If you are planning to dig out the barbeque tools and enjoy the sunshine this weekend you may get more than you bargained for!
A woman had a shock when house sitting for friends after she discovered a slow worm wedged in a BBQ tool.
RSPCA Animal Collection Officer Paul Adams was called yesterday (April 19) by a member of the public who found the slow worm in a shed in the garden in Exeter.
The slow worm was completely stuck and ACO Adams had to take him - still stuck in the tool - to RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre.
Exeter City have received a decision from the Professional Football Compensation Committee (PFCC) regarding Ethan Ampadu’s move to Chelsea and are disappointed by the verdict given.
The decision taken by the PFCC, following a meeting held in London on Wednesday, in summary means that Exeter’s total compensation is up to £2.5m: comprising a guaranteed sum of £1.3m based on a transfer fee plus international and first team appearances already made, with the balance made up of contingent sums amounting to of a further £1.25m depending on the player’s first team appearances with Chelsea...
Shopping for a friend’s birthday present at Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter generated a lovely surprise for the giver – a new vehicle worth nearly £24,000.
Gina, 45, a customer service advisor from Exmouth, paid £2 for the Children’s Hospice South West’s charity draw, with the Toyota C-HR donated by Snows Toyota in Exeter.
The mother-of-two said: “I saw the model on display at Princesshay and bought the draw ticket on a whim after shopping for a friend’s birthday present.
“I don’t do the lottery or anything like that – and I didn’t tell my husband as he would...
Residents in Exeter and the surrounding areas are invited to Cardiomyopathy UK’s awareness raising Information Day on Saturday 28th April 2018 at the Mercure Exeter Rougemount Hotel. .
The charity is encouraging people to come along and meet expert speakers as well as sharing their own life experiences with others affected by the condition. Cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease and a main cause of sudden cardiac death.
Cardiomyopathy affects more than 160,000 in the UK. Current estimates suggest that 1 in 500 people are affected, but actual prevalence is thought to be...
An exhibition of digital art at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) and a festival at RAMM and Exeter Phoenix this spring will celebrate the achievements of young artists and introduce 21st-century techniques to new audiences.
In the RAMM Cafe from 17 April to 1 July, the Machina exhibition features young people’s innovative digital art. The display includes gif animations, digital paintings and installations using apps, smartphone technology, coding and other digital techniques. Traditional media such as painting and printmaking add further variety. Objects in RAMM and...
Harry ‘The Hunter’ Webb is looking to put on a show at a famous fight venue this month.
The 21 year old from Exeter will look to make it three wins out of three at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Saturday, April 28.
The East End venue is regarded by many as a spiritual home of British boxing – and Webb is delighted to be boxing there.
“I’ve always wanted to box there,” said the former Lympstone amateur. “Everyone in boxing knows the York Hall and so many big names fought there on the way up.
“The crowd there is very knowledgeable – and I’m hoping they will...
Local independent house builder, Devonshire Homes, has announced that it is extending its support of Children’s Hospice South West for a second year, with the pledge of £1,000 to sponsor Barnstaple-based paediatric nurse, Lorraine Langmead.
Based at Little Bridge House in Fremington, Lorraine provides hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and support for their families across Devon and west Somerset. Devonshire Homes’ sponsorship will help families, who face the most unimaginable challenges, get through the most difficult times and create happy memories to cherish...
Today, NHS Blood and Transplant specialist nurse Andrew Broderick from Ottery St Mary has been announced as a finalist in the 2018 RCNi Nurse Awards, the UK’s most prestigious nursing accolades. Following the awards’ highest ever number of nominations in its 31 year history, a panel of expert judges has whittled down over 700 entries to just five inspirational finalists for each award category, and Andrew is a finalist in the ‘Innovations in your Specialty’ category. The RCNi Nurse Awards identify and celebrate nurses who, every day, go above and beyond to save lives, provide outstanding...
The South West Built Environment Awards is a celebration of innovation, best practice and expertise in the South West region. Taking place on 22 June 2018 at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, the Awards will showcase innovative solutions and ground-breaking developments from across the industry.
With over 140 exemplary entries packed full of pioneering projects, products and people received, this year's South West Built Environment Award judges have had an onerous job of shortlisting entries into each category. The judges have been overwhelmed with the high standard and variety within...
Exeter Junior School Headmistress Sue Marks and her daughter, alumna Amy Marks, are celebrating completion the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 15th April for charity.
The dynamic duo are raising money for The Children's Society and MIND, in support of the school's charity bike ride from John O' Groats to Land's End over the summer.
Sue said she was very proud that she and her daughter, 2013 Exeter School leaver Amy, completed the marathon for two such good causes.
"Both charities are meaningful to us particularly as my mother used to do a lot of work with MIND when she...
