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Revealed: genetic process which could be treatment target for deadly fungal disease Candida auris

Scientists have discovered a genetic process which could unlock new ways to treat mysterious and deadly fungal infection which has shut down multiple hospital intensive care units. Candida auris is particularly dangerous for people who are critically ill, so hospitals are vulnerable. While it seems to live harmlessly on the skin of increasing numbers of people, patients on ventilators are at high risk.  Once infected, the disease has a death rate of 45 per cent, and can resist…

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Sidwell Street Wassail – Exeter Observer

Sidwell Street Wassail – Exeter Observer
Sidwell Street Wassail – Exeter Observer

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The Storytellers – Exeter Observer

The Storytellers – Exeter Observer
The Storytellers – Exeter Observer

Exeter Cathedral is hosting The Storytellers, an immersive sound and light show depicting literature through the ages by artists Luxmuralis, from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 January. The installation depicts the history of storytelling in chapters illuminated by ancient texts, children’s stories, romance novels, poetry and legends. Luxmuralis’ The Storytellers at Winchester Cathedral. Photo: Luxmuralis.

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New online Creative Writing degree puts students in charge of their timetable

A new online master’s degree, designed to accommodate the commitments and complexities of modern life, will welcome its first students in January. The MA Creative Writing (Online) degree at the University of Exeter has been tailored specifically to put students in control of their own timetable and to break down barriers to learning for those unable to access a campus-based programme. The two-year part-time degree can be studied flexibly, at the learner’s own pace, from wherever they are,…

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FA Cup: Exeter City ‘will not get millions’ from Man City tie – Gary Caldwell

FA Cup: Exeter City ‘will not get millions’ from Man City tie – Gary Caldwell

Exeter City Supporters' Trust, which owns the club, has lent it more than £600,000 in the past few months after an overspend last season. Liverpool University football finance expert Kieran Maguire estimates the tie could earn City around £350,000, as the club will get 45% of the gate receipts after match costs are deducted. With Exeter not having wealthy backers, they struggle to compete financially in the third tier."If you take a look at League One, where Exeter…

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Ethan Roots targets England recall after signing new Exeter Chiefs deal

Ethan Roots targets England recall after signing new Exeter Chiefs deal

The forward moved to Exeter in the summer of 2023 and was one of a group of impressive new faces in his first campaign as a new-look Chiefs side surprised many with a sixth-placed finish. But last season Exeter managed just four league wins and finished second from bottom - their worst-ever top-flight campaign. However, Roots has been in good form this season as Exeter have surged to second place in the Prem ahead of a weekend trip…

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Bigger and complex household debts concern charity

Bigger and complex household debts concern charity

Anna VarleSouth West social affairs correspondentBBCTom Kehily from Ilfracombe started falling into debt after he lost his job and his relationship broke downAverage debt owed by households in part of Devon have risen by more than £4,000 in two years, a charity said.Christians Against Poverty (CAP) said research it had carried out showed the average household debt in North Devon was £14,330 in 2025, compared to £10,139 in 2023.Reverend Ben Warrender, a debt centre manager for the charity…

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Exeter care agency put into special measures by Care Quality Commission

Exeter care agency put into special measures by Care Quality Commission

Yui Mok/PA WireHorizon Care (South West) Ltd has been placed into special measures by the Care Quality CommissionA home care agency which helps more than 200 people living in their own homes in Exeter has been put into special measures by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).The watchdog inspected Horizon Care (South West) Ltd in September after receiving "information of concern" about the service. It issued a warning notice that "rapid and significant" improvement was needed to safeguarding, care…

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Johnly Yfeko: More injury woe for Exeter City defender

Johnly Yfeko: More injury woe for Exeter City defender

Exeter City defender Johnly Yfeko faces more time on the sidelines after suffering a fresh injury.The 22-year-old centre-back missed the second half of last season after a series of hamstring injuries.He has played 11 times this campaign but the former Rangers defender injured an abductor muscle last week and has undergone a scan. "It doesn't look great," Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell told BBC Radio Devon. "It's another huge frustration. We were going to start him again on…

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300-1 Blowers becomes longest-priced winner in UK horse racing history

300-1 Blowers becomes longest-priced winner in UK horse racing history

Blowers became the longest-priced winner in UK racing history when he took the opener at Exeter on Thursday at odds of 300-1.The previous record was held by Equinoctial, who triumphed at Kelso in November 1990 at 250-1.The feat has been achieved twice in Ireland, most recently by Sawbuck at Punchestown in April 2022, and also by He Knows No Fear in 2020 at Leopardstown.Trained by Nigel Hawke and ridden by James Best, the five-year-old is named after retired…

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Joe Ralls: Plymouth Argyle in talks to extend midfielder’s contract

Joe Ralls: Plymouth Argyle in talks to extend midfielder’s contract

Ralls' contract extension could be the first of a number of pieces of business in January as Argyle look to try and correct their tough first half of the season.They have won just seven of their 20 League One games as a combination of injuries and a lack of attacking players have hampered their season. Newly-appointed director of football Derek Adams, a former Argyle boss, is leading the Pilgrims' plans for the January transfer window, and Cleverley is…

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Ethan Roots: Exeter’s England forward signs contract extension

Ethan Roots: Exeter’s England forward signs contract extension

New Zealand-born Roots, who qualifies for England through his English father, has played 55 times for Exeter, scoring 10 tries. Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter feels the forward is one of the club's "most influential players"."He's really back to his absolute physical best, dominating some games with his collision quality and the work-rate he's putting in around the field," Baxter added."He's one of those players that we can build a really successful side around. "He's been key…

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