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The Exeter takes on London to Paris cycle for Macmillan Cancer Support

UK health and life insurer The Exeter has announced that seven of their colleagues are preparing to cycle 340 miles from London to Paris in June 2026, as part of a major fundraising effort for the company’s corporate charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support.

The team has already raised more than £23,000, with fundraising continuing ahead of the challenge. The ride reflects The Exeter’s ongoing commitment to supporting Macmillan’s work, which provides care, practical support and advocacy for people affected by cancer across the UK.

The Exeter has organised a range of...

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£30m of university work back up for grabs

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 01/03/2014 - 4:46pm

The University of Exeter has announced it is to seek a new contractor for its new £30m Living Systems Institute building after reaching a joint decision with Wates Construction not to proceed with the project. Ongoing discussions failed to find a way to deliver the University’s requirements within the allocated budget, therefore the University and the contractor have reached a mutual decision not to continue with the project. Hugh McCann, Director of Estate Development at the University, said: “We have done all we can to work in partnership with Wates and despite the fact we’ve been unable...

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Fire crews save bullocks from 4ft water

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 01/03/2014 - 4:41pm

Firefighters from Crediton and Devon and Somerset's Fire and Rescue Service's Specialist Rescue Team from Exeter were called in to save two Bullocks stuck in 4ft of water near Crediton.

On arrival crews found the animals stuck in a slow moving semi-stagnant stream and used water safety equipment to rescue the animals.

A bulllock can cost anywhere between several hundred to several thousand pounds depending on the breed and age of the animal.

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Update: Eldery woman hit by Car

Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman was injured in a collision involving a blue BMW.

The collision took place on 02 January 2014 at 12:40pm.

Police have said the collision occurred when the woman crossed Jubilee Drive from Barrowdale Close in Exmouth.

The woman is local and 81-years-old.

She was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital with serious injuries.

The road was re-opened on 02 January 2014 at 6pm.

If anyone has any information is asked to contact the police on 101, quoting reference 0224 of 020114.

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Household budgets ‘at breaking point’

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/03/2014 - 10:54am

One in eight people in the South West fear they won’t be able to afford to pay the rent or mortgage at the end of this month, according to new research from Shelter released today.

The research, based on a YouGov survey of over 4,000 British adults, suggests that millions of us across the country will be starting the New Year worried about whether we’ll be able to keep their home.

Shelter is warning that the ‘ostrich effect’ created as a result of feeling overwhelmed by money worries could put homes in the South West at risk this year if overdue rent or mortgage bills are...

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People urged to protect their homes

People living close to the River Exe in Topsham and any other parts of Exeter that are at risk of flooding from tidal waters are being warned to protect their properties from an expected tidal surge tomorrow morning (Friday 3 January). The Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings for coastal flooding for Friday morning. From around 6am and throughout the morning, waves are expected to reach up to 5m in height and combined with heavy rainfall and high winds, flooding may occur. For more information people are being advised to visit the Environment website www.environment-agency.gov...
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Firefighters to strike during high flood risk

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Thu, 01/02/2014 - 5:16pm

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is due to strike between 6:30am and 8:30am tomorrow morning (3 January) during a period of high flood risk.

The Met Office Yellow Weather Warning is to stay in place until late on friday night and heavy rainfall is expected tomorrow morning.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have remained neutral on the dispute but have said: “It is important that the public recognise this will have an impact on our normal arrangements during the periods of dispute. Chief Fire Officer for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, Lee Howell, said...

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Police warn people to stay out of the sea

Devon and Cornwall Police, together with Her Majesty’s Coastguard , are appealing to local residents and visitors to the region not to enter the sea during the bad weather.

This follows two incidents over the past two days where people who have gone swimming in the sea in rough conditions have either drowned or been reported missing.

A police spokesperson said: “There are people who enjoy swimming in all weathers as well as those who may underestimate the danger a rough sea can pose. During the current bad weather, we would appeal to everyone to use common sense and not put...

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Elderly woman hit by car in Exmouth

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Thu, 01/02/2014 - 3:29pm

An elderly woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Exmouth earlier today, Thursday, (2 January). The collision took place at around 12.40pm on Barrowdale close, Brixington and involved the woman and a blue BMW car. The woman has been taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The road has been closed at its junction with Jubilee Drive and is not expected to be re-opened for some time.

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Body found in search for Swimmer

Police were called to Porthleven Sands Beach in Cornwall this morning (2 January) after the discovery of a man’s body. Officers attended the beach around 9am after a call from a member of the public. Next of kin are being informed although formal identification has not yet taken place. The death is not thought to be suspicious.

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Police and Coastguard are continuing with the search for a missing 27-year-old man who went swimming with friends at Loe Bar Beach, Porthleven, Cornwall, in the early hours of New Year's Day.

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Severe flood warnings against loss of life in Exmouth and Sidmouth

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Thu, 01/02/2014 - 2:36pm

The Environment Agency has warned of life-threatening flooding around the Devon Coast.

The agency has issued 14 ‘Severe’ flood warnings ahead of further extreme weather conditions including for the communities around Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton.

Low lying and exposed communities between Exmouth and Lyme Regis, including sea front areas of Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth and Seaton are asked to be aware of the severe warning and take immediate action to stay safe.

Warnings have also been issued for the coastline between between Start Point and Dawlish Warren...

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