The popular touring ‘Rock Gem ‘n' Bead Show' is returning to Exeter Racecourse once again in March this year. The venue has played host to the craft fair for the past several years now, attracting enthusiasts and interested parties from around the area to head down and see some of the finest hand-crafted creations available in the UK. The show is about more than just handmade jewellery though; there are a plethora of arts and craft opportunities available to the public, alongside quirky exhibitions and scientific lectures.

The purpose of the event is part-sales, part-entertainment...

PEOPLE in the South West are being urged to show support on World Cancer Day for everyone affected by the disease.

Cancer Research UK is calling on men, women and children to wear one of the charity’s brightly coloured Unity Bands with pride on Monday, February 4.

Every hour, around four people are diagnosed with cancer in the South West.*

Wearing a Unity Band is a way of showing solidarity with people affected by the disease.

The wristband is available in three different colours – navy, blue and pink. It can be worn in memory of a loved one, to celebrate...

Roads across the county have generally improved throughout the day, as highways teams have been working hard to clear them.

On high ground, good progress has been made with gritters, tractors, ploughs and snow blowers, such that access to the moors tomorrow (Saturday) should be resumed.

But with temperatures across the county set to dip significantly tonight, dropping to minus 5 degrees in places, minus 3 degrees in Exeter, Devon County Council is reminding people to take care.

“It is going to be an exceptionally cold night tonight,” said Cllr Stuart Hughes, the...

Two young brothers have been commended for knowing what to do in an emergency.

Their dad, March Le-fey, had a seizure caused by hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) at the family home in Whipton, Exeter.

He had collapsed, was unconscious, and needed urgent medical help.

Six-year-old, Isaac, called for help from his nine-year-old brother, Elliot who dialled 999.

Elliot told South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) 999 Call Handler Lucy Frith exactly what was wrong.

The boys and their family made a special visit to the SWASFT Control...

Law firm, Ashfords LLP, has demonstrated its commitment to employee wellbeing after re-signing the Mindful Employer Charter, a national pledge for employers who are positive in their approach towards mental health and wellbeing.

The Charter is one element of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER® initiative, which aims to increase awareness of mental health in the workplace and assist businesses to provide a supportive working environment. Ashfords first signed the Charter in 2015 and is pleased to be re-committing.

A wide range of employers from across the UK are involved in the initiative...

New research has revealed thatover a third (36%) of bored Brits in the southwest daydream about being on holiday every working day of the week, and a majority of us imagine jetting off to the Caribbean on our travels (42%).

The research, conducted by Travel Republic, found that almost half of holiday daydreamers in the area imagine lying on a beach (48%), walking along it (37%), and visiting landmarks (29%). And a staggering 86% said they daydream about living on a tropical island.

When the southwest is not daydreaming, even less time is being spent on work, as 32% admit to...

People will have a chance to have their say on proposals to close a number of public toilets in Exeter as part of online consultation which begins today.

The consultation will last three weeks and the Council is urging people to give their views on the proposals by filling in an online survey. Those who do not want to go online can pick up a paper version from the Council’s Customer Service Centre in Paris Street.

The survey can be found at www.exeter.gov.uk/toiletconsultation

The City Council is looking to permanently close 15 public conveniences which are no...

Devon County Council is urging people across snow-hit areas of the county not to travel tomorrow morning (Friday 1 February) unless absolutely essential.

Heavy snow has caused traffic disruption in parts of the county earlier this afternoon and this evening.

The A380 was completely closed at Ideford Dip due to a vehicle blocking the road, and the A38 Telegraph Hill has been blocked by stationary traffic but work is underway to reopen the A38 and free south bound traffic from the M5.

The A379 at Peamore near Exeter has been blocked by a jack-knifed lorry, the B3192...

Exeter City’s latest signing Donovan Wilson says he’s delighted to sign for the Grecians until the end of the 2018/19 campaign.

Donovan, who has spent time on loan with Spanish side FC Jumilla since August 2018, signs for City from Wolverhampton Wanderers and the youngster is looking forward to getting going with his new club.

The 21-year-old said: “I’m really happy to sign. I heard about it yesterday, and as soon as I heard, I wanted to come down straight away.

“I know about the history in terms of the young players that the club brings through as a lot of them go...

Eight Exeter-based businesses have competed in a mixed netball competition to raise nearly £500 for Jay’s Aim – a charity focused on reducing the number of young people who die from sudden cardiac death in the South West.

Organised by wealth management company Brewin Dolphin, the hotly-contested event took place in the sports hall at the University of Exeter’s Streatham campus. Those taking part were legal firms Michelmores, Trowers & Hamlins, Gilbert Stephens, Ashfords and Stephens Scown, accountants PKF Francis Clark, the charity Jay’s Aim and Brewin Dolphin.

“It was...