Temperance movement buildings explored in Devon and Cornwall

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A new study has been published in a book exploring the architectural legacy of the Temperance movement.Temperance was a 19th Century social movement that looked to combat alcohol's devastating effects in England. The study by Historic England and Liverpool University Press explored the buildings left behind by the movement. Two buildings in Cornwall, the Teetotal Hall in Penryn and the former Lamb Coffee Tavern in Redruth, and two buildings in Devon, the former Raleigh Hotel in Dartmouth and…

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Essential access works at shopping Torquay centre begin

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Essential repair works to lifts and escalators at a shopping centre have started.Torbay Council said the work at Fleet Walk shopping centre in Torquay was hoped to improve access for visitors by connecting all levels of the car park with the shops and Fleet Street.Work on the escalator that serves a Sports Direct store and the gallery started on Monday and was expected to be complete by 21 February, said the local authority.The next phase of the works…

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A Response – Exeter Observer

A Response – Exeter Observer
A Response – Exeter Observer

Good journalism costs money  Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADAR An evening performance exploring the connection between music, travel and the natural environment. Leigh Curtis St Nicholas Priory is hosting an evening performance exploring the connection between music, travel and the natural environment on Wednesday 21 January.

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Will Goodrick-Clarke: Exeter Chiefs prop extends contract

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Exeter Chiefs loose-head prop Will Goodrick-Clarke has signed a contract extension with the Prem club.The 30-year-old moved to Exeter in the summer of 2024 from Champ side Ealing, having previously been at London Irish before the club went into administration.He has played 28 times for Exeter since joining the Chiefs and has started 12 of his side's 15 games this season. Goodrick-Clarke is the latest out-of-contract player to agree new terms at Sandy Park, following others including Greg…

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Pierce Sweeney: Exeter City captain to miss Manchester City FA Cup tie

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Exeter City will be without captain Pierce Sweeney for their FA Cup third round tie away at Manchester City.The 31-year-old defender, who is the club's longest-serving player and is celebrating his testimonial year, is suspended having been booked in each of the two previous rounds.It is the second successive season the Irishman has missed an FA Cup tie against a Premier League side having been injured for the fourth round defeat on penalties by Nottingham Forest last year.…

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Residents set to quiz council on Manadon roundabout revamp

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A council is inviting residents who leave near a busy roundabout to a public meeting about a £156m plan to upgrade it. Plymouth City Council said 300 households in the Eggbuckland area were welcome to attend the meeting to better understand the plans for the proposed revamp of Manadon roundabout, which links the A38 and Tavistock Road.Councillor Chris Wood said there had been a "comprehensive consultation" involving more than 12,000 residents, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.Under…

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Missing Budleigh Salterton sea swimmers ‘struck heart’ of town

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George Thorpein Budleigh SaltertonBBCSea swimmer Sarah Giles said there remained an "immense feeling of shock" in Budleigh SaltertonPeople in a coastal town said they remain in shock a fortnight after two men went missing at sea during a Christmas Day swim.Residents of Budleigh Salterton in Devon said it was all some people had spoken about and there had been a sense of the community rallying together to support each other.The two men - one of whom has been…

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FA Cup: Exeter City ask Man City for bigger share of gate receipts

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Since last season replays have been scrapped from the first round onwards, meaning clubs such as Exeter do not get the chance of a second pay day should they earn a draw.Last season, the Grecians were knocked out in the fourth round on penalties by Nottingham Forest, missing the chance of a lucrative replay at the City Ground having drawn 2-2 after extra time. Exeter received a massive boost in 2005, when they were a non-league club with…

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Devon athlete breaks fastest female Parkrun record

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A Devon international athlete has broken the UK female record for completing the fastest Parkrun.Innes Fitzgerald from east Devon, who is the current European U20 champion in both the 3,000m and 5,000m, completed the 5km (3.10m) Parkrun course in 15 minutes 27 seconds.Fitzgerald took part in the Exmouth Parkrun, part of a national event where people can run, walk or jog, on New Year's Day.The 19-year-old athlete, who studies sports and exercise science at the University of Exeter,…

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