Police have welcomed the custodial sentence given to a 24-year-old Plymouth man jailed for nine months after filming himself travelling at 153mph on a motorcycle.
Ashley Dixon, from Plymouth, used a helmet camera to record himself on motorcycles travelling through rural roads in Devon and was described by the Judge sentencing him as a ‘lunatic’.
Dixon, who pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving, appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Thursday and was jailed for nine months and banned from driving for two years.
Artist Rosalie Schweiker will work with Spacex to imagine a future art institution. Users of Spacex, from artists and community groups to the wider public, will also be invited to share their aspirations and ideas for this new organisation.
During the project the artist will live at Spacex, bringing to life her manifesto Some ideas for a new art institution. This will include re-thinking the way the building is used including bring-a-film night.
Bring a film you've always wanted to see or a film you've seen a million times and anything in between. We'll vote...
A paediatrician and a hospital manager at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital have raised £430 for a local Cystic Fibrosis (CF) charity by spending a day in a CF patient’s shoes to raise awareness of the condition.
On August 6th Dr Beth Enderby, CF paediatrician, and Nolwenn Luke, CF Centre manager, spent the day getting a small taste of what it’s like to live with CF, experiencing everything from tough physiotherapy sessions, uncomfortable sweat chloride tests, taking regular exercise and consuming a high calorie diet. They also took nebulisers and ‘tablets’ (in the form of sweets...
Award-winning photographer Michelle Sank’s images of the preparation, delivery and enjoyment of Rugby World Cup 2015 games at Sandy Park stadium in Exeter will be exhibited at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) from 19 September to 4 November 2015.
Urban and rural landscapes complement portraiture to give a comprehensive visual record of the preparation for the World Cup in Exeter. The photographs of signage, organisers, players, spectators and fans reflect the diversity of interest and importance of Rugby in Exeter’s communities. Her photographs differ from the mass of...
Following the success of Sandy Park’s previous B2B events, preparations are underway for an innovative business exhibition, B2B Connections Exeter, which will be held on November 4th between 10am and 4pm.
The exhibition is a joint venture between the home of the Exeter Chiefs, Sandy Park and thebestof Exeter, who run the annual Devon Business Expo exhibition. Speaking about the event, John Wood, Head of Corporate at Exeter Rugby Club said: “We wanted to put on an event that celebrates Exeter’s vibrant business community, while also giving companies a chance to showcase their...
Rachael Phillips, a medical lab assistant at the RD&E, has signed up to ‘Brave the Shave’ and have her hair cut off for Macmillan Cancer Support on 4th September.
Macmillan provides specialist support to people with cancer and their families. This summer they are asking people to stand proudly alongside men and women who have cancer and be sponsored to shave off their hair for the charity.
Rachael, who has set herself a fundraising target of £350, was inspired by her own family to ‘Brave the Shave’. She said: “My granny had bowel cancer in her 80’s and overcame it. I’ve...
Scamp Theatre return to Exeter Northcott following their sell-out, five star show Stick Man with a heart-warming stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson's and Axel Scheffler's hotly anticipated new book The Scarecrows' Wedding.
The show is currently playing at the Edinburgh Festival where its opened to sell-out houses and rave reviews from adults and children alike!
Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows (they scare a lot of crows). Harry loves Betty, and Betty loves Harry - so they decide to get married. Harry sets off to search for their wedding day...
Teignbridge District Council is on the hunt for the best of the best as it opens nominations for its Teignbridge Sports Personality Awards 2015.
Nominations are being sought for this year’s awards gala on Friday 4 December 2015 at the Langstone Cliff Hotel in Dawlish Warren.
The yearly event recognises and rewards athletes, teams, volunteers, coaches, and unsung heroes across Teignbridge for their hard work and dedication to sport, health and physical activity across the district and many local communities.
Anyone can submit nominations for the sportspeople,...
