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September 12, 2014, 4:25 am

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A drug dealer who was allegedly murdered during a robbery at his home was careful about security and monitored visitors with a CCTV camera, a jury has been told. A customer of heroin supplier Steven Crook said he had to ring in advance and stand in front of a camera at a locked back gate before he was able to go inside and buy drugs. A friend of stabbing victim Mr Crook also told Exeter Crown Court he was worried that he was getting involved in drugs again in the weeks before the killing. ...

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Exeter Express and Echo published Freshers' Week at Exeter University: Top ten tips from a third...

September 12, 2014, 5:31 am

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Gemma Joyce is a third year student at Exeter University. Ahead of Freshers' Week she has produced her top ten tips for the new arrivals into the city. Arriving in Exeter with absolutely no clue as to what is going on or where you're meant to be going is a scary adventure. You've battled UCAS forms, you've written a shining personal statement, you've conquered your A Levels and you've got your place - but none of this can prepare you for the chaos of Freshers' Week. Pay attention to these tips...

Exeter Express and Echo published Mother bottled woman at John Gandy's pub in Exeter during row...

September 12, 2014, 5:44 am

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A mother has been ordered to pay compensation to a woman who she attacked with a bottle during a petty bar-room argument about a chair. Beverley Partridge hit victim Abigail Clark about the head two or three times with a beer bottle after they had wrestled over the chair at a pub in Exeter. Partridge thought the other woman had deliberately nudged the chair as she went past and she threw beer over her before lashing out with the bottle. It did not break but the blows were hard enough to...

Exeter Express and Echo published Cannabis addict from Exeter turned to dealing to fund habit

September 12, 2014, 7:01 am

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A cannabis addict who turned to dealing to fund his habit was caught when police found a message on his mobile offering 'do you want some smoke, mate?'. Duane Nicholls was ordered to receive help with drug rehabilitation after police found £349 worth of skunk at his home in Exeter. The 28-year-old unemployed father had been taking drugs since he was a teenager and had spiralled into addiction to cannabis, Exeter Crown Court was told. Nicholls, of Guinness Lane, Exwick, Exeter,...

Exeter Express and Echo published Warning issued over fire alarms after inquest into death of two...

September 12, 2014, 8:36 am

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A house fire in Honiton that tragically killed three young people has prompted a warning about the use of fire alarms. The incident occurred just a week after three fire alarms in the house were disabled because they began sounding without reason during the night, waking the family. An inquest at Devon County Hall in Exeter heard yesterday that the fire was started by a six year old boy who was playing with a lighter. Five people who were in the house were able to escape after being alerted by...

Exeter Express and Echo published Theatre review: Cuckoo's Nest

September 12, 2014, 8:41 am

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Haka Resic gave a compelling performance as the Chief Bromden in Footsbarn Theatre's production of the Cuckoo's Nest, currently showing at Exeter's Northcott Theatre. The play is based on Ken Kasey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, which received worldwide attention when it became an award-winning film starring Jack Nicholson. The 1975 movie is one of Nicholson's most memorable appearances on the big screen and is fondly remembered for its dark drama and the cold, heartless character of nurse...

Exeter Express and Echo published Exeter Chiefs v Leicester Tigers: Matchday live

September 12, 2014, 11:59 pm

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Exeter Chiefs welcome Leicester to a new-look Sandy Park in their first home game of the Aviva Premiership season this afternoon (3.15pm). The ground has not seen action since early May as a major redevelopment has increased capacity to around 12,500 and a new pitch has been laid. Both sides will be looking to make it two wins from two tis term, as Exeter hammered London Welsh last Sunday a day after the Tigers eased past Newcastle. Follow all the action below. Live Blog Exeter Chiefs v...

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September 13, 2014, 3:34 am

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A working wife set fire to the marital home as a cry for help after an argument with her unemployed husband. Sara Ley drank a bottle and a half of wine after learning that her husband Jeremy Knott had been turned down for a job and then started a fire at the foot of the stairs in their country cottage. The blaze at the house in Uffculme, Devon, put an end to a stormy marriage in which both drank too much and there was tension over work and money. Mr Knott had lost his job and she was...

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Exeter Express and Echo published Exeter City v Oxford United: Matchday live

September 13, 2014, 5:24 am

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Follow live updates from Exeter City's match with Oxford United. Both sides are searching for their first wins of the new season. Kick-off is at 3pm. Team news expected about 2.15pm. Live Blog Exeter City v Oxford United 

Exeter Express and Echo published Tiverton Town v Bideford: Matchday live

September 13, 2014, 5:30 am

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Tiverton Town entertain local rivals Bideford in the FA Cup first round qualifying at Ladysmead today. The Yellows will be looking to build on Tuesday's encouraging victory over Mangotsfield United, but will face a stern test against their Southern League Premier Division opponents. Follow all of the action from today's match below. Live Blog Tiverton Town v Bideford 

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September 13, 2014, 6:33 am

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September 13, 2014, 6:35 am

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Messages have been sprayed on the pavement in Exeter in a bid to encourage new students to remain quiet when returning from nights out during Freshers' Week. The project, involving Devon and Cornwall Police and Exeter City Council working alongside The University of Exeter, is part of a number of measures to minimalise the disturbance of Exeter residents by students. Pavements in the City Centre, University and St James areas have been sprayed with brightly coloured messages reminding students...

Exeter Express and Echo published Bishop of Exeter says real friends better than social media

September 13, 2014, 6:48 am

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Technology should be our servant but not our master, according to the Bishop of Exeter, who has urged people not to confuse virtual friendships with the real thing. The Right Reverend Robert Atwell, who is the 71st Bishop of Exeter, said that things like Facebook and Twitter have made some forms of communication easier but were not a substitute for direct human contact. Bishop Robert said: "The Queen has said that she is fed up of everywhere she goes there's a barrage of mobile phones and...

Exeter Express and Echo published Devon should have elected mayor under English devolution, says...

September 13, 2014, 6:54 am

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Counties including Devon should have a "metro mayor" as the political figurehead for a massive devolution of powers from London, a leading think-tank has said. The IPPR think-tank's vision for 40 different functions of government to be handed to the regions, including greater powers to vary taxes, was published as the Scotland independence vote sparked calls for decentralisation across the UK. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the Scottish debate had "re-energised people's interest and...

Exeter Express and Echo published Big increase in deaths and serious injuries to cyclists in Devon

September 13, 2014, 7:06 am

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The number of cyclists killed or seriously injured in Devon rose by 27 percent last year, a council report has revealed. The survey, commissioned by Devon County Council, found that although traffic fatalities have decreased overall, serious injuries rose by 7 percent in 2013. This brought the total number of cyclists killed or injured last year to 33. Councillor Gordon Hook, vice chairman of the committee which commissioned the report, said the county council had a responsibility to educate...

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Exeter Express and Echo published Fire at car body repair shop in Cullompton

September 13, 2014, 7:12 am

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AN agricultural building near Cullompton was badly damaged this morning despite attempts to save it. Fire crews from Cullompton, Ottery St Mary and Middlemoor along with the Water Bowser from Exeter attended the building, at a farm near Clyst Hydon, which was used as a car body repair shop, after reports of an agricultural building on fire at 4.21am. The water bowser was returned from the incident as it was not required. There was 25% damage to the spray booth and the remainder of the...

Exeter Express and Echo published Police in Devon hunt two men following sexual assault

September 13, 2014, 7:38 am

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Police have launched a manhunt after a woman was sexually assaulted in the early hours of this morning. At about 4am on Saturday 13th September 2014 Security officers from Plymouth University found a distressed young woman near to the Sherwell Centre, Sherwell Lane Plymouth who had been the victim of a sexual assault. Devon and Cornwall Police are actively seeking the identity of 2 men seen walking up Sherwell Lane away towards North Road West. They are described as follows: Male 1: white...

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September 13, 2014, 11:33 am

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Exeter Cathedral will join a host of landmark buildings across the UK which will be turning gold on the evening of September 15 to support CLIC Sargent - the UK's leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families. Every month, thousands of families deal with the devastating impact of a cancer diagnosis and its treatment. Cancer treatment for children is often gruelling and can start immediately, last as long as three years and take place many miles from home. Childhood...

Exeter Express and Echo published Clean up to begin after travellers left Hamlin Lane playing...

September 13, 2014, 11:39 am

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Travellers who had set up camp on playing fields in Exeter more than week ago left the site today. Around 20 caravans arrived at Hamlin Lane playing fields, causing the cancellation of several local football matches. Exeter City Council had applied to the court for an eviction order. The hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday. But the travellers left this afternoon and the clean up will now begin. The fields are run by Stoke Hill AFC under a 25 year lease from the city council. Club chairman...

Exeter Express and Echo published Exeter magistrates take pity on dog owner who allowed pet to foul...

September 13, 2014, 1:49 pm

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MAGISTRATES took pity on a builder who failed to pay a fine for allowing his dog to foul a Mid Devon street when they heard he was in spiral of debt and depression. A district council officer issued Thomas Rowledge with an £80 fixed penalty notice after he failed to clean up after his pet in Queensway, Tiverton, on February 1. The 28-year-old was given time to pay the fine, which would have been reduced to £30 had he settled it within 10 days. But Exeter Magistrates' Court was...