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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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University of Exeter appoints new Chief Operating Officer

The University of Exeter is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoff Pringle as Chief Operating Officer. Geoff has been acting in the role since February, having previously held the role of Director of Campus Services at the University.

Since joining Exeter in 2009, Geoff has overseen many of the University’s most significant developments including the flagship student services centre at the heart of the Streatham Campus, the Forum, the redevelopment of the Sports Park and the significant investment in new student accommodation.

In his new role, Geoff will take overall...

Stars to light up Princesshay

Princesshay is pleased to announce that for the fourth consecutive year it will host Exeter city centre’s annual Christmas lights switch on event on Thursday 20 November 2014 from 4pm-8pm.

The popular ceremony will see European Athletics Championship Gold medallist Jo Pavey and actress Caroline Quentin, Patron of Families for Children together with members of Exeter Chiefs rugby team switch on the city centre’s Christmas lights at 6.30pm, joined on stage by the Lord Mayor of Exeter and Father Christmas!

Visitors and shoppers to Princesshay will be treated to a festive...

Citizen science helping our cuckoos

Dartmoor Cuckoos have reached the Congo rainforest ahead of schedule this year, at a time when they would normally be taking a break and recovering body condition during their long migration.

It seems the dry weather conditions may have encouraged them to head south weeks earlier than expected. The cuckoos have been fitted with satellite tags as part of a national project to monitor migration routes.

The project is being co-ordinated by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO). Emsworthy was amongst the first UK Cuckoos to arrive in the Congo rainforest and has been joined...

Challenges for EDDC as Cranbrook grows

As East Devon’s new town of Cranbrook takes shape and expansion looks set to continue for several years to come, the district council needs to ensure that it has enough staff with the right skills to deal with the many challenges that the blossoming community will pose.

But any new staff recruitment will take place against a background of shrinking resources within local government. There are hopes of up to £285,000 from the Department for Communities and Local Government, but this funding has not been confirmed, so other sources of funding will need to be found – including...

What do you think of city taxi service?

People are being asked what they think about the taxi provision in Exeter.

Exeter City Council is considering some significant changes in the way that the taxi trade is licensed across the city. The number of hackney carriage licences (the cabs which people hail from a rank) could be increased from the current limit of 66. Other measures could include:

introducing a distinctive colour scheme for Exeter’s cabs
making in-cab CCTV compulsory
setting stricter limits on emissions
Encouraging the use of electric vehicles

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Greens call for climate change to be ‘number one priority' for Exeter

The Green Party in Exeter has written to Council leader, Cllr Pete Edwards, demanding an urgent response to the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Greens point to the ‘critical role of local councils’ in tackling climate change, identified in the IPCC report.

The Green Party is calling for an immediate review of current strategies, policies, investments and partnerships and for the Council to consider immediately how mitigation and adaptation measures to tackle climate change can be introduced. Measures being proposed by the Greens...

Appeal after fatal M5 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal incident which took place on the northbound carriageway of the M5, between Junction 26 (Wellington) and Junction 25 (Taunton) today (Wednesday 5th November).

At approximately 2.30am, a lorry travelling north on the M5, struck the central reservation just after the Taunton Deane Service Station. On leaving his cab, the driver, a male in his late 50’s, was struck by a second lorry travelling in the same direction. An ambulance attended but the male was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the second lorry has been spoken to...

Exeter CAB calls for volunteers

Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for volunteers and will be holding a recruitment fair at their office on Wednesday 3 December.

They will be recruiting for a range of roles including:

• Advisor – Give generalist advice to clients. • Gateway assessor – Identify issues, next steps and handle emergencies • Reception and information guide – meet people as they arrive and help them access self help resources.

You will receive training for all roles. The advisor and gateway assessor roles come with a specific and thorough training course which may take between 1-2...

Stover County Park goes for gold

Devon County Council is delighted to announce that one of it's most popular visitor destinations, Stover Country Park, is a finalist in this years Devon Tourism Awards.

The park and nature reserve is up for either a bronze, silver or gold in the Access & Inclusivity Award category.

To qualify, entrants had to demonstrate exceptional customer service to all and offer an outstanding experience for visitors, particularly those with impairments and other access needs such as mobility, auditory or sensory.

The winner will be announced at a glittering ceremony at the...

Fire crews investigate Sandford barn fire

Fire crews were called to a barn fire at Welland Down Farm in Sandford near Crediton last night.

Fire control received a call from the above address at around 7pm reporting a barn containing hay on fire.

Two appliances from Crediton, one from Witheridge and the water bowser from Exeter were mobilised.

On arrival crews confirmed that there was a barn containing approximately 200 large bales of hay well alight.

Initial reports stated there were animals also in the barn, however, fire crews confirmed that no animals were injured and had been moved to safety...

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

University of Exeter appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Stars to light up Princesshay

Citizen science helping our cuckoos

Challenges for EDDC as Cranbrook grows

What do you think of city taxi service?

Greens call for climate change to be ‘number one priority' for Exeter

Appeal after fatal M5 crash

Exeter CAB calls for volunteers

Stover County Park goes for gold

Fire crews investigate Sandford barn fire

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