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Friend hat-trick helps Dawlish cruise to victory

DAWLISH UNITED 4-1 CHAGFORD

Three goals from Ben Friend helped Dawlish United cruise to victory in the Devon & Exeter League 2nd Division, keeping first place in close sight.

In a first half in which the hosts forced no less than ten corners, it came as no surprise when Kristain Rabbage capitalised to net his side in front after 22 minutes, shortly after himself and Isaac Reed had shots saved.

As more pressure mounted on the visitors in the seaside sun, Dawlish doubled their lead when Friend headed in from a free-kick in the 39th minute - his first of the...

British farmers proud to produce great British food

This weekend, ten national newspapers will carry the message that British farmers are leading the way in high standards for fresh, British food as the NFU launches a Buy British campaign.

Adverts encouraging consumers to buy British will run across the national press, highlighting the message that great British farmers produce great British food. And with consumer confidence leading the agenda shoppers are being reminded to look out for the Red Tractor farm assurance logo, which stands for independently inspected food, traceable from farm to pack. The campaign is in direct response...

Russia: Meteor Shower in the sky of Chelyabinsk

Video footage shows a series of explosions, reportedly caused by a meteor shower, took place in the sky over Chelyabinsk in Russia’s Urals region. It is reported that approximately 400 people have been injured.

Russia Today (RT) says "houses shuddered, windows were blown out and cellphones stopped working."

Two videos shared online reportedly show the explosions. Both videos show a trail of smoke followed by an explosion. The sound of the explosion is inaudible in the first video.

According to reports, the meteorite was shot down by Russian air defense unit. RT...

New initiative to promote music education

Board members of the Devon Music Education Hub have come together to mark its launch at a free concert in Exeter attended by thousands of school children.

The Devon Music Education Hub consists of a wide range of organisations involved with music education, and working with schools it will deliver the national Plan for Music Education on Devon County Council’s behalf.

It aims to ensure that every child in Devon aged between five and 18 has the opportunity to learn a musical instrument through whole-class ensemble teaching programmes on a weekly basis.

The launch was...

NFU President secures role as EU food chain chairman

Farmers and co-operatives from across the EU have endorsed NFU President Peter Kendall for a further two year term as Chairman of the Copa-Cogeca Food Chain Working Party to represent all EU farming unions.

Mr Kendall, continuing in the role he started in 2010, said he was ready to push forward with the significant progress already made at the EU level and was looking forward to continuing to work with farmers and co-operatives across Europe.

“The significant issues in the food supply chain remain a personal priority for me, and indeed for the NFU as an organisation. With...

Exeter man sought in attempted murder investigation

Update: The 23-year-old man arrested in connection with this incident has been released on police bail until 14 May pending further enquiries.

Sean Hills remains outstanding.

Yesterday: Police in Exeter are appealing for information to locate a man they wish to speak to in connection with an attempted murder.

First published: Police are seeking to locate and speak to Sean Hills, aged 25 years, from Exeter in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred just before 4.00am this morning (Thursday 14 February), at a property in Geneva Court.

The victim, a...

Exeter Police appeal for witnesses after violent mugging

Update: A 28 year old man arrested in connection with this incident has been released on police bail until 16th April pending further enquiries.

Yesterday: A 28-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery following a mugging earlier, when a woman was punched in the head and then had her mobile phone stolen.

First published: Exeter Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was punched in the head during a robbery at the rear of the Southgate Hotel at about 12.20pm today (Thursday 14 February 2013).

According to a police spokesperson: "A woman...

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