Exeter Express and Echo published Exeter University to feature on BBC show Sky at Night tonight

September 13, 2014, 11:09 pm

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A postgraduate student from The University of Exeter will appear on BBC Four's Sky at Night programme today. (Sunday) The programme, titled 'The Hunt for ET', will feature location shots from around The University, and will focus on the Physics and Astronomy department's work on exoplanets (planets that orbit other stars). The University of Exeter, acclaimed for producing world-class research, has one of the largest astrophysics groups working in the field of star formation and exoplanet...

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Exeter Express and Echo published Q & A with Exeter Chiefs Tony Rowe: From boatman to boss at...

September 13, 2014, 11:26 pm

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THE Aviva Premiership rugby season is now in full swing and the Exeter Chiefs are gunning for a top six finish and a place in the new format European Rugby Champions Cup. Tony Rowe, the man credited with transforming the club into a massively successful brand, explains how it happened. What's your background? I am from Portsmouth. I joined the Royal Marines band at 15 in 1964. My first band was the Portsmouth Group Band of The Royal Marines. I was made redundant after eight years in 1972 when...

Exeter Express and Echo commented Injured Royal Marines from Exeter and Honiton celebrate medals at...

September 13, 2014, 11:52 pm

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A ROYAL Marine from Exeter who suffered horrific injuries during an IED explosion in Afghanistan is celebrating after winning two medals at the Invictus Games. Paul Vice, pictured with Prince Harry and Prince Williams during the event, got a gold in the cycling and a bronze in the archery event. The father-of-four, who was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery during two previous incidents, received more than 114 wounds to his torso with more than 400 pieces of shrapnel and stones removed...

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September 14, 2014, 12:08 am

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A video has been released that appears to show the beheading of British hostage David Haines. His murder has been described as an "act of pure evil" by David Cameron, who has returned to Downing Street following release of the footage. Mr Haines, 44, was .working as an aid worker when he was seized in Syria in 2013 and held by Islamic State militants.. A threat to kill a second British hostage was included in the video. Mr Cameron has responded by vowing to do 'everything possible' to...

Exeter Express and Echo published Calls to remove 'sexist' advert promoting Exeter business centre

September 14, 2014, 12:45 am

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There are calls to remove a 'sexist' advert in Exeter. The giant poster uses a large-chested woman to advertise business space for the Matford Business Centre in Marsh Barton claiming that 'Size is Important'. One woman said: "We need to start a move to wipe out this sexist poster shouting at us that women are objects to be used by men. "I can't believe owners of businesses in Exeter would want to be remotely associated with such blatant sexism." What do you think? Let us know in...

Exeter Express and Echo published Tour of Britain will not return to Devon in 2015

September 14, 2014, 1:12 am

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The burgeoning Tour of Britain will not be visiting Devon next year. Organisers of the race say they are plotting a route east in 2015 - missing out Devon - though moves are already afoot to create a day or night race to fill the gap. Huge crowds again lined roadside on Thursday as stage five wound its way from Exmouth to Exeter via Dartmoor. In the eight years the county has featured, the longest run of anywhere outside London, the race has brought in more than £27million for the local...

Exeter Express and Echo published MOBO winners Big Brovaz and X-Factor's Kitty Brucknell announce...

September 14, 2014, 1:27 am

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MOBO award winning band Big Brovaz will be in concert at Exeter's Lemon Grove later this year. on Monday 17th November 2014. Big Brovaz Formed in 2002 and have had several top 20 singles in the charts including hits Nuflow, Baby Boy and Favourite Things. They will be singing all of their classics including new release Here Comes the Sun. Also on the bill for the gig on Monday, November 17, is Booty Luv whose hit include Shine. Kitty Brucknell will be on the bill for the night as well. She is...

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September 14, 2014, 1:39 am

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A HOMELESS man who become a cult figure in Exeter until he was banned from the city centre has been jailed within a week of arriving in Plymouth. Glenn Skinner, aged 43, arrived in Plymouth after being ordered to leave Exeter after he was given an ASBO by magistrates banning him from the city centre for six months. He had previously been banned from Torquay. But just five days after the order was made, he was arrested in Plymouth city centre after a member of the public spotted him holding an...

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September 14, 2014, 2:43 am

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A CHARITY shop in Exeter city centre was broken into – with offenders stealing a 'substantial' amount of money. The RSCPA store in Paris Street, which supports the Little Valley Animal Shelter, was burgled after a window was smashed. Several hundred pounds and jewellery were taken during the raid that took place overnight between Thursday and Friday of last week. Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them. But deputy manager of the shop Nikki Sambells said she was...

Exeter Express and Echo published Police appeal after 14-year-old girl assaulted in Exmouth

September 14, 2014, 3:18 am

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A 14-YEAR-OLD girl has been assaulted during an incident in Exmouth. The girl was walking along Church Road in the town at 8.20am on Wednesday, September 10 when she was grabbed on the shoulder by a man. Police said a woman saw the incident and shouted at the man, who then ran off. Police have issued an appeal and said they wanted to speak to this woman and anyone else who may have witnessed the incident. A spokesman said: "The girl was unharmed, but naturally shocked." The offender is...

Exeter Express and Echo published Exeter pensioner charged with dealing cannabis

September 14, 2014, 4:06 am

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A 70 year old pensioner appeared in court charged with possessing cannabis with intent to supply to others. Michael Bending, of Pennsylvania Road, Exeter, Devon, did not enter a plea when he appeared before Exeter magistrates court charged with seven drug related offences. The OAP was bailed to appear before a judge at the city's Crown Court.

Exeter Express and Echo published Drinkers in Devon set to toast a spliffing new beer - cannabis...

September 14, 2014, 4:09 am

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Drinkers will be saying cheers to a spliffing new beer – cannabis ale. The beer is made from hemp leaves grown on a farm in Devon – and is perfectly legal. The odd brew is the brainchild of Giles Hawkins, landlord of the Albert Inn in Totnes who is aiming to produce 54 gallons of the new ale in time for the pub's beer festival next month. He is asking the public to come up with a name for the brew because "everything I can think of sounds a bit illegal'. Giles is using...

Exeter Express and Echo commented Children warned to stay away from pitch at Exeter playing fields...

September 14, 2014, 4:21 am

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Children have been warned to stay away from a pitch at an Exeter playing fields after travellers left needles in the goal mouth. The group of travellers left Hamlin Lane Playing Fields yesterday afternoon after occupying the site for more than a week. The site has now been secured and the clean-up is expected to start tomorrow. (Monday) But Paul Howe, the chairman of Stoke Hill AFC, which runs the pitches, said they had left the site in a mess - and warned children to stay away until it has been...

Exeter Express and Echo published Where has all the water gone?

September 14, 2014, 5:46 am

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THERE was a rare chance to see the bottom of the River Exe in Tiverton as debris was cleared from the bottom and maintenance work carried out. The Environment Agency reduced the level of the river to a fraction of its normal depth to carry out the work this week. Once lowered, drains which emptied into the river below the normal water level could be inspected and repaired. Debris including waterlogged wood, shopping trolleys, traffic cones and a child's scooter were removed by hand. ...

Exeter Express and Echo published Man arrested after shooting incident in Devon

September 14, 2014, 5:56 am

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A man was arrested by Devon police earlier today following a shooting incident. Detectives report that the incident initially involved a 24-year-old man and two women outside the Cuba bar on North Hill, Plymouth, at around 5am. After several other men intervened, the situation turned violent, and one of the men was hit in the shoulder by what is believed to be an air-weapon pellet. The young man was treated at the scene before being taken to Derriford Hospital, and has now been discharged...

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Exeter Express and Echo published Exeter's WESC Foundation celebrates good Ofsted report

September 14, 2014, 8:35 am

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Exeter Express and Echo published Students impressed by campus renovations at Exeter University

September 14, 2014, 8:37 am

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Exeter Express and Echo published Police seek public help in search for missing Teignbridge man

September 15, 2014, 1:59 am

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Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing person from the Dunsford area of Teignbridge. Luke Holliday, 38, has been missing from his home address in Dunsford since the evening of Thursday 11 September 2014. Luke has not gone missing before but there is a significant concern for his welfare. Luke is described as white, about 6ft tall, of slim build with very short sandy-brown hair. He last had stubble on his face and wears glasses. He has a hearing aid in his left...

Exeter Express and Echo published Inquest of mother and her two sons who died in Devon held today

September 15, 2014, 2:05 am

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An inquest into the deaths of a mother and her two sons in Devon will be heard later today. The bodies of Kat Hooper and eldest son Joshua, five, were discovered by holidaymakers at the bottom of Haytor in July last year. The body of her younger son, Samuel, two, was discovered inside the family home in Dukes Road, Paignton, after police forced entry. An inquest is taking place in Torquay today. A serious case review is also being conducted as the family were known to various welfare...

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September 15, 2014, 2:08 am

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New Model Army, "Between Wine And Blood" (Attack Attack Records)-The latest offering from this uncompromising rock institution couples  a powerful live set  recorded during the first half of the  band's recent "Between Dog and Wolf" tour with  a six track  album which NMA laid down in the studio  when they were unable to complete the rest of their live dates because of drummer Michael Dean's health problems. The band  have been together for...