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Strikes ruled out as unions aim to minimise Flybe redundancies
A leading union has ruled out industrial action over plans for 500 job cuts at Exeter-based airline Flybe. Unite has pledged to scrutinise the company's cost-cutting plans in a bid to avoid compulsory...
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Exeter shoppers snap up Black Friday bargains
Shoppers in Exeter are on the lookout for bargains as the Black Friday phenomenon continues to sweep the UK. In America, the Friday after Thanksgiving traditionally heralds the start of the Christmas...
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Judge shows mercy on Exeter man who abused a young girl
A judge has shown mercy on a man who abused a young girl after hearing that he was only a teenager at the time and is no longer a risk to children. Jason Cheshire, 26, abused a girl who was seven years...
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Hundreds of children expected for Exeter Cathedral Christingle service
Hundreds of children are expected to attend Exeter Cathedral's Christingle service, which for many heralds the start of the Christmas season. Nearly 500 Christingles – made up of an orange, candle and...
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AN entire Exeter street is becoming one big Advent Calendar for Christmas. Portland Street, in Newtown is embracing the festive countdown which is the braincild of residents Louise Fearns and her...
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Exmouth man, 48, admits having sex with girl of 15
An Exmouth man has admitted four offences of having under age sex with a 15-year-old girl. Gary Sparkes has been warned he could face jail after admitting the offences when he appeared at Exeter Crown...
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Intruder forced victim to strip naked before putting him in dog cage
A drunken intruder has been jailed for an attack in which he forced a vulnerable victim to strip naked before locking him into a tiny dog cage. Colin Daniels throttled the terrified householder with a...
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Second man charged with Exeter murder appears in court
A Devon man appeared in court on Friday charged with murdering a 43-year-old Exeter man last week. Steven Webster, of East Street, Okehampton, is accused of murdering Stephen Crook at his home in...
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Express and Echo editor moves into new role
Express & Echo editor Paul Burton will leave the paper at the end of next week. Paul, who was appointed at the Echo in February, has today been named as the new boss of Plymouth newspaper The...
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Exeter City v Bury: Match preview
Exeter City stopped a five-match losing run with a creditable 1-1 draw at Wycombe Wanderers on Tuesday, and now the emphasis is on ending a seven-match winless run in Saturday's home League Two clash...
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Bath v Exeter Chiefs: Match preview
Ignoring something in the belief that it might go away is not usually the best tactic for dealing with thorny issues, but it might just work for Exeter Chiefs against Bath on Saturday (3.15pm). Their...
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Police appeal after man approaches a child near Newton Abbot
Police in Newton Abbot are appealing for information about a man who approached a child in Kingskerswell. Local businesses and community groups have been made aware of the incident, although it is not...
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Exeter City v Bury: Matchday live
Follow live coverage of Exeter City's League Two match with Bury this afternoon from St James's Park. Exeter City are looking to end a run of seven games without victory, while Bury - managed by former...
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Bath v Exeter Chiefs: Matchday live
Follow live updates from Exeter Chiefs match against Bath in the Aviva Premiership. Exeter Chiefs will be looking to avenge a defeat at the Rec two weeks ago in the LV= Cup, while Bath will be hoping...
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Work well underway to transform Exeter's Central Station
A major facelift is finally underway at Exeter's Central Station. As these pictures show, workmen are currently laying new paving and redesigning the area to remove the existing car park and create a...
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They want Tisdale! The press in Bristol have the Exeter City boss firmly in...
The Echo's sister paper in Bristol, the Bristol Post, has been assessing who should be Bristol City's new manager. And guess what - they want Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale. It's not hard to see why,...
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AUDIO: Tisdale satisfied with a point and his substitutions
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale admitted he was pleased with a point after his side battled back twice to draw at home to Bury. David Wheeler levelled at the end of the first half, after Daniel...
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Exeter residents demand answers from South West Water after their tap water...
Residents in Exeter have been told to turn on their taps and flush out discoloured water after it turned a dark shade of brown. The problem has affected homes in Newport Road, Countess Wear, close to...
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Exeter professor edits New York Times Complete World War II
Review: The New York Times Complete World War II 1939-1945, edited by University of Exeter Professor Richard Overy The old adage about journalism being the first draft of history seems particularly apt...
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Nature Watch: Blackbirds singing in the fading light - and frisky owls
Exeter nature watcher Andrew Gibbs listens out to some territorial blackbirds and frisky owls Up on the hillside near Whitycombe, dusk was fast approaching. It was that time of the day when the noisy,...
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