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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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UPDATES: Friday January 9

6pm: Fire crews were sent to a small fire at sheltered accomodation in Clay Lane, Uffculme just after 2pm today. The incident involved a microwave oven in a ground floor kitchen. 4pm: A car...

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Every little helps for campaign to scupper retail giant's appeal

Campaigners who opposed  the Tesco relocation

CAMPAIGNERS opposed to a supermarket redevelopment have welcomed the news that Tesco has lost its planning appeal. The planning inspect...

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You'd better not take the Mickey out of this top line-up

Above, Tom chasing Jerry, right, Angelina Ballerina, next, a Minnie Mouse puppet, far right, Itchy and Scratchy

THEY may be unlikely heroes but little whiskered rodents with twitchy noses are set to win the hearts and minds of all comers to a new...

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Future looking bleak for M&S employees facing redundancy

MORE than 30 workers who will lose their jobs with the closure of a Marks & Spencer store in a Devon town have spoken of their disappointment at their redundancy offers. The full and...

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Holiday company offices raided by trading standards

The Holiday Presentation Centre at Matford Park, Marsh Barton, Exeter. Inset, a sign on the door yesterday after a raid by trading standards   MATT AUSTIN EE081209_MA1_06

OFFICES in Exeter and Exmouth were among those raided as part of a Trading standards investigation into the selling of holiday schemes....

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Rape accuser was trying to blackmail me

A CITY man claimed at Exeter Crown Court that the woman who accuses him of rape initially made her allegations as a blackmail bid. Bruno Vece, 56, of Loram Way, Alphington, said he never...


Students' guard of honour tribute for popular PE teacher

PUPILS of a city teacher paid tribute to him by forming a guard of honour at his funeral. Mike Baker, 56, former head of PE at St James School, died of cancer on New Year's Eve. At his...

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Talented students rewarded for efforts

From left, Sheree Hurford, Alfie Pugh and Lucy Garrett  MARTIN WHITHAM EE070109_MW02_07

STAR students from Exeter College were recognised for their hard work at an awards ceremony this week. High-achieving pupils in subject...

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Escot otters take to the ice for park visitors

Escot otters take to the ice for park visitors

THIS family of Asian small-clawed otters are enjoying life in their new winter wonderland. Sub-zero temperatures have put the skids...

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Gill not fazed by Notts fans

Exeter City midfielder Matt Gill is hoping for a successful return to former club Notts County, who are managed by Ian McParland (right)

EXETER City midfielder Matt Gill is relishing the prospect of returning to Meadow Lane for the first time since he quit Notts County.

The 28-year-old featured 66 times for the Magpies between 2004 and 2006 before he was put on the transfer list.

Gill has since proven his worth at St James's Park and is now ready to show his former...

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Pugh ready for Bedford Blues battle

Richie Pugh

RICHIE Pugh says the Exeter Chiefs players have to prepare for tomorrow's home game against Bedford in the belief that it will be on....

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Former Yellow Bale backing Tivvy to cause a shock

CHRIS Bale has tipped his former Tiverton Town teammates to spring a surprise and dump Kettering Town out of the FA Trophy on Sunday (2.0). The combative midfielder now plies his trade with...

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You'd better not take the Mickey out of this top line-up

Above, Tom chasing Jerry, right, Angelina Ballerina, next, a Minnie Mouse puppet, far right, Itchy and Scratchy

THEY may be unlikely heroes but little whiskered rodents with twitchy noses are set to win the hearts and minds of all comers to a new exhibition that opens on Saturday.

While some might jump up on the chairs and scream at the sight, mice are taking centre stage at the new show that opens at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Honiton.

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Wetherspoon's price cut deserves praise

GOOD on JD Wetherspoon for reducing the prices, Pub chain accused of irresponsibility in selling 99p pint, Echo, January 5. At least the company is not too worried about the comments the...

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Critic is entitled to withold his details

HERE are a couple of points for Cllr Adrian Fullam to consider, Council critic isn't being transparent, Points of view, January 6. The reader concerned pays the wages of the council staff...

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