Have you seen Alexander Brown?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/06/2017 - 10:56am

Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a 37-year-old Exeter man who is wanted for recall to prison.

Alexander Brown [pictured], who was originally charged with rape and wounding in 2012, is wanted for failing to comply with licence conditions following his release from prison.

Numerous enquiries have been made by police to locate and arrest him.

Police are asking the public for information about his whereabouts and to report any sightings to them.

Brown is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, with blues eyes and short dark brown hair....

Devon woman shortlisted for success

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/06/2017 - 10:52am

Catherine Summers from Devon has been shortlisted for the UK Blog Awards for her blog Not Dressed as Lamb, in the Fashion and Beauty category sponsored by RelationsLDN.

Now in its fourth successful year, the 2017 UK Blog Awards is the largest awards event for the UK blogging scene, celebrating the best creative writers, photographers and vloggers across 17 different categories. Catherine, who started writing in 2011, was selected as one of the eight finalists for the Fashion and Beauty category. “Nearly six years on from starting my blog, I've always written it to actively...

It's time to take on Race for Life in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/05/2017 - 7:35pm

EXETER women are being encouraged to kick-start their New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. The New Year is a great time to embark upon a new challenge and the charity is urging women of all ages, shapes and sizes to enter Race for Life 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy at Westpoint Exeter on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July By signing up to Race for Life right now, women in Exeter will be playing their part in beating cancer. There’s no better time for ladies in the South West to pull on their trainers, get a little more active and join like-minded women committed to the...

Chiefs trounce Westcountry rivals

Exeter Chiefs set themselves up with a home semi-final in this season’s Anglo-Welsh Cup as they brushed aside Westcountry rivals Bristol at Ashton Gate.

Ricky Pellow’s side knew they needed a victory of sorts to advance into the latter stages, but they made sure of topping Pool 2 by running in five tries on the day.

In a dominant display from the Devonians, Shaun Malton, Henry Slade and Max Bodilly all bagged a try apiece, while two further penalty tries from close-range scrums helped to put the seal on things for the visitors, whose remaining points came courtesy of five...

A Boost for the Baton

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Sun, 02/05/2017 - 4:52pm

The charity team at Otter Nurseries in Ottery St Mary has announced the total raised for last year’s charity of the year, The Baton.

The garden centre raised just under £5,500 with enthusiastic staff taking part in a quiz night, cake bakes, dress up days and collecting tins on the tills.

£830 came from the annual Memory Tree, which is always a popular feature at Christmas when customers buy ribbons - red for £1 and gold for £5 - and attach them to the tree in memory of loved ones such as family, friends or even pets.

Otter Nurseries Marketing Manager, Sabine Taylor...

Cinderella visits Exeter Corn Exchange this Christmas

Following the record-breaking success of 'Beauty & the Beast' last Christmas, Kickline is delighted to announce that CINDERELLA will be coming to the Exeter Corn Exchange this Christmas!

Professional panto is now in its eighth year at the central Exeter venue, where it has built a distinctive reputation for magical story-telling, great songs and very messy slapstick, all performed by top West End performers.

Casting for 2017 will be announced soon but expect a few familar faces and a host of new stars, too!

Are we living in an era of darkness or light?

Authored by Martyn Goss
Posted: Sun, 02/05/2017 - 11:13am

The journalist Jeremy Seabrook once researched how people felt about social change in their life time. ‘Had life generally improved or worsened during their lives’, he asked. His conclusion was that people felt things had got better but people had got worse!

Looking back over history we now talk about the ‘Dark Ages’, ‘Middle Ages’, ‘Reformation’, Time of Enlightenment? So how will future generations view and label our own era?

Sadly, one candidate could be ‘An Age of Loss’.

There is much to suggest our contemporary society has no direction or purpose. Some...

Maths learning takes off at Exeter Airport

Year 5 pupils from Exeter Junior School visited Exeter Airport to investigate maths in the world around them and develop their skills of independent questioning and reflection.

Prior to the visit, pupils collaborated to devise interesting mathematical questions that they could solve by consulting airport staff and conducting independent research using sources such as leaflets and the airport website.

During their time at the airport, pupils were enthralled by their tour around a working hangar. They particularly enjoyed examining the inner workings of an engine, under the...

You can help repair the track to Haytor Rocks?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/05/2017 - 8:22am

Join Simon Lee, National Park Ranger, on his monthly volunteer outings to assist in the important restoration and maintenance of the Haytor area.

This month we will be repairing major erosion on the track from Haytor Visitor Centre to Haytor Rocks. The work will take place on Sunday 12th February, starting at 10.30am and finishing at 3.30pm.

Haytor’s stunning moorland views and easy access make it a popular destination for anyone seeking to experience Dartmoor.

The track up to Haytor Rocks provides a great walking route, and sees over 25,000 pairs of feet every year...

Lemonfest announce first wave of acts for 2017

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/05/2017 - 7:13am

Now taking place across two-days for the first time ever, Lemonfest returns to Newton Abbot Racecourse on 9th-10th June for it’s 8th year.

The fiercely independent festival has a rapidly growing reputation, and remains 100% self funded by the two founders - who are childhood friends. An eclectic mix of entertainment is split across 6 stages, whilst an array of bars and food stalls sell irresistible local produce from around the Westcountry.

The globally acclaimed part indie, part punk New York band We Are Scientists will joint headline on the Saturday night - bringing their...

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