Between 0215 and 0227 hours on Friday 01st January 2016, there was a serious hit and run incident on the A380 KINGS ASH ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON.
What has been described as a Dark Green Ford Motorcar was travelling on the A380 from MARLDON WAY towards TWEENAWAY JUNCTION in southerly direction. Just prior to LUSCOMBE LANE, the Green car has collided with a male pedestrian who was walking with his family.
As a result of the collision, the male pedestrian received serious injuries and the Green car failed to stop at the scene.
Stagecoach South West has announced today substantial January sale bargains for customers using luxury Stagecoach Gold route 57 connecting Exmouth with Exeter.
From 3rd January 2016 and until the end of the month fares are being slashed on the route, with discounts of up to 38% available on single, return and weekly tickets.
The cost of a return ticket between Exeter and Exmouth will fall from £7.50 to £5.50 (over 25% off). A weekly ‘Routerider’, valid for unlimited travel along the entire 57 route, will cost just £20, saving 23% on the cost of a Megarider Gold – and making...
New research by Alzheimer’s Society shows that 39% of people in the South West mistakenly think that once a person with dementia stops recognising loved ones, they don’t benefit that much from spending time with them.
In a separate survey of 300 people affected by dementia, the charity also found that 64% of those living with the condition felt isolated from friends and family following a diagnosis. Today, Alzheimer’s Society is calling on people to make a positive New Year’s resolution to spend time with people with dementia and help them take part in activities they enjoy to keep...
A Manchester author looking for fans who witnessed performances by The Beatles in Exeter has been overwhelmed by the response from Daily readers.
Richard Houghton called on the Daily to help him track down gig goers who saw any the Fab Four’s ABC shows in March 1963, October 1963 and October 1964 for a ‘people’s history’ of the group.
Richard Houghton said: ‘I’ve had several readers get in touch with some great memories of the three visits The Beatles made to the ABC.’
Amongst those who contacted Richard are Lyn Hope who remembers:
SMOKERS in Tiverton who are thinking about giving up the habit in the New Year are being offered a helping hand with the opening of an NHS-led quit club.
The Tiverton Stop Smoking Club is free to join and will run for six weeks, starting on Tuesday 5 January.
The club will meet at Old Heathcoat School Community Centre in King Street from 6pm to 7pm each Tuesday until 9 February.
Those attending will receive friendly support from a local NHS specialist adviser from the Devon Stop Smoking Service.
People can receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT),...
Rob Baxter has warned his high-flying Exeter Chiefs side to prepare for a backlash of sorts from Northampton Saints ahead of today's (FRI) New Year’s Day clash at Franklin’s Gardens (3pm).
The East Midlanders crashed to their fourth Aviva Premiership defeat of the season last Saturday, going down 25-23 to previously winless London Irish at the Madejski Stadium.
At the same time, the Chiefs were notching up their sixth top flight win in seven starts, seeing off visiting Sale Sharks at Sandy Park as they maintained their pursuit at the top of defending champions Saracens....
Police investigating a dangerous driving offence are trying to trace the occupants of a vehicle in Exeter after it may have been reversed into by a car attempting to escape from officers.
A marked police vehicle was rammed by a blue Ford Ka in Holly Road at around 11.30am on Wednesday 30 December.
Officers believe the Ka may have also reversed into a light coloured Peugeot 106 that had a learner plate on the bonnet.
A 19-year-old man from Exeter has been arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified, aggravated vehicle taking and failing to stop for police. He...
