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Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs boss focused on retaining core of squad

Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs boss focused on retaining core of squad

Baxter says a lot of work is going on behind the scenes to secure players from the current squad for future seasons. But the Exeter boss says he is also focused on adding to his squad for next season as clubs begin to make announcements on summer signings. "We've been actively involved in the market for a period now already," he added."Some around retaining us on our own players, some around making approaches to other players or meeting…

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Exeter woman first to trial 3D scan for early arthritis diagnosis

Exeter woman first to trial 3D scan for early arthritis diagnosis

BBCEmma Carnell is the first person to trial new 3D imaging technologyA woman will be the first person in the UK to trial new 3D imaging technology designed to give earlier diagnosis of diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, a university has said.Emma Carnell, 45, from Exeter, Devon, was on holiday in Corfu in July when she began having pain in her hands, shoulders, and knees.Initial tests carried out when she returned to the UK showed negative results for rheumatoid…

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Diet drug Mounjaro left Cornwall woman ‘depressed and in pain’

Diet drug Mounjaro left Cornwall woman ‘depressed and in pain’

Jen SmithSouth West health correspondentBBCPauline Miller said Mounjaro had left her in "chronic pain with no quality of life"A woman has said the weight loss drug Mounjaro has left her in chronic pain, suffering depression and with "no quality of life".Pauline Miller, from St Keyne, near Liskeard, Cornwall, is one of thousands of people across the country who have been prescribed the jab to help control her diabetes.She highlighted her concerns as the NHS prepares to expand its…

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Ex-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and Iceland boss Richard Walker among new peers

Ex-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and Iceland boss Richard Walker among new peers

Olympic medal-winning swimmer and campaigner Sharron Davies has been named as one of three new Conservative peers.Ms Davies, a vocal critic of trans women in women's sport, was nominated by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.The Tories said it was in recognition of her sporting achievements and her campaigning on women's rights. Iceland supermarket chairman Richard Walker and former Number 10 communications director Matthew Doyle are among 25 new Labour peers nominated by Sir Keir Starmer. Liberal Democrat leader Sir…

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Former Plymouth solicitor guilty of sexually assaulting clients

Former Plymouth solicitor guilty of sexually assaulting clients

BBCAlan Harris was found guilty of 10 charges - five of indecent assault and five of sexual assaultA former defence solicitor has been found guilty of sexually assaulting his clients.Alan Harris, of Thorn Park, Plymouth, was found guilty by a jury at Winchester Crown Court of five counts of indecent assault and five of sexual assault but not guilty of two counts of rape.The claimants told the trial the 72-year-old had abused them in locations which included cells…

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New flags policy pushed by Plymouth City Council

New flags policy pushed by Plymouth City Council

A new policy on flags on public buildings is being developed by Plymouth City Council.The Labour-run council says it wanted to make the process of applying for permission to fly flags on council-owned buildings and light up buildings such as Smeaton's Tower, more "consistent".Flags have proved controversial in the last six months with St George's Cross and Union flags appearing on lampposts across the country.A Reform UK spokesman said the council policy on flags was meant as a…

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Ricky Gervais donates £2.5m to animal charities

Ricky Gervais donates £2.5m to animal charities

Comedian Ricky Gervais has donated almost £2.5m to a group of animal charities from the proceeds from his recent stand-up tour.The 22 charities to benefit include two from Kent - Flori's Friends Animal Rescue in Chartham Hatch and Retreat Animal Rescue in High Halden - and one in West Sussex - Safe Haven for Donkeys in Haywards Heath. The 64-year-old said the donations were "to celebrate the spirit of Christmas". The Office and Extras star posted on Facebook:…

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Ricky Gervais is donating more than 100 thousand pounds to a Devon Charity

Ricky Gervais is donating more than 100 thousand pounds to a Devon Charity

Available for over a yearRicky Gervais has announced a donation of almost 2 and a half MILLION pounds to animal welfare organisations, from the profits of his latest tour... And one of those charities is from Devon, in Bradninch. It's called NOW-ZAD, and its founder and CEO is former Royal Marine Pen Farthing, and he told Caroline Densley how they found out.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

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‘Extreme worry’ over cuts to Devon homelessness funding

‘Extreme worry’ over cuts to Devon homelessness funding

PA MediaDevon County Council will halve its contribution to a homelessness prevention fundA charity is warning homelessness and rough sleeping is likely to reach the highest levels this winter.St Petrock's blamed two main factors - a decision by Devon County Council to "end its support for homeless prevention and support services" and "excessive delays" in the release of the government's strategy for tackling the issue.Peter Stephenson, chief executive of St Petrock's, said of the county council's decision: "We…

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New Years Eve Party – Exeter Observer

New Years Eve Party – Exeter Observer
New Years Eve Party – Exeter Observer

Good journalism costs money  Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADAR A movie-themed celebration to mark the tenth anniversary of independent cinema Studio 74 while welcoming in 2026. Leigh Curtis Exeter Phoenix is holding a cinematic New Year’s Eve party with live music, themed bars and DJs on

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Exeter councillor defects from Conservatives to Reform

Exeter councillor defects from Conservatives to Reform

A councillor on Exeter City Council has quit the Conservatives and joined Reform UK.Alison Sheridan said she wanted to see "clear decisive action on a host of major issues".Sheridan will be the second Reform councillor on the city council which is currently run by Labour.Elections for a third of the seats on Exeter City Council are due to take place in May 2026.Sheridan, who represents St Loyes, said: "I am joining Reform UK as we need clear decisive…

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James Wilson: Exeter appoint New Zealander as new assistant coach

James Wilson: Exeter appoint New Zealander as new assistant coach

Exeter have appointed James Wilson as their new assistant backs coach.The 42-year-old New Zealander has most recently been part of the coaching set-up at Southland.The former back had playing spells at Bath and Northampton in the Premiership as well as spending time playing in his homeland and Japan.He replaces Ricky Pellow, who left his role as skills coach last month after 16 years as part of Exeter's coaching set-up."We were looking to recruit someone whose specialisms were obviously…

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