual Members’ Say event on 25th September. The RD&E currently has over 11,000 public Members. Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the hospital and how it is run. It is free to join and Members get a real opportunity to influence the workings of the RD&E through electing hospital Governors and taking part in surveys, as well as keeping informed about the Trust through regular events. The...

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