Residents living close to a pedestrian crossing where a 12-year-old boy was killed, today said they had predicted a serious accident would happen there.
The collision with a lorry happened on the crossing on the Topsham side of Countess Wear roundabout last Thursday afternoon (28 August).
The boy, from Exeter, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. The lorry driver was uninjured.
And today local residents voiced their fears that unless changes are made this wouldn't be the...
New research which finds that invisible blood in urine may be an early warning sign of bladder cancer is likely to shape guidelines for clinicians.
Scientists at the University of Exeter Medical School found that one in 60 people over the age of 60 who had invisible blood in their urine (identified by their GP testing their urine) transpired to have bladder cancer. The figure was around half those who had visible blood in their urine – the best known indicator of bladder cancer. However, it was still higher than figures for other potential symptoms of bladder cancer that warrant...
Calling all keen gardeners! Green-fingered enthusiasts in and around Exeter are being sought by WESC Foundation, specialist centre for visual impairment, to take part in an exciting new fundraiser this month. The inaugural WESC Foundation Sensory Open Gardens event is looking for people with beautiful, interesting or unique gardens to sign up and open their garden gates to friends, family and their local community in an effort to raise vital funds to help children and learners of little or no sight.
Funds raised will go towards updating WESC Foundation’s own sensory garden, which...
Fresh from a summer debut in Mayfair, the works of an internationally acclaimed Hollywood photographer are set to go on display in Exeter this week. Castle Galleries, Exeter will be displaying original works from one of the world’s most influential and talented fashion photographers and artists, Raphael Mazzucco, from Saturday 6th September. As a photographer, Mazzucco’s style has evolved over the years and now seamlessly brings together painting, drawing, photography, collage and resin, to create layered art that has an almost hypnotic quality. Mazzucco’s bold collection, entitled Montauk...
The 12-year-old boy killed in an accident at an Exeter crossing has been named as Leo Gregory.
And police today appealed for a cyclist seen on CCTV near the scene to come forward.
Emergency services were called to Topsham Road near Countess Wear at 3.10pm on Thursday 28 August, after a collision between the boy and a skip lorry at the pedestrian crossing. Leo sustained serious injuries and was taken to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. The lorry driver was uninjured. The road was closed for five hours while serious...
The enchanting tale of The Nutcracker is one of the world’s best-loved ballets - and it's coming to Exeter next month.
It is an enchanting story which centres around Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier.
Their adventures see Clara and the Nutcracker doll combat the Mouse King, and join the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier on a wonderful journey through a shimmering winter land scene to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets.
Returning by popular demand, following several successful performances, including Sleeping Beauty...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has confirmed Pat Phibbs is to return to the club on trial with immediate effect.
The Australian scrum-half signed for London Irish on a two-year deal in February 2013 but was released this summer after breaking a foot in pre-season last year.
However, pre-season knocks to Dave Lewis and Will Chudley have meant Baxter is keen to ensure there is sufficient cover for the start of the new Aviva Premiership season, which gets underway this Sunday with a trip to newly-promoted London Welsh (2pm).
Essential reconstruction and resurfacing will be carried out on the A376 at Exton this month.
Drainage work and footway resurfacing will initially be undertaken overnight on Monday 8 September and Tuesday 9 September, from 6.30pm to 7am, using four-way traffic signals.
The main resurfacing work will be undertaken near the junction of the A376 with Station Road and Mill Lane, between Monday 22 September and Friday 3 October. For the safety of the site workers and the public, the A376 will be closed overnight from 7pm to 7am Monday to Thursday only, while resurfacing is...
Mosquitoes have so far this summer thrived on the tropical climate in Britain, and experts are warning of an influx of more biting insects, especially when mosquitoes settle down for the Autumn and are looking for their last feed.
There are 34 different species of mosquito in the UK at present, 18 of which can potentially transmit malaria. A new study, which spoke to 2,000 people across the UK, has looked into how prepared Brits are for a rise in biting insects. It found 1 in 4 are regularly bitten by insects in the UK, but nearly a third said they never wear any insect repellent...
Shop staff and volunteers at the Exeter British Heart Foundation (BHF) Furniture & Electrical store have thanked residents for their support over the past year by hosting a party and inviting the whole community. The party took place at the Exeter BHF Furniture & Electrical store on Cheeke Street yesterday. Thanks to the Exeter community, BHF shops in Devon have raised £1,390,000 for the BHF over the past year. This staggering amount has enabled the BHF to fund 166 defibrillators, seven heart support groups and 26 health care professionals in the local area. The Exeter Furniture...
