Jo Pavey gunning for second medal at European Championships

August 13, 2014, 4:10 am

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The husband and coach of Jo Pavey says the Exeter Harrier will be targeting a second European Championship medal after winning gold in the 10,000m. The 40-year-old became the oldest woman to win a gold medal at the championships on Tuesday evening, and it was her first major title. Now Pavey, who lives at West Hill, has to recover in time for the 5,000m on Saturday (4.40pm). Gavin Pavey told Echo Sport from their hotel in Zurich: "There's no way we would go into the 5,000 not trying to win a medal, that would be a downer after the 10,000. Every time she races she tries to get a medal. "The objective is to try to finish as high as possible, but if the recovery doesn't go as well as hoped and her legs aren't great there is a chance she won't run, but probably less than a 10 per cent chance she won't. "If she feels good she'll race. You can't hold this form forever, and when you're in great shape and there's a chance for something you've got to try to take it and there's another chance there." The Paveys have been bowled over by the response to Jo's 10,000m win, when she took the lead on the last lap to cross the line in 32mins 22.39secs. It comes less than two weeks since the Olympian won bronze in the 5,000m at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. She did not have things all her own way in the 10,000m on Tuesday. She stayed out of trouble early on, moved up through the field with four laps to go and started to kick for home with 600m left, taking the lead on the final lap and holding off France's Clemence Calvin. Gavin added: "We're over the moon, really pleased and happy. She ran tactically really well and just held back until she needed to stride and did everything right. "Being the oldest ever female European champion is a bit surreal. When you've been doing it for so many years, to go and win a gold medal at 40 is incredible."

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Cricket Premier Division: Sidmouth just a point from Premier crown

August 13, 2014, 4:12 am

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Sidmouth are just one point away from reclaiming the Premier Division title from Exmouth after a hard-earned two-wicket win over Plymouth. Sidmouth make the short trip to Exmouth this Saturday 65 points clear of second-placed Plymouth with 66 to play for. "I know people have been saying for a while we have already won it, but until we get that point I won't be celebrating," said Sidmouth captain Will Murray. Plymouth made 201 all out, which looked a bit below par for the conditions. Scott Barlow (2-27) and Dan Babula (3-38), the leading Premier wicket taker with 33 this season, accounted for the lower order as Plymouth lost their last five wickets for 32 runs. Sidmouth got over the line with more than nine overs to spare, but wobbled near the end after losing Peter Randerson for 70 to Rob Bennett. Opener Liam Lewis did not last long – and neither did Will Sobczak. Josh Bess, the division's leading run scorer in 2014, took his tally to 664 with 39 more, and Anthony Griffiths pushed it to 76 for three. Randerson was the main man after that and looked like batting through to the end before a rush of blood led to a rash shot. Barlow's unbeaten 24 not out kept Sidmouth on the straight and narrow after Randerson and Will Murray went with victory in sight. "I was pleased for Pete Randerson that he got some runs as he hasn't had many chances this season," said Murray. "It was just a shame he got out so close to the end." Exmouth can still finish second if they get their skates on after winning by three wickets at Exeter . The title may be gone, but if Exmouth can beat Sidmouth, they stay in the mix with Plymouth and Bovey Tracey for the runners-up spot in a season of disappointments for the champions. Exeter skipper Miles Lenygon was dismissed second ball against his former club – caught and bowled by Trevor Anning – but a second-wicket stand of 61 between Alex Bosomworth (25) and Ben Green soon got Exeter moving. Bosomworth fell to Jamie Tapper, but Green (112) kept going in a total of 265 for seven. Along the way to his maiden Premier ton, Green put on 110 with Neal Prowse (39) and 68 with Will Steward, who hit six fours and a couple of sixes on his way to 53 off 25 balls. Green was out with an over to go having hit 14 fours from 147 balls faced in a 161-minute stay. Exmouth's bowling figures were mixed with Gary Chappell taking three for 64 and Anning bagging two for 34. Exmouth had an early setback with skipper Richard Baggs bowled by George Greenway. A 75-run stand between Sandy Allen (63) and Seb Benton (70) got Exmouth moving, and when Allen went, Benton carried on with Andy Buzza and Dawson, who jointly put on 78. When Benton was out at 186 for six, the chase was taken up by David Lye (48no) and Anning (29), whose 47-run partnership clinched the game. Exeter, destined for mid-table, are away to Sandford this Saturday. Heathcoat can look forward to Premier Division cricket again next season after beating North Devon by seven wickets. Victory lifted Heathcoat to fifth, where they are 57 points clear of the bottom two. They achieved the win without South African pro Qaasim Adams, who had a one-match ban. Adams and Bovey Tracey's Lewis Hammett were reported for their behaviour towards each other during the game at Knightshayes a week earlier. Adams' case was dealt with first and he received a one-match ban and a two-point deduction for his team. Hammett's case has yet to be finalised. John Smith, the Heathcoat chairman, said Adams would be back this Saturday for the appointment with Torquay. He added: "It was glorified verbal handbags at five paces that the umpires felt they had to report. "I notice the league have been hot on bad behaviour this season and DACO (the league umpires) have been told by the ECB to act when they come across it. "We considered appealing, but decided to get it over and done with rather than drag it on." North Devon were bowled out for 152 in the 34th over of a game reduced to 35 overs by rain. Matt Hague (4-27) and Jason Parr (3-15) had North Devon wobbling at 89 for six before Jamie Overton and former Heathcoat skipper Rob Ayre did some repair work. Heathcoat's run chase was led by opener Toby Lochead, whose unbeaten 80 took him through 350 for the season. Dylan Penberthy (25) shared an opening stand of 84 with Lochead, who knocked off most of the rest with Akeem Charles (16) in a second-wicket stand of 55. Sandford need a miracle to save themselves from the drop after they went down by 64 runs at Torquay. Defeat left Sandford bottom of the table with Cornwood, who lost to Bovey Tracey, with a 40-point gap to safety. Sandford have three games left and need to win them all – a tall order for a team that has only won twice all season. Torquay posted 275 for six after Jamie Palmer removed opener Tom Marrow with his first ball. However, Luandre van Wyk (2-45) was the only Sandford bowler to take more than one wicket. Sandford were unlikely to get near the target after meandering to 70 for four in the first 21 overs. Ryan Glass (26) and Russ Discombe (31) had already been and gone by then. Van Wyk made 39 and Gary Abdoll 32 as Sandford reached 211 for nine in their 50 overs. Bovey Tracey are in the running for yet another third-placed finish. They came third last season, and in 2012 and 2011 as well, but they could finish as high as second if they defeat Plymouth this Saturday and wipe out an 18-point deficit. Bovey are fresh from a five-wicket win over Cornwood, who recovered from 82 for five midway through to make 202 all out. Malcolm Lake (2-26) bowled tidily, as did Ryan Bougourd (2-24) and Chris Bradley (1-25) but the pick of the bowlers with three for 38 was Devon all-rounder Matt Golding. Zimbabwean under-19 captain Lake then led Bovey's run chase with a patient 87. Peter Bradley (17) and skipper Andy Fairbairn (5) missed out, but Lake and Golding ensured there were no slip ups. By the time opener Lake was spun out, the total was 145 for three. Golding batted on to reach 60 not out from 91 balls as Bovey eased to victory with exactly eight overs to spare.

Exmouth neighbour stole toys from flat beneath two days before Christmas

August 13, 2014, 4:31 am

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A neighbour broke into the flat beneath two days before Christmas and stole toys and computers while the family who lived there were out at work. Tristan Dilling had been drinking before he went into the flat in Exmouth with two friends and took a games console, a laptop and £30 cash. He was caught when police found a finger print in the flat in Rolle Street which had been searched by the intruders, Exeter Crown Court was told. Van driver Dilling, aged 35, also of Rolle Street, admitted burglary and was jailed for 12 months, suspended for two years, ordered to attend an alcohol education course as part of 12 months supervision, and told to pay £440 costs. Judge Erik Salomonsen told him:"The first probation report writer took a very dim view of you and suggested you were only concerned about yourself and that if people lived in a house of shared occupancy it is what they should expect. "However, a further probation report suggests that if this sentence is suspended, you have the motivation to look at how you can keep away from crime." Mr David Bowen, prosecuting, said the break in was on December 23 last year when 13 electronic games, a console, a laptop, and cash with a total value of £690 were taken. He said:"Entry was made through a front door while the occupiers were away at work. An untied search was made and the items taken were never recovered. A fingerprint was found at the scene." Dilling made no admissions to police but later claimed he had been with two drunken friends who had carried out the raid and he had gone in to try to stop them. Mr Hugh Ogilvie, defending, said Dilling had started abusing alcohol because of a troubled childhood but is now keen to address his problem and has only drunk once since the date of the offence. He said:"He has had problems with anxiety and depression and drink. He says he was in a drunken state hen this offence was committed. "He says he played a lesser role in the overall burglary and says he never took anything. Nothing was found at his address where he was living upstairs from the property owners."

Jo Pavey in the running for Sports Personality of the Year

August 13, 2014, 4:37 am

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Exeter's Jo Pavey is quickly becoming one of the favourites to be named BBC's Sports Personality of the Year after winning the title of European 10,000m champion last night. She has become the oldest ever female European champion, after the stunning victory for Great Britain in Zurich. And that came less than two weeks after she won bronze in the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The gold medal success has placed the Exeter Harrier firmly in the hearts of many across the country, with some calling for the 40-year-old mother of two to be named as this year's SPOTY. After the race, fans took to twitter pledging their support for Jo to win the title. Among those were football commentator and Dancing on Ice star Robbie Savage, who wrote: "Rory mcilroy will win sports personality but Jo pavey must come a close 2nd amazing again tonight European champ at 40" Another post read: "Someone's going to have to do something pretty special to deny Jo Pavey Sports Personality of the Year" Jo is currently fifth favourite for the title behind Claudia Fragapane, Jonny Wilkinson, Lewis Hamilton and Rory McIlroy. The runner, whose daughter Emily was born last September, won gold in the women's 10,000m on the opening night of the European Championships in Zurich. After the race, the West Hill resident said was inspired towards her greatest victory by the presence of both her children in the Zurich crowd. She added: "People say, 'Does having a baby make you stronger?' but I think the disadvantages outweigh it. "I got really unfit when I was pregnant and had to come back. But I feel so happy in my personal life. Before my first child it concerned me that I hadn't had a child. Now I'm fortunate to have two children, my running can just be what it is now." "I'm definitely still enjoying it," Pavey, who turns 41 next month, added. "And I'm fortunate that my running gives us more time together as a family rather than less." She has won many over with her amazing story, with the fact that until April she was still breastfeeding Emily and that she was forced to train at Yeovil as Exeter Arena was being resurfaced.

Exeter expert's wee warning on jellyfish stings - use shaving gel instead

August 16, 2014, 12:30 am

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Urinating on a jellyfish sting is no cure - and could make it worse. You'll have more joy with shaving gel. The advice comes in a new ultimate guide to jellyfish for those who go down to the beach for a paddle. Following the recent surge in jellyfish, Stay In Devon has put together a guide for keeping safe from the creatures while visiting the beach. The guide contains useful information such as the fact that not all jellyfish found in the UK are able to sting humans. Advice from the NHS suggests that urinating on the affected area can in fact make the situation worse and instead to use shaving gel and ibuprofen to help ease pain and swelling. The guide also contains information such as facts that the origins of jellyfish date back more than 500 million years, are made up of more than 90% water and also have no brains or bones. Dr Matthew Witt, Lecturer in Natural Environment at the University of Exeter's campus in Cornwall said: "Jellyfish are an important part of our British wildlife and lead amazing lives - we see them year round, but mostly in summer months and lots around the South West, this is a great place to see marine wildlife. "But remember look and don't touch. If you do happen to come into contact with a jellyfish then follow these simple instructions. Also, please take time to inform the Marine Conservation Society of your sighting as this information will help us to understand the health of our coastal seas." The Marine Conservation Society Jellyfish survey can be found at http://www.mcsuk.org/what_we_do/Wildlife%20protection/Report%20wildlife%20sightings/Report%20wildlife%20sightings

I quit says Devon woman after smoking 40 a day for over 50 years

August 16, 2014, 1:00 am

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A Devon woman who has given up smoking after more than 50 years on cigarettes has called on other wannabe quitters in East Devon to seek free specialist help from the NHS. Ann Veit, 68, has smoked about 40 a day from the age of 15 and suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She started to attend the weekly NHS stop smoking clinic in March this year and has noticed significant benefits to her health and wellbeing since giving up. In particular, routine tests have shown a significant improvement in the function of her lungs. Meanwhile, carbon monoxide levels in her blood reduced from 26ppm (parts per million) at her first appointment to just 3ppm a week later, putting her on a par with non-smokers. "Breathing is easier, I've got more energy, my self-esteem has improved and I no longer feel like a pariah," said Ann, who livesnear Axminster. "I can also see the financial benefits – I've got more money in my purse at the end of the week." Ann receives one-to-one support from Lucy Drury, a specialist stop smoking adviser for Health Promotion Devon (HPD). "Lucy is a wonderful supporter who takes things at my pace," said Ann, a retired information systems manager. "She is never judgemental or condescending, and projects a genuine wish to help and concern for my wellbeing. "If everyone trying to quit smoking had a supporter like Lucy, there would be many more reformed smokers." Ann, who is being supported to quit with the use of patches and an inhaler, is encouraging other people to visit their local NHS stop smoking clinic. HPD, a specialist arm of the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, runs a clinic at Axminster Medical Practice every Friday as well as three sessions a week in Honiton. Ann said: "Don't try to go it alone when there is excellent help available that does not use gimmicks and understands it is no easy task to quit smoking. "Speak to your GP and give it a go. The improvement in self-esteem when you've managed to stop is a great feeling. Use my mantra of never quit quitting." Ann had previously attempted to quit three times without success – trying hypnosis, acupuncture and patches. She said: "After a serious bout of pneumonia, which left me in hospital, I realised I must stop or I wouldn't last long." She said: "I sincerely hope I have learned the lesson of the stupidity of smoking and will make every endeavour to resist any temptations. "It is hard, but never quit quitting. If I can do it after 50-odd years, there is hope for everyone." Anyone interested in attending must book in advance by calling the Devon Stop Smoking Service on 01884 836024.

Exeter mum swims in memory of stillborn Ayrton

August 16, 2014, 1:11 am

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An Exeter mum who lost her is still born son at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital is taking on a swim marathon to raise money for the hospital Claire Shellem, who was 35 weeks pregnant when she lost son Ayrton ,was able to spend more than 30 hours saying goodbye to the little boy in the hospital's Heart's Ease Room on the labour ward. She said: "In May 2013 I buried my son and my husband, Mark and I set up a charity called Ayrton's Dream to raise money to improve the room. "We did a sponsored swim and raised over £2600 and also I supply the hospital with cards, memory boxes, and small knitted beds for babies born very, very early. "Now we are doing another big swim on September 7 from Torr Abbey sands to Goodrington Sands we have the help of the local canoe club who will assist us in the swim." For more details see: www.ayrtonsdream.co.uk or to back Claire through PayPal see:claire_shellem@yahoo.co.uk

Update: murder probe continues following death of Teignmouth mum Angel Hudson and her one-year-old son

August 16, 2014, 1:47 am

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Mum Angel Hudson and her one-year-old son who went missing from their home in Teignmouth were traced to an address in Norwich eight months before they were found dead, police have revealed. Officers have launched a murder probe after their bodies were discovered in a house in Lancashire on Wednesday. Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths. They are working on the assumption that it was a murder and suicide. A missing person inquiry was launched in October 2013 after Angel and her son Arthur Hudson-Cardy had not been seen at their Teignmouth home for months. But officers from Devon say they were found safe and well in December and the missing person case was closed. A Devon and Cornwall police spokesman said: "They were traced to an address on Norwich in December 2013 and our involvement with them finished. Any welfare issues would have been taken on by police in Norwich." But they did not stay in Norwich for long. Neighbours in Euxton, Chorley, where the bodies were found, say Angel moved in with her young son in January but she was known in the area as Katie or Sam. It is understood the house where the pair died was owned by Miss Hudson's great aunt Mary Linley. Neighbours said Miss Linley, who died a spinster, often spoke of her grand niece Katie. Neighbour Christine Thom was reported as saying: "I always knew her as Sam or Samantha and her little boy was called Arthur. She was very nice and she would come over on occasions. "She only moved in in January when Mary died. I had been looking after Mary because she was poorly." "She seemed very happy, very confident and knew what she wanted. She didn't give the appearance of being scared of anything. The garden was beautiful. She was having it landscaped. She had all the plans for the back garden. I knew nothing about her. The car would always go straight back in the garage."

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Jazz marks start of Topsham Town Fair

August 16, 2014, 2:00 am

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It was all that jazz as Topsham Town Fayre opened today for a week long programme of fun events. The train took the strain as jazz group Take A Train opened proceedings with a sessions outside the Matthews Hall this morning Tonight also sees the crowning of the 2014 Topsham Royal Family while tomorrow (SUN) boasts the Topsham Allotments & Garden Society Flower & Vegetable Show, a Family Fun Afternoon at Topsham Rugby Club with a new event, The Wild Experience, giving visitors the chance to meet pythons, geckos, bearded dragons, water dragons, a tarantula, owls and red-tailed hawk. Carnival Day is next Saturday, August 23, with Fore Street closed at 1.30pm for stalls to be set up There will be food stalls and licensed bar all afternoon and evening a majorettes display outside Matthews Hall and Carnival Disco with Stuart Priestley - The carnival procession will start at 7.30pm with prizes awarded for: oldest Gentleman driving his own cart; oldest Lady driving her own cart; youngest person driving their own cart and best decorated driver and cart.

Hundreds enjoy summer fun at Ladysmith School in Exeter

August 16, 2014, 2:15 am

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Exeter's Ladysmith Infant and Junior Schools enjoyed huge success at its recent Summer Fair. The 600 pupils, their families and the local community got together for a celebration of Summer including live music, local food and entertainment. "The Summer Fair is a chance for everyone to relax and celebrate the end of another successful year," said Ellen Jenkins, Chair of the Schools' Parents, Teachers & Friends Association (PTFA). "At Ladysmith, we are not only raising additional funds for the school, but also creating a community for parents, children and locals to get together and have fun." The Summer Fair is just one of many fundraising events organised by the schools' PTFA. As a registered charity, the PTFA uses the funds to provide additional equipment and activities for the children at the Schools. This year they raised in excess of £6,000 at events including a sponsored bounce, Christmas Fair, pop-up cafe, second-hand uniform sale, fashion show and assault course challenge. The Ladysmith PTFA is always on the lookout for businesses who would like to sponsor its events or run a stall, as well as musicians who'd like to perform. Over a thousand people attended the Summer Fair, so it's a great way to reach people in the local community, and there's plenty more planned for next term. Interested businesses should contact Ellen Jenkins via either of the schools.

Exeter residents stage protest over the damaging road left unfinished for eight years

August 16, 2014, 2:43 am

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Devon County Council is being reported to the local government watchdog because of an unfinished road in Exeter. The development of 101 properties at Richmond Court, off St David's Hill, was completed in 2006 but the access road has apparently yet to be designed by the county council. The access is in such a state that residents say their vehicles are being damaged by it. Christine Fraser, chairman of the St David's Neighbourhood Partnership, said: "After all these years we have never even seen a design for the road. "Network Rail has to approve the final design for the because it sits over part of the railway tunnel which leads from Exeter St David's to Central Station and it therefore has to meet a certain specification. "Taylor Wimpey, who built the development, can't complete the road until they have the design which apparently the county council has been negotiating for about seven years. "It is all very well saying it's difficult but I don't believe it is impossible – it can't be beyond the wit of man to reach agreement on this." Ms Fraser added: "The car of one of the residents is in the garage with a broken axle because of the condition of the access. "It is dangerous as it is not a proper surface and there are no road markings." Richard Rochester, who has lived at Richmond Court since 2009, said: "It is a complete nightmare. I have damaged my car on the raised kerb and there is safety concern for drivers and pedestrians. "We have over 100 properties without fit for purpose route in or out." Resident Alasdair Brown said: "I popped a tyre in the big pothole and that cost me £65 and I have had to pay another £130 because of damage it's done to my brakes . If that's not bad enough everytime we go in our out my 16-month-son Zayn is thrown all about in his safety chair." Belinda Dillon a committee member said: "There has been plenty of time to decide who is responsible but it is a bit like battling a jelly. We just want the road done." Ms Fraser added: "In addition to the access to Richmond Court there is £15,000 for traffic calming on St David's Hill because of the increased traffic following the development of John Lewis. "This can't be done until the access road is done and now we are being told that ' there is up to £15,000' for the safety measures. "Now we are very concerned that there seems to be an erosion of the funding which was allocated. "If this is the case we would take this to a judicial review."

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August 16, 2014, 3:13 am

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Exeter cyclist's anger at theft of £3,000 racing bike in the city centre

August 16, 2014, 4:22 am

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A cyclist has spoken of his anger at the theft of his £3,000 racing bike in the city centre - one of 40 similar thefts in the last six weeks. Jack Ibbotson popped into a baker's shop in Sidwell Street on his way to work without locking the bike and watched in horror as it was ridden off by someone else. The 29-year-old from Ide is one of 40 people within the last six weeks who have had their bike stolen in Exeter. As he was only going to be about a metre from the bike at any time Jack thought it would be safe to leave it unlocked. But within seconds he saw a man jump onto the bike, turn it around and head off down High Street, Jack gave chase but the thief escaped with the rare racing bike. City police have now issued a warning that bikes should always been locked up when left. PCSO Sara Giles said: "It takes just seconds to steal a bike so the message has to be 'Lock it or Lose it'. "We have had 40 in the last six weeks, over half of which have been from gardens, courtyards, porchways, the rest from bike racks outside shops.The city centre is a regular target for bike thieves." Jack is a member of the Exeter Wheelers and takes part in between 25 and 40 races a year. He would not normally have had this Ridley Noah racing bike with him but had been racing the night before. "We have a secure lock up at work for bikes and I never normally go into a shop when I have a bike with me but I thought I would be so close to it all the time that it would be all right," he said. "When he jumped on the bike he was almost within touching distance. I almost got him and a guy in a suit saw what happened and looked as though he was going to rugby tackle him, but at least he slowed him down, although he still got away." PCSO Giles added: "If someone wants to steal something they will but cycle owners can make it harder for thieves. "It may well be that the fine summer has meant bikes being used more regularly and owners keeping them easily accessible instead of locking them away. "It may seem that a rear garden or courtyard is a secure place to leave the bike unlocked. Sadly this isn't true. "The only way to ensure that your bike doesn't get stolen is to lock it with a good quality lock like a D lock in combination with a toughened chain." In addition you should buy the best lock you can afford, use two locks and always leave the bike against an immovable object. Exeter police will be organising bike marking sessions.

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A poor first half performance from Exeter City saw them crash to a 3-0 defeat away at Home Park in the Devon derby. The Grecians were 2-0 down at the break having failed to create a single shot on target in the opening 45 minutes. At the other end City looked nervous as they struggled to deal with the height, pace and strength of Argyle's Jason Banton and Reuben Reid. Plymouth threatened as early as the second minute as Lewis Alessandra headed an Ollie Norburn corner against the crossbar. Liam Sercombe responded by working a yard of space, on the edge of the box, and hitting a right-footed effort a yard over the top. However, that was one of only two chances City managed in the first half as they failed to get their passing game going. Plymouth took the lead on 14 minutes as Banton won a cheap free-kick on the edge of the area. It was City captain Scot Bennett who caught him, but the Argyle striker went down very easily. However, Tyler Harvey made the most official Roger East's decision to award a foul as he whipped a shot over the three-man wall and inside the near post. Pym, who was at fault for the final goal of the game, perhaps should have done better with the save as he managed to get a hand to the ball but couldn't keep it out of the net. Harvey then had a great chance to make it 2-0 ten minutes later as he picked the ball up on the edge of the box and fired over. Further chances came Argyle's way as Banton almost set up Reid for a tap-in and then Harvey had a close-range effort deflected inches wide of the right-hand post. However, just as it looked as though City might manage to get to half-time only trailing by a single strike, Plymouth got a second. City will again feel aggrieved with the referee East though as Liam Sercombe appeared to be bundled over in Plymouth's half just as the home side were looking to counter-attack. As a result the visitors were short on midfield cover as Argyle broke down the left hand side of the pitch, before Harvey fed a perfectly weighted pass into Reid and he hit a shot past the advancing Pym. Displeased with the first half performance, City boss Paul Tisdale made two attack-minded changes at the break bringing on new signing Graham Cummins, for Jordan Tillson, and David Wheeler for Danny Butterfield. It seemed to have the desired effect as City looked the better side in the opening quarter of an hour of the second half. First Matt Grimes warmed the gloves of Argyle keeper Luke McCormick, with a free-kick from the right, and then Sercombe was close to feeding a ball into Cummins in the area. A few minutes later Wheeler hit a right-foot shot from the edge of the box that flashed just wide of the right hand post. However it was Cummins, playing in a 4-2-4 formation at times, who impressed the most. He had the best chance of the half for City as he controlled a long ball into the box before hitting a shot on target that McCormick stood up well to block. Had that gone in the comeback might have been on. However, at the other end Plymouth showed they were still dangerous on the break as Reid shrugged off the challenges of Matt Oakley and Pat Baldwin to strike a shot inches wide. The home side began to grow into the game again as Harvey lofted a shot horribly off target when well placed. Cummins did have another chance as he hit a first-time shot past the near post from a low Bennett cross. However, City's fate was confirmed seven minutes before the end as another cheap free-kick was conceded by Craig Woodman on the right side of the pitch. The ball was crossed into the centre, where Pym fumbled under pressure and Curtis Nelson picked up the ball, turned and smashed a shot into the roof of the net. Exeter City: Pym, Butterfield (Wheeler, 45), Woodman, Bennett, Baldwin, Sercombe, Oakley, Keohane, Grimes, Nichols (Watkins, 75), Tillson (Cummins, 45). Subs: Davies, Dawson, Hamon, Jay. Booked: Bennett (44) Plymouth Argyle: McCormick, Mellor, Nelson, Norburn, Alessandra, Banton (Thomas, 84), Reid (Morgan, 71), Harvey (Allen, 76), McHugh, O'Connor, Hartley. Subs: Bittner, Purrington, Blizzard, Smalley. Booked: Morgan (79). Attendance 11,148. Away. 943

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August 16, 2014, 9:59 am

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Firefighters were called to a fire at a house in Sidmouth on Saturday afternoon. At around 4.30pm they attended a house in Manstone Mead, Sidmouth, after receiving a call to alarms activating in the property. Fire crews gained entry to the house and found a pan left unattended on a cooker hob. Fire crews removed the pan to open air and ventilated the property using a positive pressure ventilation fan. A spokesman said: "This was a small fire involving an unattended pan on a cooker hob. There was moderate fire damage to the pan. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental."

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AUDIO: Tisdale disappointed with weak first half display against Plymouth

August 16, 2014, 11:27 am

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Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale admitted he was disappointed with his side's first half performance against Plymouth Argyle on Saturday. He felt Plymouth played to their strengths, but City didn't manage to use their 'trump' card. The game finished in a 3-0 defeat for City with goals from Tyler Harvey, Reuben Reid and Curtis Nelson. Listen to Paul Tisdale's thoughts by clicking on the link above.

Ten arrests and 31 ejected from ground at Plymouth v Exeter game

August 16, 2014, 3:50 pm

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Ten people were arrested and 31 fans ejected from the ground at Exeter's away defeat to Plymouth at Home Park. Most of the arrests were for public disorder although police could not be specific about charges or which fans were involved. A further 31 people were ejected from the ground because of their behaviour. The attendance at the Devon derby game was put at 11,000. There was a heavy police presence around Home Park as travelling Exeter City fans left the ground after a heavy derby defeat. The Grecians lost 3-0 to their bitter rivals down the A38 in a one sided encounter. Police waited in the car park and at exits around the ground to ensure their was no trouble between rival supporters. Similar scenes had greeted around 1,000 Exeter City fans who travelled to Plymouth for the game as they arrived at the stadium. The fixture has been marred by disturbances between the two sets of supporters in previous years, although there have been relatively few arrests at meetings between the two sides on recent occasions. Dozens of police took part in a carefully orchestrated operation to prevent trouble breaking out before, during and after the game.

Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau prepares to move into new premises

August 17, 2014, 12:41 am

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Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has confirmed that it will reopen in its new premises in the city later this month. It will reopen at 10am on Wednesday August 27. The charity's new address will be Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau, Dix's Field, Exeter, EX1 1QA. The charity will be taking over a ground floor office complex in the Civic Centre – giving it a more prominent location in the city centre. The charity will close in Wat Tyler House at 1pm on Wednesday, August 20, ahead of reopening in Dix's Field a week later. While the charity is closed over this period advice and information is still available from: * The Adviceline: 08444 111 444 – 10am – 4pm, Monday to Friday. *Online Adviceguide at www.adviceguide.org.uk Dennis Mardon, chair of Exeter CAB, said: "The new premises on Dix's Field will offer ground floor accommodation with its own dedicated entrance, larger client interview rooms, and improved ventilation and heating. "In addition, a new look reception will provide enhanced opportunities for clients to access on-line help supported by volunteers." He added: "I would like to thank our main contractor, Build Care Plus Ltd, for their diligence during the refit of the new premises, and to our other contractors; South West Communications, VVM Removals and Cosmic Ethical IT, for their help and assistance. I would also like to record my thanks to our staff and volunteers for their help and assistance throughout this project." Exeter CAB is one of the city's oldest charities. It was set up in 1947 to provide free advice and information for people following the Second World War. Its first home was in St David's Hill, it moved to several other city properties, including Sun Street, which was behind South Street, Waterbeer Street and probably one of its best known locations; Wynards Almshouses on Magdalen Street. The bureau moved to its current home in Wat Tyler House, King William Street, in 1998.

Fish and chip van gutted in a blaze near Tiverton

August 17, 2014, 12:59 am

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This burnt out wreck is all that remains of a mobile fish and chip shop which was severely damaged in a blaze near Tiverton. The fire service received several calls and Tiverton and Cullompton fire crews were called in to deal with the fire in Sampford Peverell. Later on crews requested the Environmental Protection Unit from South Molton, along with a supporting appliance. Crews removed two propane cylinders from the vehicle, and successfully extinguished the fire.

Open day at Exeter crematorium

August 17, 2014, 1:13 am

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Exeter's crematorium is holding an open day where visitors will be able to find the final resting place of loved one. The event on Saturday, September 6 will also include the annual remembrance service. This year's open day will comprise of informative tours of the crematory, tours of the site's significant trees and be a chance for the public to learn more about the history of the site, which includes an informative talk by the Devon Family History Society. Staff will be on hand to search cremation records, show locations of final resting places and turn pages of the Books of Remembrance. Staff from the RD&E Mortuary will also be in attendance to give an overview of their services and answer any questions people may have. Visitors will be able to take part in memorial planting, see a willow coffin in the making and attend a small service (together with Bugler) held by the Royal British Legion. The Annual Remembrance Service in memory of loved ones will round the day off at 3pm, with the inclusion of the Ashburton Singers, classical singer Susan Hearn and the release of doves. People cane contact the Crematorium on 01392 496333 for a full timetable of events and to provide names of loved ones to be read out during the remembrance service. Admission to the event, which runs from 10.40am to 4pm is free and light refreshments will be available for a small donation in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.