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Bobby's dad: 'I'll use fund to buy a mansion'

 Kevin Wright, wife Jacqui and  son Bobby are planning to move to a large country hous

THE founder of Bobby’s Fund is set to buy a £2.5m country retreat for sick children — paid for out of the organisation’s funds.

The Echo can exclusively reveal plans by Kevin Wright to move his fundraising operation out of its current rented accommodation in Kenn, near Exeter, to a sprawling Devon estate.

Mr...

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Motorist probably had seizure before his fatal accident, inquest hears

Above, flowers left at the scene of the accident on the A375 in which  Reuters market analyst Christopher Binmore, inset, died   MATT AUSTIN EE131207_MA8_02

A DRIVER died after he collapsed at the wheel and his car crashed head-on with another vehicle, an inquest was told. Christopher Binmor...

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Cheerleaders' pom-poms at the ready

Seven- year-old Macy Coombes at an Exeter Gymnastics   Club's cheerleaders class  GARETH WILLIAMS EE020109_GW08_02

EXETER Gymnastics Club is holding cheerleading classes at its Bull Meadow Park home. Coaching director Mike Euridge said: "Cheerleading...

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How funding for Bobby progressed

Bobby in 2006

July 2005 — Bobby's parents Kevin and Jacqui launch an appeal to raise £200,000 to pay for treatment in America for the three-yea...

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The Gambling Commission has 'found nothing'

LAST summer, officials from the Gambling Commission, accompanied by police officers, visited Kevin Wright's home and the base for Bobby's Fund. That marked the start of an ongoing investigat...

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Pub violence trial delayed

THERE will be a delay in the trial of two men, accused of being involved in a violent incident in a city pub, that was due to begin at Exeter Crown Court next Monday. A new date for the...

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Woman driver dies in crash

A WOMAN driver died early yesterday morning following an accident on the A386 between Okehampton and Hatherleigh. Only one vehicle was involved in the accident, which happened south of...

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Agency staff to go as BT shuts inquiry centre

MORE than 20 agency staff will be out of work when BT closes its directory inquiry centre in Exeter. Nearly 40 staff directly employed by BT will be redeployed to other roles after the...

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Pair turned bedroom into cannabis farm

A COUPLE converted a bedroom in their terraced house into an illegal cannabis farm, growing a crop with a potential street value of up to £14,000, Exeter Crown Court has heard. Recorder Ros...

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New play area in the spring

NEW play equipment is expected to be installed at the Summerway play area in Whipton. Residents had been worried that money earmarked for the swings, trampolines, and BMX mud ramps had been...

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Countryside forum seeks new blood

NEW members are being sought for the Devon Countryside Access Forum. The statutory forum is concerned with improving recreational access to the countryside and improving green space and...

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Albion tickets are selling fast

EXETER Chiefs bosses are urging fans to get their tickets for the Devon derby later this month before they sell out.

The Grandstand has already sold out, with just over 100 tickets left for the East Terrace and 200 in the South Stand.

Last month's clash with the Cornish Pirates was a 7,345 sell out and the derby on January 31 is...

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No offers on the table for Dean Moxey, says City boss Tisdale

Matt Taylor

DEAN Moxey is poised to return from suspension at Notts County with manager Paul Tisdale insisting the club is yet to receive any offer...

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Grecians desperate for action after two weeks of frustration

Craig McAllister (right) comes under pressure from Ryan Harley (left) and Manny Panther during an Exeter City training session at Exeter University  yesterday  LAURENCE UNDERHILL EE080109_LU04_07

PAUL Tisdale is hopeful tomorrow's clash with Notts County beats the big freeze, saying: "Let's hope it's third time lucky." The Grecia...

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Fatty Chronicles - Part 47

The latest in Philippa Mold's diary.

December 31 , 2008

Walked into work this morning carrying a bag full of assorted cheese and biscuits plus some crisps and dips. I am hoping my colleagues will graze their way through these goodies as I want all temptations out of the house. Must get out of holiday mode and back to healthy...

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Teenage recruits help city dancers buck Morris trend

The Great Western Morris Dancers perform in Exeter  RICHARD AUSTIN

TEENAGERS in Exeter are breathing fresh life into Morris dancing, the age-old tradition that some national organisers fear could be...

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Return to Indian principles helped Peter lose pounds

Peter Brown, from Crediton, is running a course called Ideal Weight  MARTIN WHITHAM EE231208_MW02_06

ALWAYS fairly thin, Peter Brown had no worries about his waistline until he hit 40. Then, through a combination of poor diet and lack...

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