They look like ordinary people - different ages, backgrounds and interests.
What binds them together is that each is an Exeter Mid and East Devon Samaritan volunteer and remarkably they have served a combined 81 years.
Most of the six, who were presented with long service awards at the AGM of the charity’s Exeter branch this week, serve as listeners who respond to the thousands of telephone calls, emails, text messages received by the branch each year.
But most have other roles - some are involved with training new volunteers, one handles IT for the charity’s...
Devon Air Ambulance’s annual Motorcycle Ride Out is returning to the Den, Teignmouth, on Sunday 9th July 2017 with an afternoon of live entertainment from 1pm. This event is free for all to attend in support of Devon Air Ambulance (DAA).
DAA have a great line up of local bands including Littermouth, Five Finger Discount, Thick as Thieves and The Rock Section, with tech provided by Big Bear Recordings.
DAA are encouraging all friends and families of the riders, as well as locals and holiday-makers, to come along and enjoy this free afternoon. The first sets of riders are due...
A collection of old camera negatives tucked away inside the roof of Killerton House, near Exeter in Devon, have been discovered during a major roof repair project.
Over 30 negatives, possibly hidden by the Acland family in the 1920s to be found years later, have inspired staff to create a time capsule and the National Trust property is calling for people to send in their memories of Killerton to be included.
Photos include what is thought to be family pets, foreign travels and a young Sir Richard Acland in knitted swimwear and a big rubber ring, about to take a dip in what...
Last time, it was hard hats and high viz jackets all round as Ladies Do Lunch enjoyed an exclusive preview of Lympstone Manor, celebrity chef Michael Caines’ new country house hotel.
Four months on, the dress code was definitely summer for the Ladies’ first lunch there since it officially opened.
They were welcomed by Ladies Do Lunch hostess and founder, Sally Sedgman.
Then they enjoyed a tour of the hotel and then sipped champagne on the terrace enjoying the magnificent views of the River Exe before tucking in to a two course lunch in one of the hotel’s beautiful...
A chartered accountant at the Exeter office of Top 40 accountants, Bishop Fleming, has jetted off on a four-month placement to Melbourne, Australia.
Alex Armstrong, who is an Audit Executive, will be working at McLean Delmo Bentleys Chartered Accountants from July to October, thanks to Kreston International, the global network of independent accountancy firms, of which Bishop Fleming is a member.
Alex joined Bishop Fleming in 2014 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2016.
Alex said, "I'm really excited about my secondment in Melbourne. This will be a...
Police have launched an appeal for victims to come forward following a mass assault in Exeter.
Police received reports of a disturbance in Exeter City Centre at around 3am on Saturday 22nd of April. Units attended and after a short chase, two men aged 30 and 27 were arrested on suspicion of affray; the 27-year-old has since been released with no further action to be taken against him.
PC Dave Walter from Heavitree Police Station said: “Following the arrest, we have managed to secure and review CCTV of the incident as part of our investigation.
Normal service will resume on the Okehampton Sunday Dartmoor Service this weekend.
Track speed restrictions between Coleford Junction and Okehampton have now been lifted, and GWR has confirmed that its Summer Sunday Service between Exeter and Okehampton, funded by Devon County Council, will return to the normal timetable from this Sunday (9 July).
Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Councillor for Infrastructure, Development and Waste, said: “I’m sure everyone will welcome the return to the normal timetable on this highly valued summer service.”
With the launch of the city's new distillery Exeter Gin coming soon, we have a summer Gin Tasting Night planned for Wednesday 16th August, from 7pm in our restaurant. Try 6 new #gins from Devon & Cornwall, with Karen Skerrett from Exeter Gin and April Marks from Regency Wines to guide you through. Tickets are £10 which includes a G&T voucher.
Judge Jules is one of the most renowned and wealthiest DJ's in the world. His list of accomplishments include a BBC Radio 1 residency, a Number 1 DJ in the world award ( courtesy of DJ Magazine) and over 15 years’ experience of performing at Eden in Ibiza. These are the things we DO know about the 51 year old DJ, but I sat down with the man himself to find out 5 things we DON'T know:
1. He’s a man of many talents
“Although I’m mainly known for being a DJ, I also work as a music lawyer through the week. The name “Judge Jules” has more relevance than ever.”
Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce its exciting autumn 2017 season. The season will see the theatre celebrate its 50th anniversary, co-produce another UK national tour, and see pantomime return.
Paul Jepson, artistic and executive director at Exeter Northcott comments on the season “This autumn the Northcott turns fifty and I’m very proud to present this exciting season. There’s much to celebrate in our birthday year. We have an education department that is admired.
"We produce our own work. We have an Associates Programme that is supporting ambitious,...
