Two dogs have died and two people suffered the effects of breathing in smoke in a fire at a Devon home.
Two appliances from Okehampton were dispatched to Crediton Road in the town at 4.22am.
Firefighters used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and a safety jet to extinguish the fire. They also used a Positive Pressure Ventilation fan to clear the smoke that had filled the living areas and roof space of the property.
An ambulance was requested to treat two adults suffering smoke inhalation.
The two dogs were found dead and removed from the property by...
Exeter’s wait to book a first-ever appearance in the Aviva Premiership play-offs will have to wait a little bit longer as they were undone by a courageous Gloucester outfit at Kingsholm.
Scoreless at the break following a bone-crunching battle of attrition, it was the home side who prevailed during the second period, claiming a converted score from Olly Thorley, as well as three penalties from Greg Laidlaw.
The Chiefs countered with three penalties from fly-half Gareth Steenson, but it was never enough on a damp and dismal night for Devon’s finest. With Rob Baxter’s side...
The award-winning FORCE Cancer Charity shop in Heavitree celebrates its 21st birthday on April 24 and will mark its coming of age with a day of festivities.
On Saturday April 23 there will be special offers throughout the store, a bake sale from 11am and a raffle.
“We’re looking forward to a fun day,” said FORCE Shop Manager Anna Heard. “We’ll even offer a 20 per cent discount to anyone shopping in interesting or unusual headwear!”
Since it first opened in 1995, the FORCE shop has achieved a turnover of nearly £4m and a net profit of more than £2m.
The culmination of this year's "Go Vegan" campaign - a celebration of cruelty-free living with stalls, recipes, cakes and bakes galore plus delicious hot and cold food from Fairfoods.
Goods on sale include cruelty-free cosmetics, chocolates, vegan and gluten-free groceries, etc. Health and nutrition advice also available from registered dietician Sandra Hood.
All proceeds from the bake sale go to animal causes.
Organised by Exeter Friends For Animals in association with Fairfoods. For more info, see our website www.effa-uk.org or facebook page: https://www.facebook....
UK house price inflation is set for a slowdown over the coming months as the impact of new stamp duty changes, the EU referendum and the forthcoming devolved elections combine to create a climate of uncertainty in the country’s housing market, the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has revealed.
These factors have been most strongly felt in central London where 38% more respondents expected to see house prices fall than rise over the next three months. Across the UK, sentiment around house price inflation has also dampened with 17% of respondents...
A housing team from Exeter is in the running for a top national award.
The team from Exeter City Council has been shortlisted for the MJ Achievement Awards, which are widely recognised as one of the most high profile awards in local government.
The Housing Customer Relations Team, who visit and provide support for the Council’s housing tenants is among eight finalists in the Best Council Services Team Award, which covers all aspects of frontline service delivery, not just housing.
Roger Coombes, Assistant Director - Housing, said: "This is fantastic news and...
A catering business that provides exciting food experiences using the West Country’s finest produce has won Fast Track to Growth Devon Pitch 2016.
Pickle Shack has secured £15,000 worth of financial strategy, PR and marketing support for the rest of the year, after a final pitch event in front of a panel of judges in Exeter.
Thirteen companies including Bluebird Care, Custodian Solutions, Otter Valley Dairy and Salcombe Distilling Company were selected for the business growth programme, developed by financial strategy experts SouthWestfd and PR, marketing and design agency...
Devon’s multi award-winning Cofton Country Holidays, located near the pretty coastline at Dawlish Warren, is offering a bonanza of music and entertainment this May at its annual Country and Western Festival.
Starting on Saturday 7th May and running for seven nights, this highly popular festival has a great line up of bands including the Chris Dunne Band on Saturday 7th, Stonecold Country on Sunday 8th, Tumblin Dice on Monday 9th, Dean Austin on Tuesday 10th, Hayden on Wednesday 11th, the Thrillbillies on Thursday 12th and the Ray Peters Band on Friday 13th.
Exeter's highly successful staging of the Rugby World Cup 2015 in the city last year has been recognised at an award ceremony.
The City's hosting of RWC2015 won the Event award at the Exeter Living Awards last night (14 April), as well as the Platinum Award for the strongest category winner.
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum was shortlisted in the Arts category and the Leisure & Tourism category, which were won by The Bike Shed Theatre and Exeter Street Food.
Victoria Hatfield, Economy & Tourism Manager for Exeter City Council, said: "I am delighted that we...
The awards have been submitted and the judges have spoken - it is now time to announce the shortlist for the 2016 South West Built Environment Awards!
With over 100 entries across 15 categories, this year's awards have been packed full of outstanding, pioneering projects, products and people. Each of the judges have assessed three of the 15 categories on a strict and confidential marking system to establish the award category winners, highly commended and shortlisted entries.
Through categories such as the sought after Project of the Year and Innovation Award - the South...
