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Rob Baxter: “Incredible” Exeter comeback at Saracens amazes boss

Rob Baxter: “Incredible” Exeter comeback at Saracens amazes boss

Coming off the back of their worst season as a top-flight club, where Exeter finished second-from-bottom, the Chiefs have been impressive this season. They have won five and drawn one of their seven league games and are just one point off their total of 29 they managed last season. Baxter says his side's spirit is ensuring that they are remaining competitive deep into games."The five points away from home, at this time of year, this is when you've…

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Devon and Cornwall Police make Christmas 999 call plea

Devon and Cornwall Police make Christmas 999 call plea

Anna VarleHome and social affairs correspondentBBCDevon and Cornwall Police is urging the public to only call 999 in a genuine emergency during the Christmas periodDevon and Cornwall Police is urging the public to only call 999 in a genuine emergency during the Christmas period.The force receives an average of 1,000 emergency calls and 2,000 101 calls a day over the festive period, which is one of the busiest times of year, the police said.Examples of inappropriate calls police…

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Missing lifeboat washes up on Devon beach

Missing lifeboat washes up on Devon beach

A lifeboat that washed off a cargo ship has come ashore on a Devon beach.HM Coastguard said teams were first alerted to the container ship lifeboat at Sidmouth Beach at about 07:30 GMT on Sunday.It said the lifeboat had previously been reported as missing from a known cargo ship on Wednesday and teams had been tracking it since but were unaware of where it was going to wash up.Beer Coastguard Rescue Team was sent to help secure the…

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Plans to create a public car park in Parkham submitted

Plans to create a public car park in Parkham submitted

Plans have been submitted for a new public car park aimed at addressing traffic issues in a north Devon village. Parkham Parish Council proposed developing land next to The Allardice Hall to provide a 34-space car park along with an amenity area.The plans, submitted to Torridge District Council, were supported by the local school, residents and the badminton club, which said hall users and the wider village would benefit significantly.In a letter to planners, Parkham Primary School said…

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Charity issues safety advice to cold water festive swimmers

Charity issues safety advice to cold water festive swimmers

The RNLI has issued safety advice to people planning to go cold water swimming over Christmas and New Year.The charity said festive dips had become an increasingly popular tradition but stressed safety precautions were essential to reduce the risk of injury.It advised swimmers to avoid going alone, stay within their depth and take time to let their bodies adjust to the cold, adding that volunteers would be on call throughout the festive period and ready to respond to…

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Exeter Digest #95: Libraries Funding Cuts – Heavitree Road Student Blocks – Exeter College Merger – Hospital Doctors Strike – Topsham Gap Development – Exeter Observer

Exeter Digest #95: Libraries Funding Cuts – Heavitree Road Student Blocks – Exeter College Merger – Hospital Doctors Strike – Topsham Gap Development – Exeter Observer
Exeter Digest #95: Libraries Funding Cuts – Heavitree Road Student Blocks – Exeter College Merger – Hospital Doctors Strike – Topsham Gap Development – Exeter Observer

HEADLINES Devon County Council funding cuts set to reduce core library opening hours by 30% Public consultation on changes explores possibility of closing some branches altogether despite claims to the contrary while Libraries Unlimited contract extension decision scheduled for six weeks before consultation ends. Read more. Exeter City Council adds 813 more student and “co-living”

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Ilmari Niskanen: ‘Fantastic’ Exeter City winger wins manager plaudits

Ilmari Niskanen: ‘Fantastic’ Exeter City winger wins manager plaudits

Niskanen blasted in an excellent volley to give the Grecians the lead shortly before half-time at St James Park.It paved the way for Exeter's second league win three games - with both those home victories coming with a clean sheet.Caldwell said Niskanen's goal was reward for the way he conducts himself at the League One side. "He was 45 minutes walking into this stadium, speaking to every supporter, signing every supporter's calendars and pictures because he loves this…

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Improvement works to Devon King Charles III coast path completed

Improvement works to Devon King Charles III coast path completed

Caroline RobinsonSouth WestDevon County CouncilThe route was cleared for the new path at Downend Croyde in DevonImprovements to two sections forming part of the King Charles III Coast Path (KCIIIECP) being created to go around the whole of England, have been completed.The sections on both Devon coasts cover more than 150 miles in total, and the works include upgraded walkways, landscaping and habitat improvements, Natural England said.The works form part of a national programme to create a coastal…

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Tickets selling well for Beryl Cook show in Plymouth

Tickets selling well for Beryl Cook show in Plymouth

Alison StephensonLocal Democracy Reporting Serviceourberylcook.com/John CookEighty paintings including Sailors and Seagulls will be on displayMore than 3,000 people have snapped up tickets to see paintings by Plymouth artist Beryl Cook who was famed for her colourful work of people having fun. The four-month show is called "Pride and Joy" opening at The Box in Plymouth on 24 January will be the most extensive display of the artist's work to date.Her granddaughter Sophie Cook said the four life-size 3D…

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British duo Marcus Wyatt and Matt Weston take gold and silver in World Cup

Great Britain's Marcus Wyatt beat team-mate Matt Weston to World Cup gold in the men's skeleton in Latvia. Wyatt's victory comes 24 hours after two-time world champion Weston pipped him to the top spot at the same Sigulda track on Friday. The 34-year-old clocked a two-run time of one minute 41.37 seconds to finish 0.14 seconds clear of silver medallist Weston, 28, and just over half a second ahead of China's Zheng Yin in third.Also on Saturday, GB's…

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EFL takeaways: QPR continue excellent run and Huddersfield lift pressure on Lee Grant

EFL takeaways: QPR continue excellent run and Huddersfield lift pressure on Lee Grant

Harrogate Town were thumped 4-0 at home by MK Dons in League Two and are now in the bottom two after Bristol Rovers, who sacked Darrell Clarke and brought in Steve Evans this week, drew at Crewe on Friday.Parkin: "It's difficult to box Harrogate, who are now 11 games without a win, in with other EFL clubs because they're so unique."When you look at their budget and what they're fighting against, just to be in League Two is…

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Lorent Tolaj: Plymouth Argyle striker targets 30 goals after hat-trick

Lorent Tolaj: Plymouth Argyle striker targets 30 goals after hat-trick

Tolaj formed an impressive partnership with fellow striker Owen Oseni.The 22-year-old deputised for Tolaj during his suspension but has impressed as he adapts to his first season in League One football .Oseni set up two of Tolaj's goals as well as getting one himself, and Tolaj hopes he can play alongside the Irish forward more often. "Owen obviously is a good player, we didn't really play much together but when we've played I think we've done good."Hopefully we…

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