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Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss praises side despite Stockport defeat

Gary Caldwell says his Exeter City side deserved something from their 1-0 loss at high-flying Stockport County.Nathan Lowe's first-half goal was enough to separate the sides, with County just a point off the top of League One. Exeter had more possession and more touches in the opposition box, but could not find a way to convert any of their chances as they slipped to 19th in League One."I don't think we deserved to get beat," Caldwell told BBC…

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Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper: Australia duo join ‘bunch of brothers’ at Exeter

Exeter Chiefs coach Ross McMillan says Australia internationals Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper have slotted in seamlessly to the squad.The pair made their debuts in the impressive 38-0 win over Harlequins on Sunday.Ikitau helped set up Henry Slade's first try while Hooper was part of a dominant forward pack that reduced Quins to few chances.Ikitau linked up with his new team-mates a fortnight ago while Hooper has only been in the country for a week after both played…

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Essential reading: scholar and author’s book chosen among the best for children

A children’s book written by a renowned author at the University of Exeter has been named as one of the most ‘essential’ titles of the genre. Lubna and Pebble, by Professor Wendy O’Shea-Meddour, and illustrated by Daniel Egnéus, was chosen by The Atlantic as one of its 65 most essential children’s books. The 2019 story about a child refugee who finds comfort and friendship in a pebble was described by the magazine as “offering ‘a child’s view of…

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Duty solicitor generational mismatch risks eroding trust in the criminal justice system, study warns

The growing age imbalance in the duty solicitor scheme in England and Wales risks eroding trust in the criminal justice system, a new study warns. Most duty solicitors are aged 45 and over, putting at risk the ability of vulnerable suspects to access timely and effective legal representation at the police station. The study says the Ministry of Justice’s failure to offer training grants to criminal law firms to support trainee solicitors with Solicitors Qualifying Examination fees is…

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Rebellion over 50% parking price hike across Devon

Plans to increase parking charges across Devon by up to 50% are being challenged.The Liberal Democrat cabinet member for Highways at Devon County Council, Dan Thomas, signed off the decision in September to increase on-street charges.But now six Liberal Democrat councillors have banded together to challenge the decision, questioning the need for price hikes "when traders are struggling and businesses are closing".The decision will be reviewed and discussed by the corporate, infrastructure and regulatory services scrutiny committee on…

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Expert to examine if young people are more anxious about the climate emergency

Major new research will examine whether younger people are more anxious about the climate emergency than older generations. The study will examine if millennials and those younger do worry more about environmental changes, who they blame and how they cope. Social media memes and hashtags suggest “baby boomers” are often blamed for global problems, including climate change, at least according to millennials. Intergenerational blame may distract from real solutions and foster discord and disengagement. The study will also…

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Exeter 38-0 Harlequins: Henry Slade stars as Chiefs crush Quins

Exeter: Hodge; Feyi-Waboso, Slade, Ikitau, Woodburn; Skinner, Varney; Goodrick-Clarke, Dweba, Iosefa-Scot, Jenkins (capt), Tuima, Hooper, Roots, Fisilau.Replacements: Yeandle, Burger, Tchubadze, Zambonin, Pearson, James, Chapman, Hammersley.Yellow card: Tchubadze (56).Harlequins: Green; Isgro, Northmore, Benson, Murley (capt); Smith, Porter; Baxter, Walker, Williams, Petti Pagadizabal, Lewies, Kenningham, Evans, Cunningham-South.Replacements: Turner, Wenger, Delgado, Treadwell, Browne, Carr, Townsend, Anderson.Yellow card: Murley (68), Browne (77).Referee: Karl Dickson. Source link

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Section of M5 closed after accident and fire

A section of the M5 in Devon has been closed after a car overturned and caught fire, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said the southbound lanes were closed between junction 30, leading on to the A376 Sidmouth Road at the Exeter services area, and junction 31 leading to the A38 Okehampton turn-off at 07:45 BST.They said a car had overturned and caught fire, with the driver sustaining minor injuries.Traffic reporting service Inrix reported police had initially closed…

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Former Exeter policeman named honorary alderman

A former lord mayor of Exeter who served in the police for 30 years has been appointed an honorary alderman.Percy Prowse, 72, is only the 16th person to be awarded the recognition since 1981.Mr Prowse, a familiar figure in Exeter's streets as a cape-wearing police officer, said he was "truly honoured".He had served more than 30 years with Devon and Cornwall Police and was often seen cycling through Exeter in his blue serge cape, said the Local Democracy…

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Sacred and Profane – Exeter Observer

Sacred and Profane – Exeter Observer

St Nicholas Priory is hosting an evening of medieval music following an afternoon workshop with musicians Steve Tyler, Marco Cannavò and Katy Marchant on Saturday 15 November.The evening concert includes European sacred and secular songs spanning the 12th to 15th centuries played on historical musical instruments including hurdy-gurdy, citole, organistrum, portative organ, bladder pipe and gothic harp.The concert will follow an afternoon workshop led by the trio, suitable for all ages, offering an opportunity to see different medieval…

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Woman hit by car at Devon hospital suffering head injury

BBCPolice are appealing for witnesses and information following the collision at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital on FridayA woman has serious head and leg injuries after being hit by a car within the grounds of a Devon hospital, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said it received reports at about 10:35 BST on Friday to a collision involving a black Toyota Yaris and a pedestrian at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.Officers said the woman in…

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Reopening of Heavitree Road in Exeter delayed by a month

Reopening of Heavitree Road in Exeter delayed by a month

Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCThe main road out of Exeter will now be closed until 10 NovemberThe main road out of Exeter will now be closed until 10 November - a month later than when it was initially scheduled to reopen.The northbound section of Heavitree Road and the bus lane next to it will remain closed "due to the conditions of the road", Wales and West Utilities has said.The company is carrying out work on the gas network in…

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