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Brother says crash victim sister was loving and a great mother

Brother says crash victim sister was loving and a great mother

Sophie CridlandSouth of EnglandFamily handoutEmma was Shanes only sibling.The brother of a woman that died in a two-car crash is raising money to buy a headstone for his sister's grave and to support her four children.Emma Smith was involved in the incident on the A35 in West Dorset in October. Dorset Police said the 37-year-old, from Bournemouth, was pronounced dead at the scene and a 35-year-old man from Poole is on police bail while enquiries continue.Shane Morrison said…

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Devon council set to maintain green spaces previously leased to trust

Devon council set to maintain green spaces previously leased to trust

Caroline RobinsonSouth WestBBCCouncillor David Thomas said it was a significant step towards securing the future of Torbay's treasured natural spacesA local authority is set to maintain green spaces previously leased to a conservation charity. Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust (TCCT), which looked after 80% of Torbay's landscapes, said it did not receive increased funds from Torbay Council in time to prevent it from financial collapse in October.Torbay Council said notice of formal liquidation had been received, and it…

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Robust regulation essential for nature recovery to unlock £1bn of investment, report shows

The effectiveness of ambitious efforts to attract over £1 billion annually into nature recovery by 2030 could be undermined without stronger governance and regulatory oversight, according to new analysis from the University of Exeter. Market-based instruments are crucial for addressing nature degradation and financing gaps, but the current framework risks market failures due to inherent complexities in valuing biodiversity, issues within existing schemes like Biodiversity Net Gain and a lack of robust regulatory control, the study shows. The…

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FA Cup third-round draw: Macclesfield v Crystal Palace, Tottenham v Aston Villa

FA Cup third-round draw: Macclesfield v Crystal Palace, Tottenham v Aston Villa

Sixth-tier club Macclesfield will host holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.There are four all-Premier League ties, including Tottenham hosting Aston Villa, Sunderland travelling to Everton, Newcastle welcoming Bournemouth to St James' Park, and Manchester United at home to Brighton.Fellow sixth-tier side Weston-super-Mare, who have reached this stage of the competition for the first time in their 138-year history, travel to League Two Grimsby.Premier League leaders Arsenal visit Portsmouth, while Manchester City host League…

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Exeter City Council approves 54 more dwellings in Topsham gap on former golf driving range

Exeter City Council approves 54 more dwellings in Topsham gap on former golf driving range

Exeter City Council has approved the construction of 54 more dwellings in the Topsham gap on the former Topsham Golf Academy driving range after previously approving plans which enabled the relocation of the driving range to privately-owned land in Ludwell Valley Park.The approval will extend Berkeley Park, a development of 61 luxury dwellings in Exeter Road that was approved by the city council in 2021 before another seven dwellings were added later the same year.The 4.7 acre driving…

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Exeter City Council Approves 54 More Dwellings In Topsham Gap On Former Golf Driving Range – Exeter Observer

Exeter City Council Approves 54 More Dwellings In Topsham Gap On Former Golf Driving Range – Exeter Observer
Exeter City Council Approves 54 More Dwellings In Topsham Gap On Former Golf Driving Range – Exeter Observer

Exeter City Council has approved the construction of 54 more dwellings in the Topsham gap on the former Topsham Golf Academy driving range after previously approving plans which enabled the relocation of the driving range to privately-owned land in Ludwell Valley Park. The approval will extend Berkeley Park, a development of 61 luxury dwellings in

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Devon and Cornwall Police carry out drink and tests for ferry users

Devon and Cornwall Police carry out drink and tests for ferry users

Police have been carrying out random drink and drug tests on a South West ferry service.Operation Ferry is a part of Devon and Cornwall Police's push to reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related driving deaths in the build up to Christmas.It took place on the Torpoint Ferry where officers waited on either side of the service in Plymouth and Torpoint to carry out the tests.The force said it hoped the operation would highlight how long drugs and…

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Tackling deadly fungal threats: Global training empowers clinicians and lab technicians 

Twenty-four clinicians and laboratory technicians have enrolled in a bespoke training programme designed to strengthen the diagnosis and treatment of deadly fungal diseases. With infections soaring globally and two million deaths every year, the programme was hugely oversubscribed as health professionals urgently seek to master early detection techniques that can save lives.  Fungal infections pose a significant and growing threat to global health, with the heaviest burden falling on low- and middle-income countries. The increasing number of new fungal cases appearing in hospitals worldwide is…

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Stuart Brocklehurst appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Devon

The University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Business Engagement and Innovation, Stuart Brocklehurst, has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Devon. HM Deputy Lieutenants are appointed to assist the work of the Lord Lieutenant as The King’s personal representative in the county, representing The Crown and celebrating the achievements of the people of Devon and their service to the community. These important roles are given to individuals who have made significant contributions to public life, voluntary work, or community leadership.…

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New book explores ‘visual life of climate change’

A new book suggests that the pictures we use to tell stories about climate change fundamentally shape how we respond to the issue. The Visual Life of Climate Change, by Professor Saffron O’Neill from the University of Exeter, says we often rely on a small set of images to illustrate climate change – and these exclude many people and places from the discussion about climate action. Every day, journalists and editors around the world grapple with how to…

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Exeter and National Trust partnership wins Knowledge Exchange award

A unique partnership between the University of Exeter and the National Trust has received a prestigious award. The ‘Shaping Landscapes for People and Nature to Thrive’ partnership was a winner at the Knowledge Exchange UK Awards in the Strategic Partnerships category. The award recognises the strategic partnership between the two organisations that has been ongoing since May 2021 and that seeks to apply academic expertise to real-world environmental challenges. It brings together Exeter’s in-depth expertise from a range…

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Exeter Airport passenger numbers increase by 28%

Exeter Airport passenger numbers increase by 28%

Exeter Airport has said its passenger numbers have increased by more than a quarter in the past year.It said more than 450,000 customers passed through the terminal between April and October 2025, an increase of 100,000 people and a 28% rise year on year.It estimated the total annual figure would exceed 500,000 for the first time since the demise of Flybe in March 2020.Stephen Wiltshire, the airport's managing director, said the increase was down to the re-introduction of…

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