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Community involvement making the difference to recruiting nurses in Axminster

153 prospective employees have attended two recruitment days at Axminster and Seaton hospitals in February as work continues to re-open the inpatient beds at Axminster community hospital.

Members of the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust and the League of Friends in Axminster and Seaton have been working together to recruit full time and part time nurses to safely re-open 16 beds in Axminster, the equivalent of 11 extra nurses are needed and this new way of working is bringing us closer to our target. The beds at Axminster have been temporarily closed in January due to concerns...

MAJOR Richard

Passed peacefully away at Exeter Hospiscare on 20th February 2015. aged 66 years.

A much loved Husband to Anne. Father to Christopher. Grandfather to Kayne and Oscar and Brother of Julia and Alan.

Richard was born in 1948 and was an altar server at St Ives Parish Church and Sergeant at Mace for 20 years.

He was a proud supporter of Cornish Rugby and a member of Mousehole Male Voice Choir before moving to Starcross, Devon.

The Funeral Service is to be held at St Paul's Church, Starcross (EX6 8QB) on Monday 9th March at 11.30am followed by committal at The...

SWAIN Daisy (nee Berry)

Peacefully on 16th February 2015 at The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Daisy aged 82 years.

Beloved wife of the late Bill, loving mother to Eric and Roy, daughter-in-law to Stella, much loved nannie to Adrian, Kay and Chris, great-nannie to Isobel, Jake and Evelyn. Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Friday 6th March at 3.15pm St. Paul's Chapel.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Arthritis Care may be sent to: LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH

DIAMOND Edna Maud (nee Elford)

Peacefully on February 17th 2015 at Cheltenham General Hospital, Edna aged 94 years.

Much loved wife of the late William (Bill), loving mum of Robert, Jennifer and Arthur, a dear granny to all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Will be sadly missed by all her family and all who knew her.

Funeral service at the Exeter 8 Devon Crematorium on Wednesday 11th March at 12.15pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Dementia UK by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 298 Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 6HG...

RIMMER Richard Derek (Dick)

Passed away suddenly on Friday 6th February 2015 away from home aged 65 years.

Much loved husband to Margaret and very much loved dad to Amanda, James and Natalie, dear granddad to Georgia, Holly, Ami, Josie, Alexander and Samuel.

Will be greatly missed by all the family and those who knew him. Funeral Service on Friday 6th March 2015 at St Peter's Chapel, Exeter & Devon Crematorium, EX2 6EU at 12.15pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Children's Hospice South West by retiring collection or c/o LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road EX2 8HH

RIDGE Monica

On 22nd February 2015 passed away peacefully in Exmouth Hospital aged 86 years of Exeter.

Loving wife of Brian, mother of Jane, Susan and Lyn. Was dearly loved and will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service Tuesday 3 March. Exeter Crematorium 2.00pm St Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

OLLIVRO Roger

On 17th February 2015, peacefully surrounded by his family in the RD&E Hospital, aged 81 years.

Beloved husband of the late Pam. Will be greatly missed by son Shane, Rose and grandchildren Emily and Jacob.

'He died as he lived full of the grace of God'

Funeral Mass on Wednesday 4th March at Blessed Sacrament RC Church, Heavitree, 11am, followed by interment in the Higher Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Spinal Injuries Association UK by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway...

ERNEST Kurt, former Boxing Coach of Exeter

On 22nd February 2015, peacefully surrounded by his family in hospital, aged 85 years of Pinhoe.

Beloved husband of Pam, much loved dad of Terry, Marie, Nigel, Teresa, Denise and Lorraine, loving father in law, grandad of 18, great grandad of 7 and a dear brother of Walter, brother in law and uncle.

Funeral Mass on Friday 6 March at the Blessed Sacrament RC Church, Heavitree at noon. All welcome. Cremation will follow Mass.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Alzheimer's Society (Leading the fight against Dementia) or Exeter Amateur Boxing Club by...

Police sergeant dismissed for having sex in a public place whilst on duty

On Tuesday 17 February 2015 an internal misconduct hearing was held in respect of a serving police sergeant.

A member of the public had made a complaint that the sergeant had been seen engaging in sexual activity with another, in a public place whilst on duty.

The sergeant admitted the allegation and that his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct.

The sergeant was dismissed from the police service without notice.

Assistant Chief Constable Russ Middleton said: “We expect the highest standards of professional behaviour from all of our officers and staff. The...

LITCHFIELD John Henry

Peacefully on 20th February 2015 at Exeter Hospice, aged 78 years.

Beloved husband of Jean, dearly loved father of James and Hannah, loving father in law, grandad and great grandad.

Funeral Service on Thursday 5th March at Exeter Crematorium, 2.45pm (St Peter's Chapel).

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

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