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Ethan Roots: Exeter flanker backed to earn England recall

England will also have 'A' internationals over the autumn period which could be a chance for Roots to show his worth having missed out on the England training squad that was announced earlier this week.Exeter have started the season well, winning two and drawing one of their four matches, having ended last season second from bottom.Baxter says it affects him personally when players are called up or miss out on the England squad. "All I've said to him…

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Devon derby: Exeter City prepare to resume Plymouth Argyle rivalry

The bosses of both sides know a thing or two about derby matches.Exeter's manager Gary Caldwell was Celtic captain and led his side out against Rangers in one of the fiercest derbies in world football.Meanwhile Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley - a former Manchester United, Everton and Watford player - has been involved in big games against Manchester City, Liverpool and Luton. "Until you're in a derby you don't really know what it's like, so I don't think…

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More collaboration needed to prepare UK economy for future challenges, leaders urge

Cross-sector collaboration can prepare the UK economy for future challenges, according to a new report. The ‘Creating a Future Ready Economy’ report, published by Business in the Community (BITC) in collaboration with Royal London and with analysis by University of Exeter, outlines how the UK can create a resilient, future-ready economy that delivers shared prosperity in the face of social, environmental and geopolitical shocks. Launched at a reception in the House of Commons on Monday (20 Oct), the…

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Unique retro games arcade to create new Sidwell Street venue after long search

Unique retro games arcade to create new Sidwell Street venue after long search

Unique retro games arcade Boneyard is set to re-open in Sidwell Street by converting a former Brighthouse retail unit into a new venue twelve months after having to make way for a “co-living” block at its previous Red Lion Lane location.Supervideo Ltd, the Paignton-based micro entity which runs the arcade, applied to the city council earlier this month for permission to change the use of the Sidwell Street unit, which has been vacant since Brighthouse collapsed in 2020,…

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Warning for wind and heavy rain in Devon and Cornwall

Warning for wind and heavy rain in Devon and Cornwall

Caroline RobinsonSouth WestMet OfficeA yellow weather warning for wind and rain has been issued for ThursdayHeavy rain and wind gusts up to 60mph (96.56 km/h) are forecast for the South West on Thursday with yellow weather warnings in place for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.The Met Office said the warning for wind would be in place from 04:00 BST to 18:00.The warning for rain is in place from 00:00 until 21:00 in Devon and Cornwall as…

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Plans for ‘educatering’ site with 100 jobs in east Devon refused

Plans for ‘educatering’ site with 100 jobs in east Devon refused

Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCThe site near Lympstone would be used for growing food and educating children about where food comes fromPlans to create 100 jobs in a food business that would provide local products for school meals and educate children about food production have been turned down.The Goosemoor company wanted to build what it calls an "educatering" facility near Lympstone in east Devon, which it said would generate an estimated £15m for the local economy.The business is based…

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North Devon hospital gets £22.7m for staff accommodation revamp

A hospital has received funding to build new accommodation for staff and students.The North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple has received £22.7m from the New Hospital Programme for the redevelopment of its current facilities.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust said work would start on Monday, 27 October, with the two existing buildings demolished and replaced with 120 bedrooms that would "meet the needs of colleagues and students".Chris Tidman, Royal Devon deputy chief executive officer, said the…

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Treasure trove of Devon history set to be unearthed in new book

One of Devon’s last great untapped sources of history will reveal some of its best-kept secrets with the publication of a new book this week. Devon’s Home Front Diaries, 1937 to 1945, reveals for the first time the intimate reflections and views of scores of people living in the county who took part in the anthropological project, Mass Observation. Launched in 1937, Mass Observation surveyed and documented the opinions and experiences of UK residents on a broad range…

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International experts on Artificial Intelligence gather for launch of new University research centre

A new interdisciplinary research centre with a mission to investigate Artificial Intelligence has been launched by the University of Exeter. The Critical AI Centre (CrAIC) will explore the complex and evolving roles and risks associated with conceptions of artificial intelligence in society. Drawing on expertise from disciplines within the arts and humanities, social sciences, and computer science, CrAIC promises to take a collaborative approach to different ways we can study AI. It was formally launched by academics in…

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Frustration over renationalised rail service times in Devon

Frustration over renationalised rail service times in Devon

Cameron Weldon andRichard GreenSouth WestSouth Western RailwayThe Department for Transport said £360 million has been invested to renew and enhance railway infrastructure to help keep trains on timePassengers travelling on a renationalised rail service have voiced frustrations after service numbers were reduced.Commuters on the line between Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo said they had endured delays, cancellations, reduced capacity and overcrowding.South Western Railway (SWR) announced in August following a period of dry weather services between the stations…

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Firms sensitive to rising temperatures deliver lower stock returns

Companies that are more sensitive to temperature changes are consistently overvalued and deliver lower-than-expected returns. Global temperature rises as a result of climate change impact firms differently, with sectors such as agriculture and energy directly exposed to physical climate risks, while others face transition risks linked to regulation, supply chains and consumer behaviour. A new study published in Management Science analysed more than five decades of US stock data and introduced a new measure of ‘temperature sensitivity’ to…

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NHS policies to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective

Current NHS policies designed to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective, according to new research.   In England, more than one in seven people take five or more medicines daily, leading to growing concerns over the overuse of medicines – known as polypharmacy – because of potential side effects and patient harms.   The new study is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and led by the universities of Exeter…

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