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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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Fans to relive Exeter City history as team battles for promotion

Forget just cheering on from the stands - football fans can explore the unique history of Exeter City through a new documentary as players embark on a promotion battle

Fans, former players and the current manager Paul Tisdale each explore different decades of Exeter City in the film, called Histories of St James Park, which will have a premiere at St James Park this week. Supporters are welcome at the screening of the documentary on the evening of 27 April, beginning at 7pm.

Also on display will be memorabilia and pictures which show the remarkable story of Exeter City FC....

Countdown to Exeter Really Big Quiz 2017

Exeter chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is inviting businesses across Exeter to take part in its 14th annual Really Big Quiz. Last year the quiz raised more than £6,000 for the Lord Mayor’s charity and plans are well underway to make this year’s event bigger and better, all in the name of charity.

Taking place at the Corn Exchange on Wednesday 10 May from 6.00pm, the annual Really Big Quiz is an opportunity for local firms to compete for the title of Exeter’s brainiest business. The event also raises vital funds for the Lord Mayor’s nominated charity Devon Freewheelers,...

Police appeal after man assaulted in Exmouth

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which took place at 3.30am on Sunday 9th April 2017, near the National Westminster bank on Rolle Street, Exmouth.

A 29-year-old man was assaulted by an unknown male leaving the victim with a serious head wound.

DC Rob Poole of Exmouth CID said: “We would like to reassure the public that we consider this to be an isolated incident. However, we are still keen to speak to anyone who saw this assault, which was serious.”

If you have information that could help with our investigation, please email 101@dc.police.uk...

Bikes bring a bounty of Easter gifts!

Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Little Bridge House hospice near Barnstaple, would like to thank everyone who donated gifts for its children and families this Easter

The hospice has been inundated with lots of Easter goodies, including a chocolate bonanza donated by members of the Exeter Bike Club and Taw & Torridge Bike Club who visited the hospice at the Easter weekend to deliver their gifts.

Although many of our life-limited children cannot eat the chocolate themselves, as the hospice offers respite care for the whole family including brothers and sisters, the...

Welcome reception for holiday park guests

A celebration with a traditional Devonshire cream tea marked the opening of a popular East Devon holiday park’s new reception area.

The work at Oakdown Touring & Holiday Caravan Park, which is located outside Sidmouth, took five months to complete and employed 20 local tradespeople.

The new reception, which was officially opened by Neil Parish MP, is now ready to welcome guests to the park for the 2017 holiday season. The park’s café has also been refurbished as part of the improvement work.

Alastair Franks, who runs the park with this wife Andrianna and parents...

Police concerned for missing Exeter teenager

Anastasia Groom, missing since 22 April 2017, has been found safe and well in the Avon & Somerset policing area.

Devon and Cornwall Police, and Avon & Somerset Constabulary, thank the public for their help in locating Anastasia.

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Police are concerned for the welfare of 13 year old Anastasia Groom who went missing from the Exeter area

Anastasia is described as a white female around 5ft 1ins tall, of stocky build with dark hair with red colouring, which is worn...

Firefighters tackle major blaze on Woodbury Common

Fire crews from across Devon and Somerset have been tackling a large gorse fire on Woodbury Common.

The blaze started art around 2pm today (Sunday) and smoke could be seen for miles across Exeter and Haldon Hill.

Twenty appliances were sent to tackle the flames that were fanned by high winds.

The B3180 is closed between Four Firs and Halfway Inn on the A3052.

Members of the public are asked to avoid the Woodbury area while Emergency Services deal with the fire.

Below is the full report from Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service HQ:

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Exeter is an amazing place. Set in the beautiful Devon countryside, near to the glorious seaside, and a short commute from Bristol and London, it really does have it all. But even places that have it all can get a bit boring sometimes. If the weather isn’t great, you are short of cash, or the car has broken down, it can be difficult finding things to fill the day and pass the time. Luckily for you, we have come up with a solution! Have you ever tried online sports betting? Whether you are a beginner, and amateur or a professional and seasoned flutterer, there are lots of great options out...

Bee creative in the garden!

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and The Wildlife Trusts have joined forces to urge gardeners to do more to help protect bumblebees and solitary bees, heroes of the pollinator world. The Bee Creative in the Garden! call comes as bees are under increasing pressure largely due to loss of habitat. In the countryside, 97% of lowland meadow has already been lost and the dramatic decrease in suitable habitats isn’t just confined to rural areas. The network of 15 million gardens that once formed ‘green corridors’ for wildlife is also disappearing at an alarming rate. In response here in the...

More than 30 acts announced for Lapstock

Music at the Mill will showcase local young talent

Organisers of the 11th annual Lapstock Music Festival in Mid-Devon have announced the line-up of bands and performers for this year’s Music at the Mill which will feature more 30 acts over two days in July.

The event which attracts bands from all over the country and is highly regarded amongst musicians for its professional staging and equipment, features a free Friday night programme showcasing young South West based talent and a day-long Saturday session with 15 acts on the main stage and a further 11 acts on a separate...

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

Fans to relive Exeter City history as team battles for promotion

Countdown to Exeter Really Big Quiz 2017

Police appeal after man assaulted in Exmouth

Bikes bring a bounty of Easter gifts!

Welcome reception for holiday park guests

Police concerned for missing Exeter teenager

Firefighters tackle major blaze on Woodbury Common

Check out the best designed affiliates site we have seen yet!

Bee creative in the garden!

More than 30 acts announced for Lapstock

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