After a 16-month operation, named Op Spean, a drugs gang from London and their Exeter-based drugs runners have been sentenced to over 70 years in prison at Exeter Crown Court.
All 15 defendants pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs or the concern in the supply of Class A drugs.
Sentencing for the London gang took place today (Friday 12 June).
Yahya Hashi, 25, of Spicer Road, London and Fathi Ahmed, 29, of Pilgrim Hill, London, were the leaders of the drugs gang who brought cocaine and heroin to the streets of Exeter. Each were...
Applications are open for an exciting new role to help shape the future of libraries in Devon. Devon County Council is seeking an experienced and forward thinking Chair to lead the new independent ‘mutual’ organisation they are setting up to run the library service on their behalf from April next year. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference, provide inspirational leadership and play a significant role in laying the foundations of and shaping the future for the new organisation.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to lead change, build and...
Police are trying to trace Chanelle Ford, a 23-year-old woman from Crowborough, who has been reported missing after not having spoken to her family since Wednesday 3 June.
This has been described as out-of-character and officers are keen to ensure that Chanelle, also known as Nell, is safe and well.
It is believed that she has travelled to Devon and Cornwall, and is with a friend. She may be driving a white and pink Citroen DS3 car, registration number GL14 YAA.
Chanelle is 5'6", slim, with long, straight, blonde hair and brown eyes. It is not known what clothes she...
Following last year’s blockbuster production of Les Miserables at the Northcott Theatre, Stage by Stage, Exeter’s own theatre arts school, returns with the show voted the world’s most popular musical!
With a cast of over 70 students, aged 11 to 20, from across the city, this promises to be not only a theatrical spectacular, but also a triumphant celebration of Exeter’s performing arts talent! With a former Devon schoolboy having just won a Tony Award on Broadway, what could be more inspiring to this generation?
Medical herbalist Jayne Palmer of Roots To Health is putting on a special tea bar in Honiton to mark the start of Herbal Medicine Week, organised by the Exeter-based National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
Herbal Medicine Week is held in June each year to coincide with Midsummer’s Day, when a wide range of medicinal plants can be found.
Jayne is inviting people to drop in for a free day of tea tasting to find out about the benefits of herbal beverages and how they can be used to treat common ailments and other health issues.
Everys Solicitors has appointed Francis Clark as their accountants to help steer the firm through its ambitious growth plans for the mid-term future.
Francis Clark’s specialist legal sector team in Exeter led by Andrew Allen will work with the firm to utilise their expertise in corporate audits and preparation of financial statements, internal audits, internal accounting and system control evaluation, and grant audits.
Everys has recently added a London branch to the eight in Devon and Somerset, and the firm’s first overseas office in Dubai, as well as attracting extra fee...
Neil Parish MP today pledged his support to carers across Tiverton and Honiton as part of the national Carers Week 2015 awareness campaign, which runs from 8-14th June.
There are 6.5 million people in the UK who care for a partner, relative or friend, of which 10,911 carers are in Tiverton and Honiton.
Without the right help and support, caring can have a devastating impact – carers can quickly become isolated, with their physical and emotional health, work and finances all hit hard.
The six charities driving Carers Week 2015 are calling on individuals,...
The Westcountry Equine Fair is a fantastic event for those interested in horses, horse riding and competing.
There is a fantastic shopping village with items for the horse, for the rider and for Christmas.
Top equestrian stars will provide demonstrations in the indoor arena, together with show jumping competitions, stallions and more.
A marquee covered arena will host educational talks and the Equestrian Knowledge Zone will offer that all important advice from experts in the fields of equine nutrition, bitting, vet care, equine dentistry.
Five people have been arrested following warrants executed in West London and Exeter.
On Tuesday 9 June, officers from Devon and Cornwall Police, assisted by officers from the Metropolitan Police, executed a number of warrants in relation to an ongoing investigation into organised crime groups from London using the vulnerable to sell Class-A drugs on the streets of Exeter.
Five people in total have been arrested on conspiracy to supply class-A drugs; three people from West London aged 18, 21 and 25.
A 37-year old woman and a 33-year old man both from Exeter have...
Millions of telephone users in the South West will benefit from clearer call charges being introduced next month by the telecoms regulator Ofcom.
From 1 July, landline and mobile charges will become clearer for calls to numbers starting 084, 087, 09 and 118, while Freephone will become free from mobiles.
People use these ‘service numbers’ every day for finding out information, contacting a business or helpline, or using competition, directory-enquiry, entertainment and voting services.
Every year, callers in the South West spend a total of 21 million hours calling...
