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Second stage announced for TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham

An exclusive second stage is being added to Devon’s biggest music event this summer – with a host of extra artists joining the line-up.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham takes place across the weekend Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28 with headline shows from Teddy Swims , Alanis Morissette and Lewis Capaldi.

And now additional artists will take to the festival’s all-new Castle Green Stage , performing from 2.30pm each day as gates open as well as after each headline artist.

Live music fans will enjoy the Castle Green Stage before and after the Main Stage acts...

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Seaton car park to stay open for summer

In an effort to minimise disruption during the summer season, project managers for Seaton Jurassic, the new visitor centre, have re-jigged the programme slightly to allow the road reconfiguration to take place alongside the site set-up.

This means the car park on The Underfleet can stay open throughout the main summer period This has been achieved without any change to the completion date which is still expected to be summer 2015 with a 'soft opening' in the autumn.

Cllr Ian Thomas, East Devon District Council's cabinet member for economy, said: "We've tried to be as...

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Airport access road improvements

Work to upgrade the access road to Exeter International Airport is due to start on Tuesday 26 August.

The £1.4 million scheme will increase the width of the B3184, improving the link from the A30 to Exeter Airport and the nearby Exeter Airport Business Park.

The current narrow width of the road causes traffic congestion, particularly for larger vehicles and HGVs. Widening the existing layout will improve traffic visibility and increase safety for road users. It will also support growth of the airport and would enable the road to cope with any increase in vehicles.

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Prospective Exeter MP meets PM

Exeter's Conservative prospective MP delivered an upbeat message to the Prime Minister during his visit to the city.

Dom Morris spoke to the PM about Exeter's economic recovery, the crisis in Iraq as well as highlighting some issues closer to home.

The Prime Minister made the visit after announcing a major extension of a flagship national scheme to get truanting children back to school, adults into work and antisocial behaviour under control.

In addition to the emphasis on family friendly policies, Dom was keen to highlight to the Prime Minister the conservative-led...

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City draw a blank at Burton

Exeter City’s wait for a first win of 2014/15 continued at the Pirelli Stadium, as Burton Albion – whose perfect start continued with a fourth win – were 1-0 victors.

It was a goal before the break by Stuart Beavons that ultimately made the difference on the scoreshee, volleying in from inside the area past an otherwise infallible Christy Pym.

Exeter exerted everything in the final throes and came close to snatching a late equaliser as Graham Cummins almost got onto a spill by a Jon McLaughlin, but it wasn’t to be for the Grecians.

After playing for 45 minutes...

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Iped lights stolen from Devon business park

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/20/2014 - 12:25pm

Police in Chudleigh are appealing for information following attacks on business premises. A total of nine commercial burglaries occurred overnight sometime between 9.45pm on Monday 18 August and 5am on Tuesday 19 August at the Xpressway Business Park located on the outskirts of Chudleigh. The offenders entered each commercial unit by forcing the front shutters and also caused damage to fire doors inside.

Thousands of pounds worth of goods were stolen, including building and plumbing materials, vending machines and cash. At one premise a total of 10 unique electric mopeds known as ‘...

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Don’t let library consultation fall on deaf ears

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/20/2014 - 12:15pm

UNISON is warning Devon County Council not to let the consultation responses it received on its proposals for the future of the library service to fall on deaf ears.

The union’s warning comes after the Council released figures last week on the number of people who took part in the consultation.

Andy Bowman, Branch Chair at UNISON Devon County Branch, said: “Whilst it’s great that thousands of people have responded, it doesn’t take a genius to work out that the response rate was so high because the people of Devon are seriously concerned about the Council’s proposals and...

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Dynamic duo launch Business Doctors

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/20/2014 - 11:55am

Two local businessmen have teamed up to launch Business Doctors, the UK's fastest growing support service for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), and a brand new operation for Exeter and Devon.

David Meek and Jon Axon, both of Devon, provide support and strategic advice to owners and directors of SMEs.

David has 30 years' experience in managing big teams in customer-oriented businesses, particularly car dealerships. He's very experienced at recruiting, sales and marketing and end-to-end business strategy.

Jon's complementary background lies in the leisure...

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75 years of life changing advice

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/20/2014 - 11:22am

2014 marks 75 years of the Citizens Advice service and the life-changing advice that the organisation provides.

As part of celebrations, Sainbury’s in Alphington Road is hosting a team of fundraisers from Exeter CAB on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August.

There will be a chance to promote the fantastic work that the charity does in the community and help fund-raising for this vital service.

Steve Barriball, Chief Executive of Exeter CAB said: “We are delighted to have this opportunity to promote our work to shoppers in the Sainbury’s Alphington Road store. As a charity...

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Exeter Airport on course for more growth

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/20/2014 - 10:56am

Exeter Airport is on course for another year of growth as it cements its position as the gateway airport to the South West and looks forward to new flights to London City Airport in just 10 weeks’ time.

Following last year’s 6% increase – the first in six years – in passenger numbers to 740,000 the airport has maintained growth in the first half of 2014, buoyed by growing consumer demand and increased capacity on popular routes.

It is also just over a year since Exeter Airport was acquired by Regional & City Airports, the airport management division of Rigby Group plc,...

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Snoop's entourage toasts Exeter gig

Exeter-based gig promoter Dave Meyland today said Exeter could punch above its weight after the successful visit of superstar rapper Snoop Dogg to the city.

The American performer played a sell-out show at Timepiece last week drawing fans from across the UK.

Dave (pictured left) said he had received dozens of messages of appreciation for pulling off the gig of a lifetime.

And as our exclusive back stage picture shows, one of Snoop's entourage, Kurupt from the Dogg Pound (second left) raised a toast to a successful night afterwards.

Dave said: "It was an...

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