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anitamerritt published 10 year old Exeter girl is rescued after becoming trapped in her...

August 11, 2017, 10:18 pm
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A 10 year old Exeter girl had to be rescued last night after becoming trapped in her bedroom.Luckily she didn't have to wait long because the she lived in the same road as where the firefighters who rescued her are based.A call for their assistance was made around 8.50pm on Friday. A fire appliance from Danes Castle went to the girl's home in Howell Road after being told she got herself stuck in her bedroom.Crews forced open her door using an enforcer and were able to release the girl.Read next:...

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anitamerritt published Spells of warm sunshine return this weekend

August 11, 2017, 10:55 pm
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Forecasters are predicting a dry weekend with some spells of warm sunshine.Following a cloudy start, it is expected to brighten up in the South West. It will be mainly dry this afternoon with spells of warm sunshine. There will be a lovely end to the day with some late evening sunshine, though it will turn a little chilly. The maximum temperature in Exeter will be 19°C.Tonight skies will continue to clear overnight. Combined with light winds it could lead to a few mist and fog patches...

Spells of warm sunshine return this weekend

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DanielClark published Around the Courts in Devon this week

August 11, 2017, 11:00 pm
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Here is our latest round-up of some of those who have appeared in court before magistrates in Devon this week SOUTH AND WEST DEVON MAGISTRATES' COURT Wednesday, July 26 Carl Andrew COOPER, Kingsway, Teignmouth. Age: 46. Between 07/01/2017 and 08/01/2017 at Ashburton, without lawful excuse, damaged windows to the value of £1,200, belonging to Howard Douglas Estate Agents, intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed...

Around the Courts in Devon this week

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anitamerritt published EuroMillions draw: Winning numbers for Friday, August 11, 2017

August 11, 2017, 11:04 pm
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Have you won Friday night's EuroMillions draw where there was an estimated jackpot of £15,449,600 to be won?For a chance at the jackpot players must match all five of the main numbers drawn, plus the two lucky stars. There are also other chances to become a millionaire, as 10 UK ticket-holders are guaranteed to win £1 million.Friday's winning numbers are 18, 28, 39, 46, 48 with the lucky stars being 5 and 12.EuroMillions, which is played in nine European countries, has two draws a...

EuroMillions draw: Winning numbers for Friday, August 11, 2017

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anitamerritt published 'Almost' edible 100-year-old fruit cake belonging to ill-fated...

August 11, 2017, 11:33 pm
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An 'almost' edible 100-year-old fruit cake has been found belonging to explorer Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated expedition to the South Pole.It was found wrapped in paper inside a decaying tin in a long-abandoned hut in Antarctica. Made by the now-defunct firm Huntley & Palmers, it probably dates back to one of the parties involved in Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition from 1910 to 1913, say conservators from the Antarctic Heritage Trust (AHT).After finding the cake and other artefacts at...

'Almost' edible 100-year-old fruit cake belonging to ill-fated...

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anitamerritt published Memorial service held for South West rape campaigner

August 12, 2017, 12:50 am
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The husband of a rape campaigner from Tavistock has spoken for the first time since time after her sudden death, and has praised how she helped so many sex assault victims – but says she never got over the infamous Ealing Vicarage rape.Yesterday a special memorial was held to celebrate the life of Jill Saward, a mum of three who died after suffering a stroke, aged 51. Her widower Gavin Drake has revealed that although she led a happy life, she was always troubled by the life changing...

Memorial service held for South West rape campaigner

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DanielClark published Devon beauty spot left covered in 'syringes, glass, and human...

August 12, 2017, 12:53 am
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A horrified dog walker has shared photos of a beauty spot in Devon that has been left covered in rubbish and sprayed with graffiti.Jacqui Sherriff contacted Plymouth City Council to highlight the 'filthy' site, and as a result, cleaning crews will tackle the mess over the weekend."How sad that the grass and seating area close to Devil's Point has become such a danger to children and adults," Jacqui said to the Plymouth HeraldRead more 'Almost' edible 100-year-old fruit cake belonging...

Devon beauty spot left covered in 'syringes, glass, and human...

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DanielClark published Coastguard crews rescue person stuck on the cliffs

August 12, 2017, 1:07 am
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A person was rescued by coastguard crews after being stuck on cliffs in Paignton on Friday night. Torbay Coastguard crews took a break from one of their weekly catch-ups as the team were paged by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to a person stuck on the cliff at Roundham Gardens, Paignton, at 8.21pm on Friday. When the crews arrived, they found that the casualty had been pulled back to the top of the cliff. Berry Head Coastguard, Devon and Cornwall Police and the Ambulance service...

Coastguard crews rescue person stuck on the cliffs

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DanielClark published Exeter-based prosecutor jailed for six months for bogus expense...

August 12, 2017, 1:26 am
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An Exeter-based Crown prosecutor who fraudulently claimed £5,500 in bogus expenses to help pay off his son's crippling university debt has been jailed for six months. Senior Crown Prosecutor Eoin MacCarthy, 57, made 62 false claims for mileage and travel expenses over a six-month period from the CPS. He was based in Exeter with the rape and sexual offences team, dealing with cases from Devon and Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Avon and Somerset police forces. Magistrates in Swindon on...

Exeter-based prosecutor jailed for six months for bogus expense...

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DanielClark published Thief steals from tills as staff look for 'his grandmother's...

August 12, 2017, 1:41 am
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A thief who claims he is looking for his grandmother's walking stick is targeting businesses across Devon.Police have reported that at least two commercial premises have been targeted in Teignmouth and Dawlish by the same offender, while there could be more instances that have not yet been reported.A police spokesman said: "The male has entered and spoken with a lone staff member reporting that his grandmother's walking stick was left in the premises last week and that the store have been...

Thief steals from tills as staff look for 'his grandmother's...

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Rich_Booth commented Huge search launched after walkers go missing on Dartmoor

August 12, 2017, 8:28 am
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A huge search was launched on Friday night after two walkers went missing on Dartmoor.The Dartmoor search and rescue team along with the fire service, ambulance crews and the police were all called in on Friday evening after the walkers went missing.The pair, who left on Thursday on a camping trip from Burrator heading towards Okehampton via Postbridge, had become lost on the North moor. Search teams said two phone conversations has been made with them indicated they were possibly in the Rough...

Huge search launched after walkers go missing on Dartmoor

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DanielClark commented Bride-to-be in tears as bridesmaid dresses stolen a week before...

August 12, 2017, 8:31 am
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A bride-to-be has been left in tears after thieves broke into her car and stole a pair of bridesmaid dresses - just a week before she gets married. Kim Sainsbury, aged 27, parked outside her house in Quarry Park Road, Peverell, at about 11.30pm on Wednesday after watching the fireworks on the Hoe in Plymouth.But the next morning, she discovered her rear window had been smashed, the Plymouth Herald reports.Kim SainsburyShe says the theft sent her into a panic and she is not sure what to do -...

Bride-to-be in tears as bridesmaid dresses stolen a week before...

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DanielClark published Meet Kacey – whose seven brothers and sisters were put down...

August 12, 2017, 9:00 am
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The RSPCA is highlighting the tragic case of a Devon dog whose seven brothers and sisters were put down for being "dangerous" because of a few centimetres.Today marks 26 years since the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) was introduced to the UK, including Section 1 which applies breed specific legislation (BSL) and bans four types of dog – the pit bull terrier, the Fila Brasiliero, the Dogo Argentino and the Japanese Tosa.Last year, the RSPCA published a report into BSL and how it has...

Meet Kacey – whose seven brothers and sisters were put down...

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David_Byrom published Swindon Town 1 Exeter City 1: Match report - Grecians' positive...

August 12, 2017, 9:00 am
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Exeter City's positive start to the season continued with a solid performance in a 1-1 draw away to Swindon Town on Saturday.The Grecians had taken a first-half lead through Liam McAlinden before Swindon hit back in the second half, although it was City who came closest to winning it as Jack Sparkes was denied a stunning debut goal by the woodwork.Paul Tisdale made three changes to the side who lost 2-1 to Charlton Athletic in midweek, with David Wheeler, Jordan Moore-Taylor and Craig Woodman...

Swindon Town 1 Exeter City 1: Match report - Grecians' positive...

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DavidThomasDL commented Frustration for Kevin Nicholson as Torquay United are stung for...

August 12, 2017, 9:24 am
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Another man-of-the-match performance by goalkeeper Ryan Clarke could not save Torquay United from an emphatic defeat at the hands of Gateshead at the International Stadium.Kevin Nicholson's Gulls were lightweight in attack, where they did not force home goalie James Montgomery to a single serious save at the end of their longest trip of the season.Ryan Higgins in the first half and Myles Anderson in the second half both conceded own-goals - neither their fault - sandwiching a goal by Gateshead...

Frustration for Kevin Nicholson as Torquay United are stung for...

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David_Byrom published Swindon Town 1 Exeter City 1: Paul Tisdale disappointed as City...

August 12, 2017, 9:58 am
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Paul Tisdale felt Exeter City were denied two penalties in two seconds during their 1-1 draw with Swindon Town on Saturday.The Grecians took the lead through Liam McAlinden midway through the first half but before this incident, Troy Brown's header looked like it may have crossed the line before David Wheeler's follow-up appeared to be blocked by a hand and the winger was then taken out inside the penalty area.Swindon came back to equalise in the second half and Tisdale was left wondering what...

Swindon Town 1 Exeter City 1: Paul Tisdale disappointed as City...

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David_Byrom published Paul Tisdale on 16-year-old Jack Sparkes' debut for Exeter City...

August 12, 2017, 10:11 am
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Paul Tisdale was full of praise for Jack Sparkes after the 16-year-old impressed on his competitive debut in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Swindon Town.Sparkes came off the bench with 15 minutes left after being unveiled as the Grecians' 1931 Fund player this season and almost grabbed a winner as he hit a long-range effort that cracked against the woodwork with the Swindon goalkeeper stranded.TIsdale was impressed with the piece of play from the latest youngster to come through City's academy.He...

Paul Tisdale on 16-year-old Jack Sparkes' debut for Exeter City...

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Rich_Booth published Charity calls on "mis-educational" CBBC show filmed at Devon zoo...

August 12, 2017, 10:40 am
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A wildlife charity has expressed its "profound disappointment" at a new "mis-educational" TV series based at a zoo in Devon. The Zoo, filmed in Paignton Zoo, is set to air on CBBC on Monday. In the series animals have been given human voices and computer-generated moving mouths, which CBBC Controller and Commissioning Editor Cheryl Taylor said promised a "fact-filled and fun-packed series centered around the fascinating characters and everyday adventures at the...

Charity calls on

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David_Byrom published Swindon Town 1 Exeter City 1: Player ratings and man of the match...

August 12, 2017, 11:10 am
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Exeter City put in another solid performance as they drew 1-1 with Swindon Town away from home on Saturday.Here are how the City players rated - you can also vote for your man of the match in the poll below.Christy Pym – 8Pulled off two good saves from wicked Chris Hussey set pieces in the first half, one of which helped City break downfield and score, before then keeping the Grecians level in the second half by getting a strong hand to Kaiyne Woolery's effort as he ran through on...

Swindon Town 1 Exeter City 1: Player ratings and man of the match...

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David_Byrom published Fans react to Exeter City's 1-1 draw at Swindon Town

August 12, 2017, 11:34 am
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Fans have been reacting to Exeter City's 1-1 draw with Swindon Town at the County Ground. The Grecians took a first-half lead through Liam McAlinden but Kaiyne Woolery hit back to equalise for the Robins in an entertaining encounter. With City having the better chances and 16-year-old Jack Sparkes hitting the post late on, fans were generally satisfied with what they saw, although disappointed not to pick up all three points. Very good point against a team who will most probably be in the...

Fans react to Exeter City's 1-1 draw at Swindon Town

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