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Exeter announces its bid to become the UK’s City of Culture in 2029

Exeter City Council has today announced it will be submitting an expression of interest (EOI) for the prestigious UK City of Culture title. 

The City of Culture bid follows the culmination of five months extensive engagement and consultation with artists, creatives, cultural organisations and residents to shape the council’s commissioned new five-year Cultural Strategy for Exeter.

This will set out a clear ambition to become a leading city of culture. The new Exeter Culture Strategy is ambitious and will be delivered in partnership with the city’s cultural organisations...

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Driving this Christmas? Steer clear of alcohol for everyone's sake

Throughout December Devon and Cornwall Police will be making sure that the region’s roads are a safe place for everyone.

Any drivers involved in a collision and any motorists whose driving may lead police to suspect they are under the influence of alcohol will be breathalysed. If drug driving is suspected, drivers may have to undergo a roadside sobriety test.

Roads Policing Inspector Richard McLellan emphasised that being “under the limit” does not necessarily mean that a driver’s judgement and abilities are not impaired.

He said: “Police can still arrest a driver...

Reduced parking fees in EDDC car parks

Anyone planning to shop for Christmas in East Devon’s lovely towns this year or explore the district’s beautiful countryside can take advantage of the district council’s winter parking special offer and park in any EDDC car park for just £2 a day after 10am.

The cut-down tariff was introduced on November 1 and runs until March 31 2017. It’s great value for shoppers who can take their time as the ticket will cover them for the rest of the day, up until midnight.

The temporary tariff will also support local shops, cafes and restaurants during the traditionally quieter months...

National honours for Hendy Group

Hendy Group, which operates new and used car sales operations in Exeter, has been recognised for its outstanding used car operations at the Car Dealer Awards.

The awards recognise companies large and small operating in the used car market and Hendy was honoured with the Used Car Dealership Group of the Year title at this year’s awards.

Used Car sales director Simon Palmer who collected the award on behalf of the group said he was thrilled to win such a prestigious title.

“We are committed to providing the very best service to customers at our used car operations...

Extra boost for St Thomas as WESC opens new charity shop

WESC Foundation – The Specialist Centre for Visual Impairment is proud to announce the opening of their sixth Social Enterprise Charity Shop in Cowick Street, St Thomas.

Based in Exeter, WESC Foundation is a school and college that supports visually impaired learners, many of whom also have complex needs, from across the South West as well as providing outreach services to mainstream schools and colleges.

The St Thomas Social Enterprise is much more than a Charity Shop. It also provides an excellent location to introduce visually impaired learners to a range of social...

Pedestrian critical after collision on A379

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a car and a pedestrian that has left one person with serious, life threatening injuries.

Police were called at around 3pm following reports of a collision between a man in his 50’s and a Citroen Picasso on the A379 at Holcombe, Dawlish.

A number of road closures were put in place as paramedics and Air ambulance attended. The Air ambulance landed by the Smugglers Inn and the injured man was taken to Derriford Hospital with serious life threatening injuries, where he remains in a critical condition.

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Ashfords LLP and CTSI Launch Innovative Regulatory Solution

National law firm Ashfords LLP has partnered with the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) to deliver a new and innovative regulatory solution tailored to the individual requirements of businesses.

BRS is a comprehensive, personalised 'Business Regulatory Solution' launching at the beginning of November, and it is designed specifically for any sized business. BRS will help businesses co-ordinate the regulatory advice and resources they use throughout their organisation by providing detailed commercially focused guidance on areas such as:

• Health and Safety • Food...

National award for family law specialists

The Family Law Company was named Family Law Regional Firm of the Year South in the prestigious Jordan Publishing Family Law Awards.

Business Development Director and Director of Legal Services, Rachel Buckley said: “We were thrilled to receive this award; it is a real testament to the hard work and commitment of the whole team to ensure that families going through a stressful experience receive the best possible service.

“It’s an award that should resonate with our clients, too, as it confirms we really are at the top of the tree for family law in the region.”

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Man guilty after rabbit without water found dead in hutch

The owner of a pet rabbit who died after he was left without water has been disqualified from keeping rabbits for ten years.

Martin Saunders, 29, of Newman Road, Exeter pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a rabbit, known as Digger, when he appeared before magistrates in Exeter on Wednesday (November 30).

He was also sentenced to 60 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs after admitting leaving the rabbit without an adequate supply of fresh water between May 29 and June 1 2016.

The black-and-white lionhead rabbit was discovered dead in...

Swinton team walks 200 miles for SW charities

A team of colleagues from Swinton Insurance has raised £1,105 for the South West Costal Path Association (SWCPA) and Cancer Research, by walking 200 miles from Plymouth to Poole.

12 Business leaders from 11 South West-based branches of the UK’s largest high street insurance broker completed the momentous trek, which took place over five Sundays in October.

Each Sunday the team walked an average of 40 miles, starting at the Stoke Beach in Plymouth on the 2nd of October and completing the walk on the Sunday 30th October at the South Haven Point in Poole Harbour.

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Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks

Rob Baxter says it’s imperative his Exeter Chiefs side keep their “foot on the pedal” after securing back-to-back victories in the Aviva Premiership in the past fortnight.

Tomorrow, Baxter will be looking for his team to maintain that winning formula when they travel to Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium (7:45pm).

It is – according to the Exeter head coach – one of the most testing assignments on the top-flight calendar and he’s warned his players to brace themselves for a real battle up in the North West.

“I’ve said for the last few weeks that we’re starting to get...

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Exeter announces its bid to become the UK’s City of Culture in 2029

Driving this Christmas? Steer clear of alcohol for everyone's sake

Reduced parking fees in EDDC car parks

National honours for Hendy Group

Extra boost for St Thomas as WESC opens new charity shop

Pedestrian critical after collision on A379

Ashfords LLP and CTSI Launch Innovative Regulatory Solution

National award for family law specialists

Man guilty after rabbit without water found dead in hutch

Swinton team walks 200 miles for SW charities

Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks

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