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Exeter’s Christmas market is in full swing today with dozens of bespoke stalls trading on the Cathedral Green.

A mix of local traders and specialist stalls from overseas are trading in the alpine style market.

Local trader Mary Tempest, 63, won the Market’s Pitch-Perfect award designed to promote start-up businesses.

Mary, a local artist, is selling a range of her illustrations of local landmarks and historical sites, with designed key rings and mugs also on sale.

Mary also works for Exeter City Council’s tourism department, she said: “my day job is drawing...

Leading education researchers gathered in in London today (Friday 22 November) to debate how national policies and decision-making is resulting in disaffection among young people.

Accelerating inequality in the UK has hit young people especially hard, with unemployment and underemployment amongst 18-24 year olds at historic highs.

As the cost of living rises, young people remain most likely to be paid below the living wage, with benefits failing to keep pace with inflation, having more conditions attached, or having been withdrawn altogether.

In a bid to investigate...

She has starred in Mock the Week and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and now comedy star Ava Vidal is heading to The Exeter Phoenix as part of her He’s Not a Keeper show.

The show, taking place on 15th December, aims to expose all those tell tell signs that mean He’s Not a Keeper.

He’s Not a Keeper is based on Ava’s own experiences and those shared with her by women and men across The UK.

Ava Vidal believes the show appeals to both men and women alike. She said:

“I’d say it’s good for everyone really. A lot of women enjoy it because it’s based on women....

Members of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association are celebrating recent success at the Devon Tourism Awards, winning awards across categories including Hotel of the Year, Taste of Devon and Tourism Pub of the Year.

The Arundell Arms based in Lifton won multiple awards including Venue & Business Tourism (Gold) for the third year in a row; Tourism Activity, Sport & Experience of the Year (Joint Gold); Sustainable Tourism (Silver) and Hotel of the Year (Commended). Last year The Arundell Arms won SW Tourism Gold and Visit England Bronze for the Venue & Business...

Update: Police have arrested a 25 year old man on suspicion of murder.

The man is being held in Police custody and will be interviewed shortly

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Police in Exeter have launched a murder investigation after a man died from severe injuries last night.

Police were called to a home on Alphington road after neighbours raised concerns for a man’s safety.

At the scene Police found a badly injured 43 year-old man who was rushed to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

The man later died of his injuries in the hospital.

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Police are warning members of the public to be on the lookout for a man in a grey or white van who allegedly tried to pull a primary school girl into his van.

The young girl was able to break free and run for safety without being physically harmed.

A police spokesman said: “We’re treating this incident seriously and are actively searching for this man. This type of incident is rare but obviously it’s of concern.

“We don’t want parents to be unnecessarily alarmed, but it’s important that people are made aware, so they can be vigilant and keep an eye out for...

Taking Shape, a formally Australian and New Zealand based company which offers colourful styles for ladies in sizes 14-26, has opened a brand new store in Exeter today.

To mark the occasion the store offered its new customers free fizz and cake.

Area Manager Rachel Paterson believes Taking Shape will offer something truly unique to the people of Exeter. She said:

“A lot of the clothing options out there for curvy ladies are plain black and boring. One of the biggest pieces of feedback we have is how much colour we have and the feminine and beautiful options we offer...

A RSPCA has launched a new campaign to change the law on how labels on meat show how an animal was killed

The campaign began in response to a proposal in the European Parliament which on labelling that will indicate if an animal was stunned before death

The society is calling for its supporters to contact MEPs to add their signature of support for the proposal. The RSPCA believes that if method of slaughter labelling becomes a requirement within the EU, it will provide consumers with clearer information about how animals are treated at the end of their life. “We would...

With her spine tingling vocals you would be excused for thinking we had wrongly described Miss Gabrielle Aplin’s performance at The Great Hall on Monday night.

But rock she did, with her amazing cover of Miley Cyrus’ ‘ Wrecking Ball’ as well as performing many of her own songs with a rock twist.

As well as catering for rock lovers, Gabrielle did not dissapoint those that had come to see her perform her original classical style vocals belting out her gorgeous hit ‘ The Power of Love’ and many other songs from her ‘ English Rain’ album.

The pint sized songstress...

Exeter YMCA is excited to announce the return of its annual Santa Abseil charity fundraiser. On 7th December 2013 dozens of participants, dressed as Santa, will abseil 100ft down Renslade House, a 10-storey office provider in central Exeter.

Every penny raised will go towards Exeter YMCA’s vital work of providing housing and support to homeless young people from Exeter and Devon. Several generous local businesses have donated prizes for this year’s abseil, which can be won by participants.

Lloyd’s Kitchen, an independent restaurant café serving modern British food, have...