The reigning world champion wool handler, Devon-based Hilary Bond, narrowly lost out on picking up another title at the Devon County Show’s Lamb Shearing competitions which took place last Sunday (August 10).
Hilary, a working farmer from Bovey Tracey, was beaten by close rival Gwenann Paewai at the well supported event held at Home Farm, Sidbury, near Sidmouth.
Eighty five contenders from all over the UK took part in the shearing competitions which saw 75 sheep relieved of their fleeces in less than 18 minutes in the very keenly fought Open Championship Final which was won...
If you’re confused about the Gaza conflict, or have wondered about the protests staged in Exeter, Benjamin Howe summarizes events and interviews the protest group to explain.
With the continuation of the destructive conflict in Israel and the Gaza strip, The Exeter Palestine Solidarity Campaign (EPSC) has been protesting the actions of Israel in Exeter this week, with more rallies around Devon. On Saturday (9th August), a fully loaded bus of EPSC members left Exeter to take the protests to London. Silent vigils have been held in Bedford Square along with protest rallies in Exeter...
Throughout August, Devon and Cornwall Police in Partnership with TISPOL, the European Traffic Police Network, is focusing on excessive and inappropriate speed on the region’s roads. TISPOL Operation Speed runs from 18th to 24th August and is a pan-European campaign designed to gather intelligence from all participating traffic police forces with the aim of reducing death, injury and crime on Europe’s roads. At the same time as gathering information which will later be shared with all TISPOL members, such as penalties issued and the number of collisions during the period of the campaign,...
A South Devon computer science student has created a free iPhone app for the charity that inspired him as a child.
Robin Bailey, who is studying Computer Science at Plymouth University, was a member of Paignton Zoo’s Gibbon Club when he was at primary school. He is now a volunteer at the Zoo - and helps with Gibbon Club.
The app, called INVestigate INVertebrates, has been launched to tie in with Paignton Zoo’s Investigate exhibit, which focuses on invertebrates.
Lisa Stroud, Paignton Zoo’s Head of Education, explains how the idea for the app came about: “Something...
Tuesday saw the launch of Make Your Mark, the UK Youth Parliament's annual ballot of the public, giving young people their say on what is debated by their Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) in the House of Commons on 14 November.
The ballot will decide which five topics from a shortlist of ten will be debated in the chamber by elected MYPs. The debate will be chaired by The Rt. Hon. John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, recorded in Hansard and broadcast live on BBC Parliament. From these, the Youth Parliament will choose its priority campaigns for the year ahead....
Tickets are selling fast for the first ever Devon Wine and Music Festival with folk singer Steve Knightley headlining the September event.
Already 150 out of 500 tickets have been sold for the event where music lovers can enjoy local bands, wine lovers can tickle their tastebuds with wines from six vineyards and local food suppliers will keep foodies happy. Pebblebed is hosting the event at their vineyard in Clyst St George, near Exeter, on September 13/14.
Adam Isaac, who made it through to the quarter final stages of BBC's The Voice, with Sir Tom Jones as coach, will be...
Local comedy duo O'Shea & O'Gaukroger had crowds laughing again with their appearance at Nozstock Music Festival last weekend. Crowds packed in to the Bantam of the Opera stage to see their fast paced sketch act over the two days. The O's were part of a comedy billing for the Festival which included stand up Josh Widdicombe and the fantastic new male sketch duo, Cardinal Burns- recently launched on E4 with their own comedy series.
The pair are continuing with their own comedy short film series, with the release of 'Crack' on August 13th. This brand new comedy short will be...
An unfortunate own goal by Scot Bennett, followed by a composed Dan Gosling finish saw the Cherries progress through to the second round of the league cup.
It was a fine evening that welcomed both sets of supporters to St James Park in the opening fixture in the Capital One cup. Paul Tisdale took to the pitch just before kick-off to officially accept the FA equality and fair play trophy for the previous season, as the Grecians lined up with the Big Bank behind them.
Paul Tisdale had made three changes to the side that drew with...
Businesses in and around Teignbridge are being invited to sponsor categories at this year’s Teignbridge Sports Personality Awards.
Category sponsorship opportunities remain for the ceremony which celebrates the best in community sport and support on Friday 28 November at the Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren.
The annual awards ceremony has become one of the largest of its kind, recognising and rewarding a number of athletes, teams, volunteers, coaches, and unsung heroes for their hard work and dedication to sport, health and physical activity across the District and...
The grass is looking greener at Sandy Park as the Exeter Chiefs £1m new pitch begins to take shape.
Other major works this summer have seen the existing West Grandstand undergo a £7.5 million transformation, doubling its capacity for usage on both match-days and events throughout the course of the week as well as work on the new East Terrace.
The work underlines once again the commitment being shown to ensure Sandy Park will be the home of premier sport and events for the whole of the South West for many years to come.
