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Ghostly Nights Named Paranormal Experience Provider of the Year for the South West

Ghostly Nights, the South West’s leading paranormal events company, has been officially recognised as the Paranormal Experience Provider of the Year for the South West, celebrating its authentic and immersive ghost-hunting experiences.

With autumn nights drawing in and Halloween around the corner, Ghostly Nights offers the perfect alternative night out. Guests can step inside historic venues - from manor houses to prisons - and take part in real paranormal investigations using professional equipment.

“This award is a huge honour” says Will Hodges, founder of Ghostly...

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Exeter Chiefs carving to adorn Cathedral

Future visitors to Exeter Cathedral will soon see a symbol of the city’s rugby club adorning part of its façade after a new stone carving was unveiled this week.

In what is an extensive project on the Cathedral’s East Gable, work has been going on for a number of months to address parts of the stonework that need replacing or re-conditioning.

And part of the project has been to replace four corbel stones, all of which are to now have a new look moving forward.

As Clerk of Works Chris Sampson explains: “The project we are currently working on will see us replace...

Exeter charity urges Devon MPs to support new law protecting women

An Exeter domestic abuse charity has called on local MPs to back a Bill being debated in Parliament on December 16th, aimed at bringing forward new legislation to prevent violence against women.

The Istanbul Convention is a comprehensive legal framework outlining minimum standards for a State’s response to violence against women and girls. It covers prevention, protection, prosecution and monitoring.

It would protect funding for domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centres, and 24/7 helplines; ensure education on healthy relationships in schools, and guarantee awareness-...

The Internet of Change: Why Online Gambling is Now a British Pastime

The Internet is taking over everything. Thanks to its global reach, easy access and ability to cross boundaries, the Internet has changed and will continue to change our lives. Today, everything from the way we consume movie content to our preferred method for connecting with friends is done online, and it now seems that we also prefer to gamble online.

Although the iGaming industry isn't new, the ever-increasing presence of the Internet has turned it into a highly lucrative industry. From a few fledging sites back in the late nineties to thousands of platforms across the world,...

New public sector energy company announced for Devon

A pioneering new energy company, designed to deliver more efficient heat and power in Devon, has been announced.

The innovative company, called Dextco, will develop ground-breaking sustainable projects to provide environmentally-friendly energy to homes and businesses across the city and its surrounding area.

The company - whose founder members and shareholders comprise of The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E), the University of Exeter, Devon County Council, Exeter City Council and Teignbridge District Council – is the first specifically Exeter-based...

Carols on the Quay a success

Exmouth Quay’s annual concert of traditional Christmas carols held on Sunday 11 December was a huge success with well over a hundred people joining in the fun.

The Exmouth Town Band, Exmouth Shanty Men, and the Woodbury Community choir provided the music for the event which was hosted by Martin Nicholls and raised funds for Christian Aid.

Property developer Eagle One, who built most of the quayside homes and are just completing the last 14 apartments at The Point, is the main sponsor of the event. Other traders at the Quay provide help with the fund-raising and the event...

Manhunt after knife-point robbery at Exeter petrol station

At around 12.50am on Monday 12 December 2016, a man armed with a large knife, entered the Esso petrol station on Cowley Bridge Road in Exeter.

A man, thought to be in his late 30s, picked up a till which was located in the Subway concession of the store. He was unable to open the till and threatened a member of staff to hand over approximately £400 in notes.

The man left the shop and ran into an alleyway which leads through to Lower Argyll Mews. The police helicopter was called to assist in the search for this offender.

There was one member of staff in the shop at...

Man dies following collision on A379

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a car and a pedestrian that left one man fatally injured.

Stephen McKay, from Newton Abbot, was fatally injured in the collision which happened on Thursday 1 December 2016.

Police were called at around 3pm following reports of a collision between a man in his 50’s and a Citroen Picasso on the A379 at Holcombe, Dawlish.

A number of road closures were put in place as paramedics and Air ambulance attended. The Air ambulance landed by the Smugglers Inn and the injured man was taken to Derriford Hospital...

Commuter-led project to cut congestion set to move into second gear

The first stage of a commuter-driven initiative designed to help reduce traffic congestion has revealed some fascinating results, organisers have said.

Experts from the University of Exeter launched the project earlier this year to determine what factors influence the time and routes chosen by people travelling to and from the city.

As part of the project, the team hosted an online survey - www.commute-exeter.com - aimed at anyone aged 17 and over who commutes for work or study.

Now, having collated the thousands of responses received, the team has revealed how...

Exeter professor wins prestigious medal

An expert in medical education has been awarded the prestigious President’s International Medal.

Adrian Freeman, Professor of Medical Education at the University of Exeter Medical School, said winning the accolade was a “real honour”.

The medal, awarded only occasionally by the Royal College of General Practitioners, recognises meritorious commitment and service to the development of general practice or family medicine.

Professor Freeman said: “While the award focuses on the development of general practice internationally, it also recognises the international work...

Santa, sleigh and reindeer come to Cofton

Devon’s favourite multi-award-winning holiday park, Cofton Country Holidays near Dawlish, is readying itself for the arrival of four very special guests on Thursday 22nd December when Father Christmas, his happy helper Elvina, and two of his most radiant reindeer come to Cofton for the afternoon.

Bringing the spirit of Christmas to Cofton whilst raising money for Children’s Hospice South West, the free to enter event will see Santa sweep in to Cofton on a sleigh drawn by Comet and Cupid at midday, ready for photos with children between 12pm and 1pm.

From 1.30pm party games...

Local News

Ghostly Nights Named Paranormal Experience Provider of the Year for the South West

Exeter Chiefs carving to adorn Cathedral

Exeter charity urges Devon MPs to support new law protecting women

The Internet of Change: Why Online Gambling is Now a British Pastime

New public sector energy company announced for Devon

Carols on the Quay a success

Manhunt after knife-point robbery at Exeter petrol station

Man dies following collision on A379

Commuter-led project to cut congestion set to move into second gear

Exeter professor wins prestigious medal

Santa, sleigh and reindeer come to Cofton

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