Substantial cannabis seizure in Axminster

Police have arrested a man after a substantial cannabis seizure in Axminster.

Officers were called to the former Axe Vale Social club, in Chard Street, after reports of a strong smell of cannabis in the area.

The officers attended the address around 7.30 pm on Thursday 7 July and arrested a 27 year old man on suspicion of production of the class B drug.

The cannabis was spread over three floors, and due to the extensive amount of equipment and plants found a specialist team of officers will go back to seize the material.

Chard Street will therefore be closed...

Hunt continues for escaped lynx

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/08/2016 - 1:32pm

Police are continuing to assist Dartmoor Zoological Park staff in the search for a two year old male Carpathian lynx which escaped from its enclosure overnight between Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th July 2016.

The lynx is a wild cat approximately the size of a Labrador. If members of the public sight it they should call 999 immediately quoting log 252 of 7th July 2016. The animal should not be approached as it could be dangerous if alarmed or cornered.

The lynx is believed to be on farm land outside the boundary of the park following a sighting by a member of park staff....

Three arrested after drugs raid in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/08/2016 - 1:10pm

Police have arrested three men after executing two warrants in Exeter.

At around 5.30pm on Thursday 7th July local officers, assisted by the force’s specialist support group, executed two simultaneous warrants at two flats in Kinnerton Way, Exeter.

The warrants were executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act and followed earlier information received.

The three men arrested are all from Exeter and were all arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Two of the men are aged 20 while the third is aged 19. All three remain in police custody...

Learn about brain injury at Sidmouth event

On Wednesday 13th July, local charity Headway Devon will be holding a brain injury information day at the Sidmouth Methodist Church on Sidmouth High Street.

Open from 10am-3pm, the event will offer information stands, resources and advice for anyone wishing to know more about acquired brain injury or the work of Headway Devon. All are welcome and attendees will also be able to enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee and complimentary biscuits.

This event has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Lions Club of Sidmouth, who raised money for Headway Devon with a...

Graduation welcomes new Chancellor and honours Jeremy Paxman

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 07/08/2016 - 11:51am

Veteran Newsnight legend Jeremy Paxman is among a number of venerable figures to receive honorary awards at the University of Exeter’s graduation ceremony.

The University’s new Chancellor, Lord Myners of Truro, will be installed on Monday July 11, in the first of six days of ceremonies in Exeter and at the University’s Penryn Campus.

Clare Marx, President of the Royal College of Surgeons, and Sir Robert Francis QC, who oversaw the Francis Report into the Staffordshire Hospital scandal, will also receive honorary doctorates.

Paul Myners was brought up in Truro by his...

Student success celebrated at awards evening

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 07/08/2016 - 11:28am

The inspirational achievements of exceptional students at Exeter College have been celebrated at the AS and BTEC Certificate Awards 2016.

New York Times Bestselling author Kathryn Aalto was guest speaker at the awards held at the college’s Centre for Creative Industries on Tuesday, 28th June.

More than 80 students, family, friends and staff attended the awards celebrating outstanding student contributions and success across a broad range of programmes.

The college was privileged to welcome guest speaker Kathryn Aalto, the author of New York Times Bestseller 2016...

Grant Thornton SW promotes ‘shining star’ tax director to partner

After ten years’ loyal service, Grant Thornton South West has promoted Jenny Batchelor to the role of partner, in recognition of her significant contribution to the firm. Based in the Bristol office, her promotion comes off the back of Grant Thornton's continued drive to invest in, and grow, its people.

Jenny Batchelor advises privately-owned businesses and listed companies on domestic and international tax matters, including tax efficient restructuring, acquisition structures and AIM listings.

She has worked across many different industries with extensive experience in...

Property ball raises £50,000 for local charities

Authored by ellenjenkins
Posted: Fri, 07/08/2016 - 11:21am

Exeter’s renowned Property Ball returned to Dart’s Farm on Friday 1st July, raising £50,000 for local charities. There were 650 guests.

Complete with funfair rides, tepee, cocktail bar, steel band, sports cars and a speed boat, the Property Ball lived up to its name of entertaining guests from all walks of Exeter’s business community.

The event, sponsored by Eagle One, M J Stevens, Blue Cedar Homes and NatWest Bank began with a mouthwatering meal, followed by an auction and music by Risky Business.

The auction, presided over by former Exeter Chiefs legend, Chris "...

Topsham Garden Party

Event Date: 
23/07/2016 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Darts Farm lawn, Topsham, Exeter

On 23 July (4-8pm), Topsham-based luxury hair salon, Energy Hair, is inviting its clientele and the wider community to a spectacular summer party.

Salon owner, Nathan Plumridge, and his team will be hosting a glamorous afternoon tea on the Darts Farm lawn as part of a series of events celebrating 18 years of styling success.

Guests are being encouraged to dress for the occasion and enjoy gin and fizz, live music and games for some old fashioned fun. Anyone wishing to attend are being encouraged to sign up via Facebook or email laura@attention-media.co.uk .

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Visit Devon up for 2016 Travel Award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 07/08/2016 - 10:30am

Visit Devon has been nominated for the Best UK Holiday County or Destination in the prestigious 2016 British Travel Awards (BTAs).

The winners will be determined by the consumer, who has until 30 September to cast their vote, with the successful companies announced at the BTA Gala Awards Dinner, being held in London on 23 November 2016. British Travel Awards’ chief executive Lorraine Barnes Burton said: “This year there are nearly seven hundred nominations listed against 83 Award categories and competition to win a British Travel Awards will be fierce. In 2015 more than a million...

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