Make Music, Make a Change!

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 11/27/2017 - 11:06am

Disability charities and clubs from across the county meet for a special music day in Exeter to celebrate an amazing project and to meet up and make new friends.

A special one-day event is coming to Exeter this December, as participants and organisations involved in the groundbreaking “Make Music, Make a Change” project come together to share what they’ve learned and make some new music!

The project, run by Devon-based charity Wren Music and funded by Arts Council England has been running throughout the Summer and Autumn and has seen musicians from Wren work across the...

Police appeal after three injured in Devon crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/27/2017 - 10:51am

Police are appealing for witnesses following a two vehicle collision that happened on Saturday 25November 2017 on an unclassified road at Batsworthy Cross near Rackenford in Devon.

Officers were notified at around 1.40pm to reports that a black Seat Ibiza and a silver Land Rover Freelander were involved in a collision.

The Seat driver, a woman from the Midlands, and a male passenger, both suffered serious life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision and were taken to Derriford Hospital and North Devon District Hospital.

The driver of the Land Rover, a man...

Proposals invited for high quality temporary food and drink opportunity on Exmouth seafront

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/27/2017 - 10:43am

Council keen to hear from experienced food festival operators interested in running an exciting and innovative food and drink opportunity as part of the Queen’s Drive regeneration project

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a quality food and drink operator to make their mark at East Devon District Council’s Queen’s Drive site, the area of Exmouth’s seafront that is earmarked for development as part of the Exmouth vision to regenerate the town and its economy.

Prior to development taking place in autumn 2019, the council will be providing a vibrant and colourful mixture...

Thousands of vulnerable and older people at risk in Devon this Winter

Authored by LauraHew
Posted: Mon, 11/27/2017 - 10:27am

A campaign to help the most vulnerable in our communities to stay warm and well this winter has launched. The Surviving Winter appeal asks those who feel they can, to consider donating to those who desperately need extra support during the cold winter months. Many previous donors have donated their Winter Fuel payment if they don’t need it but want to make sure it is well used.

The figures tell a shocking story for older and vulnerable people in Devon living in fuel poverty. Over 1,000 older people are at risk of dying simply due to avoidable winter related illnesses and one in...

RAMM strikes gold!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/27/2017 - 10:22am

Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum has won Gold in the 2017 Devon Tourism Awards for Large Attraction. RAMM also scooped a Silver award for Access and Inclusivity and Bronze award for Artistic, Cultural and Learning Attraction.

The award ceremony was held in Plymouth Guildhall and hosted by travel commentator Simon Calder and special guest, Polar Explorer Anne Daniels. 76 awards were presented to winners from 25 categories, including recognition for restaurants, hotels, attractions, guided tours, holiday parks and many more.

Councillor Rachel Sutton, Portfolio Holder for...

New chief for Youth Games

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/27/2017 - 10:01am

Sports charity the South West Youth Games Trust has appointed its first ever Chief Executive. Chris Broadbent, who has previously worked for Team GB and for the London Olympics has joined the Trust with an aim to increase activity levels among young people across Devon and Cornwall. The charity was created in 2015 to save the Devon Youth Games and has since grown its main event into the South West Rotary Youth Games, expanding into Cornwall as well as every Devon district. It is now the region’s biggest youth multi-sport community event with around 10,000 taking part in the journey towards...

Saracens 18 Exeter Chiefs 20

Just as Sandy Park remains a fortress for the Exeter Chiefs, so Allianz Park is regarded as just the same for European champions Saracens.

Undefeated on their own patch for 21 months, it took a monumental effort from Rob Baxter’s side to emerge victorious from this brutal Aviva Premiership contest with a priceless four points.

The victory, Exeter’s seventh of the campaign, not only ensured the reigning English champions remain top of the pile after nine rounds but, more importantly, they are now five points ahead of Mark McCall’s side, who are next best in the standings on...

Fire crews called to two serious crashes in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/27/2017 - 7:54am

One Fire Engine from Chard, one from Ilminster and one from Honiton, were sent to a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision on the A303 Eastbound between Upottery and the Devon border.

The incident involved a two vehicle road traffic collision with five people inside. Four of the casualties were released by fire service personnel using hydraulic cutting equipment and small tools.

They were then transported to hospital by land ambulance.

The road was closed for several hours following the incident at 16:37 yesterday (SUNDAY).

In an earlier incident at...

Exeter Chamber of Commerce celebrates 150th Anniversary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/27/2017 - 6:21am

Exeter Chamber of Commerce celebrated their 150th Exeter Anniversary in style with 360 people attending the annual Exeter Business Dinner which took place on Friday 17th November at Sandy Park Conference Centre.

Charlie and AJ Courtenay, Earl and Countess of Devon, gave the main address of the evening, sharing their vision for Powderham Castle in the future, as well as an insight into the ancient family’s part in the city and region’s history.

The Chamber was toasted by Alexander Hetjes, Mayor of Bad Homburg, the German town which Exeter is twined with. Mayor Hetjes...

Top 50 accolade for Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 11/26/2017 - 10:12pm

For the second year running Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants has been included in the Top 50 of the UK's leading accountancy practices.

The Top 50 is compiled every year by accounting sector bible Accountancy Age which surveys the UK's leading accountancy practices, delving into firms' fee incomes and number of partners before publishing a league table of those its deems to be the profession's elite.

Considered an essential research tool for decision makers seeking professional financial advice and services, entry into the Top 50 is recognition of excellence within a...

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