A dog has been rescued after falling 150ft down a cliff in Devon.
The RSPCA were called on Thursday (June 23) by some local ‘coasteerers’ who had seen the dog in a cove at the bottom of cliffs in Noss Mayo.The charity liaised with the Coastguard to ensure nine-year-old Jack was rescued as quickly and safely as possible.
The dog's owners, who are from Ludlow in Shropshire, are on holiday in North Tawton, North Devon, and lost Jack while walking on the South Devon coast path on Wednesday (June 22).
It is thought he had the scent of a rabbit and lost his footing on the...
A respected Exeter businessman has reacted to Britain's decision to leave the EU.
Property agent, Roger Wilkinson, said he felt 'for those business and individuals who are more affected by the uncertainty that will undoubtedly result in the European and global economies in the immediate short term'.
But he also assured those who might be worried about the effects on the property market.
In a letter to the Daily, Mr Wilkinson wrote:
"The property market in the South West and the Exeter and East Devon area in particular has been very busy for the whole of this...
Devon and Cornwall police are continuing to investigating the death on an 8-month-old boy in Brownhills Road, Newton Abbot on 15th June.
Post mortem and toxicology reports have not identified a cause of death and therefore the death remains unexplained.
A 27-year-old man was questioned and bailed in connection with this matter. We can confirm that in light of the post mortem and toxicology reports, his bail has now been cancelled and no further policing action will be taken against him at this time.
Further examinations are currently taking place and we await these...
The opening hours of the walk-in centre (WIC) at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital are to be reduced from Monday 27 June.
The walk-in centre is run by Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust (NDHT).
The WIC is currently open from 7am to 10pm, seven days a week.
From 27 June it will be open from 11am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. There will be no change to opening times at the weekend, when it will continue to be open from 7am to 10pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Recent recruitment efforts have been successful and the Trust hopes to return the service to normal opening...
Devon and Cornwall Business Council (DCBC), has moved its HQ into Plymouth Science Park in order to establish a permanent base within Plymouth in a professional work environment.
Ben Rhodes, Chief Executive, Devon and Cornwall Business Council said: "Being located on Plymouth Science Park enables DCBC to engage with a broad and exciting business community right across Devon and Cornwall, from a centrally accessible site. PSP offers a professional environment, in which to work and meet with clients, along with great facilities, including an onsite bistro and meeting and conference...
Police are appealing for witnesses following an unprovoked assault in Dawlish on Saturday 18th June.
The incident took place between 9:20 and 10pm.
Two men and a woman left the Mount Pleasant Inn at around 9.20pm on Saturday 18th June and walked up Mount Pleasant Road. When the three went to cross the zebra crossing, a red Nissan Micra drove at the pedestrians in dangerous manners, which lead to the group having to jump out of the way.
The 21-year-old woman in the group suffered a broken ankle following this incident.
The vote for Brexit brings a new dawn for Britain, with considerable uncertainty and no real precedent.
Tim Western, head of the Exeter office of JLL, commented: "Even if it is effectively ‘business as usual' for the UK in terms of trade and legislation until 2018, such a major change will inevitably create uncertainty in the economy and real estate markets. In the event of a well-managed exit these impacts will be largely confined to the UK.
"In the short term we may see a weakening in occupier demand. The impact on rents may be limited by tight supply, but activity will...
Saturday 9th July in the Chudfest Marquee. 7.30pm -11pm.
Tickets: £7.00 to include Ploughman’s Supper, available from Chudfest Box Office.
60s fancy dress optional: prizes for the chick and guy with the coolest threads!
Come on and have a gas, groove to the hippest sounds from the 60s and 70s!
Devon Discos return by popular demand to play all the classics from the 60s and 70s, with great lighting and lasers producing stunning shapes and patterns.
The Ploughman’s Supper will be served during the evening, and drinks will be available from the bar....