Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner is asking the public to help him secure more money to protect the front line service. Tony Hogg began his ‘Fair Funding’ campaign last week to highlight how the force is unfairly treated, compared to others in the UK. Unique challenges in Devon and Cornwall, such as the impact of millions of summer visitors, are not recognised by the Government, and while it is currently reviewing this formula, Mr Hogg wants to send a timely, and very clear, message from the South West to Home Secretary Theresa May. Mr Hogg is today (Thurs 2 July)...
Teams of young footballers from Exeter and a visiting team from Plymouth took part in a mini soccer festival last weekend, hosted by Devon Football Association.
The nine teams across two age groups fought hard for the top spot, with U9 winners Central beating West Exe in their final, and U10 winners SB Frankfort from Plymouth beating City Raiders.
Organiser Matt Eddy said: “The festival was a really good opportunity for teams to test their skills up outside of the season in a one day competition. The teams really enjoyed playing each other and there was a great spirit of...
South West Athletics Academy has been working with the Exeter based Corkscrew programme which brings students from all over Europe to learn entrepreneurial skills.
Sonya Ellis Head Coach of the Academy said “we were delighted to be approached by Corkscrew Start Up School. They were looking for some unique businesses in the area to be used as real examples for their European students. We had an initial meeting with a small group of 4 students so that I could explain the business and we have just had their final presentation. It was great to have a viewpoint from someone outside...
Victoria Park Tennis Club is offering free tennis taster sessions for all ages in Princesshay Square on Sunday 5 July from 11am – 2pm to celebrate the iconic Wimbledon championships.
Princesshay will transform the square into centre court for the day, rolling out the grass and nets for an afternoon of Wimbledon inspired fun. Visitors that are looking to embark on a new hobby or fancy themselves as the next Andy Murray are invited to join Exeter’s
Victoria Park Tennis Club for the chance to learn new skills and enjoy the spirit of Wimbledon in Exeter’s city centre.
A weather warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued for Devon.
Met Office forecasters say isolated heavy, and possibly severe, thunderstorms are expected to develop on Friday evening across parts of England and Wales.
These are likely to become more frequent later and spread northwards towards southern Scotland.
Some torrential downpours are possible leading to localised surface water flooding, with large hail and frequent lightning also possible hazards.
The public should be aware that there is a chance of some very localised significant...
The first day of the Buckfast Abbey Storytelling Festival was a great success with schools despite the torrential rain, which threatened to make it a wash-out.
The day started off well but just as the schools were about to do their first sessions with the host of well-known storytellers, who had come to the Abbey for this unique event, the skies just opened.
Many paths were flooded and the storytelling tent of Footprints Theatre Company from Nottingham let in so much water that they had to abandon it and retreat to an inside space.
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend.
THEATRE
HELP! Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Viki is not coping. Taking you from the dairy aisle of Sainsbury’s to the green turf of Ascot, via a disco of dirty secrets with a euro-pop soundtrack; HELP! is about falling apart and pulling yourself together again. This moving, joyous show is for anyone who has ever struggled. http://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/help-1/
The Triumph of Love Friday & Saturday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter What is a princess to do when she is in...
A man has been charged after officers carried out a drugs warrant at an address in Tedburn St Mary, Exeter.
A Misuse of Drugs Act warrant was executed at the property on the morning of Wednesday 1 July by officers from Newton Abbot CID and the South Devon Tasking Team.
Entry was forced to the address and what is believed to be a sophisticated cannabis growing operation was located inside.
A man was located at the premises and arrested.
Khanh Nguyen, 30, of Tedburn St Mary, Exeter, has been charged with the production of cannabis and remanded in custody. He...
Entries have now been submitted and race lanes drawn for this years City of Exeter Regatta at Exeter Quay on Saturday 11 July.
Once again this will be a full day of racing with over 100 sprint races on the day from 10.30am to 6pm. Racing takes place over a 400 metre course on the River Exe.
This provides close, exciting racing all day with eights, coxed fours, pairs, singles and double sculls.
An Exeter-based law firm has published a new report today – but it’s not about law. It’s an Insiders’ Guide to Devon and Cornwall, put together by its staff.
The guide is part of Stephens Scown’s ‘Love Where You Live Campaign’, and is a celebration of what makes this part of the world so special.
From the five best beaches and the best places for a first date, to the five best places for a cream tea (whether jam first or cream first) and where to find the best fish and chips, the Guide is full of tips from the firm’s own people who live here, work here - and love being here...
