This summer holiday Libraries across Devon are challenging children of all ages to take part in their Summer Reading Challenge – part of a national programme coordinated by The Reading Agency.
Inspired by the works of Roald Dahl, and to celebrate his 100th birthday, this year’s theme is “The Big Friendly Read” and is aimed at children aged from 4 to 11. “The Big Friendly Read” is running in libraries across the Devon and it is completely free. Children are challenged to visit their local library and read 6 books through the holidays to earn rewards and on completion they receive a...
Residents in Devon are being invited to have their final say on future plans for quarrying in the county for the next 17 years.
The last public consultation for the new Devon Minerals Plan has been launched by Devon County Council this week.
The plan was developed following several rounds of consultation and informal engagement and examined by a Government inspector in May.
Following this, the County Council has drafted almost 200 modifications to address objections to the plan and the further consultation is now required on these modifications so the inspector can...
Devon and Cornwall Police’s latest domestic abuse campaign warns both residents and visitors to our region that domestic abuse doesn’t stop, even on holiday.
Incidences of domestic abuse increase during the summer months. While a holiday or break from work may offer respite to many, sadly this may not be the case for people in an abusive relationship.
Whether local or from outside the region, Devon and Cornwall police are encouraging those suffering from abuse to seek help, either directly from police or from one of the regional support agencies.
Exeter has recently been revealed to be one of the most economical city in England in which to study, according to the NatWest Student Living Index 2016.
This year Exeter has ranked in position 5 in the Student Living Index 2016, making it the 5th most cost effective university city in the UK and one of the most cost effective places to study in England.
The research revealed the 25 most cost effective university cities in the UK by looking at a combination of low living costs and the earning potential for term-time jobs. Due to a combination of having a higher than average...
Officers searching for Nathan Wood, who went missing in Totnes on Friday 5 August, have found a body in the River Dart.
The body was discovered by police divers at around 12pm on Sunday 7 August.
Formal identification has not yet taken place but Nathan’s family have been informed.
Detectives from Totnes CID will carry out a full investigation into the circumstances of the teenager’s death and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
Nathan, who was 16 and from the Paignton area, was reported missing to police on Friday 5 August. He was last seen in the...
On Friday (22 July), local councillors, tenants and housing professionals came together to celebrate the official completion of The Guinness Partnership’s latest homes in Topsham, Exeter. The ten brand new homes on the new Seabrook Orchards estate, developed by Bloor Homes, are comprised of two and three bedroom houses, with six for social rent and four for shared-ownership. Allan Ramsay, Director of Investment and Commercial at The Guinness Partnership, said: “We’re thrilled to be able to offer brand new homes to the people of Topsham in a community that has so much to offer. Seabrook...
Chudleigh Town Council has submitted an application for their whole Parish to be designated as a Neighbourhood Area with a view to producing a Neighbourhood Plan.
Local people who live and work in and around Chudleigh are being invited to comment on the application to create a Neighbourhood Plan area for Chudleigh.
The consultation runs for four weeks, until 4.30pm Tuesday 30th August 2016.
A Neighbourhood Plan is a community-led process for guiding the future development, regeneration and conservation of an area and is about letting the people who know about and...
A mental health charity in Exeter is set to reach out to more women thanks to a grand donation from a leading UK housebuilder. Mind in Exeter & East Devon has been handed a £1,000 donation from Persimmon Homes South West courtesy of the housebuilder’s Community Champions scheme, which sees a pot of £24,000 donated to local groups and charities. The funding will be directed to ‘The Women’s Network’, a service from the group that has a sole focus on women that have become isolated after experiencing a mental health difficulty. Rose Jordan, marketing, community and events fundraising...
Exeter City opened their EFL League Two season with a 2-0 defeat at Blackpool in the first clash between the two sides since 2001.
Kyle Vassell’s first half goal gave the Seasiders the lead and an unfortunate own goal by Troy Brown condemned the Grecians to defeat.
It was a case of ‘what if’ for Exeter, who hit the post twice in the first half, but could not find a way past home goalkeeper Sam Slocombe.
City handed debuts to three of their summer recruits with Pierce Sweeney starting at centre back, Lloyd James in central midfield and Robbie Simpson up front. Craig...
To honour the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare, The Festival Players Theatre Company is bringing one of the Bard’s most famous plays, Hamlet, to Powderham Castle on Wednesday 17 August.
Thought to have been first performed in 1600, Hamlet is considered the greatest tragedy in the English language. The gripping production will be performed in the atmospheric courtyard of Powderham Castle, by The Festival Players Theatre Company, a professional theatre company from Gloucestershire who have been touring Shakespeare’s plays for 30 years. For this production, musical...
