A trip to Newton Abbot’s markets turned into a Christmas surprise for one lucky Teignbridge resident.
Nicola Ryan from Newton Abbot was drawn as the winner of a £100 Christmas hamper packed full of festive goodies supplied by Bakers the Butcher, Stonemans Deli and Home Bake - from Newton Abbot's Indoor Market. A popular annual event on the market calendar, the competition saw market shoppers completing an entry form for a chance to win the fantastic festive prize.
On 19 December, Teignbridge District Council’s Planning Committee unanimously agreed plans for the first phase...
Exeter City fell to a 3-1 defeat away from home against Yeovil Town at Huish Park in Sky Bet League Two.
A first half goal from Jake Gray gave the home side the lead before Francois Zoko struck to put the Glovers further ahead.
Jayden Stockley then pulled one back for City, but a Sam Surridge penalty confirmed the win for the Glovers as City slipped to another defeat on the road.
Paul Tisdale named the same side that started the 2-1 win over Stevenage last weekend at St James Park, with the Grecians looking to get back to winning ways on the road.
Santa Claus isn’t due for another 24 hours yet, but Christmas certainly came early for Exeter Chiefs as they extended their lead at the top of the Aviva Premiership with victory at Northampton Saints.
Jack Yeandle’s try - with the very last play of the match - ensured it was rich rewards for Rob Baxter’s side as they emerged with another maximum haul from their efforts at Franklin’s Gardens.
The hooker’s late touchdown came after team-mates Will Chudley, Sam Simmonds and Thomas Waldrom had earlier found their way over the whitewash for the defending champions.
East Devon residents are making a real difference to the lives of the homeless and vulnerable this Christmas as their unwanted clothing and textiles go towards funding the invaluable work of The Salvation Army.
Over the last 12 months, households have recycled an astonishing 250 tonnes of clothes, shoes and textiles which they can put in their green recycling boxes and are collected weekly by East Devon District Council’s contractors Suez UK from the kerbside. The total also includes the textiles collected from the ten Salvation Army clothing banks installed on sites across the...
Forest Fuels took a top accolade at the national Green Energy Awards, bringing home the coveted sustainable energy Installer of the Year Award.
Presented to Forest Fuels’ Finance Director Martin Keattch by Lord Robin Teverson and host Joe Sellman-Leava, the award recognises ‘high-quality work, an exemplary level of customer service, and the delivery of innovative solutions to address the rapid changes in the market.’
“This is a proud moment for Forest Fuels and a fitting reward for the effort and dedication that our staff have put in over the past 12 months,” said managing...
Hospiscare has been getting in the Christmas spirit with the help of children from across Exeter, Mid and East Devon.
Children from the Exwick Ark Nursery, Little MarVals in Pinhoe, Little Dragons at Clyst St George, Exeter Junior School and Kiddi Caru have been busy making snowflakes to decorate the charity’s Warehouse Store in Marsh Barton.
Staff at the shop were looking for new ideas to decorate their window for Christmas and were delighted with the sparkly, colourful decorations the children presented to them. Community Fundraiser Susie Healey said,
Teignbridge's Planning Committee today unanimously approved an application for 20 custom build homes to the west of Newton Abbot at Highweek.
The site borders land allocated in the Local Plan at Howton Road. Importantly, this decision unlocks a new road between A382 Bovey Tracey Road and A383 Ashburton Road, running from Forches Cross to Hele Park. This road will provide access to 1150 new homes planned for Houghton Barton.
The application sets out proposals for affordable homes, as custom build starter homes which would only be available to first time buyers at a price 20...
Exeter’s businesses already know they’re onto something here in the heart of the West Country. Now the secret is out, with national reporting of the buzz, diversity and sheer quality of life that Exeter has to offer. With a young, diverse and rapidly expanding student population, rapid growth in high-value knowledge and tech businesses and the simple maths of young families moving from the pricey and crowded South East – over 3,000 in 2016 – there’s definitely something in the air.
Any city needs a cultural scene to thrive. And a feel-good factor is great for business. Since 2016,...
Ali Hepher has challenged his Exeter Chiefs side to keep "pushing on" as they look to further cement their position at the top of the Aviva Premiership. With tomorrow's trip to Northampton Saints marking the halfway stage of the domestic season, the reigning champions currently find themselves eight points clear of nextbest Gloucester and in fine fettle heading towards the close of what has been a memorable 12 months for all and sundry at Sandy Park. But as happy the Chiefs are with their present placing, Hepher says the group as a whole are keen to raise standards even higher, starting...
Police are appealing to the public for their assistance after launching an investigation into a sexual assault in an Exeter Nightclub.
Investigating officer Chris Raddan, said: “This incident relates to an alleged sexual assault within the top floor bar at Rosie’s Nightclub, Mary Arches Street, Exeter, at approximately 12.45am on Sunday 1 October.
“The victim, a woman in her 20’s, was sexually assaulted by one of a group of three men who approached her at the bar whilst she was waiting for a drink. She was then further assaulted and this resulted in a struggle, which led to...
