British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for information and witnesses following an incident which took place on board a train travelling between Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads railway stations.
Officers have today released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the assault which took place shortly after 10pm on Tuesday, 22 July 2014.
Investigating officer, PC Simon Courtney, said: “The train manager was conducting ticket checks on board the 21.49hrs Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads service.
Work is progressing on developing the route of the proposed walking and cycling trail between Sidbury and Sidford.
Following the response from the public exhibitions for the proposals, the results have shown that there was overwhelming support for an improved pedestrian/cycleway facility linking the two communities – with approximately 80% of those who responded “strongly supporting” the scheme.
There were varying levels of support for the routes presented at the exhibitions. The largest number of responses, regarding the choice of route, revealed 23% felt the route needs...
A series of projects to investigate ways to increase farm productivity while reducing negative environmental impacts (sustainable intensification) will receive £4.5 million from Defra.
Three interlinked research projects will establish the Sustainable Intensification Research Platform (SIP).
The University of Exeter’s Centre for Rural Policy Research and BBSRC Rothamsted Research will lead a consortium of 22 organisations to deliver one of the SIP projects.
The £2m project will develop ways to understand the actions that are needed to ensure that landscapes can, at...
To mark the centenary of World War One, pianist Alex Wilson will perform a musical tribute to composers whose lives were cut tragically short during the Great War at his latest concert to be held in the Mint Methodist Church, Exeter.
Profits from the concert will be donated to the British Red Cross.
The concert, entitled The Banks of Green Willow, features much loved favourites by Ravel, Bridge and Ivor Gurney, a new work by James Whittle and a series of rarely heard miniatures by composers all killed in action.
Exeter based company LittlePod are hosting a unique event at Bickleigh Castle on October 17th and 18th, to celebrate the first ever National Real Vanilla day.
As well as having the chance to meet top chefs and celebrities the weekend offers a range of distinctive and fun activities including tea tasting, book signings, cookery demos and evening dinners with guest speakers.
Guests who will be doing demos and workshops over the weekend include the Vanilla Queen, Patricia Rain (who will be coming from California to open the event), the Exploding Bakery bakers (Exeter based...
Take a 40-minute behind the scenes tour. See some of the reserve collections and find out more about the conservation, display and storage of objects.10.30am and noon
Tickets £7 (£5)
Tickets are available online or from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum reception in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours.
The Two Moors Festival (October 15th-25th 2014), now in its 14th year, is renowned for bringing classical music concerts at the highest level possible to Exmoor and Dartmoor.
Covering 1200 square miles of Dartmoor and Exmoor, the festival brings Bach, Beethoven and much more besides to the heart of rural villages . World-famous artists taking part in the thirty-one concerts this autumn include Viktoria Mullova, Trevor Pinnock and Kate Royal along with many other well-known and up-and-coming soloists and ensembles.
For more details please contact the Box Office: 01643 831006...
Exmouth Town Concert Band present a Patriotic Proms Concert, on Wednesday 15th October at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth.
The concert will be raising money for Exmouth & Lympstone Hospiscare, in memory of Ms Irene Holland who recently left the band a generous legacy. Director of Music Steve Grant will also select a piece of music in Ms Holland’s memory and this will be played on the night.
This promises to be a fantastic proms style evening, with the audience being treated to a selection of marches, war time favourites and rousing patriotic numbers.
The Apple & Cider Fair at Eggesford Gardens is a real celebration of the great English apple and all its many uses.
National Apple Day is the 21st October and autumn is not only when apples are at their best but it’s also the perfect month for planting new trees as the soil is still warm and the trees can get established before winter arrives.
“The apple and cider fair is the most popular of our autumn events and a real favourite with customers new and old” said Derrick. All manner of goodies will be available to taste and buy including ciders, juices, ales, country...
