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Plans for new Dartmoor trail

7:10am Friday 25th July 2008

WALKERS and cyclists may soon be able to enjoy a new trail across Dartmoor.

Policeman gets kids to propose for him

7:50pm Thursday 24th July 2008

A POLICE sergeant proposed to his girlfriend in a restaurant after taking the unusual step of getting a group of Romanian children to ‘pop the question’ on his behalf.

Humanists promote organ donation

Humanists promote organ donation

5:10pm Thursday 24th July 2008

VOLUNTEERS from North Devon Humanists are hoping to encourage more people to consider organ donation.

Foursome raise cancer cash

ON the back nine: Marc Proctor, Andy Jermy, Martyn Rogers and Chris Fisher.

2:58pm Thursday 24th July 2008

A TEAM of four golfers from Padbrook Park, Cullompton raised around £2,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support when they put their handicap to the test and took part in the 2008 Longest Day Golf Challenge last Thursday.

Thousands join Devon libraries

8:58am Thursday 24th July 2008

DEVON County Council’s ‘Join your library’ campaign has been declared an outstanding success with more than 13,000 new members joining up in the first three months of a year-long push.

Youth services offer plenty to do

7:50pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008

ACTIVITIES ranging from gliding, sailing and rock climbing to archery, canoeing and a girl’s spa day will be on offer to young people this summer through Devon County Council Youth Service’s annual programme of holiday events in Exeter.

Libraries avoid bags more rubbish

5:01pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008

MORE than 7,000 plastic carrier bags have been saved from landfill in the last year thanks to Devon Libraries 'Book Bag for Life' campaign.

Volunteers wanted to help improve stroke services

10:44am Wednesday 23rd July 2008

DEVON Primary Care Trust is looking for people who have experience of suffering from a stroke to volunteer to help improve services.

Special tribute to Exeter FC

7:50pm Tuesday 22nd July 2008

MEMBERS and staff from Devon County Council paid a special tribute to Exeter City Football Club at a reception last night to celebrate the team’s promotion to the Football League.

Police seek information on death crash bike

Police are looking for information about this bike

4:29pm Tuesday 22nd July 2008

POLICE have made an appeal for information about the motorbike two teenage boys were riding when they died on the A3015 in Rydon Lane, Exeter last Tuesday (July 15).


UK News

Soldiers honoured for war actions

Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher is among the recipients

Updated 9:08am Friday 25th July 2008

More than 100 soldiers have been honoured for bravery and commitment displayed while fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.


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