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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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Cranbrook is local and happy says survey

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Posted: Sun, 04/09/2017 - 8:52am

The annual survey results reveal that East Devon’s new community of Cranbrook has continued to remain happy overall during the past 12 months.

Results from the fourth survey of this kind show that the community spirit and friendly people continue to make Cranbrook special and people are moving from Exeter, East Devon and the wider county to make the new town their home.

During the winter residents responded to questions in the annual Cranbrook Community Questionnaire, devised by East Devon District Council with input from a range of organisations involved in the growing...

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Exeter City 0 Newport County 1: Match report

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Posted: Sat, 04/08/2017 - 7:04pm

A wonder strike from Tom Owen-Evans sent Exeter City to their first defeat in five games as they lost 1-0 at home to Newport County AFC.

City had the better chances in the first half, with David Wheeler going close on a few occasions, but struggled to create any clearcut openings in the second half after falling behind despite the introductions of Matt Oakley, Jack Stacey and Ollie Watkins from the substitutes' bench.

Grecians manager Paul Tisdale made two changes to the side that had beaten Mansfield Town last time out. Into the starting XI came Reuben Reid, who scored a...

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Get ready to run with mum at Race for Life Exeter

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Posted: Sat, 04/08/2017 - 9:11am

Exeter mums and daughters are being urged to unite and join the fight against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. The charity is inviting women of all ages, shapes and sizes to choose their event - Race for Life 5k 10k or Pretty Muddy - and pledge to take part on 22 - 23 July at Westpoint Exeter. There’s no better time for mums and daughters across South Devon to pull on their trainers, limber up and join like-minded women committed to the cause. Money raised will help Cancer Research UK scientists find new ways to treat cancer and save more lives. Ruth Chamings, Cancer...

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Bridge Road in Exeter closed this weekend

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Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 5:42pm

Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed from 10pm on Friday 7 April until 5am on Monday 10 April for ongoing widening improvements.

The closure is needed to enable the assembly of steelwork on Countess Wear Bridge, and installation of the first few spans of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge which runs alongside the Grade II Listed structure. The remaining spans will then be lifted into place in the coming weeks.

The diversion route will be signed via Topsham Road, Alphington Road, Marsh Barton and the A379. Details of the diversion route are available here .

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Councils scoop award for Big Weekend

Organisers of last year’s BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend have won another award for the helping to stage the successful event. Exeter City Council and Teignbridge District Council were recognised by the Exeter Living Magazine Awards in the Events category. The Awards were held on Thursday night (6 April) at the University of Exeter’s Great Hall. Fifty thousand music fans attended BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend at Powderham Castle last May, enjoying the sounds of Coldplay, Mumford and Sons, Ellie Goulding and many other acts. Hosted by Radio 1 DJs, Radio 1’s Big Weekend is Europe’s largest free...

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Academy of Floral Art to bring Poltimore House into bloom

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Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 3:12pm

Over 40 tutors and students from one of the UK’s leading flower schools, the Academy of Floral Art near Exeter, are joining forces to create a series of floral displays in the Grade II listed Poltimore House to mark St George’s Day weekend. Abandoned in the 1980s and now undergoing extensive renovation by the Poltimore House Trust, Poltimore is a Devonshire landmark and an evocative setting for a flower festival. Visitors to the Flower Festival will be free to wander through the Tudor courtyard, the Entrance Hall and Salon and admire awe-inspiring floral designs and sculptures, including a...

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#2 minute litter pick returns to Dartmoor

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Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 2:41pm

Dartmoor Rangers Ella Briens and Andrea Roberts are bringing the Dartmoor version of the successful global litter campaign #2 minute beach clean to the National Park again this year.

Bude resident, Martin Dorey, started #2 minute beach clean after becoming frustrated by the amount of litter on our beautiful south west beaches. His aim was to encourage visitors and locals to take pride in their surroundings, raise awareness of the litter problem and to be proactive in dealing with the detritus.

The solution was a very simple idea - place large A frame boards, with...

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Energy supplier celebrates Exeter opening with local volunteering day

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Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 12:37pm

National energy specialist Flogas Britain has opened a brand new depot in Exeter – providing reliable, affordable off-grid gas to homes and businesses throughout the South West. To mark the opening, Flogas chose Exeter Community Centre St. Sidwell’s as the site for its first national volunteering day on 06 April. Based in Woodbury Salterton, the new depot is located in a prime area to service Flogas’ growing LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) customer base across Exeter and the wider Devon, Dorset and Somerset areas. With enough capacity to hold 25 tonnes of gas, it will offer free local LPG...

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Cabinet adopts Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan

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Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 10:44am

Following unanimous support for the aims of the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan (SEBMP) at the steering group meeting in March, East Devon District Council’s Cabinet voted to adopt the SEBMP at their meeting on Wednesday (5 April).

The SEBMP document, which is the result of extensive research and work by CH2M, East Devon District Council’s coastal flood and erosion risk management consultants, as well as public consultation, will guide and inform the necessary sustainable works for managing the risk of flooding and coastal erosion to properties, businesses and community...

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Exeter College reveals £70 million investment vision over next 20 years

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Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 10:29am

Exeter College has announced plans to invest £70 million over the next 20 years in creating an ‘Exceptional’ college.

Under the plans, the college has set out a clear vision for its continued upward trajectory from an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ college to be an ‘Exceptional college’. The college launched both a new strategic plan and a 20 year master plan at an event at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM).

The strategic plan sets out a journey to move from Outstanding to Exceptional over a five year time period, addressing the opportunities that A level...

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