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Objections to kebab shop bid ; Town planners have not supported a bid by an Exmouth kebab shop to extend its opening hours to 3am.

May 01, 2009 ... Town planners have not supported a bid by an Exmouth kebab shopto extend its opening hours to 3am. Despite 58 letters of support, Mo's Kebabs, on The Strand, willnot be able to open beyond the present limit of ...

Paying tribute to the silent comics of days gone by ; Comedians are usually the kind of people who are never short of words and always have something to say for themselves, and this is definitely true of Paul Merton.

May 01, 2009 ... Comedians are usually the kind of people who are never short ofwords and always have something to say for themselves, and this isdefinitely true of Paul Merton. For the past three decades he has captivated audiences with hisinspired use of language as a team captain on Have I Got ...

Post-hardcore foursome just full of surprises ; In 2005, Charlie Simpson, frontman of pop trio Busted, left the group to devote his energies to his new alternative rock band.

May 01, 2009 ... In 2005, Charlie Simpson, frontman of pop trio Busted, left thegroup to devote his energies to his new alternative rock band. Shortly afterwards, Busted split up, leaving fans heartbroken.But four years on, Charlie's rock band, Fightstar, is holding itsown on the music ...

Orchestra and choir perform ; The Devon Guild of Singers and the Ealing Youth Orchestra will perform Verdi's Requiem at the Great Hall, University of Exeter, on Sunday.

May 01, 2009 ... The Devon Guild of Singers and the Ealing Youth Orchestra willperform Verdi's Requiem at the Great Hall, University of Exeter, onSunday. The concert is being held to celebrate the 80th birthday ofpianist John Railton and the anniversary of the youth orchestra,which he founded 50 ...

Foot-stomping jazz rhythms ; The Youngblood Brass Band will perform at Exeter Phoenix tonight.

May 01, 2009 ... The Youngblood Brass Band will perform at Exeter Phoenix tonight. Unable to classify itself as either jazz, hip hop, punk or anyother existing genre, the band has coined the term 'riot jazz' todescribe what it does. Formed in Wisconsin, USA, its inspiration comes from ...

A different take on the recession ; Political activist and comedian Mark Thomas offers a unique perspective on the recession with his new touring show It's the Stupid Economy, which visits Exeter Phoenix on Monday.

May 01, 2009 ... Political activist and comedian Mark Thomas offers a uniqueperspective on the recession with his new touring show It's theStupid Economy, which visits Exeter Phoenix on Monday. During the gig Mark, 46, considers the existing damage to theeconomy and the environment, and creates a ...

Town festival features a very diverse programme ; A mini festival of music is being held in Honiton with something to please most musical tastes.

May 01, 2009 ... A mini festival of music is being held in Honiton with somethingto please most musical tastes. From next Tuesday, May 5, until Saturday, May 9, four concertsare being held in the town. Performers as diverse as world-famous pianist Dmitri Alexeyev andthe popular Radio 4 trio ...

Celebrating the songs of streisand and diamond ; Celebrating the chart-topping careers of singers Barbara Streisand and Neil Diamond is the show You Don't Bring Me Flowers.

May 01, 2009 ... Celebrating the chart-topping careers of singers BarbaraStreisand and Neil Diamond is the show You Don't Bring Me Flowers. The tour arrives in Torquay at 7.30pm on Sunday, and is set tohave audiences tapping their feet and clapping their hands along tothe music. The show was ...

Red-hot tribute to ABBA ; Exmouth Pavilion welcomes back Red Hot Abba next week.

May 01, 2009 ... Exmouth Pavilion welcomes back Red Hot Abba next week. The hits, harmonies and costumes of Abba will be recreated onThursday, May 2, by a band regarded as one of one of the mostauthentic tributes to Abba. The show features all the favourite songs from the fabulousfoursome ...

Postwar play still relevant to us today ; Former Coronation Street bad boy Bill Ward stars in Look Back In Anger at Exeter Northcott next week.

May 01, 2009 ... Former Coronation Street bad boy Bill Ward stars in Look Back InAnger at Exeter Northcott next week. The groundbreaking play will be at the theatre from Wednesday,May 6, until Saturday, May 9. Bill, who played the Street's Charlie Stubbs, plays Jimmy Porter,the original ...

Funny legends remembered ; An evening with the satirical humour of American comic legends Bob Newhart and Tom Lehrer is being held at Exmouth's Blackmore Theatre tomorrow.

May 01, 2009 ... An evening with the satirical humour of American comic legendsBob Newhart and Tom Lehrer is being held at Exmouth's BlackmoreTheatre tomorrow. Cheltenham jazz pianist Peter Gill has joined forces with actorAndrew Meller to present the ...

Energetic and manic comedy ; The award-winning stand-up comic Phil Nicol returns to Tiverton's comedy club on bank holiday Monday.

May 01, 2009 ... The award-winning stand-up comic Phil Nicol returns to Tiverton'scomedy club on bank holiday Monday. Following two sell-out shows in 2007 and 2008, Phil is back witha new show full of manic, high-energy comedy. Phil, who in 2006 won the prestigious if.commedies award,formerly ...

Portrayal of a lonely woman ; The Teignmouth Players are presenting a tribute to Marlene Dietrich at the town's Carlton Theatre.

May 01, 2009 ... The Teignmouth Players are presenting a tribute to MarleneDietrich at the town's Carlton Theatre. Marlene, by Pam Gems, is set in a Paris theatre of the early1970s, a few years before Dietrich became a lonely recluse. The audience sees a woman with enormous talent who is ...

Training offer will set one reader on path to plumbing ; As the recession continues to bite, many people may be considering a career change after being made redundant.

May 01, 2009; ... As the recession continues to bite, many people may beconsidering a career change after being made redundant. And with fewer jobs around, those leaving school or college maybe worrying about what to do next. For one lucky person, the Echo's Exeter Bites Back campaign ...

Scott to compete to boost heroes

May 01, 2009 ... Sergeant Scott Hodgkinson will be running Sunday's GuildhallShopping Centre Great West Run dressed in his full Army uniform andcarrying a 30lb backpack. Scott, 35, who lives at Lympstone with his wife Charlotte, 34,and son Jae, eight, hopes to raise pounds500 for the charity ...

Swimmers plan to go that extra mile for charity ; Strong swimmers are being encouraged to go that extra mile for charity.

May 01, 2009; ... Strong swimmers are being encouraged to go that extra mile forcharity. The Hospiscare one-mile sponsored swim across Roadford Lake, nearOkehampton, is in aid of the Ease the Pain appeal, to help care forpeople with terminal cancer. The challenge, which takes place on ...

Passers-by thought dead homeless man was asleep ; Passers-by thought a 42-year-old vagrant who had died on an Exeter street was asleep, an inquest has been told.

May 01, 2009; ... Passers-by thought a 42-year-old vagrant who had died on anExeter street was asleep, an inquest has been told. But when the man was seen in the same position the followingmorning, after a freezing night, emergency services were called. The inquest at County Hall in Exeter ...

Millers building a solid base after many years of decline ; Hard times have never been far away from Rotherham United in recent years and it has fallen to Mark Robins to pick up the pieces of a swift and savage decay.

May 01, 2009 ... Hard times have never been far away from Rotherham United inrecent years and it has fallen to Mark Robins to pick up the piecesof a swift and savage decay. Robins is best remembered for Manchester United's FA Cup thirdround winner at Nottingham Forest in 1990, which reportedly ...

All set for a nervy afternoon up north ; How are you feeling? I don't know about you but I have had a really funny week.

May 01, 2009 ... How are you feeling? I don't know about you but I have had areally funny week. One moment I am full of confidence ahead of tomorrow's matchagainst Rotherham, and the next minute the doubts seem to take overand I begin to wobble a bit. The strange thing is that I have not even ...

Bishop hopes bury beat Grecians to the holy grail ; Bury striker Andy Bishop wants to cap a memorable season by firing the Shakers into Coca-Cola League One.

May 01, 2009 ... Bury striker Andy Bishop wants to cap a memorable season byfiring the Shakers into Coca-Cola League One. The 17-goal hitman has been a revelation this season and isdesperate to add to his tally in tomorrow's showdown with AccringtonStanley. Bury - a point behind Exeter City ...

Pupils join in bid to set a world record ; In an attempt to smash the world skipping record, pupils at a Devon school joined thousands of children across the UK in a three-minute skip-a-thon.

May 01, 2009 ... In an attempt to smash the world skipping record, pupils at aDevon school joined thousands of children across the UK in a three-minute skip-a-thon. The youngsters at Heathcoat Primary School, Tiverton, took partin the Guinness World Record Skipping Challenge yesterday. At ...

Young chiefs hope to be crowned national champions ; Exeter Chiefs' under-17s will be looking to be crowned national champions when they play Lymm this weekend.

May 01, 2009 ... Exeter Chiefs' under-17s will be looking to be crowned nationalchampions when they play Lymm this weekend. The National Under-17s Cup final takes place at Worcester'sSixways Stadium (4.15) on Sunday. Manager Nigel Bliss hopes they can keep their impressive rungoing and lift ...

Curtain-raiser to new season ; Rugby League teams from the South West will battle it out in Exeter on Sunday in the annual curtain-raiser to the season.

May 01, 2009 ... Rugby League teams from the South West will battle it out inExeter on Sunday in the annual curtain-raiser to the season. The South West Nines event has been staged at Taunton for thepast couple of years. But this year it is being jointly hosted by the Exeter Centurionsand ...

Ladies' open is flete feature ; The second of the two meetings at Flete Park takes place tomorrow where the feature race of the afternoon is the four-mile Ladies' Open.

May 01, 2009 ... The second of the two meetings at Flete Park takes place tomorrowwhere the feature race of the afternoon is the four-mile Ladies'Open. Kingsmill Lake won this race last year and was in fine form atthe earlier meeting a fortnight ago when winning the regulardistance Ladies' Open ...

Regan: 'Chiefs will be a threat to Bristol next season' ; Former England hooker Mark Regan has warned Bristol that Exeter Chiefs will be the team to fear next season.

May 01, 2009 ... Former England hooker Mark Regan has warned Bristol that ExeterChiefs will be the team to fear next season. Regan retired following Bristol's 73-3 hammering last weekend intheir final Premiership match. And he told his former teammates they cannot expect to havethings all ...

Sherrell optimistic about Sarries' cup final chances ; Coach Brian Sherrell says he is 'cautiously optimistic' about Exeter Saracens' chances of success in the Devon Junior Cup final.

May 01, 2009 ... Coach Brian Sherrell says he is 'cautiously optimistic' aboutExeter Saracens' chances of success in the Devon Junior Cup final. They play Torrington at their Exhibition Fields base tomorrow(3.0) looking to end the season with some silverware. Sarries won promotion to Cornwall & ...

Elliott hoping for solid start ; Cullompton begin their first season in Division F with a game away at Newton St Cyres - who are also debuting in the section tomorrow.

May 01, 2009 ... Cullompton begin their first season in Division F with a gameaway at Newton St Cyres - who are also debuting in the sectiontomorrow. Cully were relegated from Division E last year after a toughcampaign, while St Cyres make the step up after the restructuring ofthe leagues saw ...

Budgen to make his 25th army appearance ; Exeter Chiefs prop Chris Budgen will make his 25th appearance for the Army in tomorrow's annual game against the Navy.

May 01, 2009 ... Exeter Chiefs prop Chris Budgen will make his 25th appearance forthe Army in tomorrow's annual game against the Navy. Budgen will be up against Sandy Park colleagues Josh Drauniniuand Marsh Cormack as the Babcock Inter Services Championshipclimaxes at Twickenham (3.0) in front of ...

Darling right to tax the better off more ; The Budget was very fair. I think Alistair Darling was right in raising the top rate of tax from 40 per cent to 50 per cent, it's a drop in the ocean for the better off.

May 01, 2009 ... The Budget was very fair. I think Alistair Darling was right inraising the top rate of tax from 40 per cent to 50 per cent, it's adrop in the ocean for the better off. Most of us still remember what the previous Conservativegovernment did, ...

No logic to rod's Afghan argument ; From a man who says it was wrong to rid Iraq of Saddam Hussein's government, mightn't you logically expect to hear him say it would be just as wrong to rid Afghanistan of Hamid Karsai's government? But no, not a bit of it.

May 01, 2009 ... From a man who says it was wrong to rid Iraq of Saddam Hussein'sgovernment, mightn't you logically expect to hear him say it wouldbe just as wrong to rid Afghanistan of Hamid Karsai's government?But no, not a bit of it. Rod Northcott, New Labour and the rights of women, Points ...

Dire draw for chiefs was sad anti-climax ; Exeter Chiefs' dire tryless draw with Doncaster summed up the sad anti-climax to the season. No-one in the 5,000 crowd applauded as the teams left the field at half time and the second half ended with an outbreak of slow hand-clapping.

May 01, 2009 ... Exeter Chiefs' dire tryless draw with Doncaster summed up the sadanti-climax to the season. No-one in the 5,000 crowd applauded asthe teams left the field at half time and the second half ended withan outbreak of slow hand-clapping. Let me translate these factors into terms which ...

Animal experiments of no medical worth ; I am writing to support Jan Creamer's letter which Paul Browne, EU animal research law finds a balance, Points of view, April 24, so vehemently condemns. It is alarming that the pro-vivisection lobby is trying to weaken the commission's proposals for the revision of the new EU Directive on animal experiments.

May 01, 2009 ... I am writing to support Jan Creamer's letter which Paul Browne,EU animal research law finds a balance, Points of view, April 24, sovehemently condemns. It is alarming that the pro-vivisection lobbyis trying to weaken the commission's proposals for the revision ofthe new EU Directive on ...

Why don't horsefolk clean up the dung? ; Can anyone tell me why people out riding their horses on the highways do not clear up after them?

May 01, 2009 ... Can anyone tell me why people out riding their horses on thehighways do not clear up after them? We dog owners clean up after our dogs, although I know there area few who don't. We visit ...

Tackle climate issue right here, right now ; This week in the South West Oxfam is launching its Here and Now climate change campaign.

May 01, 2009 ... This week in the South West Oxfam is launching its Here and Nowclimate change campaign. Our new report, The Right to Survive in a Changing Climate, showsthat almost 250 million people annually around the world areaffected by climate-related disasters. In just six years, it ...

Government cannot ignore animal rights ; The Government has disappointed people who care about animal welfare yet again - this time by refusing to ban slaughter without stunning.

May 01, 2009 ... The Government has disappointed people who care about animalwelfare yet again - this time by refusing to ban slaughter withoutstunning. Animals killed for Muslim halal and Jewish kosher meat are exemptfrom the rule that ensures all animals are stunned before ...

Labour must back plan to save Sharks ; The European Union's Council of Ministers has agreed an action plan that contains measures to urgently protect our sharks from extinction.

May 01, 2009 ... The European Union's Council of Ministers has agreed an actionplan that contains measures to urgently protect our sharks fromextinction. Sharks, such as spurdog and porbeagle which are found off Britishcoastlines, are slow-growing, produce small numbers of young and ...

Saints hoping to claim title with win over their only rivals ; St Martins will be hoping for a sizeable crowd at Minster Park tomorrow as they look to claim the Devon & Exeter League crown.

May 01, 2009 ... St Martins will be hoping for a sizeable crowd at Minster Parktomorrow as they look to claim the Devon & Exeter League crown. The Saints take on their only challengers for the title,Bickleigh, whose chances of catching the Exminster outfit seemlimited even if they do spoil the ...

Seasiders homing in on runners-up spot ; Dawlish Town player-manager Adam Shearer has issued a rallying cry to his players ahead of tomorrow's crucial clash at Melksham Town.

May 01, 2009 ... Dawlish Town player-manager Adam Shearer has issued a rallyingcry to his players ahead of tomorrow's crucial clash at MelkshamTown. The Seasiders have recorded back-to-back wins in recent weeks tokeep them in the hunt for the runner-up spot in the Western LeaguePremier ...

Bowl final will not be shelved ; Exeter City will face Tiverton Town in the Devon Bowl final on Thursday, May 7, even if Paul Tisdale's side drop into the play- offs.

May 01, 2009 ... Exeter City will face Tiverton Town in the Devon Bowl final onThursday, May 7, even if Paul Tisdale's side drop into the play-offs. The fixture at Ladysmead was in doubt because, if they fail tosecure automatic promotion at Rotherham United this weekend, theGrecians will be ...

Civil must hope students can halt Bovey's title charge ; University of Exeter are involved in the biggest game of the weekend - despite having nothing left to play for.

May 01, 2009 ... University of Exeter are involved in the biggest game of theweekend - despite having nothing left to play for. The Students go into their last game of the season in acreditable sixth place in Division One East and with the chance toleapfrog Galmpton Gents on goal difference if they ...

Pair using pedal power to tackle 700-mile European charity ride ; Two Topsham cyclists are setting off on a 700-mile marathon across Europe to raise cash for charity.

May 01, 2009; ... Two Topsham cyclists are setting off on a 700-mile marathonacross Europe to raise cash for charity. Trevor Day is teaming up with his friend and fellow Topshamresident Ralph Hare for the ride, starting next week. Ralph will be raising money for the Stroke Association, ...

Paul's cosy city venue ; The cosy and welcoming Wells Tavern in Well Street, Exeter, is a favourite among families and students alike. It stocks a fine range of real ales, offering four regulars, including Otter and Tribute, and one guest, which changes every week

May 01, 2009 ... The cosy and welcoming Wells Tavern in Well Street, Exeter, is afavourite among families and students alike. It stocks a fine rangeof real ales, offering four regulars, including Otter and Tribute,and one guest, which changes every week Landlord Paul Barry has completely refitted ...

Choir chance ; Budding singers can join in with the Northcott Community Choir every Monday until June 29.

May 01, 2009 ... Budding singers can join in with the Northcott Community Choirevery Monday until June 29. Sessions cover styles including pop, jazz, Motown, folk ...

Polsloe poised for its first-ever party in the park ; An Exeter community is gearing up for its first ever Party in the Park.

May 01, 2009 ... An Exeter community is gearing up for its first ever Party in thePark. The newly formed Polsloe Community Association is planning agrand day out for residents tomorrow. Rachel Lyons, chairwoman of the community associations, said: "Wewant to make it as much like a village ...

Alphas face arch rivals ; Heathcoat, who visit Chudleigh tomorrow, will be happy to maintain their A Division status for a season after two successive promotions.

May 01, 2009 ... Heathcoat, who visit Chudleigh tomorrow, will be happy tomaintain their A Division status for a season after two successivepromotions. Last season's B Division runners-up were C Division winners theyear before. Having been up and down the divisions in recent seasons- A to C ...

Yapp disappointed with circumstances of Exe departure

May 01, 2009 ... Tony Yapp says he is disappointed the way his time at ExeterChiefs has come to an end. The fly-half was told on Monday he was being released from hiscontract after seven years with Exeter. Now the club's record league points scorer is hoping to findhimself another club in the ...

Relaxed and confident

May 01, 2009 ... Exeter City will cover themselves in promotion glory if they winat Rotherham tomorrow. The Grecians go into the final game of the season knowing theymust match Bury's result at home to Accrington to seal their passageinto Coca-Cola League One. More than 2,000 fans are set to ...

Robins glad to have a say in City's promotion destiny ; Rotherham United boss Mark Robins admitted he is looking forward to tomorrow's season finale and declared: "It's going to be a big finish."

May 01, 2009 ... Rotherham United boss Mark Robins admitted he is looking forwardto tomorrow's season finale and declared: "It's going to be a bigfinish." The Millers could have a big say in who goes up automaticallyfrom Coca-Cola League Two as they host Exeter City, who need a winat the Don ...

Enjoy a little taste of Korea ; Exeter Korean Film Week is coming to the city to promote a better understanding of Korean lifestyles and culture.

May 01, 2009 ... Exeter Korean Film Week is coming to the city to promote a betterunderstanding of Korean lifestyles and culture. Launching on Monday, May 11, and running until Saturday, May 16,the first showing is an art film called Strokes of Fire. All films are being shown at Devonshire ...

Musicians to help wateraid ; Young musicians from Exeter School will be performing a concert to raise money for communities without access to safe water

May 01, 2009 ... Young musicians from Exeter School will be performing a concertto raise money for communities without access to safe water The eighth annual Exeter School concert for the charity WaterAidwill be held on Wednesday, May 13, at 7.30pm in Exeter Cathedral. Proceeds from the event ...

Fundraiser in epic pub crawl ; Charity fundraiser Kevin Clarke visited an amazing 180 pubs in five days - but supped just four pints.

May 01, 2009 ... Charity fundraiser Kevin Clarke visited an amazing 180 pubs infive days - but supped just four pints. The stunt was part of the annual charity Dartmoor Jailbreak. MrClarke's team, Me and My Girl, raised pounds3,519.12 for VranchHouse, the Exeter organisation which educates ...

Concert date ; Singer Julie Yount Morgan will perform at Tiger Bills in North Street, Exeter, on Sunday.

May 01, 2009 ... Singer Julie Yount Morgan will perform at Tiger Bills in ...

Stewart's hopes of dream return may be dashed

May 01, 2009 ... Marcus Stewart's hopes of featuring in tomorrow's promotionshowdown are hanging by a thread after he admitted it would be agamble to play. The striker has been nursing a thigh injury for the last threeweeks after he limped out of the Grecians' 1-1 draw with League Twochampions ...

Students take to two wheels ; Exeter College students tested their pedal power during a visit to a national velodrome.

May 01, 2009 ... Exeter College students tested their pedal power during a visitto a national velodrome. The trip to the stadium in Newport, Wales, was organised by thecollege bike club to raise awareness of cycling. The college is applying for official cycle friendly status andhas new ...

Father arrested over alleged threats made about medical notes ; A devon fathers' rights activist has been arrested after he threatened to bring chaos to two major organisations.

May 01, 2009; ... A devon fathers' rights activist has been arrested after hethreatened to bring chaos to two major organisations. Richard West was taken into custody after police raided hisOttery St Mary home. Officers seized his Mr Incredible stunt costume along with otheritems used in his ...

Fashion show charity boost ; A charity fashion show has raised more than pounds1,000 for a breast cancer charity and Hospiscare.

May 01, 2009 ... A charity fashion show has raised more than pounds1,000 for abreast cancer charity and Hospiscare. The event was organised by Honiton Lions ...

Local effect of global banking ; The Global Centre in Exeter is hosting two free public events next week for anyone interested in how global trade and banking affect our societies.

May 01, 2009 ... The Global Centre in Exeter is hosting two free public eventsnext week for anyone interested in how global trade and bankingaffect our societies. Two University of Exeter PhD students will be giving talks ontheir research as part of 'Gown Meets Town', an ongoing lectureseries ...

Flu-like symptoms hit 'dozens' of Devon folk but trust is prepared ; Dozens of people in Devon have complained of flu-like symptoms, say health experts.

May 01, 2009; ... Dozens of people in Devon have complained of flu-like symptoms,say health experts. Anti-viral Tamiflu has been given to 290 people after 12-year-old Amy Whitehouse, from Paignton, was confirmed with swine flu onWednesday. Yesterday, Dr Sarah Harrison, consultant in public ...

Teaching pupils the values of teamwork ; Talented youngsters at a city primary school set up their own businesses in a special project designed to enrich learning.

May 01, 2009 ... Talented youngsters at a city primary school set up their ownbusinesses in a special project designed to enrich learning. Pupils at Exwick Heights Primary School, in Exwick Lane, tookpart in the Enterprise Project along with children from Ide PrimarySchool, Alphington, St Michael's ...

Bury are under pressure, city manager insists ; Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale has sent out a warning to promotion rivals Bury, saying: "You get some strange results at this time of year."

May 01, 2009 ... Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale has sent out a warning topromotion rivals Bury, saying: "You get some strange results at thistime of year." The Shakers, who face Accrington Stanley in a Lancashire derbytomorrow, must better City's result to clinch promotion. And while Bury ...

Scott: Title win is better as a boss ; Andy Scott insists winning the League Two title as a manager feels much better than when he achieved the feat as a player 10 years ago.

May 01, 2009 ... Andy Scott insists winning the League Two title as a managerfeels much better than when he achieved the feat as a player 10years ago. The 36-year-old Brentford boss scored 11 goals in 40 appearancesfor the Griffin Park club in the 1998/99 season - the last time theBees lifted ...

Ale is a real winner for landlord Roger ; The landlord of The Tom Cobley Tavern is celebrating after winning another real ale award.

May 01, 2009 ... The landlord of The Tom Cobley Tavern is celebrating afterwinning another real ale award. The independent consumer organisation for real ale, Camra, whichnamed the tavern, near Crediton, runner up in its national pub ofthe year contest last year, has now recognised the pub as ...

Tiz and team stand on verge of another historic day for city ; Exeter City go into tomorrow's crunch promotion clash riding a huge wave of support.

May 01, 2009; ... Exeter City go into tomorrow's crunch promotion clash riding ahuge wave of support. People from all walks of life, ranging from ex-City stars topoliticians, civic leaders, captains of industry and showbizpersonalities have all backed the Grecians. If Exeter City beat ...

Major role to help cadets ; A new company sergeant major will be responsible for an Exeter and East Devon cadet group.

May 01, 2009 ... A new company sergeant major will be responsible for an Exeterand East Devon cadet group. Company Sergeant Major Darren Kelly has handed responsibility forthe Devon Army Cadet Force's A Company to newly promoted SergeantMajor Instructor Phillip Morgan. Darren has been with ...

Pitch for cash ; Small business owners in Devon are being invited to enter a competition to win a business support package worth pounds50,000.

May 01, 2009 ... Small business owners in Devon are being invited to enter acompetition to win a business support package worth pounds50,000. A regional heat of The Pitch ...