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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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Community tournament attracts players from across the globe

Exeter City Football Club have once again celebrated diversity in the local community by holding a football tournament that attracted players from across the globe, yesterday (Sunday 26 July). Torquay based Crispy Pigs beat Not a Kalou from Ipplepen 2-1 in a closely fought final. Ashley Dewdney scored both goals for the winners as they came from behind to edge victory. The tournament, now in its 11th year, encourages participation from local community teams and especially black and minority ethnic players. Today’s event saw players from many different parts of the world including Morocco,...

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Pensioner killed in Exeter lorry crash

A pedestrian has died following a collision with a lorry in Exeter on Saturday.

Police, fire and ambulance were called just prior to 1pm on Saturday 25th July to attend Fore Street, Exeter after reports of a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian.

A 78-year old man from the Exeter area was confirmed deceased on arrival at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

A formal identification has yet to be carried out.

Fore Street was closed for around six hours as specialist forensic investigation of the scene took place.

Police are appealing for witnesses...

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Pedestrian dies in Exeter collision

Emergency services attended a serious collision on Fore Street in Exeter city centre on Saturday (25 July).

Police and ambulance were called just before 1pm to attend Fore Street, Exeter after reports of a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 78 year old male from the Exeter area, was confirmed deceased at the scene.

Fore Street was closed in both directions for several hours whilst an investigation of the scene took place.

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 415 of 25th July 2015

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Devon pair make Bus Driver of the Year final

Two drivers from Stagecoach South West are competing to become the 2015 Bus Driver of the Year.

The pair were victorious in the local heats of the competition and will now go on to compete at the national finals held in Blackpool during September.

Exeter-based Richard Smith bagged first place in the South West heats, alongside a £200 prize, after scoring 96 out of 100 in his theory test alone. Joining Richard in Blackpool is Robert Groger, from Torquay who came second in the selection round taking home a prize of £150.

Both staff also had to undergo a rigorous...

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VIP wanted to launch Exeter Monopoly board

It has been described as Britain’s poshest city – too upmarket to have an Old Kent Road equivalent - so now Monopoly makers are offering one Exeter person the chance to be treated “all posh” for a day.

The official Monopoly board for Exeter will be launched at a city ceremony on Wednesday 7 October, and as part of the celebrations the board’s makers are on the lookout for a ‘VIP’ to launch the board.... Very Important Posh-person that is!

Earlier in the year it was reported in the national and regional media how Exeter could be too well-heeled to have an Old Kent Road...

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Spirit of the Exe: An Exe-travaganza

Everybody is invited to an Exe-travaganza on the Piazza Terracina at Exeter Quay from 11am on Saturday 1 August.

Spirit of the Exe is a free festival for all the family which will celebrate everything that's good about the estuary. As well as being a globally important site for wildlife and an area steeped in maritime history, its also a hub of leisure activities, as well as being a place of beauty and pride for local communities.

The event will include everything from live music and guided walks, to creative fun for all ages and activities on the river, and much more....

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Appeal after pedestrian killed on A380

Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the A380 Torquay Road in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 26 July).

Police were called at around 1.30am to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian on the A380 Torquay Road near to its junction with Aller Brake Road.

On arrival officers found a male pedestrian having sustained fatal injuries, after being involved in a collision with a vehicle which has failed to stop.

At this time the man, believed to be aged in his 30’s has not been identified but officers are carrying out...

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Headliners announced for Baring-Gould Folk Weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 07/26/2015 - 10:59am

Weekend of ‘up close and personal’ live music is promised as first bands are announced for Baring-Gould Folk Festival

The headliners have been announced for this year’s Baring-Gould Folk Weekend in Devon and they include a mixture of nationally-acclaimed acts and well-known names from the South West’s thriving traditional music scene.

Folk harmony group Lady Maisery kick off the festival, which takes place at various locations in Okehampton over the weekend of 23-25 October 2015. The trio head up the opening concert at Charter Hall on the Friday evening and will also be...

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Attempted robbery at Devon Post Office

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 07/26/2015 - 10:04am

Police in South Devon are appealing for information following an attempted robbery.

The incident occurred at approximately 2.30 pm on Friday 24th July at the outreach post office in the village hall at Chudleigh Knighton.

A man entered the Post Office brandishing as a small knife, threatened the sub postmistress and demanded money.

A member of the public in the premises at the time, challenged the man and the offender consequently made off on a pedal cycle towards Bovey Tracey empty handed.

Thankfully no one was injured during the incident.

The...

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Severe weather warning issued for Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 07/26/2015 - 10:03am

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning as windy weather is set to hit Devon.

While already windy today, winds are expected to increase further during tomorrow, becoming very gusty with a risk of gales over exposed coasts and hills.

With showers and longer spells of rain also forecast over the next few days, the public should be aware of the potential for some minor disruption to outdoor activities and difficult driving conditions.

The warning is valid from 6am-9pm tomorrow (Monday).

The Exeter-based agency’s Chief forecaster said: “Winds are already...

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