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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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Best vintage for a decade in Devon

2013 was pretty good. But 2014 is set to be the vintage of the decade for Devon's growing band of winemakers. " 2013 was a bumper crop, but a disappointing autumn led to pretty average ripeness on many late varieties - like the Pinots and Seyval Blanc " says Yearlstone Vineyard's Roger White. " This year everything has gone right from start to finish. " Yearlstone has already picked the early ripening muscat variety Siegerrebe and the aromotic Madeleine Angevine. " Both were at very high levels of ripeness, but with good acidity too, " says Roger....

Eureka moments between sciences and the arts

Exeter academics have secured two of seven research awards to explore the cutting edge relationships between the sciences and the arts and humanities.

The Innovation Awards funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) will enable Professor Adam Zeman, from the University of Exeter Medical School, to study the ‘Mind’s Eye’, the distinctively human ability to imagine. It will also enable English lecturer Dr Jason Hall to explore the competencies and skills needed for the construction of the early 19th century Latin Verse Machine.

These new awards will provide...

Crediton Link Road soon to open

A special ceremony will be held at Crediton’s new £8.5 million link road next Wednesday (1 October) ahead of its opening.

Devon County Council Chairman Councillor George Gribble will unveil a ceremonial plaque at the new road, known as Wellparks Hill, at 10.30am. Although the opening of the road is due to follow soon after, the exact timing of when it will open to the public will depend on completion of minor work.

Construction of the 760 metre single carriageway started in July 2013. The completed road now provides a new direct route to the Lords Meadow Industrial Estate...

Teignbridge District Council 'goes mobile'

Council services are now available in the palm of your hand after the launch of a new mobile website by Teignbridge District Council.

With a growing percentage of people choosing to access the council's website using their smartphone, Teignbridge designed a new mobile version to make it easier and quicker to find services.

Teignbridge’s website www.teignbridge.gov.uk attracts an average of 150,000 hits a month and 37,000 and those who are coming to our site through their mobiles are increasing at a rate of 1.5-2% per month. At the current rate, the amount of people using...

Gidleigh Park retains its two Michelin stars

Gidleigh Park is delighted to have retained its two Michelin stars following the release of the Michelin Guide 2015. Executive Chef Michael Caines MBE, who celebrates 20 years at Gidleigh Park this year, was awarded two Michelin stars for the first time in 1999 and today’s announcement marks sixteen continuous years for the hotel to hold the award. Michael Caines commented: “The Michelin guide is arguably the most revered restaurant guide amongst chefs, restaurant critics and guests alike and we’re honoured to retain our stars for the sixteenth year running.

"Our team here at...

Roll up your sleeves for estuary clean up

On Saturday 27 September, members of the public are invited to come along to the Imperial Recreation Ground slipway in Exmouth at 1pm for a couple of hours of litter picking followed by a relaxing cruise on the Estuary with free buffet (places limited).

Over the past few years volunteers have made a substantial impact on the health of the globally important Exe Estuary by helping to clear large and often dangerous items of litter that accumulate in the Estuary.

This litter and waste not only detracts from the beautiful landscape and harms wildlife but is also a hazard for...

Government plans to capture Devon beavers may be unlawful

Friends of the Earth has called for an immediate halt to Government plans to capture wild beavers on the River Otter in Devon, warning that any such moves may be unlawful. In a letter sent to Environment Secretary Liz Truss, the environmental charity outlined its concerns regarding the legality of capturing the beavers, explaining that since Britain formed part of the natural range of beavers - and since there were already free living populations in Scotland - they should be covered by EU laws governing protected species. In 2013 it was reported that there was a small population of...

Exeter gives students a leg up in industry

Students with a love of horse racing are being given the opportunity to become Exeter Racecourse’s official Student ambassador with a series of additional work experience days giving them a leg up in the industry.

The new role, which lasts for the duration of Exeter’s season from October until May, includes placements with various work providers within the industry.

Upon completion, they will be given a reference by Exeter’s general manager Tim Darby and testimonials from each partner who has signed up for the exciting initiative.

As well as Exeter Racecourse, other...

Raising funds for Warm Little Feet

The Salvation Army Response Singers from Exeter recently gave a superb Harvest Concert at Sandford Congregational Church, which was well attended.

Their leader, Andrew Cutler told the congregation that he had recently visited Moldova, the poorest country in Eastern Europe. He showed them a harvest plaque which had been made by ladies and children in Moldova. Andrew brought back 25 plaques with him to sell and raise funds for the charity Warm Little Feet.

Warm Little Feet aims to buy warm, fur-lined boots for children in Moldova. Without these boots they are unable to go to...

Work begins on Teignmouth's new theatre

Demolition work is due to start on the Carlton site, Teignmouth, on Monday 29 September.

Teignbridge District Council has appointed Weaver Demolition Ltd to carry out the construction work which will see a new landmark building replacing the current theatre. The work signals the end of an era but the dawn of an exciting new beginning for the town and the district.

This initial phase of work will see contractors setting up and preparing the site so the current building is ready for demolition. This will be ongoing with completion due in December and work on the building due...

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Nello cyclists have special reasons for taking part

Best vintage for a decade in Devon

Eureka moments between sciences and the arts

Crediton Link Road soon to open

Teignbridge District Council 'goes mobile'

Gidleigh Park retains its two Michelin stars

Roll up your sleeves for estuary clean up

Government plans to capture Devon beavers may be unlawful

Exeter gives students a leg up in industry

Raising funds for Warm Little Feet

Work begins on Teignmouth's new theatre

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