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The Holt Exeter is brewing an extra-special event with its first Beer Festival

Fancy a pint? Well, this weekend (7th-9th August) there are over twenty guest ales - plus the standard six on tap - at The Holt’s very first beer festival. With beers and ciders from some of the South West’s very best independent breweries, your new favourite pint is just waiting to be discovered!

Located by Cathedral Green, The Holt is an independent pub in the heart of Exeter. Owned by the same family behind The Holt, Honiton and the award-winning Otter Brewery, it is safe to say that they certainly know a thing or two about what makes a delicious Devon pint! Whether it’s your...

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Award for Luke the lifesaver!

A medical student’s dedication and life-saving first aid skills have won him the St John Ambulance Volunteer of the Year award.

Luke Tester, a student at the University of Exeter Medical School, said he was “stunned” to win the award, in a ceremony hosted by Myleene Klass.

Luke, 22, was on the scene in seconds when a runner collapsed during a race last year. He and another St John Ambulance colleague were on the scene in seconds, and established that the runner was not breathing. They performed CPR with advanced resuscitation equipment and a defibrillator, reviving the man...

Devonshire Freemasons Help with the Costs of Cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support's Financial Grant Scheme has recently been boosted by a donation of £5,000 from the Devonshire Freemasons. The donation was made after the Freemason's learned of the financial struggle people are facing when diagnosed with cancer.

Area Fundraising Manager for Macmillan, Suzie Warren, said "We are so grateful for the support we have received from the Devonshire Freemasons. This donation will have a direct impact on people in Devon struggling with the cost of cancer."

Suzie went on to say, "Many people find themselves having to stop work or reduce...

Police appeal to Lockdown Festival goers

Devon and Cornwall Police are working closely with the organisers of a music festival to be held on the Powderham estate, near Exeter, this weekend to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.

The Lockdown festival, organised by UK Live, runs on Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of September.

Chief Inspector Adrian Leisk is in charge of the policing of the event. He said: “Our objectives are entirely in line with those of the organisers, in that we want everyone to have a good time and to be safe while they are within the confines of the festival and when they...

Man impersonating a police officer 'targeting the elderly' in Exeter

Police are asking the public to be vigilant after reports of a man impersonating a police officer in Exeter.

Police have had reports that a man has been in the Beacon Heath area of Exeter attempting to gain entrance to properties claiming that he is a police officer. The man isn’t wearing a uniform and is using a handwritten ID. We believe that he is targeting the elderly.

The man is described as a white man in his 40’s/50’s, very short dark hair, sometimes wearing a dark blue baseball cap, stocky build and around 5”8 tall.

A police spokesperson said: “Impersonating...

Stunning part of Exeter’s heritage on display for the first time since the Blitz

A stunning stained glass depicting Exeter’s patron saint St Sidwella is to go on display for the first time in 74 years.

It was recently discovered at St Matthew’s church, in Newtown, where it has remained undisturbed since the Blitz.

Now the forgotten glass, with its stunning depiction of St Sidwella, is to form the centrepiece of two special Heritage Open Days at St Sidwell’s Community Centre, on September 9-10.

Exeter’s patron saint gives her name to the new leisure centre St Sidwell’s Point, which will be built by Exeter City Council on the site of the current...

Police appeal for missing schoolboy

Police are increasingly concerned for the welfare of 15-year-old Arthur Heeler-Frood, who is missing from the Axminster area.

Arthur has not been seen since the early morning of Tuesday 6 September.

He is described as a white male, 5ft 4in tall, of slight build with short, light brown hair.

He was last seen he was wearing his school uniform and carrying black rucksack.

If you see him or have any information, please contact police immediately on 999 and quote incident number 771 060916.

Man charged with attempted murder in Topsham

Police have charged a man with attempted murder following a stabbing in Topsham on Monday the 5th of September.

Andrew Barnes, 60-years-old, of Altamira, Topsham has been charged with attempted murder in connection with this assault and has today appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court (7th September).

A 29-year-old man suffering serious injuries in a property in Topsham, he remains in Derriford in a serious but stable condition.

Barnes has been remanded in custody and will appear before a judge in October.

Health staff appeal for donors

Staff from Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust (NDHT) have joined a national campaign to encourage people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register.

Organ Donation Week started on Monday 5 September and continues until Sunday 11 September. To mark the week, NHS Blood and Transplant are calling on people to help ‘Turn an End, Into a Beginning.’ The campaign encourages people to talk about organ donation with their family and friends.

Trust staff at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) have been pledging their support for the campaign. Sodexo and South West Ambulance Service...

Let a firefighter wash your car

Firefighters up and down the country are preparing to roll up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash this Saturday, 10 September to raise vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Bring your car along and have it washed in return for a donation to The Fire Fighters Charity, the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families.

Lee Howell, Chief Fire Officer for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Servicer said: “Monies raised through national fundraising initiatives provide a...

New teams wanted for Football Mundial

The successful 6 a side football league run by Football Mundial, on Monday nights, is looking for new teams for the new season that has just started!

All Matches are played on fantastic Astroturf Pitches in Exeter at Isca College.

It is FREE to enter the league with places available right now for teams of all standards welcome!

The Exeter 6 a side leagues run outdoors on the superb Astroturf Pitch, will have 16 teams competing in two divisions, with promotion and relegation taking place in each league.

Tom McDonough from Football Mundial says, “the leagues...

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The Holt Exeter is brewing an extra-special event with its first Beer Festival

Award for Luke the lifesaver!

Devonshire Freemasons Help with the Costs of Cancer

Police appeal to Lockdown Festival goers

Man impersonating a police officer 'targeting the elderly' in Exeter

Stunning part of Exeter’s heritage on display for the first time since the Blitz

Police appeal for missing schoolboy

Man charged with attempted murder in Topsham

Health staff appeal for donors

Let a firefighter wash your car

New teams wanted for Football Mundial

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