A total of 35 worthy community schemes have had Parishes Together Fund applications approved by the decision making panel of East Devon District councillors between April 2016 and March 2017. The same funding is available again now.
Designed to provide financial solutions to local issues, the Parishes Together Fund is a joint East Devon District Council and Devon County Council initiative in which the sum of £1.10 per elector in each parish is put into a central pot, which parish and town councils can then apply to for funding towards community projects. All projects, apart from...
Three appliances from Teignmouth, Dawlish and Torquay, and an Operational Assurance Officer, were mobilised to the Beachcomber Café in Teignmouth, following several calls reporting a fire.
Immediately upon arrival of the first appliance, the assistance of a fourth fire engine was requested. This was mobilised from Paignton.
Below id he fire service log:
23:00 - Kitchen area of the café is well alight. Remainder of the property is heavily smoke logged. Two sets of breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet are in use.
Exeter Punks Picnic is a three day music event taking place in August. Organised by Old Hat Promotions, this is the first year such an event has been held in Exeter.
The event will span three days, (18th-20th August) and two venues - the Barnfield Theatre and the newly reopened from fire damage Cavern Club.
Friday the 18th will feature four acts at the Barnfield Theatre, 7pm-11pm. These are A Waste of Damnation, Skinners, Bastard and Plymouth punk favourites The Bus Station Loonies. This event is £5 entry and advance bookings can be made through the box office on 01392...
Following the devastation of The Royal Clarence Hotel in October 2016 and months of careful deconstruction that have taken place since, the first plans will be put forward this week when outlines for the external façade are shared with the people of Exeter.
A public consultation for external plans will take place at St Martins Church in Cathedral Close between 2pm-8pm on Wednesday 26 July, open to all and with feedback forms available for visitors.
As pledged by owner Andrew Brownsword at the time of the fire, the new façade shows a restored frontage, designed to stay as...
Westpoint Arena, Exeter became a sea of pink on Sunday as thousands of women joined the fight against cancer by taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. Just under 4,000 mums, daughters, sisters and friends showed their incredible commitment to the cause as they came together over the weekend to help bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. Now organisers of the Pretty Muddy, 5k and 10k event are sending a heart-felt message of thanks to everyone who took part and all their supporters. And they’re asking them to make every step count by paying in their sponsorship money...
An unusual dog who has been repeatedly overlooked at an animal rescue centre is hoping to find her paw-fect forever home.
Daisy has been cared for by the team at RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter in Exeter after her previous owner gave her away after finding herself unable to cope with two dogs who had been brought over from America.
Daisy, who is an American Black and Tan Coonhound, has been waiting for almost six months with little interest from those looking to adopt a dog from the charity.
She is now desperate to find a loving forever home with an owner who has...
Local lady Wendy from Chudleigh will be hosting her annual, fun-filled street party on Saturday September 2nd.
This year she will be raising money for a charity close to her heart, Pancreatic Cancer Action.
Wendy, owner of the Bishop Lacy Inn on Fore Street organises the community event to bring everyone together for a day of celebration that anyone can come along to free of charge.
The road will be closed from 12pm – 12am so the party can take place. There will be live bands from 2pm to 11pm and a raffle with local companies helping out for free.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Tiverton on Saturday 22 July 2017.
The incident took place just after 1.30pm at ‘Cash 4 Clothes’ on Leat Street in Tiverton.
A male offender entered the premises holding a small blade and demanded money and then pushed the victim, a woman in her 40s, to the ground before making off with cash.
DC Jason Colcutt said: “This was a particularly vicious crime with the use of a blade shown.
“The man is described as white, 6ft tall, and was wearing black sunglasses and a distinctive brown jacket with light...
On Thursday 27th July, Princesshay will host its Eats! Summer party with cooking demonstrations, samples, live music, face painting and a competition giving one lucky person a chance to win a mini cruise for two.
The free event will take place from 11am to 4pm, and welcomes families and children too. Visitors to Princesshay can take a seat on the deck chairs and bean bags whilst soaking up the sun, or enjoy summer games on the turf.
Watch interactive cooking demonstrations from the restaurants head chefs, including wagamama’s, café Rouge, Coal Grill and Bar, Yo! Sushi,...
Are you wondering what type of school to send your child to? This is a huge decision for a parent to make and it can affect many of areas of your child’s life, now and in the future. Sending your child to a prep school before they go to secondary school is one option for parents when they are making this decision on behalf of their son or daughter. Prep schools vary in quality from one school to another, but some of the main benefits of the leading prep schools include the following.
