Fire crews tackle blaze using breathing apparatus

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 12/31/2012 - 9:37am

Two fire crews attended a blaze in Exeter last night.

They were called out after flames were reported in Barton Court, Whipton Barton Road, Whipton.

Two fire appliances from Middlemoor and Danes Castle attended to find a garage on fire.

Crews used two breathing apparatus sets, one main jet and one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.

A car and a motorcycle were severely damaged by the fire.

Police also attended the scene as the fire was believed to be malicious.

Baxter frustrated by derby draw against Bath

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 12/31/2012 - 9:26am

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter was left frustrated after a late penalty try ensured visiting Bath of a share of the points in their Aviva Premiership clash at Sandy Park.

Leading 12-5 entering into the final throws of a keenly-contested derby battle, the Chiefs – not for the first time in the game – fell foul of referee David Rose, who awarded the visitors a crucial score with just four minutes remaining.

Fly-half Gareth Steenson had earlier kicked four penalties for the home side to cancel out a first half try from Michael Claassens, but it was not to be for the...

Local charity Dream-A-Way are 20-years-old in 2013

2013 is Dream-A-Way's 20th Birthday! To celebrate, they are planning a wide range of events and trips and Events Co-ordinator Gill Freeman would love to see you at some of these.

Or maybe you've got a bit of time spare, and have been thinking about getting involved with a charity for a while but you've never quite known how...

Gill says, "Here's a perfect opportunity for you to get involved and help us to really make a difference to our very special clients.

"We've got loads planned for 2013 including three fantastic Golf Days to suit all handicaps and budgets;...

Liberal Democrats elect new Leader for 2013

Devon County Council Lib Dem Leader Brian Greenslade has announced he is stepping aside as Group Leader ahead of County elections in May 2013 after 23 years in the post.

He will be succeeded by Tiverton East County Councillor Des Hannon (pictured) with effect from the new year.

Councillor Greenslade will continue as Chairman of the Corporate Services Scrutiny and as leader of North Devon Council.

Exeter Morris Men New Year's Day Dance Out

Event Date: 
01/01/2013 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue: 
The Huntsman Inn, Ide

Exeter Morris Men are dancing at The Huntsman Inn, Ide, midday on New Year's Day.

Anyone who comes along is welcome to join in and have a go at Morris Dancing.

We practice Thursday evenings at Ide Memorial Hall and are looking to recruit new dancers. No experience necessary.

One in two of us paid for Christmas on credit

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 12/30/2012 - 12:58pm

Half of people (46%) used credit cards, overdrafts, store cards or payday loans to cover Christmas spending this year, according to new Which? research, while over a third (36%) dipped into their savings.

With food and energy costs continuing to rise, our survey into Christmas spending found people aren't feeling positive about the New Year either, with more than half (54%) of people expecting their household budgets to be even tighter in 2013.

Dipping into savings to pay for Christmas Key findings of the new Which? poll include: Almost a quarter (22%) said they could only...

Police staff who are also pole dancers and priests

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 12/30/2012 - 12:41pm

A nataional newspaper has claimed that more than 23,000 police officers and staff have second jobs, ranging from a pole-dancing teacher and a priest.

The figures, revealed in a study by the Mail on Sunday of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary data, found that at least 23,043 police staff had second jobs out of a workforce of 201,575 in May 2012.

That was up 19 per cent from March 2011 figures, which showed 19,329 had second jobs.

Police staff are allowed to take second jobs if approved by their superiors and unless there is a direct conflict of interest,...

Will the i-Watch be next year's must-have gadget?

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 12/30/2012 - 10:00am

The i-Pad mini was the must-have Christmas gadget in 2012 but next year Santa may be delivering the i-Watch.

Rumors of the space-age device, began picking up speed when Apple announced the square 2010 iPod nano and Steve Jobs quipped that board members wanted to wear them as watches.

There was immediate speculation that a new, light, wearable device would soon follow.

Now, reports from China, where Apple manufactures most of its products, suggest the iWatch could go on sale next summer.

The i-Watch will reportedly allow users to send and receive email, texts...

City denied by last-gasp Barnet goal at SJP

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sat, 12/29/2012 - 9:31pm

A 97th-minute equaliser by Andy Iro gave Barnet an unlikely point at St James Park, by stealing a 2-2 draw from Exeter City.

First-half goals by Danny Coles and Scot Bennett put City in a commanding position at the break, which arguably could have been even more comfortable.

The City fans had to endure a nervous final 15 minutes – and an extra added seven – after Jon Nurse managed to squeeze in an effort in the second half.

And the unthinkable happened in the final throes as Iro snuck in his effort on the turn, to deny City what could have been a comfortable win....

Exeter City ladies in FA Cup action against Swindon

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sat, 12/29/2012 - 9:31am

Exeter City Ladies will play their FA Women’s Cup second round tie against Swindon Town Ladies at the Devon County FA Headquarters in Newton Abbot, on January 6th (kick-off 1pm).

The Ladies have overcome Forest of Dean and Brislington to get to this stage. Victory over the Robins would put them in the third round for the first time in their history, where they could potentially draw a team from the Premier League National division.

Swindon, meanwhile, defeated Poole and Chichester to reach the second round. Both sides play in the South West Combination – the Robins...

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