Police operation helps to identify pit bull-type dogs sold by convicted breeders

Operation Doorstop Two was set up following the arrest of Stephen and Tracey Tewkesbury in relation to the selling of Pit Bull-type dogs, for which they have since been convicted. The purpose of the operation was to identify dogs sold by the couple and mitigate any risk they presented to the community. The operation has now concluded and a total of 42 addresses have been visited, which has resulted in 26 dogs have being seized (2 from the Exeter area); this excludes the three seized from Mr and Mrs Tewkesbury.

All the dogs with the exception of one, which was put to sleep at the...

City huff and puff but can't blow Rangers' defence down

Report: Exeter City 0 QPR 2

Exeter City fell to a 2-0 home defeat against Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers in the first round of the Capital One Cup.

The game got off to an unfortunate start for Exeter, when Jermaine Jenas saw his shot deflected in by Charlie Austin in the second minute.

Danny Simpson, another summer signing for the Hoops, doubled the lead for Rangers with a smart run up the wing from the right-back position.

For all City’s huffing and puffing – and going close to reducing the arrears – it was the visitors that secured passage to the...

NCT Exeter and East Devon - New Bumps and Babies Group

Event Date: 
02/09/2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Venue: 
The Sunnylands Room, America Hall, De La Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter

The NCT (National Childbirth Trust) Exeter and East Devon branch are excited to annouce that a new group for mums-to-be, new parents and babies will start in September in Exeter.

Having a support network to help, guide, make friends and know that you are not alone is a lifeline to all parents, and our branch of the NCT brings a variety of classes, courses, sales and events to all parents-to-be and new parents living in the Exeter and East Devon area and whether your a member of the NCT or not, everyone is welcome to come along to our events and groups.

Our Bumps and Babies...

Whitehead "excited" ahead of new season

Chris Whitehead has said that the players at Exeter Chiefs are ‘genuinely excited’ about the start of the new Aviva Premiership season.

The squad have been working their way through a rigorous training and conditioning campaign during the past few weeks as the start of pre-season matches begin later this month when the Chiefs travel to RaboDirect Pro12 side Scarlets on August 17 (3pm). It has been a busy summer for the talented hooker, who got married in the off-season, but now he is raring to go as Exeter look to improve on another excellent season where they finished sixth-place...

How to Design for Print

Event Date: 
15/10/2013 - 10:30am to 16/10/2013 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Introduction to Adobe InDesign

For new users of InDesign or those who want a refresher. Become familiar with the programme’s tools and the most important menu commands. You will also be given a solid introduction to the basics of good design.

All attendees of this class get 20% hot drinks and Café Bar meals on the workshop day.

10.30am - 5.30pm (Two-day course) Price: £140 (£120)

Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/how-to-design-for-print/

Website Creation for Beginners

Event Date: 
01/10/2013 - 10:30am to 02/10/2013 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Introduction to WordPress

Learn how to create your own website using this powerful, user-friendly software. Aimed at freelancers, artists, small businesses or those wanting to create a website without learning a single line of code, this course will help to discover how to upload content, customise pages and understand tools.

All attendees of this class get 20% hot drinks and Café Bar meals on the workshop day.

10.30am - 5.30pm (Two-day course) Price: £140 (£120)

Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/website-creation-for-beginners/

How to Manipulate Images

Event Date: 
24/09/2013 - 10:30am to 25/09/2013 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Learn to work layers, resize images for printing and website use and become confident at using this powerful image manipulation software. Individual needs will be catered for where possible.

All attendees of this class get 20% hot drinks and Café Bar meals on the workshop day.

10.30am - 5.30pm (Two-day course) Price: £140 (£120)

Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/how-to-manipulate-images/

Life Drawing

Event Date: 
16/09/2013 - 10:30am to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Perfect for beginners and those returning to drawing, this course covers a variety of technical and expressive approaches to life drawing while offering an insight into their uses in art history and contemporary art. Materials are provided.

All attendees of this class get 20% hot drinks and Café Bar meals on the workshop day.

10.30am - 4.30pm Price: £36 (£31) Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/life-drawing-2/

Sale of Washington Post sparks potential new era for digital news

"The Internet is transforming almost every element of the news business: shortening news cycles, eroding long-reliable revenue sources, and enabling new kinds of competition, some of which bear little or no news-gathering costs."

Jeff Bezos, Chairman and CEO of Amazon.com, who has bought The Washington Post.

In news that has stunned the media industry, The Washington Post Company announced on Monday 5 August that it has signed a contract to sell its newspaper publishing businesses, including The Washington Post newspaper, to Jeffrey P. Bezos, the Chairman and CEO of...

Introduction to Apple Mac

Event Date: 
12/09/2013 - 10:30am to 1:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Learn how to use the OSX system

A useful add-on if you are booking any of our digital media courses or are making the transition form Pc to Mac or wish to boost your confidence. Learn how to use the OSX operating system and work efficiently with menus, icons & Mac apps.

10.30am - 1.30pm Price: £30

Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/introduction-to-apple-mac-3/

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