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66-year-old to finish 200th marathon in 200 days on Saturday

A retired banker is set to become the first man over 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot, when he completes his 200th marathon in 200 days this weekend.

Steve James, who celebrated his 66th birthday on the final leg of this journey, has spent the last seven months, completing the 5,240 miles along the British coast, and will finish this challenge in Topsham, Devon, on Saturday 1 November.

Steve, who lives and trained on Dartmoor, said: “It’s been months of pushing my body to its limits. I’m proud, I’m exhausted, and I can’t quite believe I’ve...

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Exeter charity extends apprenticeship scheme

Leading local advice charity, Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), has announced the extension of its successful apprenticeship scheme.

The charity, based in Dix’s Field, launched its first apprenticeship scheme in April 2014 when for the first time it recruited two Business Administration and Customer Service apprentices through Exeter College.

Steve Barriball, Chief Executive of Exeter CAB, said: “Both apprentices have exceeded our expectations. The experience for us has been a very positive one. Jenny and Vicki have found challenges in their first year, but they have met...

Can you help Hospiscare media campaign?

Are you looking to gain media experience for your CV?

We’re looking for help later this month for a media campaign to promote Hospiscare Week.

We'd love your your help for two days before the end of August to help pull our media campaign together.

We've joined forces with Radio Exe for this project and you would help record messages and interview staff, volunteers and supporters on what Hospiscare means to them.

You would get support from Hospiscare’s PR Officer and a briefing with Radio Exe. Please email fundraising@hospiscare.co.uk before Friday 14 August...

Remembering Adam Stansfield

It will be five years on 10 August since Adam succumbed to bowel cancer.

The charity set up in his name to raise awareness of bowel cancer in the young and help promote a healthy lifestyle through football continues to work hard to achieve its aims.

Since we began we have helped over 5,000 children through supporting PowerChair football in Devon, Downs Syndrome football in Devon, FA Junior Football Leaders Awards in Devon, Somerset and Herefordshire. We have also supported over 100 junior football teams in all of the three counties Adam played in.

We have worked in...

Pedestrian killed in Devon hit and run named

The pedestrian who died following a hit and run incident on the A380 in Newton Abbot on Sunday 26 July has been identified.

The victim has been named as Gareth Robert Toms, a 30-year-old from Paignton, who was also known as Frank Hunter.

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

Prior to the incident, police had received reports of a man walking in the road, from the direction of Penn Inn roundabout.

On arrival officers found a 30-year-old man...

Appeal after man assaulted in Exeter subway

Police in Exeter are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old man was assaulted in the St Thomas area of the city.

The victim was assaulted by two males, believed to be teenagers, as he walked passed them in the subway at Cowick Street on Sunday 19 July at around 5.30pm.

One of the suspects pushed the victim to the ground and then jumped on his back while he lay there.

The victim, from Exeter, did not suffer any serious injuries but was left feeling shaken by the unprovoked attack.

The suspects are described as white males, aged between 15 and 18. One of...

Sea Vixen to make Dawlish Air Show debut

Dawlish Air Show organisers have announced that the world’s only airworthy de Havilland Sea Vixen will be displaying at Dawlish Air Show later this month.

This Sea Vixen is the only airworthy aircraft of its type in the world and symbolizes a hugely important time in the history of British naval aviation, representing the high speed strike aircraft of her era– the Scimitar, Sea Vixen, Phantom and Buccaneer.

The Sea Vixen FAW1 entered service with the Fleet Air Arm in 1959 replacing the Sea Venom and was the first British aircraft to be solely armed with guided missiles,...

Awards presented to Exe Estuary Trail team

Devon County Council has been presented with the trophy and plaque for winning the Royal Town and Planning Institute (RTPI) South West Award for Planning Excellence 2015.

The Exe Estuary Trail was the overall winner of the RTPI SW Awards for Planning Excellence 2015. The Chairman of the Council, Councillor Christine Channon, Cabinet Member with responsibility for cycling Stuart Hughes and members of the team behind the project received the awards at a special presentation at the Custom House, in Exeter’s historic Quay.

The RTPI Awards highlight exceptional examples of...

Rail workers to strike over bank holiday

Rail workers on First Great Western trains are to stage a series of strikes, including over the August bank holiday weekend.

The RMT has announced the strikes following a row over the introduction of the new Hitachi trains.

The RMT says the new trains will mean a threat to jobs, services and passenger safety.

RMT members have been told not to work from 12.01am-11.59pm on Sunday 23 August and again between 12.01am on Saturday 29 August and 11.59pm on Monday 31 August.

Hospiscare reveals new look

Hospiscare has got an exciting new look!

The expanding local charity has changed its logo. The orange sunshine logo has been replaced with a bright, colourful tree reflecting Hospiscare’s growing services, reaching out offering help and comfort to an increasing number of local people. Hospiscare also has a new strapline: Caring in the heart of Devon… Because every day matters.

The logo is cheerful and happy mirroring the positive and enriching work carried out by Hospiscare doctors and nurses who provide high quality, free, professional care and support monthly for 700...

Tony Hawks to host first Cathedral quiz night

Comedian and author Tony Hawks is to host Exeter Cathedral’s first ever Big Quiz Night.

Tony, who is regular on the Radio Four show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue and is author of several best selling books, including Round Ireland with a fridge, will host the evening on 1st October.

Teams of up to eight are invited to enter for a limited number of available spaces.

The ticket price also includes a hog roast from Kenniford Farm. And no quiz would be complete without a licensed bar to help fuel those thinking caps!

For more information and to book tickets for the...

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66-year-old to finish 200th marathon in 200 days on Saturday

Exeter charity extends apprenticeship scheme

Can you help Hospiscare media campaign?

Remembering Adam Stansfield

Pedestrian killed in Devon hit and run named

Appeal after man assaulted in Exeter subway

Sea Vixen to make Dawlish Air Show debut

Awards presented to Exe Estuary Trail team

Rail workers to strike over bank holiday

Hospiscare reveals new look

Tony Hawks to host first Cathedral quiz night

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