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Deaf community takes centre stage at Exeter’s Northcott Theatre

Deaf community takes centre stage at Exeter’s Northcott Theatre

BBCMark Stocks from the Deaf Academy teaches British Sign Language (BSL) to staff at the Northcott Theatre A Devon theatre has joined forces with Exmouth's the Deaf Academy to make the venue and its productions more accessible to people with hearing loss.The collaboration grew out of a letter one of the teachers sent to the theatre about about the impeded view of the British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter on stage. Mark Stocks, of the school, was invited to…

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The Weather Book – Exeter Observer

The Weather Book – Exeter Observer

ON OUR RADAR Exeter Philharmonic Choir performs a new weather-inspired work plus pieces by Brahms, Poulenc and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Leigh Curtis   Exeter Philharmonic Choir will launch its 2025-26 season with a premiere of a new choral work which explores the history of weather and meteorology, The Weather Book, on Saturday 8 November at Exeter Cathedral. Its composer Cecilia McDowall will give a pre-concert talk about the piece at the nearby Devon and Exeter Institution. The programme…

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Three flee police after attempt to stop car in Paignton

Police are searching for three people who fled from officers who attempted to stop them for dangerous driving.Devon and Cornwall Police said attempts were made to stop a vehicle at about 14:15 BST in Paignton.The car then travelled from Paignton to Stoke Gabriel, where it was abandoned and three people fled the scene, the force said.Police said the vehicle was seized and searches were continuing in the area. Anyone with information was asked to contact police. Source link

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Plymouth crash

A motorcycle rider has suffered life-changing injuries after crashing in Plymouth, police have confirmed.The rider, aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital after the single-vehicle crash on North Prospect Road, said the Devon and Cornwall force.Officers are appealing for witnesses to the incident which involved a blue Yamaha and happened at about 15:45 BST on Saturday.The road was closed until about 17:20 BST for investigations. Source link

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Driver ‘faces £2,800 bill after Tiverton fuel station error’

A Tiverton man says he is facing a repair bill of nearly £3,000 after mistakenly filling his diesel car with petrol due to a fault at a fuel station in Devon.Forklift driver Graham Stevens filled up his Vauxhall Insignia estate at the Morrisons petrol station in Tiverton, operated by Motor Fuel Group (MFG), on 26 September. Without him knowing, the pump he used had been incorrectly dispensing unleaded petrol instead of diesel, leaving him with a bill of…

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Kevin McDonald: Exeter midfielder’s goal hailed by Gary Caldwell

Exeter City boss Gary Caldwell says Kevin McDonald's winning goal was a reward for the veteran midfielder's impact at the club.The 36-year-old former Scotland player returned as a late substitute after almost two months out to score the Grecians' 90th-minute winner at Lincoln City.The 1-0 win ended a run of four successive League One defeats and inflicted a first home loss in the league this season on the Imps."It's great to see him back, he is an amazing…

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Woman, 79, dies after being hit by car in Brixham

A 79-year-old woman has died after she was hit by a car in a seaside town, police have confirmed.Officers said the woman died at the scene of the crash outside Sainsbury's Local in New Road in Brixham, Devon.Emergency services were called to the scene at 12:10 BST on Saturday after a grey Volvo XC90 struck the woman who sustained serious injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene, said the Devon and Cornwall force.A man in his 40s…

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Red Roses players visit Devon to ‘influence’ future generations

Red Roses players visit Devon to ‘influence’ future generations

Johnny Rutherford andZhara SimpsonSouth WestBBCClaudia Moloney-Macdonald and Maddie Feaunti said they wanted to inspire future playersTwo England rugby players visited an event in Devon to help teach girls about the sport, with the hope they could inspire future generations. About 80 girls attended the RugbyFest at Teignmouth Rugby Football Club on Sunday, where they met the players and asked them questions.Red Roses winger Claudia Moloney-Macdonald said it was an opportunity to thank their supporters."For us, it's amazing to…

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Classic Lotus sports car totally destroyed in Devon A38 blaze

A classic sports car has been totally destroyed after bursting into flames on a road in Devon.Newton Abbot Fire Station said the vehicle was on the A38 at the bottom of Harcombe bends at about 09:00 BST on Saturday when it happened.It said Middlemoor Fire Station also attended the incident and one lane on the road was blocked to traffic."It didn't take long for crews to extinguish the fire, however, the classic Lotus sports car that was unfortunately…

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Charity renews support for Devon and Cornwall families

A road safety group has received renewed funding to support children's bereavement charities in Devon and Cornwall and provide help for families affected by road crashes. National charity Brake funds two caseworkers for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to provide practical and emotional support. The service has been funded by the police and crime commissioner (PCC) since 2023, and the charity has supported more than 250 families in the area. Brake's CEO Ross Moorlock said he…

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Exeter Digest #91: King Billy community balance – Grace Road Fields disposal – Summerland Street “co-living” postponement – Exeter College merger – Clarendon House PBSA

Exeter Digest #91: King Billy community balance – Grace Road Fields disposal – Summerland Street “co-living” postponement – Exeter College merger – Clarendon House PBSA

SPECIAL REPORTCouncil denies data and contrives criteria to dismiss community balance concerns in third King Billy student block approvalExeter Observer analysis finds more students living in city centre than residents as council bid to include PBSA in housing delivery figures weakens local planning policy – but does not remove it from decision-making altogether. Read the report here.HEADLINESBotched consultation restarted on sale of 8.5 acres of Riverside Valley Park green spaceCouncil land disposal to include rights to lay underground…

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‘Substantial savings’ will affect Devon library services

"Difficult decisions" which will have a direct impact on services are required to make savings at Devon's libraries, a report said.Devon County Council funds 50 libraries through a £7m contract with the charity Libraries Unlimited which ends on 31 March 2026.A recruitment freeze in place is already "impacting on the ability to deliver published opening hours" according to the report prepared for a council cabinet meeting to be held on Wednesday.A 12-week public consultation, due to start in…

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