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Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Guitar indie-pop band Pale Waves and Mercury-nominated The Big Moon are the latest acts heading to the south Devon countryside for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

The bands are joining the line-up for seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Canadian / American artist Alanis Morissette ’s headline show with special guest musical powerhouse Skunk Anansie at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Friday June 26.

The Devon date is the first of just seven shows Morissette is playing in the UK this year and comes on the heels of her most acclaimed UK shows ever last...

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Jail for farmer who ignored animal welfare advice

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/15/2018 - 8:54am

A Devon farmer found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal has been given a custodial prison sentence and banned from keeping cows and sheep.

William Douglas Dolley, of Holwell Farm, Collipriest, Tiverton was also found guilty of failing to dispose of animal carcasses in a timely manner and ordered to pay £2335.

Appearing at Exeter Magistrates, Mr Dolley pleaded guilty to three charges of failing to dispose of animal by-products without undue delay, one charge of failing to ensure animal by-products were kept in a way to prevent other animals having access to...

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Ambulance team honoured at Cancer Care innovations

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/15/2018 - 7:50am

A team of ambulance clinicians from the south west has been honoured for their innovative work in cancer care. The Macmillan Cancer Care Development team at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) won the Innovation Excellence Team award at the prestigious 2018 Macmillan Cancer Support Excellence Awards, held at The Birmingham Hilton Metropole Hotel on Thursday 8 November.

Awards host, multi-award-winning journalist and broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire, presented project manager Joanne Stonehouse with the award. (See image).

As the Innovation...

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Charity Christmas Tree Festival to light up Princesshay

Princesshay’s Roman Walk will once again become home to thirty-five Christmas trees as part of the Charity Christmas Tree Festival. The Christmas Tree Festival will be officially opened by the Lord Mayor on Thursday 22nd November at 6.15pm and will feature its own light switch on as part of the celebrations.

The illuminating festival features thirty-five trees decorated by various local charities including FORCE, Princesshay’s charity of the year. The trees and lights that Princesshay have purchased for the charities will be placed down Roman Walk for visitors to enjoy until...

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Public safety paramount when assessing damaged trees, says City Council

Public safety is paramount when assessing storm damaged trees, Exeter City Council has said today. “Everyone loves trees and we do everything possible to allow them to flourish, however we sometimes have to make some tough decisions and consider the risk that they pose, especially when they have suffered damage over the years,” said Cllr David Harvey, Lead Councillor for Place. The local authority said it places a high value on all its trees but must consider the risks to the public when a tree is badly damaged or reaches the end of its life. The Council was responding to calls for a...

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Exeter lawyer features in unique photo mosaic to celebrate 100 years of Women's Suffrage

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/14/2018 - 3:23pm

Exeter lawyer Becky Wyld has been chosen to form part of a mosaic to mark 100 years of Women’s Suffrage which is being unveiled at Birmingham’s New Street Station on Thursday 15 November.

inspirational women throughout the ages. When viewed from above, the mosaic will show a leading face from the suffrage movement.

Becky, who is a Legal Executive in the health advisory and litigation team in Browne Jacobson’s Exeter office, was one of 23 inspirational female employees nominated by colleagues at the national firm to be a part of the Network Rail initiative.

Julia...

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Civic Leaders back Flybe

Civic leaders have signed an open letter backing Exeter-based airline Flybe and recognising the important contribution the company makes to the local economy.

The move comes as Flybe announced disappointing financial results this morning on the Stock Exchange.

Flybe is the largest independent regional airline in Europe and carries eight million passengers a year between 81 airports.

The airline employs 1,000 people at Exeter Airport including high value aviation and engineering roles. Two-thirds of passengers at Exeter Airport fly with Flybe.

The letter,...

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Where to meet Father Christmas at National Trust places in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/13/2018 - 8:33pm

Father Christmas will be stopping off at National Trust places this Christmas, ready to share festive cheer with visitors. Dates and admission prices vary for each place, so please check online for booking costs and details. Saltram: Storytime with Father Christmas Dates from Saturday 1 December. Tickets £8/child, £4/Adult Gather round Father Christmas in the stables at Saltram as he shares magical stories and festive songs. Each visit includes a special keepsake. Buckland Abbey: Father Christmas with a twist Dates from Saturday 1 December. Tickets: Child £4.50, Adult £2.50 Join Buckland...

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Overnight closures no longer required this week on Bridge Road in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/13/2018 - 3:35pm

Overnight closures on Bridge Road in Exeter which were provisionally planned for tonight (Tuesday 13 November) and Wednesday night (Wednesday 14 November) are no longer needed.

Devon County Council has confirmed that remedial work to correct minor faults/snagging issues from the recent improvement scheme, and work to install expansion joints on the railway bridge and Countess Wear Flood relief bridge, have been substantially completed over the past few evenings.

The road will now be open, and any outstanding work will be carried out overnight using a single lane closure...

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Polish 307 Squadron RAF - 'For Your Freedom and Ours'

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/13/2018 - 11:46am

307 Squadron Project invites you to Exeter’s Guildhall for an exhibition, between 14-16 November 2018, to remember the Polish 307 Squadron that defended the South West of England during the Second World War.

307 Squadron, part of the RAF, were night-fighters who fought the Luftwaffe over the skies of Britain and prevented Exeter from being totally destroyed during the blitz on the city in 1942.

On Thursday 15 November, ‘307 Squadron Day’, at 10:00 the Polish flag will be raised over the Guildhall by the Lord Mayor of Exeter. This event has been organised by 307 Squadron...

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Third of Brits are putting themselves at risk if extreme weather hits the UK

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 11/13/2018 - 11:33am

New research revealed this week, shows that across the UK people aren’t in a position to combat the effects of extreme weather this winter, and over a third (35%) of Brits admit to not being prepared at all.

Despite national disruption from storms such as the Beast from the East earlier this year, 36% of people still don’t have an emergency kit in their cars containing supplies to protect them from the elements.

Severe storms are often unpredictable and can cause major damage to property, as well as serious injury and even loss of life. Even though more than a third of...

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