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Public Consultation Opens on Proposed Merger Between Exeter College and Petroc

Exeter College and Petroc have today launched a public consultation on a proposed merger that would see two Devon colleges come together to form a new College Group.

If approved, the new organisation, the Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC), would serve more than 16,000 learners across Devon, employ nearly 2,000 staff and have a combined turnover exceeding £100 million.

The proposal is a voluntary merger, with neither college in any form of intervention. By combining their resources and expertise, the Colleges aim to create a stronger, more resilient group with...

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Plenty more fish in the Seine

Two Devon brothers have gone to Paris in search of love – but there’s a sting in the tail.

The two are venomous stingrays from Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo.

The boys – with the unpromising names of Spotty and Sheldon - have moved to an aquarium in the French capital located right next to the world-famous Eiffel Tower.

They travelled first class all the way. Clare Rugg, Living Coasts Operations Manager, explained: “We had to buy special equipment such as polystyrene fish transport boxes, heavy duty water bags and heat pads. A bag was filled with water from...

Exeter Investment business to sponsor Devon Opera

Devon’s own professional opera company has been boosted by the news of a new sponsor just prior to its first performance of the year.

Devon Opera has attracted the support of Exeter based Hawksmoor Investment Management who have agreed a one year sponsorship deal with the charity.

The announcement comes as the company prepares for an operatic extravaganza at Bovey Castle, Moretonhampstead, on Saturday 1 March when they will present an evening of extracts from works ranging from La Traviata and La Boheme to Madame Butterfly and Cavalleria Rusticana.

Hawksmoor is an...

Spate of motorcycle thefts in Devon

Police are appealing for information after a spate of off-road motorcycle thefts in the Teignbridge area over the last weekend. Some five bikes worth £34,000 were taken in one raid from a remote location in Tedburn St Mary. The five bikes belong to motocross freestyle professional Jamie Sqiubb (pictured) whose bikes are his livelihood. Taken were a green 2014 Kawaski KXF450F, a blue 2011 Yamaha YZ250, a red Gasgas 250 trial bike and two red Honda CRF 50cc mini bikes. The bikes were taken from his home at Five Mile Farm sometime over the weekend of 14 to 16 February. Between 15 to 18...

Appeal to find owner of family photographs

Caroline Wetton, from Coventry, is appealing for help in locating the rightful owner of over 1,000 photographs believed to belong to someone in Devon.

Caroline was given a bagfull of photographs after they had been found in an old cupboard. Rather than dispose of the photographs she believes they should be returned to their rightful owner.

The photographs date from the early 1900s, through the First World War and to about 1993.

Caroline is so passionate about finding the rightful owner to these historic photographs that she has even begun researching their history...

Earthquake felt in Devon

A small earthquake reported in North Devon has been confirmed by the British Geographical Survey.

The small quake is thought to have taken place in the Bristol channel off the at around 1.21pm today.

The quake is reported to have lasted around 3 seconds.

The quake is reported to have been felt as far away as North Wales by users of the social media site twitter.

People responding to the BGS have reported feeling the quake in Dartmoor, Bristol, Taunton, Swansea, Llanelli, Exmouth, Barnstable, Gloucester, South Molton.

Thought to have reached 4.1 on...

Explore the Exeter Northcott

Have you always wanted to explore behind the scenes of a theatre? Poke around in the dressing rooms and hear tales from some of the people who work here? The Exeter Northcott Theatre Open Day is the perfect opportunity to find out. If you’re aged 11 and over come along and join us as we throw our doors open on Saturday 22 February.

The day will include a backstage tour around the building so you can follow in the footsteps of the famous actors that have graced our theatre and reveal the secrets that bring shows to the stage. The tour will also include make up and costume...

Council to set controversial budget

UPDATE: Young campaigners against the cuts to the Council’s Youth Service have been denied the chance to speak at today’s full council meeting to set the next year’s budget. Campaigners had asked for three minutes to address the council before a decision was made on the future of several major services including the youth service. However Council chairman, Bernard Hughes had said that standing orders prevented parties from speaking in the council. Cllrs Claire Wright and Frank Biederman moved that standing orders be suspended in order to allow the campaigners a chance of address. Bernard...

Chefs prove there's naan better!

The winners of the Exeter and Teinbridge Curry Chef of the Year 2014 have been announced.

Bijumon Varghese, of the Curry Leaf, in North Street, Exeter, was crowned Exeter Curry Chef of the Year, while Top Swar, of Gurkha Chef, Newton Abbot, took the honours for Teinbridge.

The two chefs will now face a 'cook-off' at the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink South at the end of April to find the overall winner.

Bijumon and Top were among nine of Exeter and Teignbridge's finest curry chefs battling it out at @34 Restaurant, Exeter College, today. For the...

90th birthday celebrations at Angela Court

Last week was very special for one of Angela Court’s residents.

Clifford Long had a double celebration, his 90th birthday and his anniversary for living at Angela Court for an impressive 25 years.

The double header was recognised by all our staff who planned some lovely activities to celebrate both remarkable events. Their chef made a beautiful cake for Clifford to share with all his friends and family, music was played and presents were exchanged – everyone, and especially Clifford had a wonderful afternoon.

Angela Court in Tipton St John is recognised as an...

Consultation on Kingskerswell Road improvements

A public consultation on proposals to improve Kingskerswell Road between Newton Abbot and Kingskerswell is underway.

Decoy Industrial Estate, which is currently home to 25 businesses, is planned to expand to create around 500 new jobs.

Devon County Council and Teignbridge District Council are proposing the £2.6 million upgrade of the road in order to accommodate the potential extra traffic and the authorities will be consulting on the proposals until Friday 28 February.

Kingskerswell Road is currently the main access to Decoy Industrial Estate from the A380, but it...

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Public Consultation Opens on Proposed Merger Between Exeter College and Petroc

Plenty more fish in the Seine

Exeter Investment business to sponsor Devon Opera

Spate of motorcycle thefts in Devon

Appeal to find owner of family photographs

Earthquake felt in Devon

Explore the Exeter Northcott

Council to set controversial budget

Chefs prove there's naan better!

90th birthday celebrations at Angela Court

Consultation on Kingskerswell Road improvements

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