Fire crews are in attendance at a property in Copplestone following a call from the owner saying there was smoke in the kitchen and flames could be seen outside.
The blaze started at 5.06am today (November11) at the thatched house in Clannaborough, Bow, Between North Tawton and Crediton.
The A3072 Beers Hill has been closed to traffic.
An initial 8 pump attendance was mobilised, with crews attending from North Tawton, Crediton, Danes Castle, Chulmleigh, Okehampton and Witheridge, together with a water carrier from Danes Castle and Command Support Vehicle from...
Whether you’re alone, with friends or with family, long car trips can both be exhilarating and a logistical nightmare. As the pilot of your ship, you also have to look after your flock a well as make sure that you arrive at the destination in one piece. In this article, we’re going to give you a few essential tips to make sure you survive your next long car journey .
Make that you Limit your Driving Time
If you’re travelling alone, then you will be the only one driving. This means that you have to monitor your driving time and don’t go overboard. Overworking yourself is a...
Devon and Somerset Fire and rescue service received a call from ambulance crews reporting a collision between a car and a tractor on Bonhay Road, Exeter.
The accident happened outsude the Mill on the Exe pub at 7.31pm yesterday (November 10).
Two pumps from Danes Castle, one from Topsham and a heavy rescue tender from Middlemoor were immediately mobilised by fire control.
On arrival the officer in charge confirmed one car and one tractor had been involved in a road traffic collision with one casualty physically trapped in the vehicle.
Ricky Pellow believes a bit of fine tuning to the Exeter defensive plan this week means the Chiefs will travel to rivals Scarlets in buoyant mood ahead of Sunday’s clash at the Parc Y Scarlets (3pm).
Last season’s beaten finalists kicked off their Anglo-Welsh Cup campaign in fine fashion a week ago, dispatching Premiership counterparts Northampton Saints 43-28 in a seven-try success on home soil.
Although delighted with the way his side went about their business in attack, skills coach Pellow was somewhat critical of his players in the way they allowed the Saints to hit...
A pheasant has taken up residence in a sculpture made of mirrors on Exeter University’s campus, believing his own reflection is a rival male he must see off.
The handsome cock pheasant has been living in a mirror sculpture on the University of Exeter’s campus since May.
The bird, a common pheasant believed to be around two years old, gazes into the 6 mirrors, part of a sculpture entitled Reflected Vision by Kenny Munro. He struts around the sculpture, and in between its mirrors, apparently communicating with other birds.
Exeter’s popular summer pop up The Boat Shed is opening its doors again – this time for Christmas feasting.
The menu has been designed by Devon chef, Robin Rea of Rusty Pig, renowned for his commitment to great flavours and ethical ingredients.
Rusty Pig was voted the best in the county for Devon Street Food at this year’s Nourish Festival and dishes will feature locally sourced ingredients, served with a twist in the tail. They include Rusty Pig’s own charcuterie range, along with turkey and beef raised in the region and options for vegetarians using the very best of...
Otter Garden Centres is scouring East Devon for extra Santas to join its Christmas Grotto team.
The annual grotto in Ottery St Mary has been a popular family event since the 1980s, bringing the magic of Christmas to local children. Meeting Santa and receiving a personal gift is the highlight of the experience and this year there are openings for new Santas to join the team.
Marketing Manager, Sabine Taylor said: “Being Santa is a fun role but also an important one – for many children this will be their first visit to the man in red and we want them to truly believe.”...
Thompson Jenner LLP are pleased to invite you to their Autumn Budget breakfast briefing on Thursday 23 November 2017, following the Chancellor’s announcements the previous day.
Briefing details:
Presenting an overview of the Budget will be Geoff Fraser, Thompson Jenner’s Head of Taxation. Joe Wilson, of Thompson Jenner’s Tax team, will also be giving an overview and examples of where Research & Development tax relief can play a valuable source of funding for business owners. With the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) just around the corner,...
A FREE legal clinic has been declared a success in supporting families involved in child custody disputes at the Exeter Family Court and is looking to help more people.
An information stall was held this week at the city’s Combined Court to promote the free monthly, Exeter Family Court Clinic. Since the clinic opened in May, a total of 20 families have been helped and during National Pro Bono Week (6-11 Nov) local lawyers are keen to help more people who cannot afford legal advice to represent themselves in a Family Court case and to guide them towards other support services....
It's getting just a little bit close to the C-word, and as the Guild's annual Christmas craft show opens next Friday, staff are already delighting in the handmade exhibits flooding in, ready for display in their gallery.
MAKE is the popular annual selling exhibition which heralds winter and the festive season. Bovey's gallery will showcase the best contemporary craftwork from over 50 UK-based designer-makers. If shoppers want to avoide the busy and sometimes bland highstreet they can visit MAKE every weekend and up til Christmas Eve to browse and buy something a little different...
