Denbury and Torbryan Parish Council have 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 Denbury and Torbryan are being invited to comment on the application to create a Neighbourhood Plan for Denbury and Torbryan. The consultation runs for four weeks from Wednesday 18th May 2016 until 4.30pm Friday 17th June 2016. A Neighbourhood Plan is a community-led process for guiding the future development, regeneration and conservation of an area and is about...
Rob Baxter admits his side’s slow start cost them the game, but was also a necessary learning curve after their second-half comeback at Twickenham.
Jack Yeandle and Jack Nowell went over for the Chiefs to trim a 23-3 lead for Saracens to just three points at the close of the second half .
“Is there anything that I can say or do or could we have had anything different before hand? I don’t think so. I think that we needed that first half-hour of a final, that’s the easiest way for me to wrap that up,” Baxter said.
“We needed that and what they felt like and the...
Developing creativity can produce both abstract or figurative outcomes, and these workshops are suitable for anyone wanting to develop a critical understanding of how drawings can be formed from an initially non-objective viewpoint through to points of recognition and discovering aspects of composition.
Limited bursaries available, apply using online form. E-mail for exact location details. 2 evening meals and materials included.
Price: £150* incl. evening meal Age: 18+ . Tutors: Paul Thomas & Sarah Gillespie Book: through the DA website http://dartmoorarts.com/courses/...
Live music, great food and...piglet racing - just a few of the elements making up a Devon farm’s open day next weekend.
Kenniford Farm, which is just a few miles from Exeter at Clyst St Mary, is opening its gates to the public as part of Open Farm Sunday, which takes place on June 5.
As well as stalls, local beer, a bouncy castle and entertainment for all ages, there will be a chance to look behind the scenes at the farm, from the tiny newborn piglets to the fully-grown sows rolling in the sandy fields.
Open Farm Sunday is a national event which is in its 10th year...
Exeter Cathedral has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the third year running.
The Cathedral, currently rated highest amongst the city’s attractions according to TripAdvisor reviews, adds the accolade to a “2016 top-rated” award from Travelzoo and its quality-assured attraction status from the Devon Association of Tourist Attractions.
Commenting on the news the Cathedral’s Marketing Manager, Laurence Blyth, said: “We are extremely grateful to our visitors who have reviewed their experience of their time here, as well as the dedicated team of volunteers...
People heading to Radio 1's Big Weekend at Powderham Castle experienced long delays following a serious two-vehicle collision near Matford roundabout in Exeter.
Police, ambulance, and the Devon Air Ambulance were called at 11.30am today (Sunday) following the collision between a car and a motorcycle on the A379 at Sannerville Way.
The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital by the air ambulance.
One lane of the A379 was closed near the BP garage and traffic was moving slowly in both directions. Highways attended the scene to...
If you’re planning a visit to England’s only natural World Heritage Site this half term, you’ll be looking forward to discovering stunning scenery, beautiful beaches and fantastic fossils.
With so much to do, whatever the weather, you and your family will be spoilt for choice. Be sure to visit the newly opened Seaton Jurassic, a spectacular visitor attraction which takes you on a journey through time to discover the world of the Jurassic Coast.
There is also the new Stagecoach bus service, the 9A which will now provide hourly journeys from Exeter to Sidmouth, Seaton and...
In the end there was to be no fairytale ending for Exeter Chiefs, but boy did Rob Baxter’s side put up an unbelievable fight.
Pitted against European and defending Aviva Premiership champions Saracens, Devon’s finest picked themselves off the deck following a first half flooring to shock their rivals with a ferocious second half fightback.
In the end, the Chiefs didn’t have quite enough in the tank as their spirited challenge was finally ended late on by a try from man of the match Alex Goode.
Having trailed 23-6 at the break to first half tries from Duncan Taylor...
The most colourful event on the FORCE Cancer Charity fundraising calendar is returning for a second year.
It's A Knockout will be held at Topsham Rugby Club on Saturday September 3.
Up to 72 teams of 10 will be taking part in games based on the popular TV show, using colourful inflatables, crazy costumes, props, water and, of course, lots of bubbles!
Last year’s event raised £23,500 as businesses, clubs and groups of friends competed in the 12-game spectacular.
FORCE Head of Fundraising Sarah Daniels said: “Everybody embraced the event and the array of fancy...
The Exeter HSL store on Dunns Business Centre on Trusham Road is celebrating its first year anniversary this month, as the team celebrates its first year of business.
As the UK’s leading comfort furniture specialist, HSL, specialises in providing excellent customer service and providing comfortable back-care solutions that are tailored to customer’s needs.
The Exeter store has gone from strength to strength since its launch in May last year. It now employs three comfort specialists and is celebrating being named as one of HSL’s best performing stores of 2016.
