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Tiverton council votes to declare Boxing day hunt ‘unwelcome’

Tiverton council votes to declare Boxing day hunt ‘unwelcome’

A town council has passed a motion to say a Boxing Day hunt was not welcome to go through its community. Tiverton Town Council said it noted the government had committed to introducing a trail hunting ban.It said the motion was approved by councillors present at full council, with 10 votes in favour, two against, and eight abstentions.A spokesperson for the British Hound Sports Association said: "Trail hunting is a lawful and responsible activity that uses a natural…

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Funding fears over after care for stroke survivors in South West

Funding fears over after care for stroke survivors in South West

BBCStroke survivor Bob Perrin says it would be "absolutely devastating" if the Stroke Association cannot find extra funding There are concerns stroke survivors across Devon and Cornwall will not be able to access the support they need due to a lack of funding for aftercare. The Stroke Association (SA), which runs Life After Stroke Services in the region, is worried about a long-term plan to keep its work going.The association says, unlike elsewhere in the UK where it…

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Honiton doctors’ surgery fully reopens after flood damage

Honiton doctors’ surgery fully reopens after flood damage

BBCA significant leak on the top floor caused damage to the surgery in JanuaryHundreds of thousands of pounds have been spent to refit and refurbish a doctors' surgery after flooding caused significant damage. Honiton Surgery closed its doors in January after a burst toilet pipe led to collapsed ceilings, damage to 30 clinical rooms and a broken computer system.Chris Cruise, manager, said as the biggest surgery in East Devon with 18,000 registered patients and between 80 to 90…

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Paignton faces big changes as council unveils ‘vision’

Paignton faces big changes as council unveils ‘vision’

A town could lose its bus station but gain a new supermarket and multi-storey car park under a plan for its future. Torbay Council's cabinet has signed off on a document outlining a "vision" for regeneration for Paignton, which will now go out for discussion with residents and developers."It is about promoting Paignton to the outside world," said deputy leader, councillor Chris Lewis."It is about sharing the fact that we are serious about the regeneration of the town.…

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Ricky Pellow: Exeter will always ‘be part of my DNA’, says outgoing coach

Ricky Pellow: Exeter will always ‘be part of my DNA’, says outgoing coach

Ricky Pellow says Exeter will "be part of my DNA" after the long-serving coach was involved in his final game for the club.The 47-year-old skills coach has been part of Exeter's staff for 16 years.The Chiefs' 22-17 Prem Rugby Cup win over Bristol proved Pellow's swansong as he leaves the club, with players hoisting the Cornishman onto their shoulders as he left the field."One of my highlight moments in terms of just having pretty much the whole of…

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Devon student lands rugby world cup dream job

Devon student lands rugby world cup dream job

A Devon student refused to let a devastating knee injury stop her from seizing a dream role at the Women's Rugby World Cup.Ashleigh Rollins, 20, from South Molton, spent four weeks working as a paid media intern for World Rugby at Sandy Park in Exeter during the tournament, while waiting for surgery on a ruptured ligament and torn meniscus."It was incredible being picked for the internship and I was determined nothing would get in my way," said Ms…

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss will not celebrate rare win

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss will not celebrate rare win

Cleverley played a four-man midfield in front of a back four as he managed to guide Argyle to a first clean sheet since the 4-0 win at Burton Albion on 27 September - the last time the Pilgrims won a game. The former Watford boss - whose side has been dogged by a series of serious injuries to key players - says he is happy his changes had the desired effect."We've been a little bit experimenting what really…

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Torquay United beat Eastbourne Borough 7-0 in biggest win since 2018

Torquay United beat Eastbourne Borough 7-0 in biggest win since 2018

Torquay United boss Paul Wotton says his side's 7-0 win over Eastbourne Borough was "as a near perfect a performance as you can get".The Gulls' biggest win since 2018 ended a difficult week after captain Matt Worthington and team-mate Callum Dolan were suspended following a 'disciplinary matter'.But the Gulls put their off-field problems aside as they thrashed their opponents to move up to fourth place in National League South.Louis Dennis began the rout in the seventh minute before…

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Prem Rugby Cup: Saracens demolish Newcastle as Bath beat Sale

In Saturday's other Pool A game, Exeter Chiefs overcame Bristol Bears with a hard fought 22-17 win at Sandy Park.Will Rigg was the first on the scoresheet, crashing over the line from short range before captain Louie Gulley extended the Chiefs' lead.Aidan Boshoff responded for the visitors following Max Lahiff's drive upfield before Rigg secured a deserved second after the break.Not to be outdone, Boshoff then claimed a brace of his own with 10 minutes to go, but…

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Prem Rugby Cup: Saracens demolish Newcastle to claim play-off berth

Prem Rugby Cup: Saracens demolish Newcastle to claim play-off berth

Bath signed off from their Prem Rugby Cup campaign in style, overcoming a listless Sale Sharks 20-0 at the Recreation Ground while also denying the visitors a home semi-final. The hosts showed intent from the first whistle, Dan Frost scoring within the first five minutes following a set of powerful pick and drives from close range.Playing in grim conditions, Sam Winters came nail-bitingly close to a second before Tom de Glanville skidded over in the corner as the…

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Protest groups come together ‘peacefully’ in Exeter city centre

Protest groups come together ‘peacefully’ in Exeter city centre

About 1,000 people turned out for a planned protest and counter-protest in Exeter on Saturday.The two groups, Exeter is for Everyone and British Unity Walk marched through the city centre from about 12:30 GMT.Devon and Cornwall Police had a number of officers deployed, and had earlier issued Section 60AA order, giving officers additional powers to require the removal of face coverings or anything concealing someone's identity.The force said it had been engaged with the organisers of both marches,…

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Army doctors join Exeter project to end ‘dementia tax’

Army doctors join Exeter project to end ‘dementia tax’

Two former army doctors have taken their campaign against what they call an "unfair dementia tax" to Westminster.Dr Michael Staunton and his wife, Dr Avril Staunton, from Bridgwater, Somerset, are calling for the scrapping of a VAT rule that adds 20% to the cost of dementia day care at Exeter-based social enterprise The Filo Project.Avril Staunton, who was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy at just 60, hand-delivered an open letter signed by 150 supporters. A government spokesperson said…

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