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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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Make sure animals are safe in storms

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 12/30/2013 - 10:19am

The RSPCA is warning owners to make sure their animals are safe ahead of new storms expected over the next couple of days.

Many people have struggled over the Christmas period after torrential weather hit parts of England and Wales. Heavy rain and high winds could also pose a threat to wildlife, horses and livestock and the RSPCA has received hundreds of calls about animals which have been affected – at times with devastating consequences.

With more bad weather expected over the next couple of days, we are urging pet owners and farmers in areas predicted to be hit by storms...

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Actors needed for new project

Common Players in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre are seeking new and aspiring professionals and skilled amateurs alike to perform in Jerusalem in May and June 2014.

From Common Players, in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre; a new production, of Jez Butterworths’ play Jerusalem will tour Devon in May and June 2014, and will be made in a new way, involving local artists, and teaching new skills.

Jerusalem was first performed in 2009 and became the Evening Standard’s Best Play of the Year. It is an epic and heroic play about our great British need for a...

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Met Office to forecast weather... in space

The UK will become one of a small number of countries to forecast the weather in space.

A £4.6M investment in this innovative system by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) will help protect the technologies our day-to-day lives rely on.

Severe solar flares, space storms and solar wind can disrupt satellites, GPS, power grids and radio communications.

Space weather forecasts, running all day, every day from spring 2014, will allow government and businesses to take swift action to ensure services are maintained.

Universities and Science...

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Christmas comes early for young carers

Authored by Owen Prior
Posted: Sat, 12/28/2013 - 10:36am

Staff at local health insurer Exeter Family Friendly have been busy buying presents to give the young carers of the Mid Devon-based charity project “Kids Who Care” a special Christmas surprise.

The charity supports 230 young carers; offering advice and mentoring as well as the chance to get together with other young carers at club nights and fun days out for well-deserved respite.

Phil Lloyd, Chair of Trustees at “Unite - Carers in Mid Devon” said: “We are incredibly grateful to Exeter Family Friendly for all their help with funding and supporting our annual Kids Who Care...

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Good news for Dartmoor beauty spot

One of Dartmoor’s most picturesque and wildlife rich valleys has received a boost with the news that a set of practical improvements are set to go ahead this winter.

Devon Wildlife Trust’s Emsworthy nature reserve sits below Saddle Tor between Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Haytor. Its mix of old dry stone walls, pasture, wet grassland and mire make it a popular spot for walkers, picnickers and wildlife watchers. Each spring the nature reserve becomes a stunning blaze of violet as several of its fields are covered in bluebells. The nature reserve is home to remarkable and rare wildlife...

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Quiet Christmas for police according to Press Office

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 12/27/2013 - 3:16pm

Devon and Cornwall Police have reported no incidents over the Christmas period.

It appears to have been a very quiet few days according to the force website, which is updated by the police press office.

No incidents were reported on Christmas Day and Boxing Day with the latest up until late this morning being Christmas Eve (see left).

By contrast, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue reported 10 incidents on Christmas Day and 20 on Boxing Day.

It will make interesting reading for the new Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg, who recently revealed plans for...

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Kitchen fire on Powlesland road

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 12/27/2013 - 3:01pm

The Fire Service received a call reporting an oven fire at the Powlesland Road, Alphington, Exeter

One fire appliance from Danes Castle Exeter and one fire appliance from Middlemoor Exeter attended.

A man was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene of the fire which was started from the grill pan of an electric oven.

The fire was out on the arrival of fire crews who inspected the premises to ensure it was safe.

Ambulance crews checked over the casualty on scene.

The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.

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Child airlifted after M5 Crash

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 12/27/2013 - 1:40pm

A child has been airlifted to Frenchay hospital in Bristol following an accident on the M5 near Tiverton.

The child was injured when the car he was travelling in left the slip road at junction 27 and overturned into a ditch.

Although hurt the child’s injuries were not life-threatening and no-one else in the vehicle was badly injured.

Devon and Somerset fire and Rescue confirmed that the car collided with the back of a heavy goods tanker before landing on its roof in the ditch.

The car had three children as passengers and all were assessed by ambulance crews...

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Missing girl found safe and well

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 12/27/2013 - 11:57am

Bethany has been found safe and well in Plymouth

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Police have said they are “growing increasingly concerned” for a 13-year-old girl who has been missing since yesterday morning.

Bethany Gordon, 13, was last seen yesterday morning at Barnstaple Retail Park wearing a green three quarter length coat, grey leggings and black and white shoes.

Police believe she may have made her way to the Plymouth area where she has friends.

Officers have begun searches in Barnstaple and Plymouth and are now...

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Sunny spells ahead as weather improves

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 12/27/2013 - 11:12am

The weather will finally begin to improve this afternoon after several days of severe gales and heavy rain.

Sunny spells and lighter winds are expected in Exeter this afternoon with a few light showers.

However the Met Office will maintain yellow weather warnings for the South West warning against further gales and heavy rain until late this evening.

The west coast could also see several heavy showers before the poor weather begins to clear by tomorrow.

Bus travel has mostly returned to normal with most routes running a full saturday service with the...

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