Appeal after woman is sexually assaulted in Exeter

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Posted: Mon, 06/05/2017 - 7:51am

Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of a sexual assault in Exeter in the early hours of Sunday morning [4 June] between 3.15am and 3.40am.

A woman in her 20s was approached from behind by an unknown man who sexually assaulted her at the junction with Mount Pleasant Road and Thurlow Road in Exeter.

Detective Sergeant Guy Biggar said: “We would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time, or who saw anything suspicious.

“The man is described as having tanned skin, aged around 30-years-old, with very short black spikey hair, and of a big...

Exeter College apprentices win recognition

It has been an award-winning fortnight for Exeter College Apprenticeships. Following the double win for Apprenticeships at the Exeter Living awards, five Exeter College Apprentices have claimed wins in their individual industries for their excellent skills and hard work. To begin the winning streak, multiple construction Apprentices entered SkillBuild. This competition gives Britain’s best construction trainees a chance to compete against one another and showcase their talents to be pronounced the best in their chosen craft occupation. James Cope, Apprentice at Gentlemen Builders claimed...

Bridge Road in Exeter closed overnight

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Posted: Mon, 06/05/2017 - 1:17am

Bridge Road in Exeter is due to be closed overnight on Monday 5 June for ongoing improvement work.

The road will be closed from 8:30pm and will re-open by 5:30am the following day.

The diversion route will be signed via Topsham Road, Alphington Road, Marsh Barton and the A379 and route details are available here .

Details of changes to Stagecoach bus services will be available at https://www.stagecoachbus.com/regional-service-updates/south-west/greate...

Access through Bridge Road will be maintained for pedestrians and cyclists during the closure using...

Remain calm but alert, say police

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Posted: Mon, 06/05/2017 - 12:14am

Communities across Devon are being urged to remain calm but alert following terror attacks in London on Saturday night (June 3).

Devon & Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Sharon Taylor said: “As details emerge from this Metropolitan-led investigation, our thoughts are with all those affected from these incidents and to all our colleagues in the emergency services who bravely responded.

“The threat level remains the same at ‘severe’ and we continue to monitor the intelligence picture and keep all policing under review to ensure the appropriate security is in...

Sidmouth Literary Festival 2017

Event Date: 
23/06/2017 - 10:00am to 25/06/2017 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
Sidmouth

Over the weekend of 23-25 June, Sidmouth Literary Festival - Sun, Sea & Books - celebrates the literary heritage of our beautiful Regency town, offering a rich menu of author events for book lovers and writers.

This year's highlights include crime queen Sophie Hannah, romance writer Adele Parks, 'Mad Girl' Bryony Gordon plus talks shedding light on writing poetry, short stories and even obituaries!

For more information see http://sidmouthlitfest.co.uk

Exeter Craft Festival returns

Exeter's beautiful and historic Cathedral Green is the setting for the Exeter Craft Festival on 6–8 July 2017.

Stands set in individual marquees showcase the wonderful original work of over 100 talented craftsmen and artists who are based in the South West.

This three-day event is in its 42nd year, attracts thousands of visitors and, as usual, exhibitors have been screened and selected for the quality of their work.

There is a wide variety to be enjoyed.

Visitors can browse wood and metal-work, ceramics from delightful tea light seaside cottages to vibrant...

Citizens Advice Exeter to Walk for Justice

A team of walkers from leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is joining forces with the local legal profession and advice sector on Monday 5 June 2017 to take part in the Exeter Legal Walk.

The Exeter Legal Walk celebrates the continued work of the legal profession and advice sector in protecting people’s rights and promoting equal access to justice for all.

The Legal Walk is one of a number of similar events which run across England and Wales. The after work sponsored walk raises funds for free local legal advice charities in Exeter and throughout the South...

Rainbow trail launched at Seaton Wetlands

New trail aimed at pre-school aged children and takes in a range of exciting activities

A new rainbow-themed trail which is aimed at pre-school aged children has been installed at Seaton Wetlands. The trail starts in the Wetlands car park (accessed through Seaton cemetery, on Colyford Road) and takes visitors on a self-guided activity trail around the reserve.

Visitors are taken on a journey through the Wetlands reserves by following different coloured wooden posts. At nine points along the trail there are exciting activities to engage young children; hunt for natural...

"The Titfield Thunderbolt"

Event Date: 
03/07/2017 - 7:30pm to 08/07/2017 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
The Blackmore Theatre, 10 Bicton Street, Exmouth, EX8 2RU

The Exmouth Players presents “The Titfield Thunderbolt”, a comedy by Philip Goulding, based on the original Ealing screenplay by T.E.B. Clarke, at The Blackmore Theatre in Bicton Street, Exmouth, from Monday 3rd through to Saturday 8th July 2017, to include a Matinee performance on the Saturday. Evening performances are at 7.30pm – Matinee starts at 2.30pm.

Finding that their branch railway line will be axed, the residents of the village of Titfield decide to buy the railway and run it themselves. Now they must convince the railway authorities they are competent, and complete...

Exciting events in Exmouth with East Devon's Countryside team

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Posted: Sun, 06/04/2017 - 7:50am

Fun outdoor events and community orchards are in the pipeline for Exmouth thanks to the Countryside team

East Devon District Council's Countryside team is involved in a number of forthcoming exciting projects and events in Exmouth. Alongside these events and ongoing site management, the team have been working with Community Development to create community orchards in residential areas of Exmouth.

Countryside team leader, Tim Dafforn said: ‘’Community orchards involve residents of all ages with the whole process, from planting through to looking after the trees, so that a...

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