Charlotte Harding, her mum, Sue and friend Mouna Souyad all have a very special reason to take part in next month’s Exeter Neon Night Run.
Exeter Hospiscare nurses and doctors cared for their good friend Mary Christopher at the city’s Searle House Hospice.
The Neon Run, on Saturday 28 May, will raise funds for the hospice which is a local charity, helping local people.
Charlotte, 22, said: “We were just blown away by the care and I think it’s really important that people know about the work that Hospiscare does. Mary was in the hospice for a few weeks and I visited...
Devon County Council’s Cabinet today (Wednesday 13 April) agreed its highway maintenance budgets for this financial year.
The Council has received £38.785 million of funding from the Department for Transport for capital maintenance of its highway network, the longest of any authority in the country at 8,000 miles. Cabinet decided how the money will be used for structural repairs that extend the life of everything that makes up the highway, including repairs to road surfaces, retaining walls, bridges, and street lighting.
In addition, Councillors also approved the spending...
Following formal identification, the lorry driver who died as a result of the collision which closed the A38 near Exeter on Saturday morning (9th April) has been named as Andrew Small, 32, from Torquay.
His family have paid tribute to him:
“'We are shocked at the sudden tragedy of Andrew Robert Small who has been taken from us way too soon.
“He was a devoted partner, brother and uncle, whose sole purpose in life was to look after his family. Andy was loved and respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was and always will be remembered as a true...
A primary school teacher from Devon has launched an app 'Fonics' designed to help 3-6 year olds learn how to read more effectively. The app is free and is available to download now across all major app stores.
Sophie Cooper “Learning to read is the most important skill we teach children when they first start school, it is a skill they will use every day for the rest of their lives. Those who get left behind will find themselves at a constant disadvantage.”
Fonics is a new type of educational resource that can be used by 3-6 year olds both at school and at home to help them...
Join the Lord Chamberlains Men for a sparkling, battle-of-the sexes comedy. Enjoy this funny, moving and fast-paced production of one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, marking the 400th year anniversary of his death. Recommended for aged 8+.
Heartbreak Productions bring to life David Walliams top-rated book. Support Zoe as she battles to escape the leaning tower block to fulfil her dream of travelling the world. Expect a blend of dark reality and empowering comedy. Recommended for aged 7+.
An exciting new short film, Hell's Bells, made by Exeter based film and theatre company Wandering Tiger, will be shot in Devon this summer after winning the backing of Creative England and the British Film Institute through their iShorts scheme for emerging filmmakers.
Described as a psychological thriller about Morris dancing, Hell's Bells is a new short film written by Exeter writer & director Luke Jeffery, and tells the story of Rosie Dean, a young woman who has been brainwashed by a group of renegade Morris dancers! Now in pre-production, Hell's Bells have linked up with...
Join Heartbreak Productions for a hilarious adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s brilliant masterpiece. Expect laugh-out-loud mistaken identities as everyone learns the vital importance of being earnest. Recommended for aged 8+.
On Sunday 15 May, hundreds of vintage vehicles will park up in style to celebrate ‘classic car day’ in Killerton's historic parkland. With a backdrop like no other, admire a huge variety of unique cars, enjoy live music and visit craft and food stalls.
For full details, including how to book your classic car in for display, see Killerton's website.
Labour's national housing spokesman has singled out Exeter for praise for its record of delivering affordable housing, but warns the city's job will be harder because of the latest policies from Government.
During a visit to Exeter tomorrow, John Healey will highlight the fact that Exeter has built more affordable homes for rent than any other council in the South West, but he'll warn the shift in Government policy towards homes to buy for £250,000 will make the city's housing affordability crisis worse. He will also criticise Government plans to force housing associations to sell...
