Crowdcube users show big appetite for Chilango's Burrito Bond

September 1, 2014, 3:39 am

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Mexican restaurant chain Chilango has set a new record for the amount of investment raised on an Exeter-based crowdfunding platform. A total of 749 people have put just over £2.1 million into the Burrito Bond in return for eight per cent gross interest per annum during the four-year term of the bond. This is the largest amount ever raised on Crowdcube, beating last year's record set by Hab Housing of £1.97 million. The average amount invested is approximately £2,900, with the largest investment at £50,000. People invested from Cornwall to Scotland but 82 per cent of bond holders live in London and the South East. Women account for 22 per cent of the whole set, investing £500,000 between them. As well as the interest, investors receive a variety of benefits including two free burrito vouchers to all those that invest and a VIP bondholder party to the first 100 investors. In addition, the 102 people that invested £10,000 or more will receive Chilango Black Cards entitling them to a free meal per week for the duration of the bond. The funds raised will help open the next three Chilango restaurants, alongside the seven existing branches in London. Eric Partaker, co-founder of Chilango, said: "The brand awareness and engagement we created, together with Crowdcube, is simply off-the-charts. The bond has been a massive success; we not only raised the capital we needed to open our next batch of restaurants, but have also created 749 brand ambassadors to support our growth. The team at Crowdcube made the whole process straightforward and efficient and it's an experience we look forward to repeating. Debt options for SMEs in Britain have expanded in a major way, and it was delight to help spearhead this new and exciting route to funding." Luke Lang, co-founder of Crowdcube, said: "It's great that the Burrito Bond has attracted so many people who not only believe in Chilango's future as a viable, profitable business, but are also fans of its fabulous fresh food. This was the first mini-bond to launch on Crowdcube and it's shown the British public is really open to alternative ways of getting a return on their savings beyond banks and building societies."

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Devon zoo in world first with triplet mini-monkeys

September 1, 2014, 3:40 am

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This happy handful has just arrived at a Devon zoo near Exeter. Shaldon Wildlife Trust has announced the birth of triplet pygmy marmosets, the smallest species of monkey. Staff at the Trust believe that this could be a world first for a mother to rear all three offspring successfully! Dad, Mork, and Mum, Mindy, could easily fit into a teacup. Julie Matthews, Education Officer at the zoo said "Twins are quite common with this species and, although births of triplets do sometimes occur, it is unheard of for all three to survive. We are very excited to announce that the infants are 2 months old and thriving. Mork and Mindy have worked very hard sharing the parental responsibilities of their large family. The babies have been named Meeny, Miny and Mo and are often carried by their dad for long periods of time to give their mum a break! Just recently however they have been seen exploring their environment, jumping on and off dad's back, before scurrying back to safety." These mini monkeys are at threat in the wild from habitat destruction and sadly they are still captured for the pet trade. Despite being one of the cutest things you've ever seen; they do not make good pets" says Julie. "They need to live in social groups and have a very specialised diet including lots of live insects and acacia gum (tree sap) which we make into a paste and smear on branches to encourage natural behaviour

Tour of Heavitree graves to take place this month

September 1, 2014, 4:01 am

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A TOUR of mass graves from four Exeter churches is to take place on Saturday, September 6 at Higher Cemetery starting at 2pm. The history and photographs of the old demolished churches and the personal lives and details about those who had been buried in them, are on the agenda. Michael Parrott, chairman of the Friends of Higher Cemetery and Christine Trigger, a committee member, will lead the tour which is open to all and will start from outside the cemetery chapel. A small charge will be made for the tour.

Alphington Road bus shelter finally replaced

September 1, 2014, 4:06 am

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AFTER many weeks the well used bus shelter on Alphington Road opposite St Andrew's Church has finally been replaced. Local councillor Rob Hannaford said: "I have received a lot of complaints about the absence of this shelter from residents who use it to wait for the B Bus and some of the rural services . "There are many older people and young mums in particular from this part of St Thomas who find this location more convenient, rather than walking through to Cowick Street or Exe Bridges to access the other services , especially when they have been shopping. Also this stop has a much higher than average usage as many people are going to and from Aldi. "I understand that Clear Channel, the advertising company, are updating all of Exeter's bus shelters on a three year programme. "This is at their expense as they retain the advertising revenue. "The contractors removed the shelter, and then attempted to upgrade and replace it during the daytime towards the end of July but it caused significant traffic disruption." " Following on from concerns raised by residents , the highway department confirmed to me that the works were being programmed to be done outside of traffic-sensitive hours in the late evening. "I am very pleased to report that the new shelter has now been installed, and it also has the benefit of the new flatter and more comfortable seat design."

East Devon Council's 'unfit' HQ in Sidmouth up for sale

September 1, 2014, 4:12 am

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THE prime Knowle site in Sidmouth which has been long term home to the district council has come on the market. The site, which covers nearly five acres, has been the council's base since the 1970s. But the increasing cost of maintaining and running an ageing building stock, coupled with the "occupational inefficiencies" have prompted the council's decision to move. The property, is not listed and is not within a conservation area. The site has a draft allocation for 50 dwellings in the emerging East Devon Local Plan, which is expected to be adopted during 2015. The site extends to approximately 4.76 acres and the council expects to be in a position to grant vacant possession by May 2017. The council wants to reach an agreement with the town council of Sidmouth whereby they take over ownership and management of the remaining parkland and this is the subject of discussion. Otherwise, EDDC will retain and manage the parkland in the absence of another agreement. Nick Jones, Director of Savills in Exeter, said: "The Knowle is a very special site in a stunning location and we expect to receive strong interest from a wide variety of parties. "The site could suit a range of uses and it will be interesting to see what proposals come forward as a result of the marketing campaign." Richard Cohen, Deputy Chief Executive, said: "The Knowle site represents a rare and high quality development opportunity. The existing building stock at the Knowle is now not fit for the council's purpose and our decision to relocate has been driven by a desire to deliver a modern council from modern offices. "We are open minded about future uses for the site and the council believes that the redevelopment opportunity within a retained parkland will be an attractive development and a strong legacy adding to the vibrancy of the town." The council is also disposing of their nearby Manstone Depot, which extends to 1.33 acres and is situated within a residential area accessed off Tully Gardens, 1.2 miles north of the town centre. The property is currently used by the district council as its depot facility. The site has the benefit of a draft allocation for 20 dwellings within the emerging East Devon Local Plan. The council expects to provide vacant possession by the end of 2015. The sites are being offered for sale by informal tender and the deadline for submission of offers is Wednesday, October 22. All viewings are through sole selling agent, Savills. For further information, please contact Nick Jones on 01392 455712 or njones@savills.com or Mark Chugg on 01392 455 715 or mchugg@savills.com.

New war launched against Exeter's weeds

September 1, 2014, 4:37 am

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DOM Morris, prospective Conservative parliamentary candidate for Exeter has launched his own war against the city's weeds.

Dom has told the Echo that he finds the current situation with the weeds unacceptable and believes it 'is dragging the city down'.

He said: "I am proud of our recovery and excited about our prospects, but our city is beginning to look cheap and bedraggled. Not to mention concerns over access for the disabled and elderly, and the longer term costs associated with maintaining our pavements.

"Rather than talking about the problem, I am interested in doing something about it!

My Conservative campaign team and I are volunteering to organise community 'War on Weeds' teams, to clear our city and give us something to be proud of again."

Accordingly Dom has launched his War On Weeds campaign with the aim of bringing people together who are willing to donate time, tools, or both to dispose of the weeds.

Aric Gilinsky has volunteered to organise Dom's team. Aric said: "We will be organising teams for which people can nominate their streets or pledge their time.

"Even if people don't feel physically able to take part, we are looking for items such as hoes, trowels and gloves that we can have a loan of to undertake the project."

To nominate your street for the War on Weeds or to pledge your support contact Dom or Aric at dom@dommorris.co.uk, www.dommorris.co.uk or call them on 01392 345060.

Do you recognise this man? Police appeal after counterfeit £50 notes used in East Devon stores

September 1, 2014, 5:25 am

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East Devon police are appealing for the public's help in identifying this man after counterfeit notes were used in the region. Police have said a man used a counterfeit £50 note as genuine in both the Coral Bookmakers in Honiton and The Co-Op in Magnolia Shopping Centre, Exmouth. A suspect entered the stores and handed the money to the cashier. The man is described as in his twenties with short dark hair, slim build and wearing smart clothes. The incidents both occurred on 09/06/2014. Anyone with information is asked to contact police with the crime reference number CR/080215/14 A representative of Devon and Cornwall police added: "The identities of those shown are sought in connection with enquiries into the described alleged offences. "Images may be of both potential suspects and witnesses. "Members of the public should not approach anyone who they believe to be displayed in the images. If you would like to provide us information on who you believe the suspect or witness to be, you can do so by the following methods. "Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on T: 0800 555 111. Please give the identity of the person shown, quoting the crime/ref. number accompanying the picture. Or "Contact Devon and Cornwall Police direct using the non-urgent telephone number 101. "Please give the identity of the person shown, quoting the crime/ref. number accompanying the picture. Or "Email 101@devoncornwall.pnn.police.uk. "Please give the identity of the person shown, quoting the crime/ref. number accompanying the picture. "All of the above methods can be done anonymously"

Honiton pub drinker denies glassing customer in driving licence argument

September 1, 2014, 5:49 am

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A pub customer has denied smashing a glass over the head of a fellow drinker after an argument about dodgy driving licences. Melvin Brady is alleged to have punched a 71-year-old man off his bar stool and then glassed another man who went to the victim's assistance as he lay on the floor. The violence flared up at the Heathfield Inn at Honiton after a petty argument at the bar between 61-year-old Brady and 71-year-old Brian White. Brady had allegedly been boasting about bribing driving examiners to pass tests and Mr White replied it was dangerous to allow poor drivers onto the road. Customer Scott Saint suffered cuts to the back of his head after he was hit by a glass in the resulting trouble, Exeter Crown Court was told. Brady, of Butts Close, Honiton, denies wounding Mr Saint with intent to do grievous bodily harm and assault by battery on Mr Brady. Mr James Taghdissian, prosecuting, said Brady was drinking in the Heathfield Inn on October 11 last year when he started talking to Me White, who was sat at the bar. He said:"There was a discussion about driving licences and bunging the examiner £50 to get one on the old days. What started as a light hearted conversation turned into an argument. "We say in his anger Brady punched Mr White with enough force to knock him off his stool but not to cause any injury. "As a result of other people seeing this they became involved and went to help Mr White. Mr Saint was one of those involved. He approached the defendant and asked him why he had hit an older man. "Another man asked Brady what he was doing and swung a punch at him and Mr Saint was holding back Mr White. We say Brady hit him on the back of the head with a glass, just above the neck. "He suffered a number of puncture wounds which the prosecution say were inflicted deliberately for no good reason. "Brady was arrested at his home and in interview effectively admitted assaulting Mr White and said he was acting in self defence in the second incident because he saw two people coming towards him who he thought were going to be violent." Mr White said he was watching football at the pub when Brady started talking to him about driving licences. He said:"He asked if I had one and I said yes. He said where he came from if you did not pass your test it was normal to bung the examiner £50 or so. "I said I thought that was bloody ridiculous and you shouldn't be allowed on the road unless you could pass the test. I said if that happened innocent people might die. "I don't know if he said anything but his response was to strike me on the left hand side of my chin and the next thing I knew I fell back six feet and was flat on my back." Mr Saint said he was holding Mr White back and asked Brady why he had lashed out. He said:"Brady stood there and looked pretty chuffed with himself so I asked him if he was proud of hitting an old man. He replied the victim was not an old man. "I was stood next to the landlord and as I walked back towards Brady I saw his arm. I thought he was going to punch me. I pushed him back and the barmaid shouted out he had glassed me."

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Man helped Kingsbridge murder suspect avoid arrest, court hears

September 1, 2014, 6:27 am

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A 22-YEAR-OLD helped a man suspected of murdering a former Plymouth Argyle youth football player in the hours after his death, a court heard. Henry Felton let the alleged killer into his flat and gave him fresh clothes. He admitted helping Lee Dent avoid arrest shortly after the death of 17-year-old Alex Paguero Sosa. Dent has since been charged with murdering the teenager in Kingsbridge on July 6. Felton, of Fore Street, Kingsbridge, appeared at Plymouth Crown Court to admit perverting the course of justice. He pleaded guilty to allowing Dent into his flat, giving him new clothes and a bag for his own clothing hours after the death. Judge Paul Darlow adjourned sentence pending a possible trial of Dent next March. He ordered a probation report into his background. Smartly-dressed Felton was released on bail until a date to be fixed. Dent, aged 42, of Cross Lane, East Portlemouth, has already appeared in court accused of murder. A possible trial date has already been pencilled in for March 9 next year at a court to be decided. Dent has been remanded in custody pending an interim hearing on October 20. Dent and Felton were arrested in July by police investigating Alex's death after an incident at a taxi rank outside a night club near Kingsbridge Quay. He was part of Argyle's youth academy for several years but was recently thought to have lived in the Kingsbridge area. A vigil, attended by 300 people, was held on Plymouth Hoe shortly after his death.

'Alex Nicholls is a risk worth taking,' says Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale

September 1, 2014, 6:32 am

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Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale said it is a risk worth taking after signing Alex Nicholls on a short-term loan from Northampton Town. The Cobblers striker, 26, hasn't started a game for 22 months after breaking his leg playing against in Northampton Town's match with Port Vale in October 2012. However, the player has gone through a full pre-season training schedule at the Sixfields and is now just in need of same game time at League Two level. On the flipside City are short of attacking options but, with little money available to attract new players, they are limited in what they can do. As a result the deal to bring Nicholls to St James's Park, which is initially thought to be for a one-month period, is a deal that works for both clubs and one that Tisdale is particularly pleased about having been an admirer of Nicholls when he played for Walsall in League One. "It is compromise and the compromise is that we are able to afford it because we are helping Northampton in the process to get one of their players fit," said Tisdale. ""That is the business we have to do at the minute in order to get another player in. "So what do we get? We get a player who is perfectly capable of playing at this level and playing in our team and playing at a higher level. "It gives us another attacking player. One thing we haven't got at the moment is options of the bench, with any proven force, injection of pace and creativity. We have got young players who can do that, but Nicholls has got that proven ability. We haven't had the opportunity, over the last few games, to make those changes from the bench." Naturally supporters will be concerned about Nicholls' fitness, but Tisdale is confident that his injury won't be a problem. The City boss admits he may struggle to play a succession of full 90 minutes for the club, but that is something they have to accept. "There is a doubt on his match fitness and reliability because he hasn't played for so long," said Tisdale. "However, I think he is ready to start games. I don't think his injury is an issue. What you tend to get and I'm not speaking of him, but I'm speaking generally about players who have been injured for a while, is that they haven't proven their ability to play 90 minutes, recover, and then play another 90 minutes. "They haven't actually got into that swing of playing game after game. "Nicholls' injury is fine. He is training adequately. The unknown factor is playing 90 minutes and recovering quickly and other parts of the body not letting you down. "It is not often the injury that is issue, it is the whole package. "However, he has had a full pre-season, with Northampton. It is not like he has just come out of the injury room. He has had a good couple of months' training. It is just about getting into the swing of playing 90 minutes again and that is why Northampton are willing to loan him out because they don't need to take that risk. "We need to take that risk and I'm looking at his fitness and I'm saying we will take that risk." In terms of other movement in or out of the club during the final few hours left before the transfer window closes at 11pm tonight (Monday), Tisdale said he didn't expect anything to happen. "I don't see anything cropping up," he said. "I'm always looking to improve the team, but I can't. I think Alex Nicholls is pushing the boat for us and the fact is we just can't afford anything. "Unless someone comes in at the 11th hour there won't be anybody leaving. I don't think that will happen now. I think it will be another quiet deadline day for Exeter City. I think if anything was going to happen, in terms of someone coming into make a bid for one of our bright young players, it would have happened over the weekend." Watch the moment Alex Nicholls returned to playing football after 21 months out for Northampton Town.

New pint heralds real ale celebration at Dawlish rail station

September 1, 2014, 6:37 am

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A special pint of beer has been brewed to celebrate the re-opening on the Exeter to Pymouth line following the winter storms that breached the sea wall at Dawlish. The brew, Dawlish - on Track, which boasts a 5per cent ABV,- will be raised at Dawlish railway station on Saturday when real ale campaigners from across the region gather for the special celebration. Organised by the Exeter and East Devon CAMRA group, the event, which is open to the public, starts at 11am on Saturday, (sept 6) on the station platform with the Mayor of Dawlish, cllr John Petherick, leading the cheers. The day will also celebrate Dawlish's nine pubs with a tour organised to try each one .

Man kidnapped outside Exeter supermarket was driven to woodland by men who demanded £5,000, court hears

September 1, 2014, 6:38 am

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A suspected drug dealer was kidnapped in broad daylight outside a supermarket in Exeter and driven to a woodland beauty spot by a group of men who demanded £5,000. Victim Steven Miller was hit around the head and body by a truncheon and weightlifting bar and had his hands bound with duct tape after being bundled into the back of a car. He was driven from the car park of the One Stop shop in Woodwater Lane in Exeter through the city and out to Huxham Brake woods between Stoke Canon and Poltimore. He was rescued after a local farmer became suspicious of a strange car on land where he stores his trailers and alerted the police, Exeter Crown Court was told. They had already launched a major search after being alerted by builders who witnessed the violent abduction. The kidnap was carried out by four men from London who have already admitted their part. A fifth man from Exeter has gone on trial accused of being the driver of the silver Corsa car used in the attack. George Watts, aged 22, of Ladysmith Lane, Exeter, denies kidnap. William Pugh, aged 22, Jerome James, aged 26, Claudio Diko, aged 20, and Cedric Lushima, aged 19, all of Lebus Street, London, have all admitted the same charge. Mr Gareth Evans, prosecuting, said Watts is a long standing friend of Pugh, who comes from Exeter but was a student in London. He said the four others traveled together from London by train on the morning of Monday July 22 last year and Watts picked them up at St David's Station 45 minutes before the kidnap. They had a booking to return by coach at 5.20 pm. He said text messages showed Pugh telling Watts to go 'to the woods asap' during the kidnap. He said Mr Miller was dragged 'kicking and screaming' into Watts's Corsa and driven to Huxham Brake. In the way he was hooded and prodded with something sharp in his back. In the woods his wrists were bound with silver duct tape and he was attacked, leaving a bleeding wound on he head, and injuries to his chin, neck, shoulders, back, legs, arms and ribs. A farmer spotted the car on his land and called the police. Watts and Pugh were seen driving off and stopped nearby. One of the others was caught by a police dog and two others were arrested as they walked back to Exeter. Mr Evans said:"The prosecution say this case is the antithesis of the idea there is honour among thieves. As will become apparent from the text messages, These defendants were carrying out a taxing exercise. "This was criminals targeting people they believed to be drug dealers and attempting to steal their money or their drugs. "They were going to tax Mr Miller, who they believed to be a drug dealer. When they took him to the woods they demanded £5,000 or to be given his drugs. "There were text messages from Pugh to Watts telling him he was going to be making a lot of money that day. He was in financial difficulties and in arrears on his rent. "It was suggested if there is someone else they can tax they will do them as well. This was an organised trip from London to the West Country for the specific purpose of carrying out a taxing exercise, whether or not it involved violence. "Watts was a willing and active participant. It may be he was only the driver but it could not have taken place without his assistance." Mr Evans said Watts remained silent in police interviews. He now claims he did not know anything about a kidnap.

Pat Phibbs back at Exeter Chiefs on trial

September 1, 2014, 7:00 am

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Former Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Pat Phibbs is back at the club on trial. The Australian signed for London Irish on a two-year deal in February 2013 but was released this summer after breaking a foot in pre-season last year. Head coach Rob Baxter is looking for cover at No. 9 as Dave Lewis is currently crocked and Will Chudley was knocked out in last Friday's 26-6 win at Worcester. While Chudley is expected to be fit to be in contention to face London Welsh in the Aviva Premiership on Sunday, Lewis is a few weeks away from fitness. However, as Phibbs has not played for so long Baxter is keen to see how he gets on in training before bringing him in as emergency cover. The 32-year-old will also play in next Monday's A League clash with Saracens before Baxter makes a decision on Phibbs' future. Phibbs initially joined the Chiefs on a short-term deal at the start of the 2011/12 season and went on to make 11 appearances before joining Leicester. "Pat's down on trial with us," said Baxter. "Obviously he hasn't played for a while with the injury issue he had last year, so he's coming down and is training with us this week then we'll make a decision on the length of time he stays with us. "It's a bit difficult for Pat because he's not been on the rugby pitch in a competitive sense for a while so we'll have a look at him and see how up to speed he is. "With Dave Lewis having a relatively short-term injury, whoever we bring in has got to be up to speed pretty quickly. "It's an opportunity for Pat to get back on a rugby pitch and do some training and play some rugby, so we'll have to see how he gets on. "We'll probably involve him in Monday night's A game if he comes through training okay then we'll make a decision based on that."

Diversion planned as repairs to start on A376 at Exton

September 1, 2014, 7:21 am

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Essential reconstruction and resurfacing will be carried out on the A376 at Exton this month. Drainage work and footway resurfacing will initially be undertaken overnight on Monday 8 September and Tuesday 9 September, from 6.30pm to 7am, using four-way traffic signals. The main resurfacing work will be undertaken near the junction of the A376 with Station Road and Mill Lane, between Monday 22 September and Friday 3 October. For the safety of the site workers and the public, the A376 will be closed overnight from 7pm to 7am Monday to Thursday only, while resurfacing is carried out. The closure will include the crossroads at Station Road. During the closure, a diversion will be in place via A376 North to Clyst St George – B3179 Woodbury Road to Four Firs – B3180 – Hulham Road to A376 – North to Exton. The work is weather dependent and the scheme programme may be subject to change. If the schedule is delayed, the County Council will inform the public and neighbouring properties and businesses as early as possible. The work will be carried out by contractor South West Highways.

Night time street food market heads to Exeter Quay

September 1, 2014, 7:32 am

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Due to the success of the weekly street food market in the Guildhall Shopping Centre the organisers have decided to expand. On Thursday, September 4 there will be a night street food market on the Quay between 5.30pm and 9.30pm. The organisers say that they have started it early enough to allow families with younger children to pop down and eat before bedtimes. At the moment this is a one-off but, according to the city council, if it is a success it is likely that there will be further dates. Lyndsey Terrell, events manager at Exeter Street Food said: "The Quay was the obvious choice; after living in Exeter for many years you see how integral it is to Exeter's recreational activities. "The Quay is also significant as it was the old fish market it is lovely that such a modern concept as the street food revolution ties in with the history of the venue." There is an impressive line up of different cuisines of street food to look forward too, including Spanish, American, Egyptian, Persian, Vietnamese, locally reared, African, sustainable fish, and Caribbean – everything you could want from a Philly cheese steak to fresh calamari! There are also lots of vegetarian options too. Dan Wagner from Dan's American Kitchen said: " We can't wait to bring the buzz and theatre of street food to one of Exeter's iconic locations." Emphasis has been put on local independent businesses and it can also help the dining out budget, considering a family of four can eat restaurant quality food from under £25. Dishes vary in price from £3-£7 per dish. Live music will be provided by local musicians Alex Gregory and David Waller. Dave Lewis, events and facilities manager for the city council, said: "We are really pleased to support this market. "Exeter Street Food have proved that they can stage markets very successfully and we hope that this venture will be a valuable addition the city's markets programme and another boost to the ever improving Quayside." For more information please visit their website www.streetfoodexeter.co.uk or www.facebook.com/exeterstreetfood www.twitter.com/Exetermarket

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Opening of Mexican restaurant Chiquito in new Exeter complex is delayed until next year

September 1, 2014, 8:19 am

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THE opening of Mexican restaurant Chiquito's on Marsh Barton has been 'pushed back' until next year, according to a spokesman for the Restaurant Group. The restaurant is due to open in a new complex on the junction of Alphington Road and Marsh Barton Road. The derelict site at the entrance to the Marsh Barton trading estate is to be transformed into four restaurants and a collection of small businesses. It is intended that national chains Frankie & Bennys, Chiquito, Starbucks and KFC will occupy the restaurant sites on the corner of Alphington Road and Marsh Barton Road. Starbucks will be a drive-through as will KFC. The development is on the northern perimeter of the trading estate and is opposite the Stone Lane Retail Park with occupiers Curry's, Go Out Doors, Argos, Brantano, Carpet Right, MacDonalds, Staples, Costa Coffee, Pets at Home and Car Phone Warehouse.

Can you help? Police appeal to help trace missing teenager with links to Exeter

September 2, 2014, 3:15 am

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Police are looking for a teenage boy with links to Exeter who has gone missing from his Plymouth home. Joshua Hawker, age 16, who also goes by the name of Joshua Byrne was last seen by his family on August 13th in the city. He has made intermittent contact through social media but there has been no confirmed sightings of Joshua since he went missing. His family and police are growing increasingly concerned about his safety. Joshua is described as white, of slim build, around 5' 5" with short dark hair and blue eyes. He has a pierced left ear. Joshua has links to Liverpool and Exeter. Anyone who sees Joshua or knows of his whereabouts should call police on 101 quoting reference 419 15th August 2014.

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Fishstock, 13th September – Brixham

A great combination of live music and fantastic seafood, Fishstock has live cooking demos with some of the area's best chefs cooking that day's Brixham catch and stalls from top local food and drink producers. Live music, kids activities and working fishing trawlers are just a few of the additional things going on.

Abbfest, 19th - 21st September - Newton Abbott

This year two Michelin star chef Michael Caines will kick off three days of chef demos, beer (120+real ales), cider, food (70+ stalls), craft, flea market and live music – plus the Military Wives will be singing on the Sunday. Prepaid weekend passes are £10, and daily entry is from £3.

Plymouth Seafood Festival, 27th - 28th September

Try more of Devon's wonderful seafood at this annual festival on the harbour – this the festival will link with Japan 400 to bring Japanese food and entertainment.There will also be a cookery theatre in The Parade in the Barbican, including demos from James Tanner, Mitch Tonks, Peter Gorton and Yoshinori Ishii; lots of local produce stalls; and children's entertainments on Quay Square; plus local eateries offering special seafood dishes for the weekend.

Clovelly Crab and Lobster Feast, 7th September

A day to celebrate Clovelly's famous lobsters and crabs with live folk music, quay kitchens, beer tasting, prize draw, arts and crafts stalls and cookery demonstrations. For the children there's street theatre, N. Devon Biosphere/IFCA marine 'show and tell' activities, walkabout magic, balloon modelling, and N. Devon A.O.N.B.'s event-themed craft activities. The Red Lion Harbour restaurant will be offering delicious lobster and crab platters, each with a complimentary glass of bubbly. In aid of the National Lobster Hatchery, Padstow, who will bring along a tank of baby lobsters, to be later released into the sea.

and later in the year...

Clovelly Herring Festival, 16th November

Clovelly was once a major centre for herring fishing and the annual Herring Festival is held to support carefully managed fishing as carried out by local fishermen. There will be net making, flax processing and a curragh on show provided by 'Flaxland'. Enjoy a wide variety of herring dishes at the quay kitchens and Red Lion Harbour restaurant and bar, cookery demonstrations, live shanty singers, street entertainment, other local food and craft stalls.

More food events can be found on the Visit Devon blog.

www.visitdevon.co.uk

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September 2, 2014, 3:43 am

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The undead will rise again next month as details for the annual Exeter Zombie walk have been announced. Details have been announced of the 4th Annual Halloween Zombie Walk in Exeter, an event that sees walkers from across the country join up in the city. Zombie Walk has grown to be one of the region's biggest events of its kind, last year attracting upwards of 750 Halloween and Zombie dress revellers . The event starts from the upper Bus Station car park behind Co-Op Sidwell Street Exeter at 5.00pm (17.00hrs) on Friday 31st October and is open for anyone to participate and join in along the course which snakes though Princesshey and Exeter City Centre. "We are very lucky this year that the event actually falls on Halloween" Says event organiser Mike James. He continued. " This year we have more entertainments along the course including a stage in Princesshey Shopping Centre with live music to thrill the procession. There will be spot prizes for best costumes and if the past few years is anything to go by then a lot of time and effort will be put in to them, Last year i remember seeing kids dressed as Zombies in push chairs and well as whole families all themed as famous Halloween characters" The annual Zombie Walk precedes the Halloween Zombie Ball this year moving to its new home at Exeter Uni's Lemongrove venue, The main ball is headlined by Welsh metal stars Skindred (who's drummer is from Exeter) Their 2014 album Kill The Power has seen them play shows all around the world as well as prestigious festival appearances here in the UK and around Europe this summer. The line up also includes Glamour Of The Kill, Devon breakthrough acts I Divide & Cambion, South West Music Award Winners Knotslip. The Zombie Ball also offers a host of late night Halloween orientated fun including burlesque, Guest DJ's and is hosted by Dainton & Pritchard from MTV's Dirty Sanchez. Tickets are on Sale now for more details visit www.mikejamesrockshow.com

Reader's Letter: Exeter hospital food is a good service

September 2, 2014, 4:18 am

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Today is the 29/8/2014 and I HAVE been watching the 8 o'clock news on BBC1 and what I see about hospital food sickens me (not the food, but the comments being made). I have had my life saved three times in The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital in the not too distant past. I have always found the food excellent with a wide variety of choice. There is a varied menu each day so, in my opinion, anyone who moans about the standard of food offered really ought to think again. I believe there are about 900 meals prepared and served each day, with a choice of tea or coffee and biscuits in between meals. The meals are served on real plates from a 'hot' trolley similar to a hostess trolley. Why not let us hear a bit of praise for the cooks who do the cooking, the staff (often nurses) who deliver the meals to the bedside and, not least of all, the menus. After all, these have been devised by dietitians. I can only speak for the RD&E, not for other hospitals. I expect a lot of people will disagree with my comments and I would welcome any replies. Come on, lets stop griping and give a bit of praise for a change.Bob Brereton Exwick Exeter