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White Stuff Ice Cream Truck Tour heads for Exeter

To celebrate 40 years, White Stuff is hitting the road with a summer ice cream truck tour, which includes a day in Exeter.

Throughout this month they’ll be serving up free scoops along the south coast, bringing their signature style and community spirit to some of the UK’s favourite seaside destinations. Visitors will also be able to ‘Spin To Win’, with the chance to win some of the brand’s 40th Anniversary product.

The tour kicks off in St Ives, where White Stuff is teaming up with St Ives Surf School to offer locals free surf lessons and gear hire on Saturday 19 July....

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Exeter Uni researchers' mobile warning

Men who keep a mobile phone in their trouser pocket could be inadvertently damaging their chances of becoming a father, according to a new study led by the University of Exeter. Previous research has suggested that Radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) emitted by the devices can have a detrimental effect on male fertility. Most of the global adult population own mobile phones, and around 14% of couples in high and middle income countries have difficulty conceiving. A team led by Dr Fiona Mathews, of Biosciences at the University of Exeter, conducted a systematic review of the...

East Devon leads the way on the Wetlands

During the busy half-term week members of EDDC’s Countryside team hosted a visit from their counterparts in Poole, who wanted an in-depth look at the Axe Estuary Wetlands project.

Staff from Borough of Poole Council, Natural England, RSPB, Environment Agency and charity The Birds of Poole Harbour all made the trip along the south coast to learn about, and be inspired by, the work that has gone into making the Axe Estuary Wetlands what it is today.

Countryside Team Leader Steve Edmonds hosted the visit. He said: “It was great to take the group for a tour of the Wetlands. The...

Police fund new CCTV cameras in Tiverton

Devon and Cornwall Police has donated £2,500 to Mid Devon District Council in an initiative that will see an upgrade to Tiverton town’s CCTV system.

There are currently sixteen CCTV cameras plotted around the town centre and it is hoped that this will be increased by a further two. Images from each camera are sent via a fibre optic cable to the CCTV operating room and recorded on a digital video recorder which can be used in criminal investigations. Devon and Cornwall Police rely on this footage to identify offenders and bring them to justice. In addition to the new cameras, there...

Excitement is building for The Day We Played Brazil

Excitement is building as rehearsals continue for this summer’s feature production at The Exeter Northcott.

Nick Stimson and Chris Williams have created an entirely new musical which celebrates Love and Hope, as told through the lives and generations of an Exeter family.

The story moves seamlessly back and forth through the years between 1914 and 2014 and entwines the trials and tribulations of Exeter City Football Club with family relationships and the events of the wider world.

Exeter City was chosen to represent the English Football Association for the 1914...

Brazil v ECFC centenary celebrations

With the World Cup kicking off in Brazil, a special website and programme of events are being created to commemorate the historic match between the hosts and Exeter City Football Club 100 years ago.

The Exeter City Football Club’s new Grecian Voices website has been produced utilising the expertise of the University of Exeter to further support the centenary celebrations in Exeter. A digital archive of the club’s hundred year old history has been created, which has involved the archiving and digitisation of materials and advice on the design and content of the Grecian Voices...

Teign Estuary Trail plans progressing

Devon County Council is moving forward in planning the next section of the Teign Estuary Trail.

Detailed design for the 2.5 mile section from Kingsteignton to Bishopsteignton is now progressing in parallel with work towards the purchase of land along the identified route. This section, which will follow the rail line where possible, is expected to cost around £4.2 million.

The County Council is also exploring the route from Bishopsteignton to Teignmouth town centre and onto Dawlish, where there are still a number of potential route options. Options will be considered along...

Big Bang comes to Exeter

Young people from across the county will be hoping for their very own Big Bang moment at the biggest-ever science, technology, engineering and maths fair next month.

The University of Exeter, which will host the fourth Big Bang Fair South West on June 26, will be a hive of activity as 2000 students, teachers and guests arrive for a day of education, engagement and competition, backed by the Education Business Partnership – South West.

More than 150 student projects will be on show to be judged by a panel of over 100 industry professionals for the chance to win the coveted...

Arrests after alleged attempted burglary

Police are investigating an attempted burglary at a commercial premises in Exeter on Monday 9 June.

Four men were spotted on CCTV allegedly attempting to break into the premises in Yeoford Way, Marsh Barton at around 2.40am

The men allegedly climbed the security gate and attempted to break into a shipping container at the rear of the premises.

A police dog assisted local officers in detaining the men.

Two 19-year-olds from Exeter, a 17-year-old from Newton Abbot, and a 17-year-old from Exmouth were arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary and taken to...

An emotional end to D-Day trip

Exeter businessman Chris Wollacott and his friend Steve Robertson are cycling to the five D Day beaches in Normandy, France to remember the brave soldiers who fought in 1944.

Steve's father (from London, pictured) was one of the servicemen and lied about his age 18 (he was 17 years old) to be able to sign up.

Chris's Dad Cyril Wollacott (from Crediton) is 88 on the 9th June 14, he was 18 years old all but 3 days by the skin of his teeth. He missed the D Day landings because but was part of the India & Burma soldiers.

The pair will be posting a regular diary on...

Job prospects in SW the best in the country

Job prospects in the South West are the best in the country, with an employment outlook of +15% this quarter, according to Manpower, the global leader in contingent and permanent recruitment workforce solutions. This is a significant increase on last quarter’s Outlook of +10%, and the highest in the region for over three years.

The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is based on responses from 2,101 UK employers. It asks whether employers intend to hire additional workers or reduce the size of their workforce in the coming quarter. It is the most comprehensive, forward-looking...

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White Stuff Ice Cream Truck Tour heads for Exeter

Exeter Uni researchers' mobile warning

East Devon leads the way on the Wetlands

Police fund new CCTV cameras in Tiverton

Excitement is building for The Day We Played Brazil

Brazil v ECFC centenary celebrations

Teign Estuary Trail plans progressing

Big Bang comes to Exeter

Arrests after alleged attempted burglary

An emotional end to D-Day trip

Job prospects in SW the best in the country

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