Designer bag stolen from Exeter charity shop

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/10/2016 - 12:08pm

Police are keen to identify a woman after a designer handbag was stolen from a charity shop in Exeter city centre.

The Mulberry bag was stolen from the WESC charity shop in Sidwell Street on Tuesday 12th January at around 1pm.

Officers are keen to speak to the woman pictured, who has a distinctive mole on her left cheek, as she may be able to assist with enquiries.

If you can help ring 101 quoting crime reference number CR/002674/16 or pass on information to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

Cartridges Law sponsor Exeter Half Marathon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 02/10/2016 - 11:56am

Cartridges Law are sponsoring the Exeter Half Marathon 2016 organised by Exeter City FC's Football in the Community, the run is a great three lap traffic free, pancake flat, half marathon run on the footpaths and cycle tracks around the River Exe and Exeter Canal.

It covers a distance of 13.1 miles and is suitable for people chasing PB's along with novice runners. Exeter City FC Football in the Community works in collaborative partnerships to deliver inspiring physical activity,health and wellbeing and educational services for people of all ages across Devon. Last year the we...

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 02/10/2016 - 11:43am

A spectacular dancing dragon, a stunning firework display and traditional Chinese crafts, food and games will all feature when the University of Exeter invites everyone to join in a celebration of Chinese New Year.

Everyone is welcome to join staff and students from across the world in welcoming in 2016, the Year of the Monkey on the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays.

In China, it is known as the "Spring Festival" and marks the end of the winter season. The University of Exeter will be celebrating the Chinese New Year on Saturday 13 February in Exeter city...

Appeal following daytime burlgary in Exmouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/10/2016 - 11:09am

Police are investigating after a burglar struck at an Exmouth house while the occupants were at home.

The offender walked in through the front door of the property in New North Road on Thursday 4th February, while the family was upstairs and stole a handbag.

The blue denim Kipling bag contained a distinctive apple green coloured Ted Baker purse which has a faint scratch on the front. As well as cards and cash, the bag contained an umbrella and a set of keys.

Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen suspicious individuals or activity in the...

Chiefs star Nowell to start against Italy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/10/2016 - 11:08am

Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell has been named in Eddie Jones’ squad to travel to Rome for England’s Six Nations match against Italy on Sunday 14 February at the Stadio Olimpico (2pm, ITV).

The squad also includes Saracens forward Maro Itoje and Sale No 8 Josh Beaumont while Wasps centre Elliot Daly and Gloucester openside Matt Kvesic have been released back to their clubs.

Jones said that there may well be changes for the Italy game. “We’ll pick the best 23 to play against Italy and the conditions in Italy will be different, so the squad will be slightly different,” he said...

Half Term: Tudor Crafts

Event Date: 
18/02/2016 - 10:00am to 2:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Thursday 18th February 2016, 10.00-14.30 (Cathedral) Did you know: Mary Tudor was born 500 years ago on this date?

Come and take part in our Tudor crafts! Make a Tudor Rose collage, a gruesome be-headable puppet, or become a Tudor character by creating a portrait and making your own ruff.

Plus try on our costumes and have a go at writing with a quill! £1 per craft.

Colouring/dressing up is free.

No tickets - just turn up!

http://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/event/all-events/half-term-tudor-craf...

Wyldecrest Parks' portfolio boosted with £12m investment in past 12 months

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 02/10/2016 - 10:02am

Edwards and Partners, a specialist division of chartered surveyor and property consultancy Sanderson Weatherall, has been instrumental in the multi-million pound sale of nine residential mobile home parks to long-term client, Wyldecrest Parks.

In 2015, Exeter-based Edwards and Partners sold the parks, which are in holiday hotspots including Cornwall, Devon and Herefordshire, to the award-winning residential park home and holiday home operator in a series of deals worth £12 million.

Commenting on the deals, Chris Tucker, partner at Edwards & Partners, said: “Over the...

Calling for cookery talent in Exeter

As the UK struggles to meet demand for skilled chefs, the world’s most prestigious culinary arts, wine and management school, Le Cordon Bleu London announces the launch of its 2016 Scholarship Award. This year’s winner will be awarded a place on the coveted Diplôme de Pâtisserie followed by a three month Diploma in Culinary Management, which in total will provide a student with a 12 month classical training alongside advanced culinary techniques and management studies. With over 120 year’s heritage, Le Cordon Bleu has built a worldwide reputation in the Hospitality and Gastronomy industry...

Teachers in Exeter area urgently required

If you are a teacher looking for fantastic teaching opportunities at schools in the Exeter area, Educated Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Educated Recruitment is actively recruiting teachers (NQTS or experienced), to join their friendly, supportive and busy agency.

As an independent agency, Educated Recruitment ensure to maintain the local feel and endeavor to build solid professional relationships with their teachers, offering flexibility, career progression and a competitive day rate.

If you live in or near the following areas and are able to commute to...

New garden trail launched at Knightshayes

Families can travel all around the world this half-term at Knightshayes, following in the footsteps of intrepid Victorian plant hunters. With the launch of a brand new family trail, they can discover amazing trees, shrubs and flowers from all corners of the globe.

The Knightshayes garden passport trail takes families all around the beautiful woodland garden. From Chile to Australia and Taiwan to North America, explorers will have to find the passport stamp on each tree and add it to their own Knightshayes passport which they can collect visitor reception.

A brand new...

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