Devon law firm Kitsons has launched a monthly drop-in Legal Surgery at the newly refurbished Exeter Library, offering local residents a free consultation on wills, powers of attorney, and probate issues.
Kitsons Private Client specialist Charlie Siegle will be available for 30 minute individual appointments on the third Wednesday of each month from Wednesday 17th September, between 1.00pm and 3.00pm at the city centre Library on Castle Street.
Charlie Siegle, Associate at Kitsons said: “Our new monthly legal surgeries will provide local residents and visitors to the Library...
Halloween Holiday Club - Mon 27th - Thurs 30th Oct
Join the A Touch of the Wild team at Haldon Forest Park for some spooky days in the woods during October half term.
At our Halloween Holiday Club we will be serving up a witches brew, pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, making pumpkin soup, playing trick or treat games and loads more! Let's scare your socks off with our amazing Halloween Holiday Club!
The day runs from 9.00am - 3.30pm with extended care available from 3.30pm - 4.30pm. You can book for just one, or more days.
Planning applications have been submitted at key locations on the Seaton Jurassic Coast.
Hotspots will be located at key entry points to Seaton and the Jurassic Coast including Fisherman’s Gap on the seafront, Axmouth Harbour, Seaton Hole and on the Axe Estuary Wetlands.
The current applications are for the erection of two large sculptured waves and interpretive pillars at Fisherman’s Gap, and for new timber decking creating a ship’s bow with seating and interpretative pillars to be erected at Axmouth Harbour.
If approved, the work will take place within the next 12...
A covert police operation has snared a sophisticated gang which flooded Devon with Class A drugs.
Operation Rosco was a long term investigation into the supply of cocaine and amphetamine into Devon and Cornwall.
Fifteen defendants in total have been sentenced under Operation Rosco. The majority were sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court on Monday 8 September. Detective Sergeant Stuart Gilroy, Deputy Senior Investigating Officer from the Serious and Organised Crime Investigation Team, said: “This was a long and complex investigation which included Devon and Cornwall, Liverpool...
Michelin trained chef Josh McDonald-Johnson brings you street food, done right!
Four rounds of classic street food dishes from around the globe, made using the finest ingredients of Devon.
Our pop-up bar will be returning with curious cocktails, local beer from Exeter Brewery, the infamous PickleBack shot and maybe even a boilermaker or two...
Celebrity TV baker Glenn Cosby officially launched the Big Devon Bake Off at Powderham Castle urging bakers to roll up their sleeves.
In a Great British Bake Off style marquee tastefully decorated with patriotic bunting, flowers and herbs Glenn gave details about this fundraising event which will help an essential local charity – Hospiscare.
Glenn is a passionate advocate of the hospice movement. The burly baker, who took part in last year’s GBBO show, recognises Hospiscare’s work; having worked previously as a teacher and seeing the importance of good end of life care....
Insurance & Financial Services firm Pavey Group has recruited a highly experienced Commercial Account Manager and Independent Financial Adviser to assist with growth plans for the company’s Exeter office.
Kevin Hext, Commercial Account Manager, formerly worked for national heavyweight broker Marsh & McLennan. It was here that Kevin became an Account Executive with responsibility for the management and development of the Motor Trade account. Kevin has since worked for many years at local broker Foster Leighton where he expanded his knowledge of general commercial insurance....
Quickes Traditional is celebrating National Apple Day by hosting a seasonal food fair - Sunday 19th October. The Quickes Farm Shop - in Newton St Cyres, Devon - will welcome visitors to enjoy a selection of Quickes award-winning cheese, artisan foods and of course, a variety of local apples!
The food fair will also be a celebration of local food - cheese tasting with Quickes and other artisan food producers showcasing their quality products. These include Black Dog Eggs and Exmoor Heat and Eat along with a host of others. Enjoy cooking demonstrations by The Devon Chef, Tim Harris...
Exeter City Council confirmed today (Monday 8 September) that it would do everything possible to clear travellers from playing fields at Hamlin Lane. Locks to the Hamlin Lane playing fields site were cut on Friday morning and the Council has reported the matter to the police. The travellers - consisting of a number of caravans and associated vehicles - moved onto the site on Friday, forcing the cancellation of a number of football matches over the weekend.
Council Leader Pete Edwards said: "We understand the frustrations of the football clubs and are doing everything possible to...
