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Rob Baxter sticking to his principles in an attempt to pull Exeter Chiefs out...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter is expecting a very tough test from London Welsh when the two sides meet in a huge Aviva Premiership clash at Sandy Park on Saturday. Welsh are desperate to pick up...
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Fears energy shortages will send bills even higher in Devon and Cornwall
Crippling hikes in energy prices driven by the desperate need to avoid power shortages could cast thousands more Westcountry householders into fuel poverty. Alistair Buchanan, chief executive of...
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Wet weather puts £6m Sidmouth cliff-top homes at risk of collapse
It could be Britain's most expensive property collapse with more than £6 million worth of cliff-top houses set to be engulfed by the results of one of the wettest years on record. Residents in 12...
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More people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in Exeter and Devon
Exeter saw a jump in the number of people on the dole last month, official figures show.The city's jobless total rose by more than 100 from 1,871 in December to 1,977 in January. However, this is down...
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Exeter brothers launched "unprovoked attack" on university students, court hears
TWO brothers attacked university students in unprovoked street violence, a court has been told. Connor Conabeare was jailed for 16 weeks, suspended for 12 months, after he admitted assaulting...
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Together we can eradicate modern slavery, writes Graham Martin, chairman of...
Graham Martin, chairman of the Exeter Anti-Slavery Group - Fairtrade Fortnight is part of a global movement which, in a few decades, has grown from nothing into a multi-billion pound organisation. It...
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Exeter's HMV store survives as Torquay and Taunton branches face closure
Staff at HMV in Exeter have escaped the second round of store closures since the company went into administration last month – but those in Torquay and Taunton have not been so lucky.A further 37 of...
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Rescue hopes as Axminster Carpets set to appoint administrators
Around 400 staff are facing an uncertain future after one of East Devon's biggest employers confirmed it intends to appoint administrators.Axminster Carpets continues to trade while the company...
View ArticleTalent ID inspires young Tennis players
On Wednesday 20 February Exeter Tennis Centre hosted its annual Talent ID morning which saw 60 children, aged four – eight, descend upon Streatham Campus for a morning of games, agility exercises and...
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Exeter City welcomes 'groundhoppers' from Germany and Cheshire
Exeter City welcomed two separate pairs of 'groundhoppers' who were aiming to join the '92 Club' at their latest home game.The Grecians grabbed three points with a 2-0 win against Accrington Stanley...
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Number of people using Exeter Foodbank doubles
EXETER residents from all age groups and backgrounds are being forced to turn to charity just to eat.While the city is often said to have fared reasonably well in the recession, the , which gives out...
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Exeter together - let's get those Energy bills tumbling
EXETER Together has officially launched – and people are invited to see whether they could access savings on their energy bills thanks to the collective switching initiative brought to the area by...
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Exeter City board not ruling out another Friday night project
EXETER City chief executive Julian Tagg has said he would not rule out further Friday night fixtures at St James's Park following a boost in attendance figures for the Accrington Stanley match.A total...
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Grecians fan wins tickets
EXETER City fan Justin Jenkins has won a pair of Big Bank tickets for the game against Northampton on March 2 and been entered into a draw to win a signed shirt after becoming the first winner of the...
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Heavies score 11 while Pinhoe grab two wins
UNDER-13sREECE Saunders scored five goals as Heavitree's excellent league form continued with emphatic win over Saints.Mason Clifford (2),JackKennedy (2),Tyler Davis and Jed Wright were also on the...
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Exmouth coach Hill heats up grudge match against Reds
YOU can almost cut the atmosphere with a knife ahead of Exmouth's rearranged home game against Redingensians in National Three South West.The game was due to be played three weeks ago, but failed to...
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Westcountry's top Catholic clergyman Bishop Christopher Budd to retire after...
The Westcountry's leading Roman Catholic clergyman is set to retire after nearly three decades in his post.Bishop Christopher Budd, 75, handed in his resignation letter last year and is likely to leave...
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Old customers return to buy quality meats in Devon and Cornwall after...
A campaign to celebrate the best of regional food is continuing to reap rewards.The Western Morning News relaunched its Buy Local initiative on Saturday in the wake of the horsemeat scandal to...
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Devon and Somerset fire could merge with Avon service
Two neighbouring fire brigades covering three million people could merge as part of a huge money-saving drive.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is in talks with Avon Fire and Rescue Service...
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Precious cargo which sank in China sea to be auctioned
These are just a few Chinese porcelain items salvaged from a sea disaster worse than the Titanic.Thousands of pieces of wreck cargo have been collated by Devon auctioneers from the Tek Sing (True Star)...
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