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Jason Byrne brings ‘Head in the Clouds’ mayhem to Exeter

Irish comedy hurricane Jason Byrne is heading to Exeter with his brand-new live show, Head in the Clouds, on 8 November at the Corn Exchange – part of a major UK tour following his run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Known for his wildly spontaneous shows and chaotic audience interaction, Byrne’s latest tour promises the same high-energy mayhem – but with a fresh twist. In a recent interview, the Dublin-born comic revealed how he selects unsuspecting audience members: “Every time I’ve picked a woman, they’ve done what I asked perfectly. When it’s a man, it’s chaos – facing the...

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Coveted legal award for Donna

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2015 - 7:56am

Donna Hart from The Family Law Company in Exeter received the President’s Award in the recent Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) Awards for her commitment to members in Devon.

The award is presented annually to an individual who has given ‘outstanding service to CILEx or the legal community and who represents the organisation’s values and ethos.’

Frances Edwards, CILEx President said: “Donna has supported hundreds of CILEx members in her community; she is a fine example of a Chartered Legal Executive and a champion of the opportunities CILEx provides.”

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Murder investigation launched in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2015 - 6:33am

Detectives have launched a murder enquiry into the death of a 76-year-old old woman from Plymouth.

Police and ambulance were called to an address on Ashleigh Close, Tamerton Foliot in Plymouth at around 9.15am on Tuesday 5 May following reports of a disturbance at the property.

On arrival officers found the woman deceased and a 79-year-old man who was injured, in a collapsed state. He was treated at the scene and has since been taken to Derriford Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

Detectives plan to speak to him at a later stage when his condition has...

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Businessmen raise £23k for Nepal

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 05/05/2015 - 8:09pm

Two well-known businessmen who are on a 170-mile yomp from Devon to London have already raised more than £23,000 for the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund.

Paul Mattin, right above, and Nick Sprague are marching to the Nepali Embassy in London where they will deliver prayer flags and pay respect for the thousands of lives that have been lost.

Paul Mattin from Woodbury Salterton is a former Royal Marines Officer (Captain) who specialises in leadership and training. He has led numerous expeditions to Everest and is in close contact with friends from a Sherpa family living in the...

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Mystery £1,000 handed over to Hospiscare

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Tue, 05/05/2015 - 5:35pm

Local charity Hospiscare has officially received the £1,000 left in a bag outside one of its city shops.

Amy Broadway, deputy manager of Hospiscare’s flagship Fore Street shop handed the cash over today to Hospiscare nurses at the Dryden Road hospice.

Police released the cash after nobody came forward to claim it.

Six weeks ago £1,020 was left in a large bag, containing a purple quilt, just by the front door a few minutes before staff arrived to open up in the morning.

Hospiscare staff nurse Megan Woodman, who received the cash, said: “This is wonderful news...

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Scrumpstock is coming to Exmouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/05/2015 - 3:52pm

On Friday 15 May at 5pm the Mayor of Exmouth will announce cider festival, Scrumpstock, for a weekend of festivities at Exmouth Rugby Club. Exmouth’s Town Crier will also be in attendance.

Exmouth’s Mayor Bill Nash says: “Exmouth Town Council is dedicated to support interest, festival and leisure activities for residents and visitors alike in Exmouth. We welcome the Scrumpstock Festival here starting on the 15th May at the Exmouth Rugby Club and wish it every success".

Adults attending the festival can bring under 18 year-olds in for free to enjoy puppet shows by Rattlebox...

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X Factor auditions come to Devon

The X Factor auditions are back on the road in search of the best and freshest vocal talent as it looks to uncover the nation’s next big singing star.

The UK’s favourite singing show will be visiting Plymouth on Tuesday 19th May with auditions at Plymouth Pavilions, Millbay Road, Plymouth PL1 3LF. Auditions will be from 11am to 5pm.

This is part of the show's biggest ever audition tour, which will visit an unprecedented 50 towns and cities across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland, as this year we are bringing the auditions directly to you!

If you have...

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New ECG machine for RD&E

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/05/2015 - 12:35pm

Senior Research Nurse Lizze Davey and friend Jemma Marsh have donated an Electrocardiogram (ECG) machine to Okement Ward at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The pair raised £8,000 by completing the London Marathon last year, a total which has been split between funding the ECG machine and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) charity Crohn's and Colitis UK.

Keen runner Jemma initiated the fundraising and asked Lizzie, who works at the RD&E, to join her to complete the 26 mile marathon around central London in April 2014. After hitting their initial £5,000 fundraising target for...

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New sports activity wall for Honiton

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 05/05/2015 - 10:45am

Honiton Town Council and East Devon District Council have worked together to provide Honiton residents with a brand new sports activity wall.

The £15,000 sports wall is due to be put into Allhallows recreation field before the end of June and will be free of charge to users. The wall will have markings and a goal for five-a-side football, basketball or netball and cricket.

The project has been funded by Section 106 money, which has been collected by the council from the developers responsible for several new housing schemes in Honiton. We then involve the community in how...

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New test accurately detects ovarian cancer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/05/2015 - 10:16am

A new screening method can detect twice as many women with ovarian cancer as conventional strategies, according to the latest results from the largest trial of its kind.

The method uses a statistical calculation to interpret changing levels in women’s blood of a protein called CA125, which is linked to ovarian cancer. This gives a more accurate prediction of a woman’s individual risk of developing cancer, compared to the conventional screening method which uses a fixed ‘cut-off’ point for CA125.

The new method detected cancer in 86 per cent of women with invasive epithelial...

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Sidbury family to benefit from Rainbow Run

Authored by CHSW
Posted: Tue, 05/05/2015 - 10:00am

What does sitting down with a cup of tea mean to you?

For Mum of three, Bev Roberts, from Sidbury, it’s the highlight of her respite stay at Children’s Hospice South West – care that is funded through its Exeter Rainbow Run.

Amelia Roberts, aged 10, has Batten’s Disease. It’s extremely rare and is life-limiting. Already, Amelia has affected sight and mobility and requires round the clock care and, as a result, Children’s Hospice South West’s Little Bridge House has become a haven for the family.

Bev says: ‘We come to stay at Little Bridge House every eight weeks or...

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