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Exeter Is For Everyone Event Counters Anti-Migrant City Centre March – Exeter Observer

Exeter Is For Everyone Event Counters Anti-Migrant City Centre March – Exeter Observer
Exeter Is For Everyone Event Counters Anti-Migrant City Centre March – Exeter Observer

An Exeter is for Everyone rally and march took place in Exeter city centre on Saturday, countering a simultaneous anti-migrant march organised by British Unity nationalists which took place nearby. Exeter is for Everyone organisers estimated that between 1,200 and 1,500 people had participated in the event on Saturday, corresponding with an independent count conducted

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Promise of new £1.1m Exeter quayside bridge disappears

Promise of new £1.1m Exeter quayside bridge disappears

Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCHeather Baker from Saddles and Paddles says the missing bridge is a key part of the jigsaw for riverside routesThe promise of a new £1.1m bridge for the quayside in Exeter has evaporated.One business owner had said the bridge was vital to connect riverside walkways and cycle paths in the city and around its historic quayside.Devon County Council had said it would construct a new bridge with a £1.1m grant from Active Travel England to…

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Biker in hospital with life-changing injuries after Devon crash

Biker in hospital with life-changing injuries after Devon crash

A biker has suffered life-changing injuries after a serious crash in Devon. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called to Post Hill, Tiverton at about 00:10 GMT on Sunday after a KTM 125CC black and orange motorcycle hit a telegraph pole. The force said the rider, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital. His next of kin are aware. Police said local road closures were put in place and officers…

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Constantin Ursu: How Moldovan boxer with world title ambitions ended up in Plymouth

Constantin Ursu: How Moldovan boxer with world title ambitions ended up in Plymouth

With fewer local fighters coming to his gym, Dann began looking abroad for talent.It led to him finding the 6ft 3in (1.9m) southpaw from a country sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine in eastern Europe."I have one friend here, he's been here for 10 years now, and he met Marlee," explains Ursu."They had a chat and said 'we have someone in Moldova'."At the time I didn't want to move. I was comfortable in my country and staying home. I…

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Devon project using online games to help stroke recovery

Devon project using online games to help stroke recovery

Andrea OrmsbyandBriohny Williams,South WestBBCBernie Kielty said the project "showed me I could live again"A stroke survivor says he has gained more strength and independence with help from a research project at the University of Exeter.Bernie Kielty, 74, from Whimple, Devon, has worked with academics for over a year using a bespoke online game to improve his mobility after a stroke six years ago left him unable to "use anything on my left-hand side". The university research is exploring…

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Devon man faces no further police action after fatal house fire

Devon man faces no further police action after fatal house fire

A man arrested in connection with a fatal property fire will face no further police action, a force has said.A murder investigation was launched into a fire at a terraced house on Honestone Street in Bideford on 28 October and a number of arrests were made.A man in his 30s, from Bideford, was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and was released on police bail. Devon and Cornwall Police said following an extensive investigation,…

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Devon man shot himself after police returned guns, inquest told

Devon man shot himself after police returned guns, inquest told

BBCA conclusion of suicide was recorded at the inquest into the death of Richard HaddockThere were "missed opportunities" when a farmer shot himself eight months after lawfully-held firearms were returned to him, an inquest has heard.Richard Haddock, 66, died at his Devon farm in June 2023 after his guns were seized by police in 2021 following concerns raised by a friend.Exeter Coroner's Court heard Mr Haddock shot himself two days after admitting six charges of contravening Environment Agency…

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Stratford recycling company Unimetals files for liquidation

Stratford recycling company Unimetals files for liquidation

Recycling company Unimetals, which has dozens of sites across the UK, has filed for liquidation.The company's head office is in Stratford-upon-Avon, and has sites scattered around the country, including London, Halesowen, Staffordshire, Greater Manchester and Devon.It is unclear when the firm will go into liquidation, and how many jobs are at risk."We have worked tirelessly to explore every possible option to secure new financing for Unimetals Recycling (UK) Ltd, with the aim of meeting our financial obligations and…

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Scheme to help older people digitally connect in Plymouth

Scheme to help older people digitally connect in Plymouth

Johnny RutherfordSouth WestBBCStella said she now had "someone to talk to" because of the pilot schemeA pilot project is working with people to help them improve their digital skills to reduce feelings of social isolation.Community Connection is a Plymouth Living Lab project which seeks to reduce loneliness in older adults. Organisers at the University of Plymouth said the idea was to create a "virtual village hall" where people could connect with others who share interests.A web-based hub connects…

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Woman who lived on Exeter streets said life was ‘unbearable’

Woman who lived on Exeter streets said life was ‘unbearable’

YMCA ExeterAmelia Teare, in the red dress, said life on the streets was "really scary" as a vulnerable womanA woman who turned her life around after spending months living on the streets, said it became "unbearable".Amelia Teare, 29, from Dorset, struggled with addiction and slept in doorways across Exeter for about three months after she "lost her way" during lockdown."Being a vulnerable female specifically it's really scary being alone and outside. I didn't want to change, I didn't…

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Plans for nine homes to be built at hospital in Brixham

Plans for nine homes to be built at hospital in Brixham

Nine new homes could be built at a hospital site.The development was proposed by the Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust and approved by Torbay Council in principle, with more details to be filed later.The land off Greenswood Road, in Brixham, is on a greenfield area within the built-up confines of the hospital.Brixham Town Council did not object to the plans, which were approved by officers and have not been on the agenda for Torbay Council's planning committee.The…

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Lorent Tolaj: Plymouth Argyle striker targets 20-goal season

Lorent Tolaj: Plymouth Argyle striker targets 20-goal season

Tolaj has been one of the few bright points in a difficult season for Plymouth Argyle after relegation back to League One. The victory at Vale Park ended a run of six successive losses in all competitions and was injury-ravaged Argyle's first victory in almost two months. The win saw the Pilgrims move off the foot of League One, with Vale replacing them. Argyle are now a point off safety having won five of their 16 league games…

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