Police in Newton Abbot have issued images of two suspects they wish to identify following a spate of high value shoplifting offences. The two suspects are believed to be responsible for a series of high value shoplifting offences that have occurred in Newton Abbot, Plymouth and East Devon. On each occasion they act together, with the woman initially entering the store, selecting high value cosmetics and electrical items which she places in a basket.
Her male accomplice then enters the store a short time later pushing an empty push chair. The items are then placed in the push chair...
A world-leading climate scientist from the University of Exeter has been honoured with a prestigious national science award.
Professor Pierre Friedlingstein, from the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences has been bestowed with a Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award.
He is one of just 14 scientists nationwide to be awarded the honour, in recognition of his outstanding research entitled Earth System biogeochemical feedbacks, climate targets and emissions mitigation.
Professor Friedlingstein, from Exeter’s Mathematics department, said he was...
Having revved up for the new Aviva Premiership season with victories already over Cardiff Blues and Ulster, Exeter Chiefs will be looking to fine tune their game plan in tonight’s final pre-season friendly against Worcester Warriors at Sixways (7.30).
Head coach Rob Baxter admits he has been largely encouraged with his squad’s pre-season work so far, but the acid test will ultimately come when the Devon club kick-off their league campaign at newly-promoted London Welsh on Sunday week.
To ensure the Chiefs head into that tussle in fine fettle, Baxter is aiming to use his...
This 3 day First Aid at Work course will provide a comprehensive set of practical skills needed to become a confident first aider in the work place. This course will give every attendee the confidence and the knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies in the workplace. Equipment for first aid training is provided, including learning materials and FAA recognised L3 certificate in First Aid at Work.
The course is delivered by experienced and professional trainers and is exceptional value for money at only £150 per person for the 3 days. (This course is normally offered at £200 pp...
In the aftermath of the tragic death of Robin Williams, a course has been organised in Exeter to help people to undertake training to learn how to identify and support someone in emotional distress.
The actor’s suicide was a shock to many who thought him a successful, happy man, and the fact that even his close family had no inkling of his intentions serves to highlight how depression can so easily be hidden from view.
Andy Stapley of Mental Health First Aid South West, which is running the course, said: “Although we like to believe we would notice if a friend, colleague or...
If you’re looking for a wet and wild fun-filled day out then Splashdown Quaywest in Paignton is, without a doubt, the place to head for.
I took my son Sam and his friend Charlie, both 10, for the day recently, and they had had an absolutely fantastic time.
The park offers eight flume rides including the Devil’s Drop - a heart-stopping ride for thrill seekers, the Wild Kamikaze, Tumbling Tyres and The Screamer. For younger children there’s the Submarine Splash and Tiddler fun pool.
Sam and Charlie’s favourite ride of all was the Tumbling Tyres.
In just four years, since their song 'Unlike Water' was used on the Moben Kitchens TV commercial British multi-instrumentalist duo Blackheart have recorded three albums, enjoyed airplay in nearly every country in the world and played successful tours of UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands plus two headline tours of Australia and New Zealand.
Their music and unique sound shun categorisation, combining acoustic instruments and the voice of Chrissy Mostyn with ancient synthesisers, effects, atmospherics and electronica to create a new brand of avant-garde ethereal folk. Their highly...
Devon will be beamed live to a worldwide TV audience when the Friends Life Tour of Britain races through the county on Thursday 11 September.
The race will again be broadcast live on ITV4, with ITV showing the opening Stage One from Liverpool.
The Devon Stage, hosted by Devon County Council and sponsored by South West Highways, will be Stage Five of this year’s Tour, covering 110miles (177km) of the county.
It will start in Exmouth and finish in Exeter. The route includes three Skoda King of the Mountains climbs at Mamhead, Haytor, on Dartmoor, and Stoke Woods/...
Gregory Distribution Limited (GDL) has announced a huge recruitment drive in the wake of recent growth and strategic acquisitions.
The warehouse and logistics group, which includes Kay Transport and Hayton Coulthard Transport, currently employs nearly 1,500 people over 22 sites nationwide, but estimates it could require in excess of 100 new recruits over the next 12 months.
Chief Executive John Gregory said: “We have grown by 30% over the last three years. We have now identified further areas of the business that require new recruits, including drivers and support staff....
Exeter City Council is working with the University of Exeter to look at housing for the future in the city.
Cllr Rob Hannaford, Lead Councillor for Housing and Customer Access, said: “We’re really keen to hear from people who are not currently registered for social housing. We already know quite a lot about housing need in Exeter because there are over 4,000 households registered on Devon Home Choice, now we want to hear from those not on the list.”
The Council is keen to hear about the housing circumstances of as many people as possible to ensure a fair cross-section of...
