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Four rowers from three generations set to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean for charity

Four rowers from three generations are preparing to take on the challenge of a lifetime this December — rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the World’s Toughest Row.

Team “Give Us A Wave” will set off from La Gomera, in the Canary Islands and row 3,000 miles to Antigua in the Caribbean.

They will row in pairs, two hours on, two hours off for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, facing 40-foot waves, scorching heat, exhaustion, salt sores, isolation and total self-sufficiency at sea – all while on their boat Oardrey which is just under nine metres long.

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Exeter Cathedral to get Government grant

Exeter Cathedral is set to receive £60,000 from the Government’s First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund.

The fund was announced in the Budget and set up in recognition of the powerful symbol cathedrals are of Britain’s shared history as well as the significant role they will play when the nation comes together to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

Culture Secretary Sajid Javid said: "We are ensuring these magnificent buildings are preserved for future generations so they continue to serve their communities and congregations.

"This fund is...

James' pedal push for sick sister

The brother of a woman battling one of the world’s rarest diseases is taking to the saddle to raise money for vital medical research into the condition.

James Blackburn from Silverton is gearing up for a sponsored 100-mile cycle to support his sister Helen who was diagnosed with the disease in 2008.

He is fund raising for LAM Action, which supports patients with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (known as LAM), an incurable lung condition that affects only women.

The 47-year-old is taking part in this year’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 on August 10 starting at the Queen...

Eat, drink and be merry at Topsham Food Fest

As part of Topsham’s Nello’s Longest Table celebration (which takes place on Sunday July 13), an array of events will be taking place on Topsham Quay on Saturday 12 July.

From 10am until 3pm, Topsham Quay will feature a ‘Slow Food Devon Food Market’ with the opportunity to sample and purchase artisan food and drink from some of the county’s top producers including Pipers Farm, Good Game, Quickes Cheese, Blueberry Bros, Shute Fruit, Ark Chicken, Green Valley Cyder, Devon Coffee and more.

The Slow Food Devon Food Market is a celebration of the fantastic local produce...

New Director of Campus Services at Exeter University

Following 14 years as University of Exeter Director of Sport, Phil Attwell has been promoted to the position of Director of Campus Services.

Phil has overseen significant growth in the University’s sporting estate since he took up the position in 1999, including the development of world class facilities for hockey, rugby, tennis and cricket, as well as market leading health and fitness facilities.

Phil succeeds Geoff Pringle who was appointed to be Acting Chief Operating Officer for the University in December 2013.

Commenting on his new role Phil said: “It’s an...

Devon and Cornwall lead the way in the fight against wildlife crime

World Animal Protection (formerly WSPA) has praised Devon and Cornwall Police for being one of the leading forces in the country tackling wildlife crime. Officers have recently been trained to combat bat persecution and have made significant arrests in an investigation into dog-fighting.

Devon and Cornwall are also one of the leading forces in the UK feeding intelligence back to the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU). Vitally, this provides an accurate perspective of wildlife crime intelligence across England and Wales. Sgt David Knight, Wildlife Crime Liaison Officer for Devon...

Firefighters tackle West Hill blaze

Fire crews were called to a blaze at West Hill near Ottery St Mary shortly before 3.30 this morning.

Three appliances from Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth and Middlemoor were initially mobilised.

On arrival crews discovered a domestic garage well alight and the fire was spreading to the roof space of the bungalow.

Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used compressed air foam was used in the roof space. Extra fire crews from Crediton, Budleigh Salterton,Cullompton and Seaton were mobilised.

Crews had the fire surrounded and contained to the roof by 7am....

Crealy celebrates World Cup final weekend

England may be out but Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park will be celebrating the World Cup final this weekend, 12 and 13 July, and will be partying like they do in Rio.

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park will be giving away a free football gift to anyone who wears their football shirt with pride this weekend plus £5 off their entry fee*

There will also be the chance to enter Crealy’s World Cup penalty shoot-out competition against the Crealy goalkeeper.

With over 60 rides and attractions, including the brand Flying Machine, Bugz Unlimited, The Lost World of...

Researchers discover ‘Nano-pixels’ that promise thin, flexible high-res displays

A new discovery will make it possible to create pixels just a few hundred nanometres across that could pave the way for extremely high-resolution and low-energy thin, flexible displays for applications such as ‘smart’ glasses, synthetic retinas, and foldable screens.

A team of UK scientists, including Professor David Wright from the University of Exeter, explored the link between the electrical and optical properties of phase change materials (materials that can change from an amorphous to a crystalline state).

They found that by sandwiching a seven nanometre thick layer of...

Rotten egg gas holds key to healthcare therapies

It may smell of flatulence and have a reputation for being highly toxic, but when used in the right tiny dosage, hydrogen sulfide is now being being found to offer potential health benefits in a range of issues, from diabetes to stroke, heart attacks and dementia.

A new compound (AP39), designed and made at the University of Exeter, could hold the key to future therapies, by targeting delivery of very small amounts of the substance to the right (or key) places inside cells.

Scientists in Exeter have already found that the compound protects mitochondria – the “powerhouse” of...

Nursery brings back flowers to city centre

Exeter’s High Street is enjoying a welcome injection of colour thanks to the goodwill of a local nursery.

Tim and Simon Boyce have kindly offered to sponsor and plant up some of the hanging baskets in the High street for a second successive summer.

The brothers, who own and run a specialist hanging basket nursery at Shillingford st George near Alphington, had noticed that due to Council cut backs, the hanging baskets near McGaheys on the High Street had not been refilled. They decided that it would be a nice gesture to fill the baskets and maintain them during the summer...

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Four rowers from three generations set to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean for charity

Exeter Cathedral to get Government grant

James' pedal push for sick sister

Eat, drink and be merry at Topsham Food Fest

New Director of Campus Services at Exeter University

Devon and Cornwall lead the way in the fight against wildlife crime

Firefighters tackle West Hill blaze

Crealy celebrates World Cup final weekend

Researchers discover ‘Nano-pixels’ that promise thin, flexible high-res displays

Rotten egg gas holds key to healthcare therapies

Nursery brings back flowers to city centre

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