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Nello cyclists have special reasons for taking part

FORCE Cancer Charity’s largest annual fundraiser – The Nello bike ride – is less than two months away and cyclists from across Devon and around the country are gearing up for the big day on Sunday June 28.

Since the first Nello Century Cycle Challenge in 2000, the ride has raised £1.5million for Exeter-based FORCE, which works locally to support anyone affected by cancer, face-to-face and close to home.

The charity has set a target of raising £127,500 from Nello 2026 to meet the increasing demand for its unique services.

Around 1,000 cyclists on all sorts of bikes...

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Stop and think before visiting A&E

“Stop and think before visiting A&E” – that’s the message from doctors in Devon as the NHS gears up for the cold months ahead. Doctors are urging people to visit or phone their GP practice, pharmacy or NHS 111 if it’s not an emergency. They are also calling for who have not yet registered with a GP practice to do this. Groups of people who have not yet registered with a GP practice include students, and those who have only recently moved to Devon or have moved to a different area of the county. The number of people presenting to hospital emergency departments is already high during the...

Exeter School alumnus joins summit challenge

A group of cricketers, including a former Exeter School pupil, set a new record for the highest-ever match with a lung-busting effort at the top of Kilimanjaro on Friday 26 September.

The teams, including English bowling legend Ashley Giles and South African icon Makhaya Ntini, the country’s first black Test player, and Exeter School alumnus Shripal Shah (1985 -1991), trekked to the roof of Africa before dawn and played ten overs each.

The game was played at 5,730 metres (18,910 feet), in the flat crater just below Kilimanjaro’s 5,895-metre summit.

The current...

Devon County Council tells Prime Minister not to ignore rural areas

Devon County Council has joined a campaign to ensure rural areas do not lose out on devolution.

Devon’s Conservative deputy leader John Clatworthy has signed a powerful letter from county councils across England to Prime Minister David Cameron warning him not to ignore devolution for rural areas in favour of the big cities.

The letter, from the County Councils Network, says:

“We were disappointed that during your statement last Friday morning you only spoke of empowering ‘our great cities’.

“The 37 county councils and county unitary authorities represent 47...

Police appeal after assault at rail station

British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for information following an incident which took place at Newton Abbot railway station.

Officers have today released CCTV images of a woman they would like to speak to in connection with the incident which took place at about 1.20pm on Monday, 1 September 2014.

Investigating officer, PC David Browning, said: “On Monday, 1 September 2014 two women were travelling by train towards Torquay. They arrived at Newton Abbot Station but failed to get off the service they were on until it was ready to depart towards Totnes.

“The...

Charities come together to transform the lives of more people with complex needs

Two charities are coming together to help improve the independence and well being of more people with complex needs.

Community Care Trust, a mental health charity based in Devon, is set to join St Loye’s Foundation within a newly-formed group structure.

The move will enable the delivery of enhanced specialist support, training and employment services to more people in the future.

Chris Knee, Chief Executive, St Loye’s Foundation: said: “We are delighted to be able to announce that the Community Care Trust is joining us in a mutually beneficial relationship. By...

Exeter researchers go plastic-free for a month

Researchers from the University of Exeter will attempt to live a life free from plastic during October and are calling for others to follow suit.

Dr Jennifer Sanderson and Miss Lindsay Walker are undertaking the month-long challenge to help raise awareness of our dependency on plastic packaging.

Members of the public are invited to join the initiative by visiting the ‘Unpackage me’ website and pledging to not purchase any products that contain or use plastic for a day or more during October.

Miss Walker and Dr Sanderson, who are based at the Penryn Campus in...

Pebblebed scoops gold in prestigious awards

Devon vineyard Pebblebed, has been judged top sparkling wine in the South West winning a prestigious gold medal in the South West Vineyards Wine Awards 2014.

The increasingly popular Pinot Noir, red wine was also recognised with a bronze award.

The wine is produced at the Clyst St George winery just outside Exeter.

Owner Geoff Bowen said: “We have a very loyal following for our wines and its great to have this reinforced by a panel of wine experts. A lot of hard work by the Pebblebed team goes into making the wine, from the all those who help with the harvest; to...

End of the road for tax discs

On 1 October 2014 a small paper disc which has been a feature on car windscreens in the UK for 93 years will be consigned to history.

From 1 October 2014, the paper tax disc will no longer need to be displayed on a vehicle although vehicle excise duty (VED) must still be paid. If you have a tax disc with any months left to run after this date, it can be removed from the vehicle and destroyed from 1 October onwards. Your vehicle will still be registered as taxed in the database of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

The DVLA will rely on electronic records to...

Extra funding for Bikeability cycle training

Devon County Council has secured an additional £20,000 from the Department for Transport to train 1,000 children to Level One standard of Bikeability cycle training.

Bikeability is a national initiative providing “cycling proficiency” for the 21st century which has been adopted by Devon County Council as the cycle training standard in the county.

The Level One training is for children in Years Three and Four at schools in Devon (excluding Torbay and Plymouth) and includes training in basic cycle skills in an off-road environment.

This latest funding is in addition...

Cycle with Moor care in National Park

Dartmoor National Park Authority is asking for views on a new code of conduct for cycling within the National Park.

The new code provides a simple set of guidelines aimed to encourage responsible cycling within the National Park for both on and off road cyclists. The National Park produces a series of codes for all the most popular activities enjoyed on Dartmoor and with a huge increase in the use of the moor and its road network for cycling there is a need to provide information to help with awareness.

Andrew Watson, Head of Recreation, Access & Estates said: "We have...

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Nello cyclists have special reasons for taking part

Stop and think before visiting A&E

Exeter School alumnus joins summit challenge

Devon County Council tells Prime Minister not to ignore rural areas

Police appeal after assault at rail station

Charities come together to transform the lives of more people with complex needs

Exeter researchers go plastic-free for a month

Pebblebed scoops gold in prestigious awards

End of the road for tax discs

Extra funding for Bikeability cycle training

Cycle with Moor care in National Park

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