Two men have been arrested in connection with a robbery at an antiques shop in Honiton. The incident took place at Banwell Antiques on Saturday 22 March, as a female staff member, who was working alone, opened up the store at around 9am. The woman was grabbed from behind by the suspect before being tied up. Although not physically injured she was left very shaken by the incident. A 52-year-old man from London has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and released on bail until 16 July. He was arrested on Friday 18 April in London. A 45-year-old man from London has been arrested in Belgium...
An Exeter-based corporate lawyer and category 1 road cyclist has been selected for the 2014 British Cycling National Road Championships competing against the likes of Team Sky and Sir Bradley Wiggins.
Andrew Feather, a specialist in corporate mergers and acquisitions with Michelmores LLP, will compete for team Bikeshed – UEX in the 117 mile Championship Road Race on Sunday, June 29 taking place around Monmouthshire in Wales.
The event, which will be screened live on Eurosport and includes 160 elite cyclists from around the UK, many of whom will be competing in the...
The smell of acrid smoke still hangs in the air almost a week after Exeter’s Hole In The Wall pub suffered a huge blaze.
Debris is scattered everywhere and evidence of the intensity of the inferno clear to see.
Yet among this chaos are signs of the calm before the storm. Candle holders are still in place on some of the tables and the menu board has surprisingly remained intact.
As co-owner George Sloan (pictured) walks me around the building he tries to make light of the situation but the anguish is etched on his face.
Ashfords LLP, a leading UK law firm, is holding a Summer Fun Day at Tedburn St Mary School in Exeter to raise money for Children's Hospice South West.
The Summer Fun Day is set to burst with fun-filled stalls to make for an entertaining and enjoyable charity fete.
There will be a number of different stalls located around the school grounds, including Beat the Keeper, Treasure Island, and Higher or Lower. Some more traditional, classic games will also be making an appearance, such as a Tombola, a Coconut Shy and, of course, a Bouncy Castle!
British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify two men they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of a passenger’s bag at Exeter St Davids railway station.
Officers have released CCTV images of two men they believe will have information which can assist the investigation into the incident which took place at around 11.15am on Tuesday 29 April 2014.
PC David Browning, investigating officer, said: “The victim left his bag unattended near the entrance to the booking hall at the station while he went outside the station to...
Two key local names have joined forces to sell beer for charity this summer.
Paignton Zoo and Bays Brewery are hoping Rhino Ale will raise funds for Critically Endangered black rhinos in Africa.
The beer is being sold in bottles and casks across the South West, with Wetherspoons stocking it in 24 pubs in Torbay, Exeter and Plymouth. The Zoo, a registered charity, will receive 10p per bottle from Bays Brewery and 10p per pint from Wetherspoons. It follows on from Bays Brewery’s successful Great Gorilla Ale last year.
Pete Salmon, Director at Bays Brewery said “We are...
Exeter will be at the heart of the UK’s biggest free community music festival this July with four events taking place in the city as part of Our Big Gig. With 170 community events scheduled across England and Scotland over 11-13 July, Our Big Gig will bring people from all backgrounds together to see local artists perform, meet their neighbours and even have a go at making music themselves. As an Inspired by 2012 Olympic legacy event, all Our Big Gig events are organised by local organisations, free to attend and will feature over 2,000 volunteers helping to host gigs. With over 7,000...
Devon County Council is sponsoring the Enterprising Young Devon Award at today's Big Bang Fair South West at the University of Exeter.
The prestigious prize is designed to recognise and reward young Devon-based talent in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
All the projects eligible for the Enterprising Young Devon Award from 11-18 year olds across the area are on display at the event and will be judged by a panel of industry experts who will be on the lookout for projects that show innovation and marketability.
Exeter Club Arena will be hosted this weekend by TV personality Gaz Beadle from Geordie Shore as he makes a guest appearance on Saturday 28 June.
One of the most well known and loved stars of MTV’s Geordie Shore will meet and greet clubbers at the Summerland Street venue and pose for pictures with his army of fans.
There will be a free entry guest list run through the nightclub’s Facebook page and all that they ask you to do to get in for free is to make a donation to Echo charity. Echo's aim is to help as many sick children and young adults in the UK as possible by...
