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New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer

Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus. Girls vaccinated before the age of 16 were found to be 80% less likely to develop cervical cancer. The reviews also confirm that HPV vaccines are only likely to cause minor, transient side effects such as a sore arm. The reviews were supported by…

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Ricky Pellow: Exeter will always ‘be part of my DNA’, says outgoing coach

Ricky Pellow: Exeter will always ‘be part of my DNA’, says outgoing coach

Ricky Pellow says Exeter will "be part of my DNA" after the long-serving coach was involved in his final game for the club.The 47-year-old skills coach has been part of Exeter's staff for 16 years.The Chiefs' 22-17 Prem Rugby Cup win over Bristol proved Pellow's swansong as he leaves the club, with players hoisting the Cornishman onto their shoulders as he left the field."One of my highlight moments in terms of just having pretty much the whole of…

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Devon student lands rugby world cup dream job

Devon student lands rugby world cup dream job

A Devon student refused to let a devastating knee injury stop her from seizing a dream role at the Women's Rugby World Cup.Ashleigh Rollins, 20, from South Molton, spent four weeks working as a paid media intern for World Rugby at Sandy Park in Exeter during the tournament, while waiting for surgery on a ruptured ligament and torn meniscus."It was incredible being picked for the internship and I was determined nothing would get in my way," said Ms…

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Prem Rugby Cup: Saracens demolish Newcastle as Bath beat Sale

In Saturday's other Pool A game, Exeter Chiefs overcame Bristol Bears with a hard fought 22-17 win at Sandy Park.Will Rigg was the first on the scoresheet, crashing over the line from short range before captain Louie Gulley extended the Chiefs' lead.Aidan Boshoff responded for the visitors following Max Lahiff's drive upfield before Rigg secured a deserved second after the break.Not to be outdone, Boshoff then claimed a brace of his own with 10 minutes to go, but…

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Protest groups come together ‘peacefully’ in Exeter city centre

Protest groups come together ‘peacefully’ in Exeter city centre

About 1,000 people turned out for a planned protest and counter-protest in Exeter on Saturday.The two groups, Exeter is for Everyone and British Unity Walk marched through the city centre from about 12:30 GMT.Devon and Cornwall Police had a number of officers deployed, and had earlier issued Section 60AA order, giving officers additional powers to require the removal of face coverings or anything concealing someone's identity.The force said it had been engaged with the organisers of both marches,…

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Army doctors join Exeter project to end ‘dementia tax’

Army doctors join Exeter project to end ‘dementia tax’

Two former army doctors have taken their campaign against what they call an "unfair dementia tax" to Westminster.Dr Michael Staunton and his wife, Dr Avril Staunton, from Bridgwater, Somerset, are calling for the scrapping of a VAT rule that adds 20% to the cost of dementia day care at Exeter-based social enterprise The Filo Project.Avril Staunton, who was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy at just 60, hand-delivered an open letter signed by 150 supporters. A government spokesperson said…

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Experts hail Cornwall as the ‘Engine Room’ of PM’s new Critical Minerals Strategy 

The UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy must make domestic extraction, refining, and recycling pillars of sovereign capability, experts have urged. The plan should define critical minerals as key to a broader political-economic reset that can underpin jobs and local growth, a new report by the University of Exeter’s Critical Minerals Challenge Centre, says.  Members of the UKRI-funded research hub – based at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus in the critical minerals hotbed of Cornwall, a world-leading reserve…

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From G20 to Penryn: Experts hail Cornwall as the ‘Engine Room’ of PM’s new Critical Minerals Strategy 

The UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy must make domestic extraction, refining, and recycling pillars of sovereign capability, experts have urged. The plan, which will be launched at the G20 summit in South Africa by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, should define critical minerals as key to a broader political-economic reset that can underpin jobs and local growth, a new report by the University of Exeter’s Critical Minerals Challenge Centre, says.  Members of the UKRI-funded research hub – based…

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Exeter nightclub staff cleared after Freshers’ Week fall

Exeter nightclub staff cleared after Freshers’ Week fall

Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCA University of Exeter student fell backwards down stairs at the Timepiece nightclub in ExeterSecurity staff at a nightclub acted correctly in dealing with a university student who fell backwards down stairs during Freshers' Week, a licensing committee has said.Lawyer David Dadds applied for a licensing review of the Timepiece nightclub in Exeter, Devon, and said door staff "failed to show basic care".Exeter City Council's licensing committee said it was "appropriate" to pick the woman…

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Devon gin maker fears further tax increase in Budget

Devon gin maker fears further tax increase in Budget

Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCMick Skerratt from Exeter Gin runs a gin school as well as producing spiritsA gin producer and drinks maker is concerned the chancellor might increase tax on spirits again in the Budget.The previous Conservative government increased excise duty by more than 10% in August 2023 and Labour increased the tax by another 3.65% in 2024.Mick Skerratt from Exeter Gin said another increase in duty would be a tough blow to take at a time when…

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Exeter City’s FA Cup tie with Wycombe Wanderers will go ahead after fire

Exeter City’s FA Cup tie with Wycombe Wanderers will go ahead after fire

Exeter City say their ground will be ready for their FA Cup second round tie with Wycombe Wanderers next month.Damage from a fire at St James Park last week has meant Saturday's League One game with Burton Albion has been postponed.The fire, which affected the stadium's control room and medical room, meant key safety systems were taken down and work to repair the damage is ongoing. "As disappointing as Saturday's game being postponed is, it does give us…

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Second deliberate fire at former Exeter police station

Second deliberate fire at former Exeter police station

A former police station and magistrates' court building is thought to have been targeted by arsonists for the second time in a week, according to emergency services.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the blaze at the disused building on Heavitree Road, in Exeter, at 21:42 GMT on Thursday where two fires were found in different parts of the property. A fire at the same building took place on Monday night.The service said…

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