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Honorary degree for former Exeter MP

Former city MP Ben Bradshaw thanked University of Exeter students for “all they have given the city” as he joined their graduation ceremony to be given his own honorary degree.

Sir Ben’s award was in recognition of public service, including his achievements to boost the quality of schools in Exeter, bring jobs to the city and his campaigning for LGBT rights.

During his 27 years as Exeter’s MP he worked to bring the Met Office to the city and worked closely with the University of Exeter and others in the community to bring about a huge school reorganisation and rebuilding...

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Ancient artefact meets new technology for RAMM’s millionth visitor

RAMM’s millionth visitor will receive a one-off 3D printed version of an ancient Peruvian pot . The visitor will be treated to a special behind-the-scenes tour to see where the original pot is stored, and they will be photographed with the object as a special souvenir of their visit.

The millionth visitor since RAMM’s reopening in 2011 is expected to walk through the museum’s doors on Friday 26 June when they will be greeted by Cllr Rosie Denham, Exeter City Council’s Portfolio Holder for Economy and Culture.

Tony Eccles, the museum’s Curator of Ethnography will give a...

Judi fans rip into station boss

Fans of the Judi Spiers show have lambasted BBC Radio Devon’s managing editor following a formal statement he posted on Facebook.

Three days after listeners were shocked to hear the star was departing (tomorrow) Mark Grinnell has issued a statement saying the decision wasn’t taken lightly.

See: http://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/business-daily-local-news/bbc-boss-...

However, in just a couple of hours, more than 220 posts have been published, the vast majority of them ripping into the station boss.

Typical of them, was Andrew Jones who wrote: “As an...

BBC boss breaks silence of Judi

BBC Radio Devon managing editor Mark Grinnell has finally broken his silence about the decision to sack popular presenter Judi Spiers.

After four days of saying nothing he has published a formal statement via the station’s Facebook page.

It said the following:

“Thank you to all who have posted messages about the Judi Spiers Show on BBC Radio Devon.

“As Managing Editor I am responsible for the station’s schedule and would like to explain my decision.

“First of all I want to assure you that the decision was not taken lightly. Judi has presented in the...

Kids get to take control of Exeter cinema

ODEON – Europe’s largest cinema chain – has announced it is offering children in Exeter the chance take control of their local cinema, ODEON Exeter, for the day. Its only criteria is that they must be between 6 and 12 years old and know how to have fun like the banana-loving Minions.

From today until the launch of Minions on Friday June 26th, mini movie fans can visit the ODEON website and write their own ‘Mini-Manifesto’ of rules that they would implement if they were master of their cinema. The lucky winner will have the opportunity to see their demands brought to life at their...

Giant comet-like tail discovered on small exoplanet

The prospect of finding ocean-bearing exoplanets has been boosted, thanks to a pioneering new study.

An international team of scientists, including from the University of Exeter, has discovered an immense cloud of hydrogen escaping from a Neptune-sized exoplanet.

Such a phenomena not only helps explain the formation of hot and rocky ‘super-earths’, but also may potentially act as a signal for detecting extrasolar oceans. Scientists also believe they can use the discovery to envisage the future of Earth’s atmosphere, four billion years from today.

The ground-breaking...

Medical School researchers among UK’s best

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has recognised researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School as being among the most outstanding health researchers in the UK.

Three researchers have been appointed as NIHR Senior Investigators. Professor David Richards has been appointed for a second term as a Senior Investigator. Professor Richards leads research in increasing access to mental health care and improving the evidence base for nursing. Professor Rod Taylor, who works in the field of cardiac secondary prevention and rehabilitation, has received the accolade...

Judi Spiers show controversially axed

Popular BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers has been contoversially dropped by station bosses.

The broadcasting stalwart announced the news to shocked listeners on her regular morning slot today.

She told her audience that after 15 years in the job, this week would be her last.

A friend of Judi’s told the Daily the broadcaster was ‘saddened but wanted to continue until the bitter end for her listeners and team.

This is the latest controversial decision believed to have ben taken by managing editor Mark Grinnell.

In January, he ousted equally...

Stage set for a very special gig in Exeter

Lovers of traditional music are in for a rare treat when a special concert at Exeter Northcott Theatre on 12 July brings together harmonica wizard Will Pound and his band, members of South West-based Wren Band and 25 young musicians from Devon.

Will, recognised as one of the finest harmonica players in the world and often to be heard on BBC Radio 2, will join Wren Band musicians and the children during the first half of the show before he and his band have the stage to themselves for the second half.

The Will Pound Band with Music 4 Life concert is a celebration of Devon...

Convicted drug dealers served SCPOs

Two members of an Exeter drug gang jailed in April for conspiracy to supply drugs have now been served with Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPO’s).

Bret Seldon (also known as Bret Burgess), aged 33, of Briar Crescent, Exeter, and Richard Armitage,also aged 33, of Week St Mary, Holsworthy, were both jailed for five years and three months on 28th April at Exeter Crown Court having been convicted of conspiracy to supply amphetamine.

The convictions followed a successful covert policing operation undertaken by Zephyr anti-crime unit and Devon and Cornwall Police.

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Chaos at the BBC after Judi announcement

BBC bosses were completely unprepared for the backlash from listeners after it was revealed that Judi Spiers had been axed from her BBC Radio Devon mid-morning slot.

An insider has been telling the Daily about the scenes of chaos which ensued following the announcement shorty after 10am on Monday.

It has been revealed that:

• Extra staff had to be drafted in to handle the volume of calls • The Radio Devon email account crashed • An interview with Judi was pulled from BBC Spotlight under the instruction of management • No press release had been prepared explaining...

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Honorary degree for former Exeter MP

Ancient artefact meets new technology for RAMM’s millionth visitor

Judi fans rip into station boss

BBC boss breaks silence of Judi

Kids get to take control of Exeter cinema

Giant comet-like tail discovered on small exoplanet

Medical School researchers among UK’s best

Judi Spiers show controversially axed

Stage set for a very special gig in Exeter

Convicted drug dealers served SCPOs

Chaos at the BBC after Judi announcement

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