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Thousands of Royal Marines veterans gather at Commando Training Centre in Lympstone

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THOUSANDS of Royal Marines veterans gathered at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone for their annual Royal Marines Association reunion event. The event was particularly poignant as it also marked the 350th anniversary of the Corps, the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War and the 25th anniversary of the IRA bombing of the Royal Marines barracks at Deal in Kent. During the weekend Royal Marines Association members gathered from around the country to reunite with old comrades, remember fallen comrades old and new, and see displays of modern equipment. The weekend event included the association's AGM, a Royal Marines Band concert and a firework display. The veterans also had the opportunity to fire modern assault rifles and have demonstrations from staff at the training base. Over 400 veterans, alongside recruits and young officers paraded before the Commandant General, Major General Martin Smith, MBE, and the association president, Major General David Wilson, CB CBE. The parade included a Drumhead service and included a number of serving ranks dressed in historical marines uniforms dating back to the inception of the Corps in 1664. The association plays a hugely important role in the training of young recruits – each recruit troop that enters training has association mentors who join the recruits at key stages of training and are available to provide fatherly or grandfatherly advice to the recruits. Two former comrades who met up at the reunion included Bob Legg from Cullompton and John Robinson from Portsmouth who joined up together with 822 Squad in 1965. "We look forward to coming every year and we have a squad reunion every other year," saidJohn. "It means a lot to me to be in the Association because every time I go to a reunion I meet up with people I haven't seen in a long time because the message gets around how good the reunions are." Referring to modern day recruit training, Bob added: "Now they're turning out even better guys than we did before. "You look at these guys and they're tall and fit but not quite as good looking as us!" he joked.

Thousands of Royal Marines veterans gather at Commando Training Centre in Lympstone


Rugby - Western Counties: Teignmouth coach Simon Morrell expecting tough test from Penryn

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Teignmouth coach Simon Morrell thinks his side's unbeaten start to the season will be put to the test when they visit Penryn on Saturday. The Teigns have begun this campaign with three bonus-point wins. However, Morrell says the sides they have played – Wellington, Tavistock and Sidmouth – aren't good enough to challenge at the top of the table. Penryn are though and Morrell knows it will be a tough battle at the Memorial Ground. "No disrespect to any of the sides we have played so far, but none of them are likely to be in the top half of the table this season," said Morrell. "Penryn away will be a totally different proposition, especially as we have a number of players who can't travel because of the early leave time. "Our strength in depth is good so we can cope with four or five out and if we prepare properly we are capable of winning there." The Teigns will be hampered by the absence of fly-half Neil Johns, who suffered a bang on the head against Sidmouth on Saturday and is out for a couple of weeks. The Teigns won that match 57-3. The star of the show for the home side was full-back Henry Raby with three tries. Dan Force bagged two on the wing and there were singles for Will Sowden, Jason Luff and Luke Pattison. Joe Simmonds kicked seven conversions and a penalty. For Sidmouth coach Mark Beavis it was a case of taking comfort where he could. "We knew when we saw the fixtures we were in for a rough start," said Beavis. "Now we go into a run of fixtures we have a realistic chance of winning, starting with Torquay this Saturday." Cameron Grainger kicked Sidmouth's solitary penalty. The Green Machine will be hoping a training session from former Exeter Chiefs hooker Simon Alcott this week might improve their fortunes ahead of the match with Torquay.Tiverton will be aiming to make it four wins from four on Saturday when St Ives visit the Coronation Field. The Western Counties newcomers registered their third win since gaining promotion when they overturned visiting Penryn 29-7 last time out. St Ives are rock bottom so getting anything other than five points will be a disappointment for Tivvy. Charlie Burt, Tiverton's chairman of rugby, is more than content with the way things have gone so far. "Three out of three so far is very satisfying but we need to keep it going," he said. "In the next month we have Teignmouth and Truro, both away from home, and those games will be much tougher." Burt said Tiverton also have to be careful about easing off with the job half done. "Against Penryn we had the bonus point before half-time and a 26-0 lead, but in the second half we took our foot off the peddle and fizzled out," he said. Liam Lewis was involved in the first three Tiverton tries, scoring two of them and playing a role in one by Ben Vicary. Jimmy Atkins converted all three. Fly-half Matt Down, Tivvy's recent capture from Barnstaple, scored the fourth try.Exeter University coach Keith Fleming said his side set a benchmark in the 77-7 win over St Ives. The Students go to Kingsbridge this Saturday a point behind leaders Teignmouth. Fly-half Gavin Parker with four tries and wing Ollie Thompson with a hat-trick led the University try spree at Alexandra Road. What pleased Fleming was seeing the side show a killer instinct. The University's other try scorers were Ollie Rammage, Alex Webb, Sam Waltier (2) and Duncan Hales. Parker converted six of the 13 tries.Okehampton– pipped by a point 16-15 at Wadebridge – are back at Oaklands this Saturday for a date with Devonport Services. Okes' tries were scored by scrum-half Joe Bruce and centre Rhys Palmer. Luke Simmonds converted one try and a penalty.

Rugby - Western Counties: Teignmouth coach Simon Morrell expecting tough test from Penryn

Cricket: Clubs to vote on restructuring of Devon Leagues

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Devon League clubs are being asked to vote in one of the biggest divisional reorganisations for more than a decade. League officials have listened to clubs lower down the ladder asking for a return to regionalisation in the first and second team competitions. East and west regionalisation was in place in the lower divisions of both competitions from 2001 to 2007 after the old East Devon League was swallowed up in the last big shake up. Although the first XI competition went county-wide in 2008, the East-West split for second XI cricket was left in place. The world of work and cricket has changed dramatically since 2008, leaving smaller clubs with problems getting sides out on a good day. Phil Bees, the Devon League's fixture secretary, has drawn up a blueprint that will be put to clubs at a series of divisional meetings over the next few weeks. If clubs like what they see, the newly redrawn divisions could be voted in at an extraordinary meeting. "We believe regionalisation is key due to the issues raised by clubs and players regarding the amount of travelling they have to do and the time it takes to be able to play cricket on a Saturday afternoon," said Bees. "This has resulted in clubs struggling to field full teams in fixtures and being able to attract players. "There are two proposals on the table, which are standalone and not dependent upon each other to succeed. "The proposals have come about after the three chairmen's meetings held in August. It was clear that whilst there was very little or no appetite for an all-through league combining first and second teams, regionalisation was something many clubs would be interested in." The proposal in the first XI league would be for the top four divisions, where independent umpires are employed, to remain as county-wide divisions, with regional leagues starting at D Division. With more clubs from the east of the county having teams in the first XI section, there would be a D Division East, a D Division West and an E Division East. The second XI league would need a bit more work. "At the moment we already have regionalisation in the second XI league, starting at the D Division level," said Bees. "The proposal would be to move this (split) up to the B Division. This would significantly reduce travelling for clubs such as Yelverton in the west and Axminster in the east or others like them." Inevitably there is some tidying up to do as redrawing divisions creates some conflicts. "A solution will also need to be found to avoid having teams from the same club playing in the same division," said Bees. "This has been brought about by the relegation of Bovey Tracey third XI and Chagford second XI from the current D Division West into a division where their fourth and third teams respectively operated in 2014. "A league rule prevents this, but there are two potential solutions. Bovey Tracey fourth XI and Chagford second XI are transferred to the east division, not too big a problem considering their locations. "Or the bottom west division is split into two, with current numbers that would mean six teams in each division, playing each other three times." Bees stressed that no definite decision had been made and clubs are welcome to put forward counter proposals. But he said the clubs directly affected had already indicated their backing. If the proposals go through the current D, E and F first XI divisions will be replaced as follows for 2015. D Division East: Feniton, Uplyme & Lyme Regis, Seaton, Kentisbeare, Clyst St George, Honiton, Whimple, Kilmington and Cullompton D Division West: Kingsbridge, Plymouth CS&R, Yelverton, Ashburton, Whitchurch, Bridestowe, Kenn, Chelston, Kingskerswell and Buckland Monachorum E Division East: Halberton & Sampford Peverell, Exwick, Topsham St James, Tiverton, Upottery, Woodbury, Chardstock, Culmstock, Newton St Cyres and Cheriton Fitzpaine In the second XI competition, the changes are more widespread as the split takes place higher up the league ladder. B Division East: Bradninch, Sidmouth III, Braunton, Alphington, Thorverton, Clyst Hydon, Bideford, Axminster, Seaton and Barnstaple & Pilton B Division West: Plymouth III, Abbotskerwell, Tavistock, Cornwood, Torquay, Ivybridge, Plymouth CS&R, Kingsbridge, Yelverton and South Devon C Division East: Shobrooke Park, Whimple, Kentisbeare, Clyst St George, Uplyme & Lyme Regis, Kilmington, North Devon III, Countess Wear, Exmouth III and Upottery C Division West: Lewdown, Stoke Gabriel, Dartington, Ashburton, Paignton III, Plympton III, Babbacombe, Cornwood IV, Shaldon and Abbotskerswell III D Division East: Honiton, Halberton & Sampford Peverell, Ottery St Mary III, Filleigh, Thorverton III, Feniton, Kenn, Exwick, Cullompton and Topsham St James D Division West: Bovey Tracey III, Chagford, Ipplepen III, Yelverton III, Bovey Tracey IV, Dartington III, Chelston, Whitchurch, Plymouth IV, Lewdown III, Chagford III and Torquay III

Exeter kickboxers return from Cardiff with 11-medal haul

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Eight kickboxers from Exeter returned from a competition in Cardiff with 11 medals between them. Denis Singh won gold in his division and claimed silver in a division above after an excellent final, while Summer Kaur took the honours in her division and collected bronze in the division above. In his first competition, Jordan Raybold also won gold. Kieron Dudley lost in extra time in his final to end up with a silver medal, while Lucy Dudley won silver after losing by one point in the final and also claimed a bronze medal in a higher division. Ellis Gardner, only an intermediate, got put in with the advanced group and won silver. Frankie Boyce and Jayden Hocking both collected bronze medals in their first competitions after losing their semi-finals in extra time. The eight all train with Tigerstyle Sports Karate in Pinhoe. For more details visit tigerstylesportskarate.co.uk.

Golf round up: Karen Allsopp continues her good form at Tiverton

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TIVERTON
Ladies' captain Karen Allsopp continued her fruitful year by winning one cup and coming second in another. She lifted Pertwee Cup for shooting the lowest nett score across the spring and autumn meetings. She added a 73 to her earlier round of 71 for a four-under total of 144. It gave her a comfortable victory over Julie Hasell, who had two rounds of 76. Allsopp was the runner-up in the scratch challenge bowl, for the best gross score. Her rounds of 94 and 92 gave her a total of 186, but she was pipped on a countback by Val Walker (97 and 89). Hasell claimed the bronze scratch cup as her gross rounds of 104 and 102 left her on 206 overall, which was good enough for a countback win over Jackie Slocombe (102 and 104). The Kyle Trophy, for the best nett score by a lady aged 60 or over, went to Alison Hilton with 154. She was two shots ahead of Anne Franklin (75 and 81). The autumn meeting itself, which doubled up as the September medal, was won by Jan Carroll with a nett 72. Carroll pipped Jane Moulding on a countback in the silver division. Results, autumn meeting, silver division: 1 Jan Carroll 72, 2 Jane Moulding 72, 3 Karen Allsopp 73. Bronze division 1: 1 Ivy Radford 73, 2 Julie Hasell 76, 3 Jackie Slocombe 77. Bronze division 2: 1 Diana Hollis 79, 2 Ann Pearcey 79, 3 Carol Clarke 82 Angela Short had a hole-in-one on the fourth on her way to second place in the ladies' September Stableford. Short was runner-up in bronze division one with 40 points – three behind overall winner Anne Franklin. Jan Carroll topped the silver division, with 37, while Sandra Blackmore led the way in bronze division two with 35. Results, silver division: 1 Jan Carroll 37, 2 Oki Northwood 35, 3 Teresa Birchmore 31. Bronze division 1: 1 Anne Franklin 43, 2 Angela Short 40, 3 Shirley Ward 38. Bronze division 2: 1 Sandra Blackmore 35, 2 Kath White 33, 3 Janice Haynes 32 Tony Lavery and Heath Ellis shot a nett 63 to win the Britton fourball after a five-way tie at the top on Saturday. Lavery and Ellis won on a countback from runners-up Craig Aitchison and Ben Turner. Also on 63 and in the prizes were Andy Parkin and Stuart Moore, Cameron Bundy and Mark Want plus Steve Garland and Nick Walker. Les Hartley plundered 44 points to win the veterans' September Stableford. Hartley finished one ahead of Les Christiansen in second. Results: 1 Les Hartley 44, 2 Les Christiansen 43, 3 George Harvie 40, 4 Roger Norton 40, 5 Marcus Scott 39, 6 Alan Probetts 38 Young Tiverton stars Harry Konig and Tom Trowbridge played for Devon's first team in their Channel League match against Cornwall at Saunton. Trowbridge won his foursomes match 5&4 alongside home player Jake Burnage. Konig was the only Devon player to taste victory in the singles as Cornwall won 12-3 overall.
EAST DEVON
Helen Chivers claimed two titles in the summer knockout. In the silver division she beat Hilary Greenaway in the final to claim the Bennett scratch cup and Carole Brailey to win the Pursey handicap cup. Margaret Powell was victorious in the bronze division singles knockout, defeating Shirley Pressey in the final. Linda Knapton and Doreen Cummins were victorious in the Aplin foursomes knockout, beating Lisa Tinsley and Linda Holdway in the final. Barbara Mellor won the Whitehead Cup as her 39 points in the Stableford competition was the best in division two. Diana Britton was second, with 36, ahead of Sarah Jones on 35. Division one saw junior Evie Stone (41) take top spot. Hilary Shiels (40) claimed second place on countback. Mellor also won the Autumn Cup by three shots with an eight-under-par round of 66. Claire Dowling recorded the best gross score of the day, claiming the Pheasant Trophy with 77. Mellor also topped division two from new member Jane Robertson (69). Pat Jarvis was third on countback from Lisa Humphries as both recorded 71s. Hilary Shiels came out top in division one with 70, beating Marilyn Hobbs on countback. Margaret Powell was third with 71, beating Jenny Dobel on countback. Sally Underwood won the Peggy Anstey Salver with 175. Deirdre Mackness won the Mathieson Cup for best nett aggregate scores with a total of 143. Ali Miller and Sue Owen-Pawson won Thursday's foursomes Stableford competition with 41. They finished one clear of Eilidh Cameron and Nina Hawkins. Sally Underwood and Sue Burley were third on 39. Judy Nelson and Sandra Sydenham were fourth with 37.
PADBROOK PARK
Padbrook Park's seniors reached the final of the Emerton Court Trophy for the first time. They secured a meeting with Staddon Heights thanks to a 6-4 aggregate victory over Yelverton. Padbrook had a 4-1 advantage from the home leg and John Locke and Duncan Hepburn registered the point which took their side to the brink of victory with a 3&2 win. Gordon Campbell and John Bowden lost on the 18th and Stuart Penfold and Jim Kennard were unable to recover from being five down after nine and lost. However, victory was secured in the fourth match as Ray Cavill and Ray Wiliams won 2&1. Paul Knight triumphed from a three-way tie to take the September Stableford. Knight (36) won on countback from Gareth Parker, in second, and Chris Senik in third. Results, September Stableford: 1 P Knight 36, 2 G Parker 36, 3 C Senik 36, 4 S Vile 35, 5 C Edwards 34, 6 H Chau 34 Doubles partners Cary Rawlings and Hamish Marshall go head-to-head in the final of the scratch cup. Rawlings beat Curtis Edwards 4&3 while Marshall saw of the challenge of Tom Evans in his semi-final. The pair meet after securing a top-10 finish in the Devon foursomes event at Dawlish Warren.
OKEHAMPTON
Marcia Collett won the ladies' annual club championship with a score of 162. The 36-hole event, which was played over two days, saw Collett finish just ahead of Penny Deakin on countback. The handicap salver was won by Lynda Walker, who scored a nett 66 on both days. Marcia Jones won the Vick Rose Bowl in the 18-hole Stableford competition. Deakin made up for missing out on the club championship by winning a four-ball better ball mixed open on Sunday. She teamed up with Allen Deakin, Lyn Hazleton and Alan Lawrence to score 78 points. That put them two clear of the second placed group of Colin Wayman, Jane Wayman, Paul Hill and June Nightingale. Bob Collett, Richard Goodger and Jerry Lock scored 76 points to finish as runners up in the seniors' open. They were three shots behind the winning trio from Launceston. Rod Milsom-Smith hit a round of nett 63 to win division one of Saturday's individual medal competition. He beat Mark Wonnacott on a countback. Third-place went to Paul Rattenbury on 67. Division two was won by Terry Steer with nett 61. Second, on a countback, was Aaron West. Third place went to David Way, with nett 67. Division three was won by David Stanbury with an impressive nett 61. Second with nett 65 was John Latham and in third was Ian Butt with nett 68.
FINGLE GLEN
The ladies' run in the Sheelah Creasy competition came to an end this week as they suffered a 5-2 loss to Okehampton. It was a close game with two matches going to a play-off hole and one to the 18th. In the Warren Crocus finals at Dawlish Warren, Bernadette Maynard and Tara Welland came a very creditable second with 45 points. They were beaten on countback by a team from Woodbury. Ann Hazelwood, Chris Hazelwood, Joe Winsor and Stuart Willis won the Kerry Jewell Memorial with a score of 94 points. In second place were Tara Welland, Mark Welland, Dave Roncetti and Nigel Hoskins with 93. Third place went to Keith Lovelock, Terry Webster, Rich Hayman and Charles Wray with 92. Martin Green produced a three-under-par round of 67 to win the Al Harris monthly medal. Pete Jarman was second, Brian Ridgeway third and Mike Phillips fourth. All of them finished on 70. Les Drew, Steve Ebdon, Tony Stratton and Harry Coleman scored 54.9 to win Tuesday's Texas scramble. In second place were Brian Ridgeway, Andy Bridgeman, Josh Bache and Sam Finnimore. Ellen Norton won the ladies section medal 10. She hit a round of nett 65 to finish five shots ahead of second-placed Anne Woodger.
TEIGNMOUTH
Teignmouth snatched the South Devon League championship on the final day with victory over Stover. The Teigns went into the final round half a point behind the leaders Dainton, who were away at Churston. Teignmouth won their match 4.5-2.5, with wins for Paul Speed and Jimmy Garside (1-up), Darren Shrubb and Dave Musgrove (3&2), Alastair Smith and Chris Evans and Sam Dunn and TJ Ridings. That result, coupled with Churston's 5-2 to victory against Dainton, gave Teignmouth the title for the 13th time.
DOWNES CREDITON
The EWGA Medal 18 silver division was won by Stephanie Moffat with a nett 74. Bronze one was won by Betty Willey with 74. Bronze two was won by Ying Wong with 68. The ladies held their final open of the year, a greensomes Stableford, on Saturday. The winners with 43 points were Joyce Gilg and Allison Hilton. In second with a score of 39 were Di Botterill and Lyn Parry. Alan and Betty Willey won the Cynthia King Robinson Bowl with 38. Second were Chet Greenslade and June Mitchell, ahead of Fran Shrubsole and Tony Sykes.
THE WARREN
Mike Cockram, Edgar Forth and Martyn Beckett were the clear winners of the veterans Texas scramble with a score of 58.7. Second, on 61.4, were Dave Williams, Patrick Moran and Colin Ofield. Third were Mike Watson, John Moroney and Harry Morris with 62.3. Roger Bloomfield and Stuart Piper secured half a point to stop the vets from suffering a whitewash in their match away at Stover. A slightly better result was achieved at Torquay where two matches were won by Roger Bloomfield, with Mike Cockram, and Stuart Piper with Geoff Edis.
EXETER G&CC
Richard Brookman, Paul Hendriksen and Richard O'Hanlon shared first place in the charity pro-am tournament at Exeter Golf & Country Club. Sidmouth's Kevin Harper shared fourth place, one shot behind the leaders. June Nightingale won the ladies medal eight with a score of 64. Carol Rovira was second (68), with Marina Quantick (68) third. Results, Division 1: 1 June Nightingale 64, 2 Linda Ellis 70, 3 Kym Kortland 71. Division 2: 1 Carol Rovira 68, 2 Corinna Knowles 69, 3 Debbie Bent 70. Division 3: 1 Marina Quantick 68, 2 Sharon Thorpe 71, Teresa Ratcliffe 72 On Wednesday the senior ladies held their annual golf and give Stableford. Ann Harris Deans won with 40 points. In second place was Jan Brown-King on a countback, with Carolyn Beattie (39) third.

Golf round up: Karen Allsopp continues her good form at Tiverton

Jordan Sandford hat-trick sends Stoke Hill Celtic onto cloud nine

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UNDER-15s Stoke Hill Celtic 9 Exmouth United 0 Stoke Hill Celtic are the early leaders of Division One following an impressive victory over Exmouth United on Saturday. Stoke played pass-and-move football at its best and had it won early in the first half. Jordan Sandford led the way with a clinical hat-trick, with three first-touch finishes. Other goals were shared by Curtis Pyke, Tyler Davis, Morgan Pearce, Harvey Young, Krystian Struminski and Ethan Mathews with a firm header. Midfielder Max Courtier was man of the match. Alphington Rockets 7 St Martins 1 Lucas White scored a hat-trick for Alphington Rockets as they recorded a big win against St Martins. White scored all of his goals in the first half to add to strikes from Callum Cross and Olie Saunders, giving the Alphas a 5-1 lead at the break. In the second half, Alphington found it hard to break down a stubborn St Martins defence and, with some wayward finishing, they were only able to add two further goals, both of which came via Joseph Stratton. The man-of-the-match award went to Max Hammett. UNDER-14s Tiverton Town 3 Stoke Hill 3 Kieran Stevens scored a goal on his debut to rescue a point for Stoke Hill at Tiverton. Stoke had took the lead thanks to Cody Cox's excellent chipped finish. Cox added another, but Stoke found themselves behind before Stevens headed home late on. UNDER-10s Exmouth United 1 Exeter Panthers 1 Kuba Strazalowska put Exmouth United into a 1-0 lead against Exeter Panthers after skilfully converting a well-worked corner. However, it was not enough to earn them a victory as the Panthers equalised with two minutes to go.UNDER-8s There were some excellent performances from Exmouth United as they played two games against sides from Central, although they could not avoid back-to-back defeats. In the first game – against Central City – Rory Cooper-Smith scored Exmouth's only goal and also struck the post twice. Daniel Bassett and Noah Osbourne also hit the woodwork as Exmouth lost 4-1. The following game saw Central win 7-0, despite some solid performances from Exmouth's Oliver Price and Noah Brown.

Jordan Sandford hat-trick sends Stoke Hill Celtic onto cloud nine

Devon team were victorious at the English Pétanque Association's Regional Championship

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The Devon Pétanque team were victorious at the English Pétanque Association's Regional Championships. More than 600 players across the country attended the premier pétanque event at Hayling Islands. The Devon team comprised players from Exeter, Ottery St Mary, Chudleigh, Combe Martin and Westward Ho! Devon were competing in division two and managed to convincingly overcome the other seven teams in that division to become the champions by five clear matches.

Exeter breeze past Brixham

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UNDER-15s Exeter 48 Brixham 0 Exeter got their season off to an excellent start as they ran in eight tries against Brixham. Sam Fulthorpe started the onslaught, closely followed by new signing Joe Lowe. Jed Cockram powered over for two tries, with Connor Moore, George Horsey, Ollie Williamson and Kieron Williams also crossing. Man of the match was new captain Tai Thomas Day.

Crediton angler Mike Izzard takes 14-fish bag

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CREEDY LAKES Crediton angler Mike Izzard recorded the largest bag out of the main lake at Creedy this past fortnight. He landed 14 fish, which included a 21lbs 10oz mirror carp and a 20lbs 9oz common carp. Another bag of 13 fish came from Exeter angler Mark Lodge. His top four catches included a 20lbs 6oz mirror carp and commons weighing in at 21lbs 10oz, 20lbs 12oz and 19lbs 14oz. Andrew van Koutrik caught a ghost carp tipping the scales at 11lbs as part of his three-fish bag. His other catches included commons of 10lbs and 8lbs. His 10-year-old son Woodrow also enjoyed some great action, landing two nice specimens scaling 15lbs 12oz and 15lbs 8oz. The best catch out of the top lake this past fortnight was recorded by Kevin Dobson. He tempted out a cracking common carp which tipped the scales at 20lbs. Exeter's Mark Downingbanked five fish during his session. Topping his all-common carp bag was a nice fish which weighed 21lbs 2oz. Tiverton's Andy Shute banked a decent mixed bag of 12 fish. He had 11 commons up to 23lbs 8oz and mirror carp of 20lbs 12oz. His combined bag weight amassed 179lbs of fish. Newton Abbot angler Geoff Waring banked three fish during his session, with his best catch tipping the scales at 20lb 8oz. His wife Chrissy landed two double-figure commons up to 13lbs 14oz. Fishing on the right bank, Exeter's Chris Haydon used mixers on the surface to tempt a nice pair of commons scaling 21lbs 10oz and 16lbs 8oz. Newton Abbot angler Mike Hird banked seven fish, including five commons between 9lbs 8oz and 15lbs 8oz. Exeter angler Bailey Westacott hooked three nice commons of 18lbs 2oz, 16lbs 4oz and 9lbs 1oz. Jon Connabeer recorded four catches, with two singles and two doubles. Tiverton angler Wayne Richards took four doubles up to 17lbs 11oz and one single.

Olivia Hoskins helps in Taunton Vale rout

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UNDER-18s Isca 16 Taunton Vale 0 Olivia Hoskins scored nine goals as Isca beat Taunton Vale 16-0 in the opening round of the Under-18 Cup. Isca played some good passing hockey and the Taunton goalkeeper kept a large number of strikes out of the net. However, further goals came from Bizzie Dinnis (3), Megan King, Sophie Jefferson, Kye Silver and Imogen Ineson.UNDER-16s Isca 2 Taunton Vale 1 Isca are through to the second round of the cup after beating Taunton Vale. The Exeter side started slowly and Bath scored early in the contest. Isca started to play some passing hockey and got their reward as Ellie Ramsey equalised with a reverse-stick lift. The second half was well-contested and both teams had chances to score. Isca created more in the second half and twice came very close before Georgina Pitts slotted in a cross from player-of-the-match Lily Caldwell. Midfielder Ellie Emo and backs Olivia Zieglar-Evans, Pitts and Emma Cobby also impressed.

Unbeaten University of Exeter host Guildford

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University of Exeter will be looking to extend their unbeaten start to three in the national league this weekend. They drew 1-1 in the men's Conference West at Cardiff club Whitchurch. The hosts took the lead but Ed Matts equalised from open play after 42 minutes. Exeter will start Saturday's home match against Guildford at the University Sports Park (12.30pm) in third place. In the West Clubs Women's League Premier One, Exe drew 2-2 against Taunton Vale, with goals from Kat Harris and Laura Allen. Exe visit Bristol University this Saturday. Regional hockey gets back in full swing this weekend, with full programmes for the West Clubs Women's League and the men's West of England & South Wales League.

Unbeaten University of Exeter host Guildford

Robbie Fowler, 18, convicted of causing fear of violence during Exeter City's opening game

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ROBBIE Fowler has been convicted of causing fear of violence during Exeter City's opening game of the season – and is facing a football banning order hearing next month. The 18-year-old, who lives in Portsmouth, pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour with intent to cause threat of violence in Exeter on August 9. He was given a three month curfew order and will be electronically monitored. He must also pay £145 in costs and a victim surcharge. The incident took place during Exeter City's first game of the season against Portsmouth at St James' Park that ended in a 1-1 draw. Fowler also faces a football banning order hearing as he is alleged to have caused or contributed to violence or disorder, namely committing a public order offence under section 14B of the Football Spectator Act. That was adjourned for the defendant to reappear at Exeter Magistrates Court for a plea and case management on October 22.

Robbie Fowler, 18, convicted of causing fear of violence during Exeter City’s opening game

Children in Need: Celebrities encourage Exeter to 'Be A Hero' as city Post Office named as one of the biggest fundraisers

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Celebrities including Peter Andre and Strictly Come Dancing's Kristina Rihanoff have dusted off their superhero finery to encourage everyone in Exeter to head to their local Post Office to buy its Be A Hero badge to raise money for BBC Children in Need. Last year, The Post Office raised more than £1.3 million for BBC Children in Need, and Exeter City's Post Office was one of the biggest fundraisers. This year staff are asking people to show their support once more, by picking up a badge and being a hero for BBC Children in Need. The charity currently funds more than 30 projects across Devon, to the value of more than £1.5 million. Alana Renner, spokesperson for the Post Office, added: "The Post Office has been delighted to support BBC Children in Need for a number of years. With help from the staff at branches like Exeter City who really go the extra mile, we're immensely proud to have been BBC Children in Need's top fundraising corporate partner in 2013, raising £1.3million. We are hoping to raise even more this year through our Be a Hero badges." Peter and Kristina are joined by Xtra Factor host Sarah-Jane Crawford, rugby's Ben Cohen and choreographer Louie Spence the group are calling upon Exeter to 'Be A Hero' and don their finest superhero fancy dress for the charity, which is revving up for its annual appeal show later this year. Two bespoke designs of the 'Be A Hero' badge are now on sale at the Post Office, priced at £1 each. 100% of proceeds from the sales will go directly to BBC Children in Need as the Post Office aim for their biggest year of fundraising ever. Sarah-Jane Crawford said: "Wearing the badge is a simple way to be a real hero and show your support to help disadvantaged young people right here in the UK. I've picked the silver glitter one -we all love a bit of sparkle!" Speaking of the superhero themed photo-shoot, Peter Andre said: "I think everyone dreams of being a superhero as a kid, so to get the chance to do it properly with the cape and the wind machine was something special! Fun aside, it's all for a great cause. Having seen first-hand the great work that BBC Children in Need do, we're all hoping that everyone will be a hero and show their support." Ben Cohen added: "It's great fun for a great cause. Whether you're at school, in the office, or even on the playing field, dig out the spandex, buy a badge and let everyone know that you're being a hero for BBC Children in Need." A far cry from her usual dance floor attire, Kristina Rihanoff joked: "It's not the heels and sequins that I'm used to, but I could certainly find use for my cape on the dance floor. Maybe we could just add some rhinestones for a little sparkle!" Louis Spence said: "I've worn some pretty unusual outfits in my career, so I'm not averse to a bit of fancy dress! The superheroes are great fun and it's been a pleasure to be involved. I want to see everyone else in their capes and badges, let's make it something special!" The badges are on sale now in Post Office branches throughout the UK and online at postofficeshop.co.uk. All proceeds will go to BBC Children in Need, guaranteeing that every penny received will be delivered directly to project for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

Children in Need: Celebrities encourage Exeter to ‘Be A Hero’ as city Post Office named as one of the biggest fundraisers

Exeter City Council keen to see city voters on register

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EXETER City Council will be carrying out door-to-door enquiries this month as part of a new electoral registration system. This summer marked the launch of a new system of individual electoral registration. In mid-July, 80 per cent of Exeter residents received a letter confirming that they had been successfully transferred to the new system. The remaining 20 per cent, were sent a form asking for further information. These may, for example, be people who have recently moved or changed their name. The council will now begin to make door-to-door enquires to follow up where these forms have not been returned, hereby ensuring that residents do not lose their right to vote. Democratic Services Manager Jeff Chalk said: "The council is obliged by law to contact each person to ensure that all eligible electors have the right to vote. "If a form isn't returned then we have to firstly, send reminder forms and then make a personal visit to that property. "Obviously this is a costly exercise and people can help us reduce these costs by sending in their forms as quickly as possible." Anyone can also register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. Electoral Registration Officer John Street added: "It is important that residents ensure that they will be able to participate in elections by being registered to vote. "It's also worth remembering that the register is used by financial bodies in the process of granting credit, and as well as missing out on the opportunity to vote, an individual may, for example, find it difficult to open a bank account." Anyone who hasn't received a form should contact the Electoral Services Office on 01392 265141. A Parliamentary election is due to be held in May 2015. On the same day there will be elections for 13 seats on the city council.

What are the odds? Devon family celebrates arrival of first girl in 101 years - after four generations of boys

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A Devon family which has produced only male offspring since 1913 has welcomed its first female arrival in a century. The Silverton family in Tiverton are celebrating the birth of their first baby girl in more than a century. But the birth of little Poppy, born to Jez Silverton and Danielle Andrews, broke the spell two weeks ago today. Jez Silverton said: "For decades, it has always been all boys in the family. I have one brother, three uncles and six male cousins." The strong male genes has meant up until now, family members have never struggled to predict the gender of the bump when a partner is expecting. Mr Silverton said his mother was shocked when he told her that he and his partner, Danielle Andrews, were expecting a girl. He said: "My mother was so convinced I was going to say it was a boy, she didn't seem to realise what I'd said until five minutes later." He said: "It's always a 50/50 chance, you could flip a coin to guess but it just so happens up until now, our family has only had boys." Jessie Silverton, who was the last female in the family before Poppy, was born in 1913 in London. When she was born, King George V was on the throne, women couldn't vote and the first world war had not yet begun. The family remained in London before moving down to Tiverton in 1968 to buy a farm. Jez Silverton is a farmer and also lectures in agriculture at Bicton College in Budleigh Salterton. He and partner Ms Andrews were thrilled when Poppy safely arrived on Tuesday, September 9, at 8.45pm at the Royal Devon & Exeter hospital in Exeter, weighing 8lb 11oz. The couple are still deciding on a middle name for Poppy and are torn between Joanne, a combination of both of her grandmothers' names, or May. Ms Andrews will enjoy eight months' maternity leave from her role as a care worker to look after baby Poppy. The couple now feel as if their family is complete and don't plan on having anymore children. Mr Silverton said: "Danielle really, really wanted to have a little girl and now we do. "I think we'll stop there!" Mr Silverton and Ms Andrews, who already have two sons together, Harry, six, and Oscar, four, live at Moorhayes, Tiverton, and are looking forward to spending time together as a family.

What are the odds? Devon family celebrates arrival of first girl in 101 years - after four generations of boys


Public warned not to approach murderer on run from prison

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PEOPLE have been warned not to approach a convicted murderer who has absconded from Leyhill Prison, near Thornbury. Albert Edward Stanley, aged 63, failed to return to the open prison yesterday following a period of home leave in Guildford, Surrey. Police are appealing for sightings and information about the whereabouts of Stanley. They say he is white, 5ft 9in tall and has a scar to his left eye and left cheek. He also has a tattoo of a scroll on his right upper arm. Stanley was last seen yesterday morning wearing blue jeans and a navy jacket with tan lace up shoes but officers say he may have since changed into different clothing. Albert Edward Stanley was given a life sentence in 1980 for a murder committed in East Sussex. He was transferred to Leyhill last year. Police say he is known to have links with Surrey and Sussex. They warn that anyone spotting Stanley should not approach him but instead call 999. Stanley is the latest in a series of prisoners to abscond from the open prison. Thornbury and Yate MP Steve Webb has previously called for a "higher test" of trustworthiness to be carried out before prisoners are moved to Leyhill.

Public warned not to approach murderer on run from prison

Exeter Wetherspoon pubs to cut price of food and drink by 7.5 per cent today

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Four pubs in Exeter are to cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent today. The Imperial in New North Road, George's Meeting House in South Street, The Sawyer's Arms in Cowick Street and The Chevalier Inn in Fore Street, are backing a national Tax Equality Day, aimed at highlighting the benefit of a VAT reduction in the hospitality industry. Prices at the Wetherspoon pubs will be reduced for one day only, in order to show the benefits of a VAT reduction to 5 per cent. At present all food and drink in pubs is subject to 20 per cent VAT, compared with supermarkets which benefit from a zero VAT rate. The Imperial manager, Mark Waites, said: "We are proud to support the campaign to reduce the level of VAT within the pub industry. "Customers coming to the pubs on Wednesday September 24 will find the price of their food and drink is lower than normal. "We are keen to highlight the amount customers would save if VAT in pubs was lowered. "So, for example, the total price of a meal and drinks for a customer at the pubs would be reduced from £10 to £9.25 on Tax Equality Day." In addition a pint of Carling, Foster's and Sharp's Doom Bar, together with a Gordon's Gin and Tonic and a glass of Coldwater Creek wine (from a choice of four) will each be available for £1.99 on the day to further highlight lower prices that could be offered with a VAT cut. Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin added: "A reduction in the level of VAT on a long-term basis will generate growth and create jobs in the important leisure and hospitality sector. "Creating tax equality between pubs, restaurants and supermarkets will fulfil many Government objectives. "It will create more jobs and it will raise the amount of taxes the Government receive, since pubs and restaurants pay more taxes and create more jobs than supermarkets. "It's a win win situation for the Government, voters and our industry."

Exeter Wetherspoon pubs to cut price of food and drink by 7.5 per cent today

Homes plan for St Margaret's school set for approval

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PLANS to transform a former Exeter school into dozens of new homes have been recommended for approval. Developers have applied to convert the former St Margaret's school in Magdalen Road, St Leonards, into 41 residential units. The plan includes demolition, conversion and new buildings at the site of the former school. More recent extensions would be demolished to create three new residential units each containing two bedrooms. In a report drawn up for the city council's planning committee, which will be discussed next week, officers said 20 letters of objection had been received. Reasons ranged from density of residential units being excessive to inadequate parking. Approval is recommended with a long list of conditions, including a financial contribution of £6,000 towards the cost of removing road markings and infrastructure within the vicinity of the site and £1m towards affordable housing offsite. The report highlights exactly how the 41 residential units would be created. Baring Lodge, at 145 Magdalen Road, a grade II listed building, is currently attached to the former music block building by a two storey extension. This extension would be removed to create a separation between the two buildings and provide access to a new rear car park in an area previously used as a tennis court. An additional single-storey extension is also to be removed on the eastern side of the building adjacent to Wynlaton House. It is proposed to convert the remaining, largely original building into five units – four two bedroom homes and a one bed. The former music block is an unlisted building located to the north western side of the site, to the rear of 8 Baring Crescent and alongside the long rear gardens of properties in Heavitree Road. It is proposed to create three townhouses – two three bedroom and one four bedroom, within the existing building. Wynlaton House, 147 Magdalen Road, a grade II listed building located centrally within the site, has a significant area of lawn and a listed boundary wall to the front which would be retained. The application proposes the removal of a significant section of existing buildings to the rear and side of Wynlaton House. These buildings would in part be reinstated with a new single-storey extension to the rear of Wynlaton House for a new detached two-storey building. It would comprise seven new units – two one-bedroom and five two-bedroom homes. Baring House, at 149 and 151 Magdalen Road, and neighbouring Morford House, which are both listed, would require the demolition of small added extensions, to create a total of 10 new two bedroom homes. Two new detached buildings are proposed, including a four-storey building fronting Heavitree Road, requiring the removal of three existing holm oaks and the lowering of an existing brick wall. The building would create eight new units – seven two-bedroom and a one-bedroom home. The second new two-storey building located to the rear of 156 Heavitree Road, with create two one-bedroom homes. The whole scheme is proposed to be served by a total of 55 car parking spaces. The report to councillors states: "The former St Margaret's school site represents a significant collection of listed buildings, within a conservation area setting which combined represent an important heritage asset. "The existing buildings are either Grade II or II* and identified in the St Leonard's Conservation Areas appraisal and Management Plan as making a positive contribution to the character of the area. Consequently the need to establish an appropriate use which ensures these buildings future maintenance and viability is of fundamental importance. "It is considered that the principle for residential use is acceptable, subject to detailed assessment regarding the demolition, internal/external changes proposed and the impact of the new buildings/parking areas on the building's setting and on the character and appearance of the conservation area."

Homes plan for St Margaret’s school set for approval

Councils pledge to resolve Exeter weed woes

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COUNCILS in Exeter have vowed to work more closely together in an effort to tackle weeds in the city. A meeting between the city and county councils on Monday resolved to create a "more joined-up approach" to make sure that the problem dopes not occur again in the future. Many residents complained that the city has looked shabby after weeds weren't sprayed at the start of the summer. The city council blamed the county for not providing the necessary funds for the work to be done. There was particular concern that the city would not be looking its best during next year's prestigious Rugby World Cup, when three games will be played at Sandy Park. Devon County Council is responsible for the upkeep of highways in the city, including treatment of weeds. For a number of years, the city council has been commissioned to carry out spraying weeds. But because the work was delayed, the weeds had grown too large and woody for any weed spraying to be effective. Devon County Councillor Jill Owen, chairman of the Exeter Highways Committee, said: "Although both councils find themselves in extremely challenging times when it comes to funding services, it is simply not acceptable to allow the weeds problem to continue. "As a result of our meeting there will be a co-ordinated approach and we will be ensure that the available money will be well spent." It was agreed that additional work would start immediately – both spraying and where appropriate pulling weeds up along the city's main routes. This will be supplemented by a further spraying regime towards the beginning of next spring, and additional use of the Probation Service's community payback scheme to pull weeds in the worst affected residential areas. Councillor Keith Owen, Exeter City Council's Lead Councillor for Environment, Health and Wellbeing, said: "We can't allow what has happened this year to happen again and we will be closely monitoring the situation over the coming months to ensure that it doesn't." Exeter's prospective Conservative parliamentary candidate Dom Morris has been campaigning to get action on weeds in the city and has organised teams to go round the city and pull them up. He said: "I'm delighted that my summer War on Weeds campaign has brought the councils to the table. It's great to hear that councillors across the spectrum have vowed to work more closely together on the weeds situation in our city. "The situation should never have been allowed to get this bad and our campaign shall continue to hold councillors to account until the weeds have gone." He added: "My preference is for the councils to publish a timetable for delivery. "This will reassure residents that their streets will be cleared and that this will never happen again."

Councils pledge to resolve Exeter weed woes

Man remanded over £150k Honiton jewellery heist

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A 45-year-old man has appeared in court charged with robbing £150,000 of jewellery from a Honiton antiques shop. Edward O'Hare, of no fixed abode, is accused of robbing Sarah Richards and Banwell Antiques of silver, gold, jewellery and a handbag and contents on March 22 this year. O'Hare was remanded in custody when he appeared before Exeter magistrates court and his case has been sent to the city's Crown Court for a hearing next month.
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