An Okehampton farmer has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty following a prosecution brought by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service (DSTSS).
Mr Leon Henry Smith, 67, of Castle Road, Okehampton, pleaded guilty to two charges under the Animal Welfare Act at Exeter Magistrates’ Court on 2 November 2016.
The offences were in relation to his treatment of sheep and poultry under his care.
At an earlier hearing Smith had pleaded guilty to six other animal welfare offences involving pigs, after visits made to his holdings by officers from the DSTSS and the Animal and...
Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is highlighting the success of its legal clinic scheme as part of national pro bono week which runs from 7 – 11 November 2016.
The legal clinic scheme enables Citizens Advice clients to access free legal advice from local law firms.
Citizens Advice Exeter Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “Our legal clinic scheme has proved very popular with our clients who are otherwise unable to afford legal fees. We are very grateful to Michelmores, Veitch Penny, The Family Law Company and Cartridges Law for their support. In the...
Tags-On.com brought glitz, glamour and fizz a-plenty at their ‘Prep for the Party Season’ instalment of bi-annual fashion show series, Catwalk and Cocktails.
56 ladies were greeted with an arrival cocktail and an automatic entry to the raffle, the top prize of which was a £100 gift voucher to spend designer items at Tags-On.com. Guests had time before and after the fashion show to peruse a pop-up shop, have a do done by Richard Beaumont Salon’s stylists, and a makeover by Arbonne independent consultant, Emma Tellesy.
Students with a valid student card have the opportunity to come racing at Exeter for free on Wednesday, November 9.
The annual student-free-entry day includes a behind-the scenes-tour that starts an hour before the first race and gives an insight into a day at the races.
General manager Daniel Thompson said: “It’s a fun day with a good quality card in prospect and we hope students take up the opportunity.”
In 2014 Unowhatimeanharry finished second in the handicap hurdle and since that outing he has won more than £100k in prize money and was the winner of the 2016...
Exeter City exited the FA Cup as two questionable penalties were awarded against them at home to Luton Town.
The first spot kick came after 10 minutes when Hatters’ striker Danny Hylton went over in the box trying to get on the end of a through ball. And, while City equalized through Reuben Reid, a second half strike from Glen Rea and another penalty from Hylton gave Nathan Jones team victory.
City manager Paul Tisdale made five changes to the starting line-up, with Ethan Ampadu starting in the centre of midfield alongside Jake Taylor and Reid partnering Robbie Simpson up...
A stunning photographic calendar for 2017 which captures the very essence of the East Devon countryside is now on sale.
The East Devon District Council’s Countryside team held a competition earlier this year inviting photographers of all ages and abilities – from beginners to professionals – to send in their best photos for the calendar. More than 150 entries were received, featuring beautiful views of the district.
The calendars have two different front covers - one chosen by a panel from the Countryside team and the other - ‘The People’s Choice’ - voted for on Facebook...
Exeter Chiefs player Ollie Devoto is assured of an easy ride this season – at least off the rugby pitch – thanks for support from Hendy Honda.
The Exeter dealership has provided Ollie with a Honda HR-V for use in his first season as part of the Chiefs.
“It’s great to have such great support in Exeter,” said Ollie. “Everyone has made me feel very welcome at the club and my sole focus is to play as much as possible for Exeter and play well.”
He said he was grateful for the support of Hendy Honda and enjoying the HR-V. “The Honda is everything I’d want in a car.”...
Businesses situated within the cordon following the fire in Exeter city centre are being assisted by staff at the City Council.
Around 50 businesses attended a multi-agency meeting today to find out how best to move forward following the devastating events of last weekend.
Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said Council staff had been assisting businesses affected by the fire and the impact of the safety cordon since people were evacuated last weekend.
“First of all I would like to thank everyone working on this incident, from the emergency...
Tributes have been paid to East Devon District Council Honorary Alderman Dr Bill Waterworth who has died recently.
Dr Waterworth, a former chairman of the council, was a councillor for East Devon for 16 years. He was elected in 1991 representing the Eden Vale ward until 2003 when boundary changes meant that his ward was then Coly Valley.
He served on a wide range of committees for the council and in many cases held positions of responsibility. He was vice chairman of the accounts committee from 1997 to 2001, and vice chairman of the finance and personnel committee from 1995...
It may have been Bonfire Night, but Exeter Chiefs hopes of kicking off this season’s Anglo-Welsh Cup campaign with a bang failed to materialise as Harlequins provided the sparkle in the nation’s capital.
The home side proved too strong for the visiting Chiefs, running in three tries through Aaron Morris, Charlie Walker and Luc Jones, while Nick Evans slotted 14 points with his tried and trusted right boot.
Exeter had their moments as they claimed tries through James Short and Elvis Taione, plus five points from young fly-half Joe Simmonds, but they were the only real bright...
