Devon bank scam warning

Another victim in her 80's has been scammed by telephone fraudsters and persuaded to pass £6000 over because she was worried that her money in the bank was at risk.

Fraudsters will pretend to be calling from the Bank or from the Police and will be incredibly convincing that the elderly person's money is at risk in their own bank account. They will ask for bank details and encourage the victim to call their bank, whilst keeping the phone line open, fooling the victim into believing they are calling their own bank or the police.

They will ask for the money to be handed over...

Exeter City through to round 2

GOALS FROM Clinton Morrison, Tom Nichols and Alex Nicholls ensured Exeter City have a place in the Second Round draw of the Emirates FA Cup at the Draycott Engineering Loop Meadow Stadium.

City manager Paul Tisdale has made four changes to his starting line-up for the FA Cup First Round tie. Jordan Moore-Taylor returned to the centre of defence after sitting out last week's trip to Barnet, and was joined at the back by Arron Davies. Clinton Morrison started up front, while there was also a place for Manny Oyeleke in the middle.

City enjoyed much the better of the first-half...

Rosa Rebecka EP Launch

Event Date: 
15/11/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Bike Shed Theatre

Devon-based Swedish/American singer-songwriter Rosa Rebecka returns to the Bike Shed to launch her latest EP Home with Folkstock records, a small but perfectly formed collection of emotionally charged alt-folk songs exploring love and belonging.

Known for her arresting acoustic performances, Rosa will use the Bike Shed’s intimate space to full effect,combining emotional intensity with vocal virtuosity, and using a host of instruments to create a journey for the listener, filled with joy, warmth and sorrow.

“a lyrical, sun-dappled and golden voice, tinged with a hint of...

Learn with Devon’s libraries

Libraries across Devon are taking part in a national initiative to help people learn new digital skills in order to support economic growth and improve wellbeing.

According to a recent report by the House of Lords, the UK is in danger of falling behind in its digital skills capabilities, which could cost the economy around £2 billion.

In response The Society of Chief Libraries (SCL) and the Association of Senior Children's and Education Librarians have joined forces to launch ‘The Universal Learning Offer’.

Bringing together hundreds of unique self-directed learning...

Environment Agency urges: Be flood aware

The Environment Agency is urging people and businesses in Devon and Cornwall to be ‘#floodaware’, during its annual Flood Action campaign. Almost 5 million people in England are at risk of flooding. Yet many still haven’t taken these 3 simple steps to protect their family, home and business:

  • check your flood risk on the Environment Agency’s online flood maps
  • sign-up for free flood warnings by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188 or by visiting the GOV.UK website
  • know what to do if a flood happens

People can find practical advice on GOV.UK...

Tigers tamed by Chiefs

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Sun, 11/08/2015 - 12:22am

It’s four years since Exeter Chiefs last got the better of Leicester Tigers, but the strides that have been made in that time were there for all to see at Sandy Park. Rob Baxter’s ‘Class of 2015’ underlined their ever-growing promise with a workmanlike display from start to finish.

Skipper Gareth Steenson landed the killer blows for the home side, converting his own first half try to go alongside four successful penalties.

Opposite number Owen Williams countered with two penalties of his own, but it was never enough for English rugby’s most decorated club Fresh from their...

Home crafters wanted for Christmas fair

Authored by Liz Straw
Posted: Sat, 11/07/2015 - 9:25am

Are you a home crafter?

Do you have some handicraft, jewellery, artwork, ceramics, woodwork, textiles or festive food you’d like to sell?

Then book a table at a Christmas fair at Exeter’s new and exciting community centre on Saturday 5 December, 1pm-3pm.

“Come along to The Beacon in Beacon Lane,” said centre manager Richard Cummings. “This will be our first big public event and we want to welcome everyone, both stall holders and local people to come, have a look around, enjoy a fun, festive time, with stalls, refreshments, a visit from Santa and a local choir...

Stagecoach invests £2.5m in luxury vehicles

Monday 23 November sees Stagecoach’s flagship brand, Stagecoach Gold, introduced on route 57, which connects Exeter and Exmouth with Topsham, Lympstone and Brixington.

The local operator has invested £2.5m in 11 new vehicles, all of which feature free Wi-Fi and USB charging, as well as leather seats with extra legroom, giving customers a luxury travel experience between city and sea.

Bob Dennison, Managing Director of Stagecoach South West, will cut the ribbon on one of the new vehicles at the official launch, which is being held at Darts Farm on Friday 20th November....

New Reading Group Launched in Exeter

Authored by zlights
Posted: Sat, 11/07/2015 - 8:17am

FACT is a new Exeter-based reading group that has been founded by Dave Wilson. The acronym stands for 'For Analysis, Clarity and Truth' as the group focuses on dissecting and discussing nonfiction texts together.

FACT meets monthly to discuss contemporary literature on various topics including: politics, social theory, climate change, economics, and other nonfiction. The purpose of this group is to promote fact-based information relating to current affairs in an informal setting, to understand it together and to enjoy it. We meet once a month in The Bike Shed Theatre bar...

Focus FACT meet up: Discussion of George Marshall's book

Event Date: 
01/12/2015 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Venue: 
The Bike Shed Theatre bar, Exeter

About Us FACT is a reading group that meets monthly to discuss contemporary literature on various topics including: politics, social theory, climate change, economics, and other nonfiction. The purpose of this group is to promote fact-based information relating to current affairs in an informal setting. We meet once a month in The Bike Shed Theatre bar to discuss what the group is reading, and members are welcome to bring along anything they are reading or just come to join the conversation.

Why this group? I have a list of books that I have personally found useful, and am happy to...

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