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Drone footage captures Iron Bridge refurbishment in Exeter

A bird’s-eye view has revealed the scale of the work recently carried out on Exeter’s historic Iron Bridge.

The Grade II Listed structure, which dates back to 1834, underwent a five-month programme of repairs to protect its cast iron framework. Drone footage taken by the engineering team documented the project from start to finish, showing the bridge’s transformation.

The scheme involved extending the existing concrete carriageway slab to allow for a new waterproof layer to be added to seal the bridge deck before resurfacing it. Expansion joints were replaced, while...

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Appeal after mobile phone theft

British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for the public’s help as investigations continue into the theft of a mobile phone from a train at Exeter St Davids rail station.

Investigating officer, PC Stewart Warne, said: “The victim, an 18-year-old man from Exeter, was travelling on the 1405hrs service from Topsham on Thursday (3 July).

“He realised he had left his white, iPhone 5 on the seat on the train after he had got off the service.

“Train staff checked the service but there was no trace of the phone and it has not yet been handed into any railway...

Could you be an on-call firefighter?

Your local fire station needs you!

Danes Castle (Exeter) Fire Station is hosting an open evening for prospective on-call firefighters on Wednesday 13 August starting at 7pm.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is looking for people in the Exeter community to be on-call or ‘retained’ firefighters. No previous experience of fire-fighting is necessary for this role – the ideal prospective firefighter starts with a commitment to the community, a positive attitude and a good level of fitness.

This is an opportunity for men and women who live and/or work within...

South West Coast Path secures £1m investment

The South West Coast Path Association has been successful in their bid to the Coastal Communities Fund to secure £1 million investment in the South West Coast Path.

This project will repair, improve and promote the South West Coast Path (SWCP). Funds will help with 32 urgent repair works to the path, in addition to a range of projects providing information boards and signage, events and marketing. This will create and safeguard around 788 jobs from construction, management and tourism generated by the path.

Management of the Coast Path is co-ordinated by the Trail...

Exeter employers needed to complete survey

There's still time to take part in a survey to find out more about the cost of living in Exeter.

Employers are particularly needed for their feedback.

The University of Exeter is carrying out research on behalf of Exeter City Council into the impact that low wages and high costs of living has on people living in Exeter. The closing date for submissions is 15 August.

The work is part of a City Council-led Cost of Living Forum which was set up last year.

The Forum is made up of Exeter City and Devon County Councillors and representatives from the University of...

Summertime and the slimming is easy

Slimming just got easier in the summer with the help of your local Slimming World Group. Members at America Hall are having a great time - losing lbs and learning how Slimming in the Summer doesn't have to be tough. There's recipe sharing for alternative picnic snacks like scotch eggs, sausage rolls, quiche and so much more. There's the great British BBQ - a slimming world members best occasion with recipes for homemade coleslaw, BBQ chicken with homemade BBQ sauce, Moroccan skewers, pins and sangria, all made slimming world style and delicious.

Members at America...

Stars of TOWIE, BGT and the X Factor to appear at Exeter charity ball

The Harry Cunningham Trust, which raises money for Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital’s neonatal unit, is staging a glitzy celebrity ball, open to the public, in Exeter’s Sandy Park.

The trust, set up in 2012, aims to raise awareness of vasa praevia, a rare but deadly condition affecting unborn children where vital blood vessels block the birth canal, resulting in severe complications. The trust was begun after the condition led to the tragic death of Harry Cunningham, the son of trustee and founder Niki Cunnigham, at just 26 hours old.

It now continues to help sick babies,...

Lights to go out across Exeter tonight

People in Exeter are being encouraged to switch off their lights tonight to commemorate the start of the First World War, 100 years ago.

As part of a nationwide commemoration, people are urged to turn off their lights from 10pm to 11pm, leaving only a single light or candle for a shared moment of reflection.

Exeter City Council will be putting a light in the window of the Guildhall, which has been at the heart of civic life in the city for over 800 years.

The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Percy Prowse said: “It’s so important that we don’t forget the mistakes of the...

Can you help Exeter Hospital Radio?

Hospital Radio Exeter are looking for someone with good technical knowledge, who can also be a good an all-rounder to assist our engineer on the radio station. They should have a background knowledge of a working radio studio, including mixing desks, audio playout systems, PC operating systems, etc. As this is only part of the job, you will be expected to work in all areas of Hospital Radio.

How do you fancy meeting people, raising money, and being on the radio, all for a good cause? If this is on your wavelength, Hospital Radio Exeter might just be for you.

The station...

Free bike security marking

Police are inviting cyclists to take advantage of a free bike security marking event near Chudleigh next weekend. Officers and PCSOs will be on hand at the main car park in Haldon Forest on Sunday 10 August to mark cycles, and offer crime prevention and road safety advice to riders. The event has been organised by Chudleigh neighbourhood policing team in conjunction Forest Cycle Hire Centre, based at Haldon. The aim is to promote awareness around bike security and to help prevent cycle thefts. Devon and Cornwall Police and the cycle centre are jointly providing 100 bike marking kits to be...

Miniature war sculpture set to make a big impact

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the First World War, an Exeter gallery is unveiling a miniature war sculpture that will also raise funds for The Royal British Legion. Castle Galleries, Exeter, will unveil ‘Never Forgotten’ by Nic Joly, a poignant commemorative piece to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. The gallery is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for The Royal British Legion through the sale of miniature limited edition sculptures. The collection will be available at Castle Galleries, Exeter from Monday 4 August. The Royal British Legion is the UK's...

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Drone footage captures Iron Bridge refurbishment in Exeter

Appeal after mobile phone theft

Could you be an on-call firefighter?

South West Coast Path secures £1m investment

Exeter employers needed to complete survey

Summertime and the slimming is easy

Stars of TOWIE, BGT and the X Factor to appear at Exeter charity ball

Lights to go out across Exeter tonight

Can you help Exeter Hospital Radio?

Free bike security marking

Miniature war sculpture set to make a big impact

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