Lecturers strike over 'insulting' 1% pay rise today
University lecturers and staff in the Westcountry are set to strike in a second day of industrial action today, trade unions have announced. UNISON, Unite and University and College Union (UCU) staff...
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Devon sausage maker joins PM on trip to China
A Cornish tea producer and a Devon sausage maker have joined the Prime Minister on his trade mission to China. Jonathon correct Jones, of the Tregothnan Estate, which started supplying England's first...
View ArticleWorries over new town zebra crossing
A ZEBRA crossing planned for Tiverton is worrying residents. The new £45,000 crossing will be in Leat Street, near the the entrance to the Heathcoat factory. It will become part of one of the primary...
View ArticleTown protests over 1,500-house estate on east outskirts
OBJECTORS to a proposed 1,500-home development on the outskirts of Tiverton crowded a council meeting as part of their attempts to block the plans. The protection of bats and potential problems with...
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University of Exeter beat Cardiff go into halfway break on a winning note
UNIVERSITY of Exeter completed the first half of the NOW:Pensions England Hockey League season on a winning note, with a 2-1 home victory over Cardiff & Met. Sunday's win came courtesy of early...
View ArticleExeter Rowing Club's Jerry Copping picks up highly commended award
Exeter Rowing Club's Jerry Copping has received a highly commended award for his outstanding contribution to the sport. Copping attended the British Rowing Volunteers and Coach of the Year Awards...
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Government point to Cranbrook to rebuke housing supply crisis
The Government has rebuked claims it is failing to respond to a housing supply crisis by pointing to large scale investment supporting projects such as Cranbrook in Devon. Local Government and...
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Major jobs boost for city as Exeter University plan approved
A MAJOR project to create a "landmark" building for Exeter university that will bring 240 new jobs to the city has been given the green light – by the narrowest of margins. The University of Exeter...
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Video and pictures: Hundreds turn out for funeral of teenage soldier killed...
THE union-jack draped coffin of teenage soldier Kieron Blight was carried from the church through a guard of honour as shots fired into the grey Devon sky. Following closely behind were grieving...
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Three men appear in court following arrests at EDL march in Exeter
A trio of men arrested in connection with a major national demonstration by a controversial far right-wing group in Exeter have appeared in court. Kurtis Coyle, Daniel Holmes and Steven Hart were...
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University of Exeter staff strike again in nationwide pay row
University lecturers and staff have staged a walk-out for the second time in six weeks in an " increasingly bitter" pay row. Numerous academics and other staff members at the University of Exeter...
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Spot-on Grecians progress at Pilgrims' expense in Devon Cup
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE 1 EXETER CITY 1 (Exeter won 3-0 on penalties)Exeter City moved through to the last four of the Devon St Luke's Challenge Cup at the expense of arch-rivals Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday...
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CITY POSTBAG: Relationship between fans and manager wearing thin
EXETER City manager Paul Tisdale and his relationship with the fans is wearing a bit thin and without them he would not have a job. His applauding of the booing, after taking off our second best player...
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Father of "Devon country girl" Greenpeace activist speaks of shock
The father of environmental activist Alex Harris has spoken of his shock at watching his "Devon country girl" daughter become the public face of the Greenpeace Arctic 30 campaign. Cliff Harris...
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Exeter Cathedral seeks permission to extract stone from Beer Quarries
IT has often been described as the 'jewel in Exeter's crown' and now it is likely to have a diamond tipped chain saw at its disposable. Exeter Cathedral is seeking planning permission from the county...
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Exeter police crackdown on school gate parking
An Exeter Neighbourhood Team have started a campaign in response to complaints due to the parking around schools at drop off and pick up times. Parents have parked their cars across zig zags outside of...
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A new record? Exeter man's 97 years in the same home
WHEN the Echo asked if anyone could top Les Brailey's record of living in the same house for 92 years and 30 days, no one really expected it to be beaten. But it has – by no less than five years – by...
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Build a better A30, Osborne told before Autumn Statement
The Chancellor should give priority to infrastructure projects that can deliver the greatest economic benefit, such as upgrading the A30 and A303, rather than providing funding to those next in the...
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Exeter triplets celebrate 18th birthdays
Exeter triplets Richard, Michael and Lee Channing who each weighed less than a bag of sugar at birth, are celebrating their 18th birthdays today. The boys were a wonderful and early surprise for...
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Plan to spot-list pavilion to save Exeter Cricket Club building
WHILE Exeter Cricket Club is looking to build homes on part of its grounds to safeguard the future of the club this would involve the demolition of the current pavilion. There has however been an...
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