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'St Gudula' stands by the River Swincombe on Dartmoor

Ancient Holy Well Forms Centrepiece for new Dartmoor Community Pageant

The spirit of a medieval saint will be evoked in a new community ritual for Dartmoor, which aims to reconnect people with water and the land.

St Gudula’s Well in Ashburton, an ancient holy well, will be the focus of the ceremony, which will honour water as the source of all life, and also celebrate the start of summer.

‘Gudula’s Gathering’ has been conceived by events curator and writer Kirsteen McNish, and Helen Bruce of the Dartmoor Preservation Association, as the closing event for the Dartmoor Tors Festival.

It will incorporate a community procession and a...

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Police fair funding fight goes to Number 10

Tony Hogg’s campaign for Fair Funding for Devon and Cornwall Police - the largest ever engagement exercise by a police and crime commissioner – culminated yesterday (Tuesday 15 September) when he handed in an 8,568 signature petition to 10 Downing Street.

The petition, which asks the Government to consider the unique challenges faced by Devon and Cornwall – geographically the largest police force in England and Wales – gives a very public face to Mr Hogg’s feedback into the Home Office consultation on the funding formula.

Mr Hogg was joined at Downing Street by local MPs...

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Key moment for future of Exmouth

People are being urged to have their say in what is being described as a ‘key moment’ for the future of Exmouth and the surrounding area.

Plymouth University is set to unveil outline plans for the Rolle College site in a two-day planning consultation in the town, being held at Ocean on the Esplanade, on Friday October 2 and Saturday October 3. It will give people the chance to review the plans and have their say ahead of the university applying for outline planning permission.

The site, owned by Plymouth University, has been unoccupied since the university relocated its...

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Man seriously hurt in crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/14/2015 - 4:13pm

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was airlifted to hospital following a two-vehicle collision near Hatherleigh on Friday 11 September.

At around 5.35pm a yellow Vauxhall Astra van and a black Mitsubishi Outlander were involved in a collision on the A386 Station Road at Meethe.

The 32-year-old male driver of the Astra, from Torrington, sustained serious internal injuries and was airlifted to the North Devon District Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

The female driver of the Outlander, aged 40, from Beaworthy, suffered minor injuries....

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More (rugby) stars for city hotel!

An Exeter hotel is gearing up to welcome one of the teams playing in The Rugby World Cup 2015.

Tonga face Namibia at Sandy Park, home of the Exeter Chiefs, on Tuesday September 29.

By then they will be truly settled into their new West Country surroundings, as the players and coaching staff arrive, with their families, at the Mercure Exeter Southgate hotel this Saturday (September 19), the day after the Pool C side take on Georgia in Gloucester.

The squad will use the hotel, in Southernhay, as their base, whilst training at Exeter University, as they prepare for the...

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£47,000 given to local charities

The success of the Exeter Foundation was highlighted in all its glory as 18 local charities and organisations were rewarded at Saturday night’s Season Launch Dinner held at Sandy Park.

A grand total of £47,000 – raised through various fundraising activities last season, including match-day bucket collections – was distributed to the charities and organisations following another hugely successful year for the charity by the Lord Mayor, Olwen Foggin.

Set up in 2011 by a number of Exeter-based businesssmen, the Foundation’s mission is to provide the city of Exeter and its...

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Boy, 12, seriously injured at football match

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/14/2015 - 10:08am

The Devon & Exeter Football League has sent its best wishes to a young football fan who was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a "freak accident"

He was hurt during a game between Bradsninch and Bampton on Saturday.

The youngster, believed to be a 12-year-old boy, was flown to Frenchay hospital in Bristol by air ambulance.

The Devon & Exeter Football League said in a statement: “On behalf of the Devon & Exeter Football League and all our clubs we are sending our best wishes and hoping that youngster Oliver who was seriously injured...

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Concern over missing Exeter man

Police are very concerned for the whereabouts of a 60-year-old man from Exeter.

Richard Beattie was last seen on Wednesday 9 September having left his accommodation in Alphington with no personal property.

Richard is described as 5ft 10ins tall, grey short thinning hair and of slight build. He was formerly in the Royal Navy and has spent most of his more recent life living in the Newton Abbot area.

He may frequent pubs or other licensed premises.

Anyone who sees Richard or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call 999 quoting reference 319 of 12 September...

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Echo owners in talks over sale

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/14/2015 - 8:51am

Trinity Mirror has confirmed it is in talks about a takeover of regional newspaper group Local World which owns Exeter's Express & Echo and the Western Morning News.

The company is reportedly considering a deal worth £200m to acquire the remaining 80% of the group it does not own from investors including Daily Mail owner DMGT – which owns a 39% stake in the company – and Yattendon Group.

A statement from Trinity said: “The board of Trinity Mirror plc notes the recent media speculation and confirms that it is in discussions with Local World Holdings Limited for the...

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Roots A Capella Choir needs you!

Authored by Sarah Owen
Posted: Mon, 09/14/2015 - 4:09am

Are you aged 13-18? Do you love to sing? Then here’s your chance!

Roots A Capella is run by Devon-based music charity, Wren Music, and meets in St. Sidwell’s Community Centre in central Exeter, just minutes away from the bus station.

The choir meets once a month on Sundays and is a great opportunity to improve your vocal skills, learn a huge range of songs from all over the world as well as take part in high calibre performances around the region.

In the last term, Roots A Capella have had an exiting run of performances, including at Exeter Cathedral and Torquay...

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Legendary commentator praises Chiefs

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 09/13/2015 - 9:54pm

Legendary rugby commentator Ian Robertson has revealed Sandy Park is one of his favourite grounds to visit.

The former Barbarian was the guest speaker at the pre-season dinner at Sandy Park in aid of The Exeter Foundation.

After entertaining the 300-plus audience with his anecdotes on Saturday night, he revealed his passion for the Exeter Chiefs.

He said he loved visiting Sandy Park and would be back in November.

Mr Robertson also praised the achievements of head coach Rob Baxter and the team.

He also said the Chiefs were one of the few sides to work...

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