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Number of taxis set to increase in Exeter

July 15, 2014, 4:00 pm
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THE number of hackney carriage cabs in the city could be about to increase. There are currently 66 in Exeter. At the moment the city council has a policy of restricting the number of taxis it licenses. The city council's defence of this policy relies upon its ability to demonstrate that there is no significant demand for taxis that is unmet; to demonstrate this it requires an appropriate survey affirming such, which is no older than three years old. The city council's last survey, which was only a top up, dates from 2011 and it is therefore more open to challenges when it refuses a licence. Exeter's licensing committee is to meet next week to decide whether to undertake a new survey with a view to retaining its current policy, or to relax the policy but put enhanced quality control in place.

Number of taxis set to increase in Exeter

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Crews called to gas canister leak in Broadclyst

July 15, 2014, 4:00 pm
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Crews were called to Broadclyst last night after reports of gas canisters leaking at the rear of a shop. Fire Control mobilised two appliances from Exeter Danes Castle and Middlemoor Broadclyst at 20:14. On arrival crews found one cylinder leaking refrigerant gas, this was isolated by fire service personnel and the scene was made safe.
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Son who flew thousands of miles to see his mother arrived hours after she died in Sidwell Street cycle collision

July 15, 2014, 4:00 pm
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A LOVING son who flew thousands of miles to see his mother arrived just hours after she died following an accident in Exeter city centre last week. William Holland, who lives in the Bahamas, was making his annual visit to visit his mother, Audrey Holland. But he never got the chance to see her as the day before he touched down in the UK – Mrs Holland, 87, died in the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital after being in collision with a bicycle in Sidwell Street. She had been shopping in Exeter with her sister, Phyllis Taylor, 91, of Tedburn St Mary, who was unhurt but left shocked by the tragedy. The cyclist, a local man, suffered minor injuries. Mrs Holland's son said: "It was a terrible shock. I live in the Bahamas and had flown over for my annual visit to see my mother but found out she had passed away the day before. "She was an elderly lady but we were looking forward to her having many more years." Mrs Holland's daughter Ruth Harvey, of Lapford, said: "As I understand it my mother and aunt were going to catch the bus home but had about half an hour to spare. "They were crossing Sidwell Street to go to the charity shop. The cyclist had apparently stopped at the traffic lights and was heading towards the top end of Sidwell Street. "Someone shouted out but perhaps my mother didn't hear." Mrs Holland was said to be very alert with all her faculties but did have a hearing disability in one ear and impaired sight in one eye following an operation. Said her daughter: "She was a lovely lady, into everything, and she and her sister were having a lovely day in Exeter and that it should have ended like that is just such a terrible shock. "She was 87 but we were looking forward to many more years with her. Her sister is 91 and my grandmother was 101." Mrs Holland (nee Rawle), whose husband Bill, a former Royal Navy veteran, died of cancer in 2008, was brought up in Myrtle Road, St Thomas, Exeter, and attended the old Bishop Blackall School. She survived being machine-gunned by low flying German planes during the Exeter Blitz. The couple, who had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, moved around the country with Bill's Royal Navy service, before settling in Lapford, near Crediton. She was a staunch member of the Lapford Congregational Church and belonged to a number of church-associated groups. She had four grandchildren. Mrs Holland was described as a "very generous lady" by Sidwell Street charity shop manager Jenny Pebworth. Mrs Pebworth, area relief manager for Cancer Research UK, was on duty when Mrs Holland contacted the charity's Sidwell Street shop regarding a bicycle she had won in a competition after her husband's death. Mrs Pebworth said: "I remember her saying she wanted to do something to help the charity and wanted to give us the bike for sale. "My husband Alan and I went to her home in Crediton and there was the bike, still in its box. Alan put the bike together and we raffled it and raised over £220 for Cancer Research. It was wonderful and we were so grateful to Mrs Holland. She was a lovely lady. She just wanted to help. "She came along when we handed the bike over to the raffle winner _ and she was so pleased it went to a cyclist whose said her previous bike had gone to "cycle heaven." Police, who closed Sidwell Street for some time after the accident on Friday afternoon, have asked those who might be able to help to contact theme on 101 quoting reference 631 of 11th July 2014, with any information. Mrs Holland's funeral is being held on Monday, July 28 with interment at 11am at Exwick Cemetery followed by a service of thanksgiving at Lapford Congregational Church at 12.30pm.

Son who flew thousands of miles to see his mother arrived hours after she died in Sidwell Street cycle collision

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Crews called to fire in Tiverton flat

July 15, 2014, 4:01 pm
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Fire crews were called to Tiverton last night after a call reporting a possible carbon monoxide leak inside a property. Two fire appliances from Tiverton attended Brewin Road at 21:50. On arrival crews confirmed a small fire involving a heater fan within the bathroom of a first floor flat. Fifty percent of the electric heater was damaged by fire. The fire was out on the arrival of fire crews who isolated the power to the heater using small tools and confirmed there was no leak of carbon monoxide. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental. Fire crews gave fire safety advice to the occupants.
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Four injured after car overturns in Crediton

July 15, 2014, 4:03 pm
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Four people were treated by ambulance crews last night a car overturned in a collision in Crediton. The Fire Service received a call from ambulance crews reporting a road traffic collision at Great Wooden, near Bow, Crediton at 2:43. One fire appliance from North Tawton attended. Fire crews confirmed a single vehicle road traffic collision with one car overturned on the public highway. Four persons were free and clear of the vehicle prior to the arrival of the Fire Service. Fire crews made the vehicle safe and assisted Police with scene safety. All four occupants of the vehicle were treated by Ambulance crews on scene

Four injured after car overturns in Crediton

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Eddie voted Devon's best bus driver

July 16, 2014, 12:03 am
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Devon's best bus driver has been named as Eddie Davies, a 20 year veteran Hundreds of bus passengers across the county voted in the competition organised by the County Council. T The drivers with the most votes have been recognised for their kind and courteous behaviour behind the wheel, and for their efforts at providing exceptional service to their passengers. The winner was Eddie from Country Bus, who drives the 176 into Newton Abbot. Eddie, who has been driving the route for the past 20 years, was in fact a previous winner of the competition when it was run in 2002. Among the nominations for Eddie, his passengers described him as, "an asset to the bus service", that, "he has been a gem for the 12 years I've been using the service" and that he is the, "friendliest most helpful bus driver I have come across". Ali Ellison, Managing Director of Country Bus, said: "Eddie is the longest serving bus driver at Country Bus with around 20 years service. He is a very valued member of our team; happy, considerate and loyal are all words that spring to mind." Two runners-up have also been recognised for their dedication. Colin Johnson, from Sovereign Coaches, drives the 381 service in Ottery St Mary andTony Longman, who drives one of the Ring and Ride services for the Torridge Community Transport Association, i
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Report: A century on, Exeter City are heading back to play Brazil

July 16, 2014, 5:44 am
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Exeter businessman Martin McGahey is preparing to fly down to Rio for Exeter City's big game against Brazil. Here is his latest report on the build-up WE know little of what preparation there was before the original tour in 1914. What we do know is that all the team were kitted out in lounge suits, donated by a group of Exeter City supporters for evening dinners aboard the first class liner the SS Andes. Many of the players came from very modest industrial backgrounds and the wearing of a suit must have been very strange for them. The two teams, a century apart have striking differences in their make up. The school leaving age in 1914 was just 12, so most footballers went to work before getting professional football contracts in their late teens. The majority of the 1914 squad came from great industrial backgrounds – Fort and Laga, coal miners, Lovett, Holt, Goodwin and Rigby, cotton workers, and Hunter, shipbuilding. The two local lads were exceptions with good Devon jobs, Pym, fishing, and Loram, farming. There was no one in the 1914 squad aged under 21, with the oldest being Jimmy Rigby, 31. In comparison, many of the 2014 tourists are local lads born, brought up and schooled in Devon or in fact in Exeter, with the goalkeeper Christy Pym, Bramdean School, and midfielder Matt Grimes, St Peters. Most Exeter players will have moved from school straight to the club's football academy, which includes courses at Exeter College. David Wheeler has a university degree, while others like Pat Baldwin are studying degrees while playing. The current City team is a young one, with the average age being under 21. For our match at Laranjeiras on July 20, we will have a total of 158 fans travelling officially to Brazil for the game. The number of fans reflects the wonderful support the club enjoys and with the advent of modern technology the party has discussed on a Google group many topics. They include the best buys in currency, travel adaptors, the choice of local beers and prices, advice on some of the possible excursions and how to keep safe on the streets. The time before our departure from Heathrow to Lisbon for the first leg of the journey to Rio is rapidly shrinking. Within that time we have the launch of Aidan Hamilton's book Have You Ever Played Brazil? and the first night of the play The Day We Played Brazil. Nick Stimson, its writer, says it is the story of Exeter past and present. An Exeter to celebrate and to be proud of. Not just a football story, but a tale of love and hope, the heart of this great city. It really tells a story of Exeter for non football fans as much football fans. At the time, and despite their relatively low profile back home, the 1914, Exeter visiting team were given star treatment in Rio de Janeiro and generated a great deal of excitement. In the official written history of A Seleção, it says: "Thousands of people would wait hours on end outside the Hotel dos Estrangeiros, the swankiest in the city, where the English delegation was staying, in the hope of seeing the British players. Such was the fuss that surrounded Exeter's visit that the owner of a bar close to the hotel even auctioned off the chairs, table and glasses used by the players on a brief refreshment stop there." It will be great to be there and see, after all the drama of the world cup, If the Exeter team and supporters can produce a similar stir in Rio. Don't miss Martin's first dispatch from Brazil next week.

Report: A century on, Exeter City are heading back to play Brazil

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Exeter's Cowick street nightspot to re-open as Jimmyz Lounge

July 16, 2014, 5:55 am
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FORMER Exeter music venue Charlie's Live Lounge is set to reopen as Jimmyz Lounge. The Cowick Street nightspot, which closed in May, is being relaunched under new management on Friday, July 18. Promoter David Carter said: "We intend running the venue as a hub of the community and we will be hosting local live bands, DJ nights, zumba classes, line dancing and burlesque nights. "The original Exeter Rock'n'Roll Club will also be using the venue and their first night is Saturday, July 26. This will be a DJ night with DJ Rockin' Dave C laying music from the fifties and very early sixties." There will be music and a complimentary drink for everyone on opening night.

Exeter's Cowick street nightspot to re-open as Jimmyz Lounge

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Diner admits doing a runner from Devon curry house

July 16, 2014, 5:55 am
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A diner has admitted doing a runner from a Bideford curry house without paying the £68 bill. Loui Guinan changed his plea as the jury were being ushered into the courtroom at Exeter Crown Court and admitted the offence which he has denied for the past 18 months. He was cleared of three similar offences at other restaurants and hotels in North Devon and his sentence was adjourned. Guinan changed his plea after studying a still from CCTV at the Sagor Tandoori which showed him with a group of young men who left without paying. He had denied the offence just moments earlier and only changed his mind when the jury were about to be ushered into the court and sworn in. Judge Phillip Wassall said:"The case was sustainable and supported by the evidence. It was difficult to see what the defence was going to be." Guinan, aged 23, of Tower Street, Bideford, admitted attempting to make off without payment at the Sagor in February last year. He denied making off without payment at the Durrant House Hotel, the Riverside Hotel, the Paramount Chinese restaurant and was found not guilty. Mr James Taghdissian, prosecuting, said the pleas were accepted because witnesses from two of the establishments were no longer available or were unwilling to come to court. He said the CCTV from the Durrant House Hotel had been mislaid at an earlier hearing when one of the men was prosecuted at magistrates court. Mr Brian Fitzherbert, defending, asked the judge to delay sentence until next month at the earliest
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Exeter Cathedral service links Great War families

July 16, 2014, 6:34 am
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Residents in Devon who have family links to World War One are being invited to share the stories, memories and artefacts that link their family to the war. It's part of a special anniversary being held to commemorate the beginning of World War 1 A special service to mark this occasion will be held at Exeter Cathedral on Sunday 3 August. The service is open to everyone, but particularly welcome are Devon families with family links to WW1. The service will begin at 4pm Those with links to WW1 wishing to reserve seats can email lieuten@devon.gov.uk with their stories. The Lord-Lieutenant of Devon said; "The First World War had a profound impact on the people of Devon and of the Nation. It is very important that we remember the enormous sacrifice made by so many from this county." Devon County Council has teamed up with a range of partner organisations, including the Royal British Legion, Exeter City Council, Torbay Council, 43 Wessex Brigade, Royal Navy, Exeter University, Devon Museums Group, Devon Arts in Schools Initiative, Devon Adult & Community Learning, trade union groups and local history societies, to instigate, support and co-ordinate community projects across Devon & Torbay commemorating the centenary of the First World War. The aim of the 'Devon Remembers' project is to recognise and pay tribute to the sacrifice and contribution that the people of Devon made during and after World War One. It also aims to bring communities together to discover stories about their past and forge new relationships for the future. As part of this, the Council is keen to capture stories, memories, photographs, research and events data on a project website. For more details and to get involved, go to the Devon remembers website.
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Mother of trainee Marine who suffered injuries at Lympstone to sue for more than £1 million in compensation

July 16, 2014, 6:54 am
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The mother of a young man whose dream of becoming a Royal Marine was shattered when he fell from a height of seven metres during a training exercise is suing for more than £1 million in compensation. James Cobby, then 19, was taking part in the "Tarzan" high level assault course when he fell from an element called Jacob's Ladder, hitting a high tension cable on the way down. He suffered catastrophic injuries and will need round the clock care for the rest of his life. The Ministry of Defence has admitted liability for the accident at Lympstone on June 15, 2011, according to papers lodged at the High Court in London. But the two sides are thought unable to agree how much compensation Mr Cobby should receive. Now through his mother Janet Cobby, of Eltham, London, he is seeking damages of more than £1 million. After falling from height, Mr Cobby, now 22, landed on his head and suffered multiple injuries, including a severe brain injury. He was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth by air ambulance, where a pressure bolt was inserted into his skull. He spent a year in a minimally conscious state, and emerged with severe cognitive, communication and physical impairments. He now lives at the Eaglewood Neurological Care Centre in Peterborough, and has poor control of his head and body, cannot walk, is doubly incontinent, and fed by tube. He has problems with his vision, cannot speak or write, cannot actively communicate, and cannot show his lack of understanding when he is spoken to. Although he is able to stand, he will never be able to walk again, is totally dependent on others to look after him, and will need 24 hour care for the rest of his life. His life expectancy has been reduced, and he may develop epilepsy as a result of the accident. Loss adjusters for the MoD admitted liability in February this year, the court will hear. Mrs Cobby blames the MoD's negligence for her son's condition. The writ was issued by solicitor Sarah Griggs of Irwin Mitchell.

Mother of trainee Marine who suffered injuries at Lympstone to sue for more than £1 million in compensation

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Former policeman knocked out chess boxing referee in row over bell at Exeter nightclub, court hears

July 16, 2014, 7:01 am
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A chess boxing match ended in chaos when the timekeeper allegedly laid out the referee in a row over when to ring the bell. Timekeeper Andrew 'The Rock' Costello, a former Exeter policeman, was so angry when the chess referee did not stop the game at the bell that he went round the ring and allegedly knocked him out with a single punch. Chess player Rajko Vujatovic was refereeing the chess part of the tournament and was left with a broken jaw which prevented him eating solid food for ten weeks, Exeter Crown Court was told. The violence broke out at a chess boxing event at the Club Rococo in Exeter at which contestants sandwich three minute rounds of chess with three minute bouts of boxing. The jury have been shown CCTV of the even which shows Mr Vujatovic leaving the ring and going just out of picture moments before the alleged attack. He is seen falling next to the ring and being attended by the paramedics who were on standby to treat the boxers in the event of then being injured during the contest. Costello, aged 47, of Mount Pleasant, Exeter, who is a champion chess boxer, denies causing grievous bodily harm and the lesser alternative of causing actual bodily harm. He says he was acting in self defence. Miss Bathsheba Cassel, prosecuting, said Costello organised the Sunday afternoon event at the club last August and invited Mr Vujatovic to referee the chess match. Costello acted as timekeeper and a dispute arose over timings because he rang the bell to finish a round of chess 30 seconds early but Mr Vujatovic chose to follow the chess clock and allowed it to continue. She said the victim went up to Mr Costello to explain why he had let the game continue and was knocked out by a single punch. He suffered a broken jaw which had to be pinned in an operation. Mr Vujatovic said he agreed to come to Exeter from his home in London to referee the chess part of the event as a favour to Costello and the atmosphere had been good until the dispute over timing. He said he had never been a boxer and was 'half the size' of Costello and his involvement in the sport was as a chess expert and coach. He said he let the chess round carry on after Costello signaled it to stop because he was going by the chess clocks used by the players. He said:"When I left the ring I stood in a small area back stage and waited for the crew to take the board and the table, chess set and clock out of the ring and get it ready for the next round of boxing. "Costello was not in the immediate area. He walked over to me so he was on my right. I said very gently that I had let the round run on. I presumed he had made a mistake. "After speaking to him we were stood side by side and I turned to look at the people getting the equipment out of the ring. "The next thing I knew my legs turned to jelly and I was unconscious before I hit the ground. Then I was aware of having an oxygen mask on and paramedics all around me." He said Costello phoned him two days later to apologise and told him he hit him because he was under stress at the time. Mr Vujatovic said:"He told me it was only a light tap and he could have caused me a very serious damage. He said with a bit of smugness it was a deliberate punch to the chin to what he called a knockout point. "I said hitting me was like hitting a girl because I was half his size."

Former policeman knocked out chess boxing referee in row over bell at Exeter nightclub, court hears

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List: 30 ping pong tables to pop up all over Exeter

July 16, 2014, 7:06 am
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Table tennis tables are about to pop up all over Exeter!

From today (Thursday) until the end of the summer holidays, over 30 ping pong tables will spring up across Exeter's landmarks and locations including– Exeter Central station, Double Locks, Exeter City FC, Exeter Library, Princesshay Shopping Centre and even the Quay & Piazza. The tables are there for everyone to enjoy. To join in the fun, simply borrow a bat from the side of the table and play ball.

Ping! Exeter is part of a national programme from Table Tennis England and Sport England in partnership with Sing London. Ping! Exeter is being delivered by Active Devon in partnership with Exeter City Council and Exeter City FC – football in the community. It is one of 16 regions that have been selected to be part of Ping! this year, along with Birmingham, Brighton & Hove, Bristol, Bury, Cambridge, Cornwall, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Middleborough, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Oxford and Sheffield

Ping! Exeter hopes to engage the whole city in lots of games throughout the summer. Councillor Keith Owen, Exeter City Council's Lead Councillor for Environment, Health & Wellbeing said: "Ping is a fantastic opportunity for people to have a go at table tennis, whether they are first-timers, club players or old-timers dusting down their bat from years ago. Here in Exeter we're striving to become the most active city in the south west so the Ping Festival is a great way to do just that."

In addition to free play, Exeter's Ping! Tables offer a programme of scheduled activities, including masterclasses and tournaments. There are also occasional 'Random Acts of Ping Pong' where you can expect the unexpected. Look out for Pink Ping! On the 27 July at Race for Life, Ping! In the park 14 to 18 August at the Big Screen in the park, as well many other impromptu and planned Ping Pong events.

Ping! Exeter launches with a ping pong bonanza at Coal Restaurant, Bedford Square, Princesshay on 17 July from 11am – 4pm. There will be show matches, hints and tips on skills and a visit from the Lord Mayor launching Ping! Exeter in the city with ping pong for everyone.

The tables will be at:

Exeter Civic Centre Princesshay Shopping Centre Quay & Piazza Exeter Library Exeter Central Station Exeter City FC Northernhay gardens Burymeadow Park Heavitree Park Newcourt Community Centre Riverside Leisure Centre Clifton Hill Sports Centre Wonford Sports Centre The Isca Bowls & Bridge Club University of Exeter – Main Campus Double Locks Crealy

New tables will be announced throughout the summer

List: 30 ping pong tables to pop up all over Exeter

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Update: Lane reopened after M5 lorry crash

July 16, 2014, 7:14 am
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Traffic has started to flow again on the M5 in Somerset after a three-lane closure of the major route this morning after one lane was reopened. Recovery crews are still removing a lorry which was spanning three lanes of the M5 in Somerset following a serious collision. At around 2.55am today Avon and Somerset Police were informed of a collision involving two lorries on the southbound carriageway of the M5 between junction 24 and junction 25 at Bridgwater. Upon arrival police found that there had been a collision between two artic lorries and one of the drivers was trapped inside his cab. A police spokesman said: "The driver was cut free from the lorry and was taken to Musgrove Park Hospital. "A male lorry driver has serious arm injuries and is undergoing treatment." A spokesman for South Western Ambulance Service said: "We treated two casualties at the M5 crash this morning. One male, aged in his fifties, with leg and arm injuries and one female with minor injuries. Both were taken to hospital." Ch Insp Rhys Hughes said: "One of the lorries tipped over onto its side during the collision blocking all three lanes. "While work to recover the vehicle is due to get under way shortly we're unable to give a time estimate of how long this will take and the motorway will remain closed for some time. "I appreciate the closure will have caused problems for commuters this morning and I thank the public for their continued patience while we deal with this incident." The M5 was closed between junction 24 at Bridgwater and junction 25 at Taunton to enable the emergency services to deal with the incident. Two lanes are still closed. Traffic is being diverted between the two junctions via the A38, which runs alongside the motorway. The Highways Agency say they are working alongside the police and other emergency services to fully reopen the road as soon as possible and to keep traffic flowing in the meantime. A recovery vehicle has been called to the scene to remove the lorry which was spanning all three lanes.

Update: Lane reopened after M5 lorry crash

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Delivery firm DPD set to expand into Skypark in East Devon

July 16, 2014, 7:31 am
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NEARLY 150 jobs are set to be created by express delivery giant DPD when it opens a new depot at Skypark in East Devon. Developer St Modwen has been granted planning consent for the 60,000sq ft depot at the £210m business park, situated to the north of Exeter Airport. The flagship depot within the initial phase of development at the 1.4 millionsq ft business park is expected to employ 147 people. Ian Guy, senior development manager for St Modwen in the South West, said: "Having DPD UK choose Skypark as its operational base for distribution is testament to this location and the significant investment we have put in over the past year with our joint venture partners, Devon County Council, into improving Skypark's overall infrastructure and connectivity." "There is real positive momentum building at Skypark with the construction for DPD UK following quickly on from the completion last month of the operational building for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and several other occupiers expressing interest. People are really starting to see the benefits of the sustainable and high quality environment Skypark has to offer." Over the next 20 years, Skypark is predicted to create up to 6,500 new jobs as part of the wider Exeter and East Devon New Growth Point initiative.
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Financial adviser denies client poaching fraud

July 16, 2014, 8:04 am
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A financial adviser has denied that he copied his ex boss's entire database because he wanted to poach his clients when he set up his own business. Stephen Wales told a jury he had no intention of getting any financial benefit from the six gigabytes of client files which to downloaded onto zip drives on his last day at work. He said he was trying to save himself time by copying information about a small group of private clients who he was taking with him by agreement with his former employer. Wales, aged 35, said he did not use any of the information to try to lure any clients to his new business when he set up on his own the day after leaving. He had worked for investment consultant Jonathan Walker at his Torbay based Pension Drawdown Company for almost four years before leaving to start his own firm called Positive Solutions Financial Services in 2010. Computer studies graduate Wales, from Torquay, denies fraud. He says he took the data but had no dishonest intention. The prosecution have told the jury at Exeter Crown Court he was found with his old company's database on two laptops when police seized them two months after he left to start a rival business. Mr Walker has told the court that a stream of clients moved away from his firm to Wales's new outfit in the weeks after he left and he became concerned about the threat to his business. Wales told the jury he had agreed that he would take a number of clients with him who he had introduced to the firm either in person or when through another adviser who had passed them over through him. He said he took the data so he could serve these clients and had deleted and not used any that related to the 400 other customers of the Pension Drawdown Company. He said Mr Walker had broken agreements with him before he left and bullied and threatened him after he started his rival business. He accepted he had broken data protection rules by removing the zip drive files but denied any dishonest intent lay behind his copying of client risk and valuation files. He said:"It saved my having to get the information from my clients again, which would be irksome for them. I had no intention of rifling through the files or to abuse that data or cause harm to any clients. "It was my last day and I panicked. I was lazy and silly. It was a daft thing to do but there was no malicious intention. It was never my intention to benefit from the files. "There was no risk to anyone. It was about saving me time. I did not benefit from it. There was no intention and no benefit. "The only piece of detail which may have been of use to me were the contact details. That was the only thing which would have enabled me to make a financial gain and they were not in the data on the files."
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Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale expecting a tough test from Fluminense on Sunday

July 16, 2014, 9:30 am
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Paul Tisdale says he is expecting a strong match from Fluminense this Sunday, but he is confident his Exeter City side can do themselves justice. Eighteen players from the City squad will be travelling out to Rio de Janeiro today (Thursday) ahead of the historic match on Sunday. The game is being played to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Brazil national side's first fixture – against a touring Exeter City side. City lost that match 2-0 thanks to goals from Oswaldo Gomes and Osman Medeiros and will be underdogs again this weekend with Fluminense plying their trade in the top division of Brazilian football. Fluminense are unlikely to name a first choice starting XI for the Exeter City game though, with them facing a league match against São Paulo on the same day. However, being halfway through their season, the Brazilian players are likely to be fitter than their Exeter City counterparts. "I'm expecting a very difficult game," said Tisdale. "I don't know what team they are going to pick because it is a friendly and they have got other interests to focus on that day as well, but I'm expecting a highly-talented team. Tisdale's squad of 18 players going to Brazil contains just one goalkeeper. Christy Pym, who featured nine times for City last campaign, is the shot stopper chosen to fly out to South America, with James Hamon missing out. In the tour 100 years ago, City also had a keeper by the name of Pym. That was the legendary Topsham fisherman Dick, who featured for the club on more than 200 occasions before going on to play for England and win FA Cups with Bolton Wanderers. However, he did not feature in the game against Brazil in 1914 as he was injured while playing for City against Argentinos five games before the end of the tour. Therefore, having not been able to afford the luxury of taking a second goalkeeper, Tisdale is hoping lightning doesn't strike twice. "I could only take 18 players and I need to use all 18 of those players as it is early pre-season," said Tisdale. "I don't really want the players having a 90-minute workload every game. "I would have ideally liked to have taken 22 players, but that was not possible. It is unfortunate for James Hamon I really need to utilise the extra player and I need all 18 players. It is as simple as that really, I need to have enough of a squad to share the workload. "Let's hope we don't get the goalkeeper injured in one of the games like we had 100 years ago, but we do have some who can deputise in goal if that were to happen. "However, the only player who is line to play every minute of every game is Christy Pym – the rest will share the workload." Exeter City's second match of the tour will be against Brazilian Serie C side Tupi on Wednesday, July 23. The match in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, kicks off at 7.30pm local time (11.30pm BST). Exeter City squad to face Fluminense: Pym, Butterfield, Woodman, Bennett, Baldwin, Coles, Davies, Sercombe, Oakley, Keohane, Moore-Taylor, Watkins, Dawson, Nichols, Wheeler, Grimes, Jay, Tillson

Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale expecting a tough test from Fluminense on Sunday

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Exeter's Lord Mayor hands-out free mini cigarette bins to smokers

July 16, 2014, 4:00 pm
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The Lord Mayor of Exeter has handed-out free mini cigarette bins on the High Street as part of a commitment to keep the city tidy ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Cllr Percy Prowse gave the small pouches to smokers in the vicinity of Mcgahey's tobacconist in an effort to deter them from dropping cigarette butts on the ground. He said: "People are not always near a bin when they finish their cigarette, but they could be fined £75 on-the-spot if they are caught dropping the butt on the ground. "We want the city to look its best and cleanest in time for the Rugby World Cup. Our street cleaners tell us of the difficulty in picking up cigarette ends, and it takes 10 years for one butt to degrade." The Lord Mayor was joined by Louise Harvey, Exeter's Street Scene manager and members of the city's tidy group on Wednesday to distribute 100 pouches. Jodie Howard, 21 from Exeter, said: "It's a brilliant idea because you can carry the pouch around with you. Plus it's free, and we all love free things!" Brett Edwards, 35, added: "Exeter is a historic city, and it's important to maintain its clean image." The mini cigarette bins are small re-usable envelopes lined with fireproof material, and can fit easily into a pocket or handbag. Funding for the 600 pouches has come from the locality budgets of city councillors who will distribute the rest to people living in their respective wards. Exeter's Sandy Park will host three games in the Rugby World Cup this autumn.

Exeter's Lord Mayor hands-out free mini cigarette bins to smokers

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Pictures: Exeter's Princesshay all set for major refurbishment

July 16, 2014, 4:00 pm
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STORE bosses in Exeter have unveiled a major new bid to promote Princesshay and attract shoppers to the city centre. They have applied for planning permission to erect huge new signs highlighting the city's premier shopping area. And major work is planned on 'refreshing' Princesshay with new logos, lighting and street furniture. The plans represent the first major refresh of Princesshay since the £225m shopping centre opened in 2007. It follows plans recently unveiled by the Guildhall Shopping Centre to improve its look. City centre bosses and business leaders have welcomed the investment and said it is crucial for the city centre to keep a fresh and modern look. As these images show, Land Securities is planning a new look with striking signs at every approach to Princesshay. It will get new LED underfoot lighting to encourage later shopping, extra seating and additional planters. If given the go-ahead the new branding will be used throughout Princesshay and the LED lighting will be a particular feature 'to enhance the shopping experience in the evenings'. Another major change will be planters and lighting strung across Bedford Street, between Debenhams and the businesses, including Cafe Rouge and Byrons, opposite. Featured lighting underfoot will be inserted into the paving at the entrance to Bampfylde Lane and lighting will also be incorporated into the steps in Catherine Street, facing the priory. Timber panel seating will be fixed to the steps facing Dingles and there will also be windbreaks and additional planting. Katherine Armstead, Land Securities senior portfolio manager said: "The works we have submitted for planning we think will significantly improve the public and outdoor spaces of Princesshay. "The enhanced external environment will feature new and additional seating, new lighting, wall and floor treatments and additional signage in order to improve finding and navigation around all areas of the centre. "The plans include a refreshed Princesshay logo and identity which plays on the fleur-de-lis featured on the Exeter coat of arms, with a modern stylish take on this part of Exeter's heritage." The proposed improvements to Princesshay will be jointly funded by the landlords, Land Securities and the Crown Estate. Wayne Pearce, Princesshay centre director, said: "This investment is a commitment seven years on to maintaining and refreshing parts of the centre." The plans have been welcomed by John Harvey, the city centre manager. He said: "It's important that as a city overall we keep pace and continue to change and continue to look at how we can make our assets as attractive as possible to the shopping public. "This comes at a time when the Guildhall Shopping Centre is going to very shortly undergo major changes to make it more attractive and this is another sign of continued investment and is very welcome. "This is a great investment and should ensure that some of the best spaces in the centre remain really attractive." Derek Phillips, Vice president of Exeter Chamber of Commerce: "The chamber is very pleased to see Land Securities and the Crown Estates continued investment in Exeter's outstanding retail offering."

Pictures: Exeter’s Princesshay all set for major refurbishment

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