As part of Topsham’s Nello’s Longest Table celebration (which takes place on Sunday July 13), an array of events will be taking place on Topsham Quay on Saturday 12 July.
From 10am until 3pm, Topsham Quay will feature a ‘Slow Food Devon Food Market’ with the opportunity to sample and purchase artisan food and drink from some of the county’s top producers including Pipers Farm, Good Game, Quickes Cheese, Blueberry Bros, Shute Fruit, Ark Chicken, Green Valley Cyder, Devon Coffee and more.
The Slow Food Devon Food Market is a celebration of the fantastic local produce...
Ali Hepher has warned Exeter Chiefs players they can ill afford to rest on their laurels as the club continue their preparations for the new 2014/15 season.
After last season's impressive campaign, which included the Devon club lifting their first piece of major silverware when taking the LV= Cup in March, expectations amongst the playing group have been raised another notch during the first few weeks of pre-season.
The emergence of a number of Exeter's highly-rated youngsters, together with more game time for others within the group, mean the Chiefs will have a much battle...
A new style estate agent has set up in Exeter with the aim of changing the way the housing market in the city operates.
Smart Estate Agent will sell any property of any size for a one-off upfront fee of £395 plus VAT.
Rob Graves says after 25 years in the business he has seen how the internet has radically changed it and believes traditional estate agents can no longer justify their large percentage fees.
“The internet has transformed the way buyers and sellers operate,” said Rob. “Now they go online to look at property listing websites. No need to trek round town...
Reboot is a growing name in the south west retail scene, and given the success of the chain it’s hard to believe it’s only been operating for a year. However, at the end of July 2014, established entrepreneur Matthew Conridge and his team of experienced and knowledgeable staff are celebrating a year in business - and what a year it has been.
Reboot Stores offer a buying and selling service with a difference. Customers are able to sell unwanted goods (such as CDs and DVDs, phones, games, computers and everything in between) for cash resale, safe in the knowledge that they will get...
Following 14 years as University of Exeter Director of Sport, Phil Attwell has been promoted to the position of Director of Campus Services.
Phil has overseen significant growth in the University’s sporting estate since he took up the position in 1999, including the development of world class facilities for hockey, rugby, tennis and cricket, as well as market leading health and fitness facilities.
Phil succeeds Geoff Pringle who was appointed to be Acting Chief Operating Officer for the University in December 2013.
World Animal Protection (formerly WSPA) has praised Devon and Cornwall Police for being one of the leading forces in the country tackling wildlife crime. Officers have recently been trained to combat bat persecution and have made significant arrests in an investigation into dog-fighting.
Devon and Cornwall are also one of the leading forces in the UK feeding intelligence back to the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU). Vitally, this provides an accurate perspective of wildlife crime intelligence across England and Wales. Sgt David Knight, Wildlife Crime Liaison Officer for Devon...
Enjoy an afternoon of exciting summer jumps racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Monday 14th July.
Racing starts at 2:10pm, with gates opening at 12:10pm. The last race for the afternoon will be at 5:10pm.
Tickets can be bought online at www.newtonabbotracing.com until 5pm on Sunday 13th July. Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for the Paddock Enclosure. There will be the chance to buy tickets at the gates upon arrival.
Remember – children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry....
This summer, the West Country is all fired up to host its first gathering of the global blacksmith community for over 30 years. The long wait will come to an end on 13th August when The International Blacksmiths Festival is held at Westpoint Exeter until 16th August 2014.
An exciting comeback for international blacksmithing talent, this event will showcase the best of the craft from around the world. The festival will be a celebration of the ancient tradition’s historic roots and its importance in today’s society. Enticing not only those well-versed in the trade, but also novices,...
Fire crews were called to a blaze at West Hill near Ottery St Mary shortly before 3.30 this morning.
Three appliances from Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth and Middlemoor were initially mobilised.
On arrival crews discovered a domestic garage well alight and the fire was spreading to the roof space of the bungalow.
Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used compressed air foam was used in the roof space. Extra fire crews from Crediton, Budleigh Salterton,Cullompton and Seaton were mobilised.
Crews had the fire surrounded and contained to the roof by 7am....
England may be out but Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park will be celebrating the World Cup final this weekend, 12 and 13 July, and will be partying like they do in Rio.
Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park will be giving away a free football gift to anyone who wears their football shirt with pride this weekend plus £5 off their entry fee*
There will also be the chance to enter Crealy’s World Cup penalty shoot-out competition against the Crealy goalkeeper.
With over 60 rides and attractions, including the brand Flying Machine, Bugz Unlimited, The Lost World of...
