Vehicle overturns in late-night crash on East Devon road

January 1, 2015, 9:36 am

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A vehicle overturned on a country road near Exmouth in the early hours of New Year's Eve. Emergency services arrived at the scene at around 0.45am today on Nutwell Road, Lympstone to find the vehicle on its side with the engine still running. Crews from Exmouth and Exeter attended the incident after receiving a call from police reporting a road traffic collision at the location. A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Fire crews confirmed a single vehicle road traffic collision with one vehicle on its side on the public highway. All persons were clear and free of the vehicle upon the arrival of the Fire Service. Fire crews confirmed the ignition was still running and made the vehicle safe using small tools. The incident was left in the hands of police and ambulance."

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Royal Marine officer from Exmouth awarded MBE for 'selfless dedication'

January 1, 2015, 9:48 am

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A ROYAL Marine officer from Exmouth has been awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours List for 37 years' dedicated service to the corps. Major Darren Hunt has been recognised for his "selfless dedication to the Service on operations worldwide" with his performance described as "outstanding". During his career Major Hunt has served in the Falklands, Bosnia, Sierra Leone, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan, first as a General Duties Marine and then as a specialist aviator. Most recently he was involved in delivering essential humanitarian aid after Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines in 2013. His citation reads: "A supremely brave Marine, a consummately professional aviator, and a first class mentor who has constantly sought ways of improving operational capability, he is a superb role model." On hearing of his appointment, Major Hunt said: "I am deeply honoured to receive this award and while I appreciate it is in recognition of my achievements over a long and very rewarding career spanning many operational deployments, much of what I have achieved would not have been possible without the professionalism and dedication of my military colleagues and the unwavering support of my family and friends." Darren, 54, joined the Royal Marines in 1976 and, despite serving all around the world, highlights his time in the Philippines in 2013 as his best deployment. During this time he served as the Sea King Mk4 Flight Commander delivering lifesaving food, water and aid to communities devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. He said: "During those two weeks of intensive flying we managed to improve the prospects and living conditions of a large number of grateful Philippine communities. "I was humbled by the experience, but glad myself and the team were on hand to help and make a real difference." Back home in Exmouth, Darren is married to Caroline and has two grown children, Lauren and Steven. He will attend Buckingham Palace later in the year to receive his award.

Visitor boost for Crealy Adventure Park near Exeter after £1m investment

January 1, 2015, 10:02 am

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STAFF at Crealy are celebrating their most successful year yet. The family-run park celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2014 with an investment of over £1million. And the number of visitors at the attraction was up 15 per cent on the previous year. The adventure park is now home to five new rides and new attractions, all of which helped contribute to the best season in a quarter of a century. The Lost World of Atlantis was opened in February by three generations of the Down family: Roy Down, Chris Down and William Down, who own and have run the park since its inception. This was the first of the new attractions to open and is a fun underwater-themed indoor play area for pre-school children. The Lost World of Atlantis features four rides including the park's second rollercoaster, Shark Bay. In March, Bugz Unlimited was the second attraction to open. Officially opened by TV wildlife presenter and bug expert Nick Baker, intrepid explorers were invited to a world of strange and interesting creepy crawlies. Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School and Clyst St Mary Primary School were the first to visit the new attraction and were treated to a fascinating talk from Nick Baker and Devon's Crealy's Animal Team where they had the chance to get up close to a giant African land snail and a chilean rose rarantula. Guests gathered for the opening of The Flying Machine on April 14, a date which also marked the park's 25th anniversary. The Flying Machine was officially opened by Chris Down and his family and gave guests the chance to swing, swoop and soar through the air on a spectacular aerial adventure. The fifth new ride, Dino Jeeps, then opened in May and a time capsule was buried and won't be touched until the park's 50th anniversary in 2039. Chris Down, managing director said: "It has been a year to remember for us at Crealy. We're thrilled to have seen so many guests enjoy the new rides and attractions. "As a family-run business we know all too well how precious quality fun time with the family is, so we always strive to ensure our guests experience a wonderful time together when they visit. We have some very exciting plans for 2015, which we are looking forward to announcing in the new year."

EUROMILLIONS RESULTS: Winning numbers for Tuesday December 30

January 1, 2015, 4:45 pm

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The winning EuroMillions numbers have been revealed for Tuesday December 30 2014. The winning balls were 06, 18, 39, 44 and 50. The Lucky Star numbers are 08 and 11. The jackpot for tonight was a mere £11 million, so somebody is bound to welcome the New Year with a bang. The next EuroMillions draw will take place tonight, Friday January 2 2014.

'Don't call 999 to ask if it's legal to urinate in your garden' - latest examples of time wasting revealed by Devon Police

January 1, 2015, 4:54 pm

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Calls about closed public toilets and an escaped budgie were among the inappropriate queries made to Devon and Cornwall Police in recent weeks. The calls have been revealed as the force is asking people to think carefully before calling 999 or 101 and to only do so in an emergency or to report a non-urgent crime. The force's two contact centres in Plymouth and Exeter receive more than a million calls a year. It said although many people use the service responsibly there were still a significant number who waste police time and increase call waiting times for genuine callers. Chief superintendent Jim Nye, head of operations, has been tweeting some examples of "completely inappropriate" calls received via thefForce's non-emergency 101 number. Members of the public have rung in to:• Report that their budgie had escaped and was in a tree, and ask if police could get it.• Complain that some public toilets were closed.• Ask if it was illegal to urinate in their own garden if spotted by a drone. Chief superintendent Nye said: "Clearly none of these are police matters. While these examples may raise a smile they are unacceptable uses of the 101 service and underline an issue which is increasing call waiting times for callers who genuinely need help. "Over the next 12 months we will be introducing new technology, new systems of working and additional staff to our contact centres to reduce call waiting and deployment times. "We'll also be producing materials online and in print about when it is appropriate for the public to call the police and when it is not, and when another agency is the most appropriate to get in touch with." Other situations when the police are not the best people to call in a non-emergency situation include noisy neighbours, abandoned vehicles, parking issues and dangerous dogs. A full range of contact information can be found on the Devon and Cornwall Police website at www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/contact Chief superintendent Nye added: "The public may also be unaware that it is perfectly appropriate in a non-emergency situation to email:101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk "Information received this way is treated in exactly the same way as a call to 101, and it is the way we would prefer to receive questions about policing matters in our area and requests for advice." The Devon and Cornwall Police website already also contains online reporting forms which can be used for a range of issues including lost and found property and for making a complaint. You can follow Ch Supt Nye via @DCOpsCdrJimNye and he will be tweeting further examples under the hashtag #appropriateuseof999101

Action taken against three Devon and Cornwall Police officers for racism

January 1, 2015, 4:55 pm

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Devon and Cornwall Police have taken disciplinary action against three officers for racism over the last five years, new figures have revealed. A Freedom of Information request revealed 37 complaints have been made against the force since 2009-10, with three being upheld. No officers were sacked but one got a final warning. An officer who sent racist jokes to a member of the public resigned. A spokesman told The BBC the force dealt with all complaints of racism with "utmost seriousness". The force revealed the remaining allegations of racism by officers were "unproven". The three Cases in which disciplinary action was taken were: 2010-11 Discriminatory behaviour by a PC during the issue of a fixed penalty notice 2013-14 PC made a racist comment in front of colleagues 2013-14 Special Constable stopped and searched complainant for drugs "based solely on his ethnicity" Nigel Rabbitts, of the Devon and Cornwall Police Federation, which represents rank and file officers, said: "It could be reflective of the fact that we have a fairly small black and minority ethnic population here, but there has also been a considerable amount of investment in training and awareness which probably reflects on the way we police. "We also practise community-based policing here so it is probably also reflective of that." Devon and Cornwall Police said in a statement: "All complaints are appropriately and proportionately investigated by the force's Professional Standards Department, or if referred, by the Independent Police Complaints Commission. "If allegations are upheld, officers could receive other disciplinary action than dismissal such as management advice or warnings. "The force will always take robust and proactive action if any officer's behaviour is not of a sufficient standard."

Police release e-fit of would-be child abductor who has tried to coax children into his car

January 1, 2015, 5:05 pm

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POLICE hunting a man who has tried to coax several children into his car have released an e-fit. The Devon public are being asked to be on the lookout for the man in case he has travelled in the region. On Wednesday, December 10, there were three apparent abduction attempts near schools in South Gloucesterhire. The first was at Redwick Road in Pilning, at 7.30am. The second was in Greenways Road, Yate, at 12.45pm, and the third was in Thornbury Road, Thornbury, at 4.15pm. Each time, a child was approached by a man in a small, blue hatchback car and asked if they wanted a lift. Avon and Somerset police spokesman Simon Whitby said: "We have issued this e-fit image of a man we want to talk to about a series of incidents in South Gloucestershire where schoolchildren have been asked if they want a lift in a car. "The suspect is in his 40s, with a black mark under his right eye. He was wearing a beanie-style woollen hat and a brown, bomber-style jacket. "He has a long dimpled chin and had a cut on his bottom lip." None of the children responded to the suspect and the driver left without committing a crime. If you know who this man is, call the police on 101, quoting reference 128908/14.

City man charged with exposing himself to students at Exeter University

January 1, 2015, 5:07 pm

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A 59-year-old man has appeared in court charged with flashing at young female students on the Exeter University campus. Jerzy Chelminiak (pictured), of Alphington Road, Exeter, faces three charges of exposing himself on two different days in November. He denied all three charges and asked for the case to be heard before a judge and jury at Exeter Crown Court. He was granted conditional bail and will appear in Exeter Crown Court in late January.

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Pictured: Man appears in court on Budleigh Salterton blackmail charge

January 1, 2015, 5:11 pm

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A 31 year old man has appeared in court charged with blackmail. Gary Wood is accused that between June 25 and 30 2013, in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, jointly with others, he made an unwarranted demand for £225,000 from a man with menaces. Wood, of Black Eagle Drive, Gravesend, Kent, did not enter a plea when he appeared at Exeter magistrates court. He was granted conditional bail and the case has been sent to Exeter Crown Court for a hearing in late January. No details of the alleged blackmail were given in court and Wood was not legally represented

Done Deal: Exeter City's Matt Grimes signs for Swansea City on record transfer fee

January 2, 2015, 5:46 am

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Exeter City have confirmed the completed move of Matt Grimes to Premier League side Swansea City. The 19-year-old has moved for what the club described as 'an undisclosed but substantial transfer fee which makes him comfortably the record sale in Exeter City's history.' The rumoured fee is £1.75m, with possibly some add on clauses on top of that. Further speculation is that Grimes will be going from £2,000 a month at city to earn £10,000 a week at the Swans. Grimes, who first joined club's academy system at the Cat & Fiddle at the age of 10, was offered a professional contract in the summer of 2013 after working his way through the age-groups. He made his debut in last season's 2-0 home win against AFC Wimbledon and went on to play a total of 62 times in the Grecians' first team, scoring five goals. In addition, Grimes was part of the squad that defeated Torquay United, Crystal Palace, Southampton and Blackburn Rovers to reach the quarter-final of last season's Under-21 Premier League Cup. He was named Exeter City's Player of the Year at the end of 2013/14 season. Early this campaign, Grimes received a first call-up for the England under-20 squad, providing an assist from a free-kick on his debut against Romania. He also played 90 minutes against Germany under-20s as England under-20s won a Four Nation tournament in the Netherlands. The Swans face Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park this weekend, but Grimes will not be eligible to play in that FA Cup tie. He will first be available for selection to play against West Ham United at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday 10th January. City issued a statement before Christmas to say that no deal had yet been done to take Grimes away from St James's Park, but that it was possible one or more of their young players could be transferred in January. The statement was issued to tell supporters how the club would spend any incoming transfer funds. The club said they would use the money to pay off any outstanding loans, upgrade the club's youth academy and improve the first team playing squad over a three, or more, year period.Watch Matt Grimes' first three goals for Exeter City, all scored from free-kicks.

Exeter Chiefs name side to face Gloucester

January 2, 2015, 5:53 am

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Exeter Chiefs have named their side to face Gloucester in a sell-out game at Sandy Park on Saturday. Head coach Rob Baxter sticks with an unchanged back division from that which faced Bath last time out, whilst up front a knock to Damian Welch's knee means he misses out and is replaced by Mitch Lees in the second-row. On the bench, Kai Hortsmann is struggling with a neck complaint, so Ben White comes into the mix, as does young lock Jerry Sexton, who features in a Premiership squad for the first time. Also included after an impressive display for the Braves on Monday is Byron McGuigan, who is given the nod over Fetu'u Vainikolo. Exeter Chiefs: Phil Dollman, Jack Nowell, Henry Slade; Sam Hill, Matt Jess, Gareth Steenson; Will Chudley, Ben Moon' Jack Yeandle; Moray Low, Dean Mumm (capt); Mitch Lees, Dave Ewer, Don Armand, Thomas Waldrom. Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Carl Rimmer, Tomas Francis, Jerry Sexton, Ben White; Haydn Thomas, Ian Whitten, Byron McGuigan

Exeter teenager warned she faces jail over MDMA dealing

January 2, 2015, 5:58 am

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A pair of teenagers have been warned they face jail after they admitted dealing in cannabis and ecstasy. Matthew Briggs, aged 18, of Station Road, Moretonhampstead, and the 17-year-old girl from Exeter, both pleaded guilty to drugs charges at their preliminary hearing at Exeter Crown Court. They both admitted supplying MDMA and cannabis between January and June last year and possessing MDMA with intent to supply on June 7, 2014. MDMA is the chemical name for ecstasy and it is now classified as a class A drug. Cannabis is classified as class B. Judge Francis Gilbert, QC, refused an application from defence counsel Miss Emily Pitts, to send the girl's case back to the youth court. He ordered probation pre sentence reports on both defendants and warned them that custody is the likely outcome. He said:"These are serious matters and it is very likely they will receive immediate custodial sentences. There is a real risk of both receiving immediate custody."

Crews called to early morning kitchen fire in Dawlish

January 2, 2015, 6:16 am

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Fire crews were called out to reports of a kitchen fire in Dawlish in the early hours of this morning. Pumps from from Teignmouth fire station got the call to a building at Upper Longlands shortly before 4am on Friday. When they arrived crews found a fire in the first floor kitchen . It turned out to be a a fridge fire. They used one hose reel jet and two breathing apparatus. Crews cutt away a kitchen worktop to extinguish the fire.

Teen locked up after admitting Exeter burglary

January 2, 2015, 6:21 am

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A teenager has been remanded in custody after admitting burglaries at a family home and a business in Exeter. Daniel Brown, aged 18, is also accused of another raid on a home in Trews Weir in which jewellery and a collection of Maltese coins was stolen. Brown, of Commercial Road, Exeter, admitted burglary at a house in East Road, Exeter and attempted burglary of a business in Matford between October and December. He also admitted being in possession of cannabis when he was arrested on December 7. He pleaded not guilty to the burglary at Trews Weir on July 22 last year but the court was told he is likely to admit handling some of the stolen items when he returns to court for sentence in four weeks. The burglary which he admitted involved the theft of mobile phones, cash, jewellery, Danish currency, and Euros during a raid on December 3. Judge Francis Gilbert, QC, withdrew his bail and remanded him in custody because of the danger he may commit further offences. Brown was already subject to a referral order from the youth court for a house burglary when he committed the latest offences. Mr Rupert Taylor, defending, said his client plans to work with the police to help them clear up other crimes which can be taken into account when he is sentenced. Judge Gilbert said:"He must be remanded in custody. These offences took place while he was subject to a youth referral order for dwelling house burglary. I need to protect the public from the risk of further offences, which I think is very considerable. "His history does not give me confidence and I have a great fear of further offences if he is granted bail." The judge ordered the probation service and youth offending team to prepare a pre sentence report.

AUDIO: Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale happy with fee for Matt Grimes

January 2, 2015, 6:30 am

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Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale said he was happy with the money they got for Matt Grimes for his transfer to Swansea City. The fee for the deal in undisclosed, but is widely reported to be £1.75m with possible add-on and sell-on clauses on top of that. Tisdale said all three parties - the selling club, the buying club and the player - have to be happy for a deal to go through. He admitted Swansea probably think Exeter City have got a good deal with the amount they have paid for the player, but added that Grimes is a first-class player and it wouldn't be long before they are more than happy with the deal as well. Listen to Paul Tisdale's thought on the transfer in two parts - the first part is above and the second part below.

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Wards closed and public warned as Exeter hospital on Norovirus alert

January 2, 2015, 6:30 am

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The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is urging anyone who has suffered from symptoms of the highly infectious Norovirus bug to stay away from the hospital until they have been free of the symptoms for at least 48 hours. Cases of Norovirus, which causes vomiting and diarrhoea and is more common in the winter months, have been rising at the RD&E over the Christmas and New Year period, placing extra pressure on hospital bed capacity at a very busy time for the hospital. Its symptoms are very distinctive – patients often report a sudden onset of nausea followed by projectile vomiting and watery diarrhoea. Some people also experience headaches, mild temperature and stomach cramps. There is no treatment for the virus but it is important to keep hydrated to combat the loss of fluids. Most people will recover within a few days and there are no long-term effects. When introduced to hospitals, residential care homes and other establishments t can have major consequences, such as the closure of hospital wards to new admissions, NHS staff going off work sick and patient appointments being postponed. At the current time the hospital has closed Lowman ward and isolated areas in three other wards – Torridge, Okement and Mere - where Norovirus is either confirmed or suspected. As a result around 10 beds are not available for use at a time when the hospital is dealing with a high number of acutely ill patients who need to stay in hospital. Further suspected cases of Norovirus among new admissions and in some visitors are also being investigated. Norovirus is brought into hospitals from the community and because staff and patients are in such close proximity, the bug can spread quickly despite infection control measures such as deep cleaning being put in place and cause disruption to hospital services. But the public can do a lot to help the RD&E's infection control team stop the bug spreading further and affecting more areas of the hospital. Judy Potter, the RD&E's Lead Nurse for Infection Control & Tissue Viability Services and Joint Director of Infection Prevention & Control, said: "Our message is that if you do think you have had Norovirus, please don't visit someone in the hospital until you or anyone close to you has been completely free of any vomiting and diarrhoea for at least 48 hours. "If you visit the hospital before that with symptoms then you could be putting ill people and hospital staff at real risk. Although the symptoms of Norovirus are very unpleasant, there is no treatment and it's important to stay at home. Most people recover within a few days by resting and staying as hydrated as possible. "We have rigorous infection control procedures in place so we hope this outbreak will pass as soon as possible, but while we deal with the bug we are asking for the public's help." Anyone planning to visit patients on Lowman, Torridge, Okement or Mere wards is advised to call the hospital switchboard on 01392 411611 first to check if any restrictions are in place on visiting hours.

Devon couple in court accused of 55 historic sexual offences against children

January 2, 2015, 6:41 am

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A couple from Devon and two other defendants have appeared before a Crown Court for the first time accused of 55 historic sexual offences against children. A date has been set for the trial of David Williams, his wife Pauline, and two others named Helen Watson and Herman Simms in September this year. Williams, aged 56, of Cullompton Hill, Bradninch, faces 43 charges of rape, attempted rape, indecent assault, inciting children to commit an act of gross indecency and sexual touching. The alleged offences are said to have been committed in Exeter and in Gloucester between 1991 and 2006. His wife, aged 52, is facing eight counts of indecent assault and sexual touching at Exeter and Gloucester between 1995 and 2014. Helen Watson, 31, of St Matthews Close, Exmouth, is facing three charges of inciting boys to commit an act of gross indecency between 2001 and 2004 in Exeter. Herman Simms, aged 49, of Torquay Road, Paignton, is facing a single charge of raping a woman between 2003 and 2004 in Exeter. The defendants were all bailed by Judge Francis Gilbert, QC, at Exeter Crown Court, who set a timetable for the exchange of prosecution and defence papers. They are due to appear in court again on March 20 when they will be expected to enter pleas. They spoke only to confirm their names at this preliminary hearing.

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January 2, 2015, 6:56 am

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Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale will be without David Noble for Saturday's game against Accrington Stanley. Tisdale had hoped to play the midfielder, who has missed the last three games for the club after his loan deal from Oldham Athletic was cut short before Christmas, by signing him on a permanent deal when the January transfer window opens. However, this year the window doesn't open until January 3, leaving it to late to get the player registered in time for the match. Listen to the manager's thoughts above.

Man in court accused of stealing tobacco during street robbery

January 2, 2015, 7:17 am

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A date has been set for the trial of a Bideford man accused of stealing tobacco during an alleged street robbery in the town. Loui Guinan, aged 25, of Buttgarden Street, Bideford, did not enter a plea when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court but his case was adjourned for a jury trial in June. Judge Francis Gilbert, QC, released him on bail and set a timetable for the progress of the case under which he will be expected to enter a plea when he returns to court on March 20. Guinan, is accused of robbing Joe Symonds of a quantity of tobacco in Bideford on October 18 last year.

Three deny blackmailing and kidnapping Exeter man

January 2, 2015, 7:21 am

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A man and two women have pleaded not guilty to blackmailing and kidnapping a man in Exeter. Luke Haworth, Laura Linsell and Charlotte Statham also denied the false imprisonment and assault of the 45-year-old alleged victim. Haworth, aged 31, of Hawthorn Road, Taunton; Linsell, aged 30, from Shillingford, near Exeter, and Statham, aged 27, of Pintail Road Minehead, all face four charges. They are accused of kidnap, false imprisonment, blackmail and assault occasioning actual bodily harm on the same man on March 1 last year. They all denied all the allegations and Judge Francis Gilbert, QC, adjourned their cases for a jury trial later this month. He granted them all bail.