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Reduced speed limit comes into effect on A38 Plymouth Parkway

Reduced speed limit comes into effect on A38 Plymouth Parkway

Alex Green,South WestandHattie McCann,in PlymouthBBCThe speed limit has changed on a stretch of the A38 around PlymouthThe permanent speed limit on a busy stretch of the A38 in Plymouth has changed from 70 to 60mph.National Highways announced plans to reduce the speed limit on the A38 Plymouth Parkway between the Marsh Mills interchange and Tamar Bridge earlier this year. Jack Mason, from National Highways, said the number of collisions on the parkway was double the national average.Ch Supt…

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New executive programme to give business leaders edge on quantum technologies

A new professional education programme designed exclusively for senior executives will address the critical need for strategic foresight in the coming “quantum economy”. Announced by the University of Exeter and cybersecurity firm Cystel Limited, the programme will launch in the new year and is the first of its kind to focus on managing governance and quantum risk during a company’s quantum transformation.  It is specifically tailored to empower business leaders to capitalise on the technology’s “unprecedented growth opportunities”…

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Owen Dale: Plymouth Argyle winger suffers significant ankle injury

Owen Dale: Plymouth Argyle winger suffers significant ankle injury

Plymouth Argyle winger Owen Dale could be out for up to three months with an ankle injury.The 27-year-old, who is on loan at Home Park from Championship side Oxford United, was hurt in the 1-0 win over Rotherham United.Dale had travelled up to Doncaster Rovers with the Argyle squad, but a scan on Friday showed he has grade three ligament damage in his ankle. Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley said Dale's intent to try and play in the…

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Exeter City: Jayden Wareham a ‘top striker at this level and beyond’

Exeter City: Jayden Wareham a ‘top striker at this level and beyond’

Exeter City striker Jayden Wareham is good enough to impress beyond League One, according to manager Gary Caldwell.The 22-year-old scored his ninth goal of the season in the 3-0 win over Barnsley that took Exeter out of the League One relegation places.Wareham, a summer signing from Reading, has become Exeter's first-choice forward in recent months. Caldwell sees similarities between him and Millenic Alli, who left Exeter for Luton Town last January for a fee worth £1.5m."I think when…

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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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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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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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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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Exeter Digest #95: Libraries funding cuts – Heavitree Road student blocks – Exeter College merger – Hospital doctors strike – Topsham gap development

Exeter Digest #95: Libraries funding cuts – Heavitree Road student blocks – Exeter College merger – Hospital doctors strike – Topsham gap development

HEADLINESDevon 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” beds to city “housing” supply with Heavitree Road approvalComplex of seven blocks up to six storeys tall on site of police station and magistrates court to…

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Paul Wotton: Torquay United boss ‘angry’ after 2-1 loss at AFC Totton

Paul Wotton: Torquay United boss ‘angry’ after 2-1 loss at AFC Totton

Torquay United boss Paul Wotton says he felt he was "wasting his breath" in his side's 1-0 loss at 10-man AFC Totton.Brandon Haunstrup got the only goal of the game shortly before half time for the hosts. He was sent off shortly before the hour mark for a second booking and the Gulls won a penalty soon after which Jordan Young fired over the bar.The Gulls failed to capitalise on a number of chances as they lost for…

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