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Devon Live commented Wetherspoon's new ban will hurt cheeky customers

August 13, 2017, 12:07 pm
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JD Wetherspoon is bringing in a ban on something which may irk some customers.Everyone knows the chain as cheap and cheerful but one change they've recently made might have you feeling a little less welcome than usual.Bosses have reportedly had enough of customers taking advantage of their hospitality by asking for staff to charge their phones behind the bar - and they're introducing a nationwide ban.A J D Wetherspoon spokesman told Metro.co.uk: "The bar itself is busy and we do not want...

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Rich_Booth commented Read this Exeter cycling campaign's call to the councils to sort...

August 13, 2017, 11:06 pm
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Exeter is at risk of becoming a "less attractive city in which to live and do business" if something is not done to tackle traffic issues, a cycling campaign has warned.In an open letter this week the Exeter Cycling Campaign has written to the leaders of Exeter City Council and Devon County Council calling on them to work across party boundaries and the city/county divide to tackle challenges that congestion presents to the city.In the last few weeks Exeter's roads have come to a...

Read this Exeter cycling campaign's call to the councils to sort...

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Rich_Booth published Harry Potter in Exeter - The city's links to the wizard

August 13, 2017, 11:33 pm
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With huge excitement building around Exeter's soon-to-open Harry Potter bar, we have a look at why the plans are in place.The bar and restaurant is replacing restaurant Cuba Cantina and will cover four floors. The owners claim it will be the world's first Augmented Reality Pub. Read more: People are very excited for the new Harry Potter inspired bar in ExeterGandy Street is widely rumoured to have been JK Rowlings inspiration behind Diagon Alley from the world famous Harry Potter books and...

Harry Potter in Exeter - The city's links to the wizard

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Rich_Booth published Devon cyber expert Marcus Hutchins to face US court on Malware...

August 14, 2017, 12:32 am
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The British cyber security expert accused of creating and selling malware that steals banking passwords is due to appear at a US court later.Marcus Hutchins, previously hailed a hero for derailing a global computer attack that wreaked havoc in the NHS, is expected to enter pleas at the hearing in Milwaukee.He was arrested earlier this month as he prepared to fly from Las Vegas where a friend said he had been attending the Def Con hacking convention.The 23-year-old faces six counts, dated between...

Devon cyber expert Marcus Hutchins to face US court on Malware...

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Guy_Henderson commented Police say 'We're sorry if our noisy helicopter upset anyone'

August 14, 2017, 12:58 am
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Police in Dartmouth today apologised to the bleary-eyed people of the town after their helicopter woke residents by hovering over their houses in the early hours of Monday morning.The alarm was raised when a resident in Ivatt Road spotted a man trying car door handles and walking in and out of people's gardens. He was also seen in the area around Davis Road and Carey Road, all in the Townstal area of the town. Uninsured motorist without a full licence drove ex-wife's car Today's top stories...

Police say 'We're sorry if our noisy helicopter upset anyone'

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DanielClark published Travellers leave Sidmouth but move to Budleigh Salterton

August 14, 2017, 1:18 am
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A group of travellers who arrived in Sidmouth on Sunday afternoon have moved on to and are now in the main car park in Budleigh Salterton.The group arrived on Long Park in Arcot Road, Sidmouth in the afternoon and at least five caravans are currently at the site near a play area.The town council and police were informed and enforcement action on them were served and they moved on late on Sunday evening.But the group of travellers, who are a group of French nationals, have now taken up residence...

Travellers leave Sidmouth but move to Budleigh Salterton

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DanielClark published South West Trains services delayed after vehicle strikes bridge

August 14, 2017, 1:51 am
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Trains heading in and out of Devon will be delayed on Monday morning after a vehicle stroke a bridge near Crewkerne. The incident is causing disruption to South West Trains services between Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids. Trains may be delayed or revised as a result and disruption is expected to continue until at least 11am. #Disruption ** New ** Due to a vehicle striking a bridge at Crewkerne the line is blocked, delays expected until 11:00— South West Trains (@SW_Trains) August...

South West Trains services delayed after vehicle strikes bridge

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JoelCooper published Devon dinosaur becomes unlikely home for rare species of bat

August 14, 2017, 1:57 am
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Sixty-six millions years after they were believed to have become extinct, life has been discovered once more in the body of a huge dinosaur in Devon. While the giant lizards once roamed the prehistoric lands of a supercontinent known as Pangea, this time the dinosaur in question is to be found near Ilfracombe, North Devon. This startling claim began to make more sense when it was found that the 'life' in question actually belonged to a colony of lesser horseshoe bats. Wildlife researchers...

Devon dinosaur becomes unlikely home for rare species of bat

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Devon Live published Missing 45-year-old woman from Paignton found safe and well

August 14, 2017, 2:00 am
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A 45-year-old woman from Paignton, who went missing on Friday after last being seen at Broadsands car park late on Thursday night, has been found safe and well.Sandra Abbott was found safe and well at Hollicombe Beach at 8.15am on Saturday.Police were concerned for Sandra's welfare, and were keen to locate her.For the latest news and breaking news visit DevonLive.com/news.Get all the headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Have you got anything to add?...

Missing 45-year-old woman from Paignton found safe and well

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Jamie_Hawkins published 'Ollie Watkins is unreal' Brentford fans already impressed by...

August 14, 2017, 2:04 am
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Former Exeter City star Ollie Watkins appears to have already settled well at new club Brentford. The EFL Young Player of the Year scored on his debut in last week's EFL Cup win at AFC Wimbledon, and those that watched the Bees' match at the weekend were impressed by what they saw of him. Watkins came on during Brentford's 4-3 loss to Nottingham Forest, and although he didn't score, he saw some excellent shots well saved and unlucky not to find the back of the net. Read more: Paul Tisdale on...

'Ollie Watkins is unreal' Brentford fans already impressed by...

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Devon Live published Aldi is bringing back its huge bargain steak

August 14, 2017, 10:53 pm
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The family dinner this August Bank Holiday could be sorted. with some help from Aldi.The budget supermarket brand is bringing back its huge 454g rump steak on Thursday, August 24.The steak is described as an 'extra thick' cut by the popular retailer. Matured for 21 days it will tax you just £4.99.It appears Aldi knows how to push its shoppers buttons when tempting them with a bargain.It's good to know the steak is 100 per cent British beef, and weighs 100g more than its Tesco rival...

Aldi is bringing back its huge bargain steak

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Rich_Booth published The menu for Exeter's Harry potter themed bar and restaurant has...

August 14, 2017, 10:56 pm
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Further details for Exeter's hotly anticipated Harry Potter themed restaurant has been revealed. The Cauldron Inn, inspired by Exeter's medieval and magical history, will open in Gandy Street in just two weeks on Friday, August 25. The bar and restaurant is replacing restaurant Cuba Cantina and will cover four floors. The owners claim it will be the world's first Augmented Reality Pub. Gandy Street is widely rumoured to have been JK Rowlings inspiration behind Diagon Alley from the world...

The menu for Exeter's Harry potter themed bar and restaurant has...

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JoelCooper published Lynmouth Flood Disaster: How the death & destruction unfolded...

August 14, 2017, 11:20 pm
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It rained and it rained. Summer rain, falling thick and vertical with no wind to blow it away. That may have been a description of the weather in recent weeks, but it would not do justice to the meteorological system which hit Exmoor 65 years ago causing the biggest, most tragic, flooding event the region has seen in more than 300 years. Today the people of Lynmouth will be remembering the flood which wiped out their coastal village, and commemorating the 34 poor souls who lost their...

Lynmouth Flood Disaster: How the death & destruction unfolded...

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Devon Live published Live traffic, news and weather blog for Devon, including South...

August 14, 2017, 11:37 pm
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South West Trains services are affected today after a crash at Waterloo Station. The SWT train was in collision with a freight train at low speed. The company, which runs train services between Exeter and the capital, is advising customers not to travel to Waterloo until further notice.This morning's accident happened during a major period of disruption at Waterloo, as platforms are upgraded."Due to a signal failure and an operational incident we currently advise to avoid travelling to or...

Live traffic, news and weather blog for Devon, including South...

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Rich_Booth published Devon RAF commander and leading florist 'kissed cadet' during...

August 14, 2017, 11:54 pm
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A RAF chief and former deputy Lord Lieutenant sexually assaulted a teenage air cadet in the Royal Navy college where members of the Royal family trained, a court heard.Brian Wills-Pope was the Wing Commander in charge of all the Devon and Somerset air cadets, a jury was told.The 64-year-old was responsible as Commanding Officer for 1,000 air cadets, 250 voluntary staff and 30 different military bases in Devon and Somerset,The prosecution claimed that on one occasion Wills-Pope wanted the youth...

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DanielClark published Multi-million pound seafront redevelopment plans will 'help...

August 14, 2017, 11:55 pm
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East Devon District Council's leader has said the granting of planning permission for an "inspirational transformation" of Seaton seafront is "the next step in the ongoing mission to help Seaton realise its superb potential".Last week, a proposal from Seaton Town Council for an exciting redevelopment scheme on Seaton Esplanade between Castle Hill and Beach Road was given the thumbs up by EDDC's Development Management Committee.The approval of the multi-million pound scheme...

Multi-million pound seafront redevelopment plans will 'help...

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Guy_Henderson published Gymnasts jump for joy as council backs new base

August 15, 2017, 12:11 am
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Members of the South Devon School of Gymnastics were celebrating today after Torbay council planners gave their backing to a move to a new base on the Yalberton industrial estate at Paignton.The school, which has more than 440 members and a waiting list of 200 more, was turfed out of the seafront Parkfield building as councillors prepared to convert that into a new school.That plan has since been sidelined, but the gymnasts took the plunge in April and moved to one of the Epwin Group's former...

Gymnasts jump for joy as council backs new base

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DanielClark published Judge spares pub burglar jail after hearing how he has turned his...

August 15, 2017, 12:18 am
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A judge has spared a burglar who raided a village pub jail after hearing how he had "turned his life around" since the incident.Darren John Wood, of Bonners Drive in Axminster, admitted the burglary of The Monks Retreat pub in Broadhempston, near Totnes, when he appeared at Plymouth Crown Court on Monday.The heard was told that he stole two laptops, a briefcase and a sum of money from the premises during the incident which took place more than four years ago - between June 19 and 26,...

Judge spares pub burglar jail after hearing how he has turned his...

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Zoe_Stevens published Rising numbers of defendants in sex offences failing to attend...

August 15, 2017, 12:23 am
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Defendants in the South West charged with weapons possession and sexual offences are increasingly likely to miss their day in court.Crown courts in the region issued 30 warrants in 2016 as a result of defendants in sexual offences cases failing to appear, up from 13 in 2015 and 25 in 2014.The number of warrants issued in cases of possession of weapons was up from 20 in 2015 to 22 in 2016.Overall, 350 warrants were issued by crown courts in the South West in 2016, down 6 per cent from 371 in...

Rising numbers of defendants in sex offences failing to attend...

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DanielClark published Ten year plan to restore Teignmouth's Grand Pier to its former...

August 15, 2017, 12:28 am
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Teignmouth's Grand Pier will be restored to its former glory – but only with the support of the public.The owners of the Grand Pier have set out a ten year plan that notwithstanding catastrophes, aims to get their 152-year-old pier back to her former elegance.But directors of the Pier say that they need people to come and use the Victorian Pier or else they won't be able to fund the necessary works.They say that this summer numbers of visitors to the Pier have been down which has meant...

Ten year plan to restore Teignmouth's Grand Pier to its former...

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