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Youngsters check out newly laid football pitches in Exeter

Young footballers in Exeter have been given a sneak preview of newly laid grassroots football pitches that they will play on this coming season.

Youngsters from Heavitree Youth Football Club were given a feel of the newly created playing surface at Bromhams Farm Fields. The Under 11s side will be one of the teams playing on the three pitches when the season starts next month.

Also backing the new facilities were players from Exeter City Football Club, who popped along to check out the surface. Luca Woodhouse and Andrew Oluwabori were joined by Sophie Gillies and Beth...

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Coastguard safety appeal as hot weather continues

Glorious sunshine and hot temperatures has seen the Coastguard deal with more than 2,500 incidents, nationally, in the past month alone. From 21 June to 21 July 2014, there were 2,549 incidents listed on the Coastguard database, ranging from struggling swimmers, cliff fallers to broken down boats and kayakers in difficulty.

Now with the start of the school summer holidays, Coastguards are reminding people of a few top tips to help them stay safe and enjoy their time at the coast.

Richard Martin, Chief Coastguard, said: "During this recent spell of good weather, we’ve seen a...

Local 'experts' guide for Exeter

An indispensable guide to exceptional customer service in the Exeter area will be landing on the doormats of more than 40,000 city homes over the next few days.

This week sees the launch of the fifth edition of Our Local Expert’s Exeter guide, featuring nearly 200 local businesses with one thing in common – they have all been recommended by members of the public.

And with more than 100 recommendations, no business has received more positive feedback than A-Plan Electrical.

“A-Plan is typical of the businesses which feature in the guide,” explained publisher Nick...

Exeter rugby stars' ultimate taste test

Exeter’s original gourmet burger restaurant has launched a smokin’ range – but only after local rugby stars tested out the new menu first.

Famed for its gourmet burgers made with Devon beef from Greendale Farm, the Queen Street restaurant has today launched the Urban Smoke Shack.

Beef, pork and chicken cooked in the newly imported American ‘smoker’ for up to 10 hours at a time, were all put to the test by amongst others, Exeter Chiefs’ Jack Nowell, Sam Hill and Jack Yeandle.

Owner and chef Garth Pearse says providing new food experiences for customers is crucial, in...

Motorcyclist seriously injured in A379 crash

A 27-year-old motorcyclist from Teignmouth has been seriously injured after being involved in a collision on the A379 between Kenton and Starcross today.

Police were called shortly before 7.45 this morning (Thursday 24 July) after a male motorcyclist was trapped under the red Mitsubishi Shogun, registered to Bristol.

He was treated at the scene by paramedics after being freed by the fire service, and then taken by air ambulance to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.

His injuries are said to be life threatening.

The road was closed between Powderham and Kenton...

£9m to tackle fuel poverty

A number of families in Exeter will get a warmer home this winter and beyond thanks to CosyDevon – an energy saving scheme launched today by Exeter City Council and eight other local authorities which will see up to £9 million invested in improving homes across the county.

Delivered in partnership with E.ON, one of the UK’s leading energy companies, CosyDevon is offering up to 7,000 free or subsidised insulation and heating measures for Devon’s homes, supporting local jobs and saving an estimated 156,000 tonnes of C02.

Cllr Rob Hannaford, Lead Councillor for Housing and...

First students graduate from course funded by PCC’s small grant

The first three students have completed an exciting course funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg’s small grant scheme.

Grow 4 Good, based in the grounds of Dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell, received a grant of £2,789 from Tony Hogg’s small grant scheme for a new project called Ticket 2 Work which allows 12 people between 16 and 25 to achieve the City and Guilds NPTC level 2 certificate of competence in brushcutting.

Mr Hogg was pleased to be able to support Grow 4 Good’s attempts to steer young people away from a life of re-offending by using horticultural work to reduce...

Cancer survivor to start Race for Life

A courageous schoolgirl who has survived leukaemia will sound an air horn to start Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Exeter on Sunday, 27 July at 10am.

Jasmine Larkman, aged 11, from Crediton, will be the guest of honour at the event at Westpoint Exeter.

She will start the formidable army of nearly 4,000 women on their way round the 5k and 10k routes to raise money for Cancer Research UK’s pioneering work.

Among the sea of women are many who have survived cancer themselves or are participating in memory or celebration of loved ones.

Reading their ‘back...

1 in 3 admit speeding on country roads

Drivers are being urged to slow down on country roads this summer to enable families, walkers, cyclists and horse riders to enjoy great British countryside, as a survey reveals that a huge proportion treat them like racetracks.

Results out today from road safety charity Brake and Digby Brown solicitors reveal one in three drivers (33%) admit driving too fast for safety on country roads, by speeding, taking bends fast or overtaking. Four in 10 (37%) have had a near-miss on country roads, while driving, walking or cycling.

Since there is less traffic on country roads, some...

Story Time with Barnardo’s and John Lewis

Local children’s authors are supporting Story Time with Barnardo’s and John Lewis Exeter, a fun and engaging storytelling campaign which aims to highlight the importance of interaction and communication to a child’s early development whilst raising money to support the UK’s most vulnerable children.

John Lewis has partnered with the children’s charity to host a series of book readings by children’s authors at John Lewis shops across the country running throughout the summer.

Upcoming dates for Story Time at John Lewis Exeter:

Saturday 9 August - Babette Cole...

Art project triumphs at national event

A group of youngsters from Devon who have been in the care of Devon County Council have been celebrated at a national event in London to showcase a special Art Project aimed at exploring their dreams and aspirations.

The group who were nominated by invitation only took their work to the Listen Up 2014 expedition event hosted by the ‘Who Cares’ Trust in Westminster. This is the leading national event for children in care and care leavers across England which brings together decision makers and care professionals from around the UK.

During the evening, everyone was asked to...

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Youngsters check out newly laid football pitches in Exeter

Coastguard safety appeal as hot weather continues

Local 'experts' guide for Exeter

Exeter rugby stars' ultimate taste test

Motorcyclist seriously injured in A379 crash

£9m to tackle fuel poverty

First students graduate from course funded by PCC’s small grant

Cancer survivor to start Race for Life

1 in 3 admit speeding on country roads

Story Time with Barnardo’s and John Lewis

Art project triumphs at national event

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