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Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Guitar indie-pop band Pale Waves and Mercury-nominated The Big Moon are the latest acts heading to the south Devon countryside for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

The bands are joining the line-up for seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Canadian / American artist Alanis Morissette ’s headline show with special guest musical powerhouse Skunk Anansie at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Friday June 26.

The Devon date is the first of just seven shows Morissette is playing in the UK this year and comes on the heels of her most acclaimed UK shows ever last...

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Early Christmas present hope for Hospiscare

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Wed, 11/12/2014 - 1:57pm

Exeter’s local charity Hospiscare is hoping that Christmas has come early after £3,540 were left in carrier bags outside one of its city shops.

Police, who are temporarily holding the cash, have appealed for the mystery donor to come forward to confirm that they intended the money to go to the charity. If the money is not claimed it will go to Hospiscare in six weeks time.

Glynis Atherton, Hospiscare chief executive, said: “The shop manager was amazed and immediately contacted the police who are looking after the wads of £20 used notes. This sum would provide almost a whole...

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Heavy rain and strong winds set to continue

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 11/12/2014 - 12:27pm

The weather may be relatively calm at the moment, but the Met Office have issued another yellow weather warning for rain tomorrow (Thursday) which is set to continue through Friday, into Saturday.

Forecasters say a developing frontal system is expected to bring another period of persistent rain, which will be heavy at times, to parts of the southern England later on Thursday and into Friday. The rain is likely to be accompanied by strong and gusty winds.

There is a risk of localised flooding, exacerbated by fallen leaves blocking drainage courses.

The Exeter-based...

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Become a motorbiking Santa!

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 11/12/2014 - 10:10am

Forget the reindeer – these Christmas toys will be delivered by motorcycle. A festive motorbike cavalcade with a special difference will take place just a couple of weeks before Christmas this year – and YOU could be part of it. The riders will be delivering Christmas toys to youngsters with life-limiting illnesses at the South West Children’s Hospice. So why not arm yourself with a Santa suit, decorate your motorbike with some tinsel or antlers and join the Exeter Based Motorbike Rides group for a ride to remember? This amazing festive ride will take place on Sunday 7 December, meeting at...

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Your chance to quiz councillors

People in Exeter are being given the chance to quiz councillors on any “burning” issues for the city.

Exeter residents are invited to put forward questions to members of the joint County and City Councils' Exeter Board, at their next meeting on 25 November at 6pm in the Civic Centre in Paris Street.

The Board allocates 15 minutes for their ‘open forum’, with 3 minutes per speaker, with a maximum of three to four speakers to allow time for discussion.

Previously, residents have prompted debate about issues including street lighting, homelessness and waste collection...

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Theatre toasts sponsorship deal

Exeter Northcott Theatre celebrated its recent sponsorship agreement with Browne Jacobson with a canapé and drinks reception.

Exeter Northcott Theatre’s Chair of the Board of Trustees Lady Studholme welcomed representatives from Browne Jacobson, theatre trustees and key members of the management and theatre production teams to a private drinks reception held in The View before guests enjoyed a performance of Craig Gilbert’s adaptation of Jerome K Jerome's classic tale Three Men in a Boat.

The year-long sponsorship deal with the national law firm will make a valuable...

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Police keen to identify charity donor

Police are hoping to speak to a generous donor after a large amount of cash was left in a bag outside an Exeter charity shop.

The donation was discovered outside the Hospiscare charity shop in Cowick Street on the morning of Monday 11 November and police are now trying to establish if the donation was made legitimately.

A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall police said: “There is nothing to suggest that it is not legitimate but we want to make sure that the person who left the money intended to do so.

“The money, which was in used £20 notes and was in excess of £2,000...

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Communities' own remedy for crime

More than 1,000 people across Devon and Cornwall have taken part in a consultation process which allows communities to decide how low-level criminals may be punished in the future. Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg carried out a summer long consultation asking people across the peninsula what sanctions they felt would best deal with those who commit crimes such as antisocial behaviour and vandalism. The consultation was required under legislation outlined in the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act. A total of 1,022 people took part in the process, either face to face or...

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Commemorative sundial unveiled in Drewsteignton

A World War One commemorative stone sundial was unveiled yesterday (Tuesdy) in Drewsteignton Village Garden to mark Remembrance Day. Tim Cambourne, Castle Drogo Project Manager said: "There is a very close connection between the Trust and the residents of Drewsteignton and surrounding villages. Many of the craftsmen working on the castle enlisted along with Julius Drewe’s three sons. "Like many of the men, the heir to Castle Drogo died at war and building work was curtailed and the Castle not completed until 1930, the walls of which are said to be memorials to its lost community of...

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Two Birds Kitchen crowned 'best newcomer' in Devon Life Food & Drink Awards 2014

Two Birds Kitchen has won the prestigious Best Newcomer category at the Devon Life Food & Drink Awards 2014.

“We are so proud of our achievement,” said owner, Emma Tay.

“We are a family business passionate about cooking and serving fresh, local, organic food which tastes fantastic! This award recognises our achievements in striving to deliver food on the go which is delicious, healthy and homemade, using the best quality, local, seasonal ingredients all served from our pop-up kitchen caravan.”

Two Birds Kitchen is about to build on its success with a hot new...

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Chiefs remember fallen peers

For 100 years they had gone unnoticed, but 12 former Exeter Rugby Club players and officials were today officially remembered with a new commemorative plaque at Sandy Park.

The lives of the forgotten few were highlighted in a special memorial service which took place in a special Remembrance Service held at the stadium on Armistice Day.

For years, Exeter Rugby Club have proudly displayed within the County Suite a memorial plaque of the names of those former players who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War.

However, new information supplied to the...

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