Devon News in Brief

Skoopit! North Devon Dirty Dog Owners campaign is a hit

North Devon MP Nick Harvey has welcomed a new initiative to persuade ‘dirty dog owners’ to clean up after their pets. … »

The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] in Exeter

The other RSC, that's the Reduced Shakespeare Company to you, is set to cut The Bard down to size, with their The Complete… »

Dartmouth Academy is on the lookout for volunteers

Dartmouth Academy is looking to create stronger connections with the community – plus there are various jobs around the site… »

Can you help free the world from hunger? Oxfam seeks Exeter activists for Café IF

Oxfam South West is planning to set up a collaborative project with Devon activists and community groups to explore several… »

Oxfam South West hopes Bristol ‘Collaborafe’ events like this could be in Devon

The Beet Root Cafe in Bristol hosted the first of the four Collaborafe – evening of discussion, debate, and, let’s say,… »

Two-day Pop Up event in Totnes to showcase talents of local creatives

Lizzie Kirwan, one of the many makers who will be selling through Mosaic at their April event. Mosaic and The Kitchen… »

The Night Sky: Jupiter and Saturn

Cloudy skies have so far prevented many from catching a glimpse of comet Pan-STARRS, but it may still be possible to see it… »

Don’t let your vote walk away. It’s your vote, don’t lose it!

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Exeter residents invited to contribute to a new perspective on city life

People who live within a 10 minute walk of Exeter Cathedral are being called to take part in a new art project that will be… »

Stokeinteignhead fencing club thrives post Olympics

Teignbridge District Council has been making sure memory of London 2012 lives on by helping a Stokeinteignhead fencing club… »

Exeter

Exeter new flood defence scheme gets Government funding boost

Exeter flood defence is part of the government’s scheme to avoid further flood devestation

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Exeter

Musical museum Valentine's at Exeter RAMM

Enjoy a memorable, musical Valentine’s in Exeter with nine-piece band Smerin’s Anti-Social Club at the RAMM

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business

General manager appointed to run new Exeter Hotel

Simon Fordham will take charge of the new Hampton by Hilton, Exeter International Airport Hotel and Frankie’s Bar & Grill – a restaurant collaboration between culinary giant Marco Pierre White and champion jockey Frankie Dettori – as work continues prior to their opening in the spring next year.

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business

Exeter accountant scores high in insolvency exams

Exeter accountant Luke Venner has passed his Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency, with a mark of 74.5% placing him third of all students who sat the exam in England and Wales. Luke achievement comes barely a year after qualifying as an ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) member.

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Charity

Exeter launches Exeter Housing Charity of the Year Award

Exeter City Council is launching the Exeter Housing Charity of the Year Award.

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Exeter

Exeter council expresses sympathy for woman killed during storm

Exeter City Council has expressed its sympathy to relatives and friends of the woman killed by a falling tree at the weekend.

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Exeter

John Lewis announces opening date in Exeter

John Lewis has announced when the new shop in Exeter will be openning its doors to customers

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Exeter

Devon Racqueteers wheelchair badminton club celebrates bronze award from Mars Refuel drink fund

The Devon Racqueteers Wheelchair Badminton Club, based in Exeter, is celebrating after receiving a £250 donation from the MARS Refuel Drink Fund.

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Exeter

Exeter bus station redevelopment edges closer

Plans to redevelop Exeter’s Bus and Coach Station have received overwelming public support.

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Exeter

Medieval Christmas crafts at Exeter Underground Passages

Medieval Christmas Craft workshops are taking place Exeter’s Underground Passages on Sunday, December 18 between 11.30am-4pm.

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