A 20-year-old man died on his first day at work for a new company when the four-tonne dumper he was driving toppled over a bank and crushed him.
Daniel Whiston, from Dulverton, was allowed to drive the dumper, which had a number of serious defects, before it overturned down the embankment at Sweetings Farm, near Tiverton, on 27 October 2009.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigated the incident, and prosecuted Mr Whiston’s employers, company directors William Friend and Robert Plume, at Exeter Crown Court today (22 Dec).
Police are renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward after a fatal collision in Exeter on Saturday 13 December.
Just before 6pm the emergency services were called to a two vehicle collision at the junction of Rydon Lane and Pynes Hill.
The collision involved a white Ford Ka and a silver coloured Audi A3.
The occupants of the Ford Ka, a 67 year-old male driver and a 68 year-old female passenger, suffered life threatening injuries and were taken to hospital.
The driver of the Ka, who is local to the area, sadly died in hospital as a result of his...
Police will be using a number of unmarked vehicles to help target motorists who disregard road traffic laws and cause danger to others today (Monday 22 December).
Operation Vortex will be focussing on tackling the ‘Fatal Four’ behaviours - namely excessive or inappropriate speed, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not wearing a seat belt and driver distractions which includes the use of mobile devices whilst behind the wheel.
Those caught committing offences may face anything from a warning or fixed-penalty ticket to a court appearance. The consequences could...
Help is at hand for anyone who finds themselves homeless over the Christmas period.
Exeter City Council is making people aware of its out-of-hours emergency number for anyone in crisis over the holidays.
"We know that Christmas is a special time of the year for many people but recognise that it can also be a challenging time for others, with family fall-outs and incidents of domestic violence," said Cllr Rob Hannaford, Lead Councillor for Housing and Customer Access.
"If anyone finds themselves homeless over Christmas or knows of someone out on the streets, they can...
As 2014 nears to a close, it marks a fresh start in the exciting project to create a brand new landmark building in Teignmouth.
Demolition of the former Carlton Theatre is complete and the site is ready for construction of the new building which will house arts, business and enterprise.
The new building will be known as Pavilions Teignmouth.
Pavilions Teignmouth was selected from a long list of proposals by its new board of trustees who have been appointed to guide the vision for the centre and shape its future on behalf of everyone who will use it.
Baby Swimming Exeter – Baby and Toddler Swimming Classes in Pinhoe, Exeter
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Landlords in the South West are least at risk of rent arrears, according to research from the UK’s leading landlord association*.
Those in the South West were found to be less at risk with a quarter (25 per cent) of landlords experiencing rent arrears in the last 12 months, compared to 29 per cent of landlords in the South East.
The research shows that a typical landlord in the South East with rent arrears faces £1,551 of outstanding rent, while those in the South West have £2,157 of outstanding rent, well about the UK average of £1,649.
Eleven new centres across England have been chosen to deliver the 100,000 Genomes Project.
The three-year project, launched by the Prime Minister earlier this year, aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for patients with cancer and rare diseases.
The initiative involves collecting and decoding 100,000 human genomes – complete sets of people’s genes – that will enable scientists and doctors to understand more about specific conditions.
The project has the potential to improve our ability to predict and prevent disease. It may also lead to new and more precise...
A new TV programme telling the story of what life was like for Romans and Britons 2000 years ago involves a unique journey across Britain by helicopter with commentary from a University of Exeter archaeologist. ‘Roman Britain from the Air’ is on ITV at 8pm on 23 December. The programme is presented by Christine Bleakley and historian Dr Michael Scott, with assistance from University of Exeter archaeologist Professor Stephen Rippon, who advised on the making of ‘Roman Britain from the Air’. The Romans have left a legacy that’s lasted 1600 years. From Hadrian’s Wall to the 6000 seat...
