Local rescue charities and branches of emergency services, National Trust and Dartmoor National Park Authority are holding their third safety on Dartmoor day at Lydford Gorge near Tavistock on Sunday 22 June between 10am and 5pm.
On the day, there will be the opportunity to look round fire engines, police cars and ambulances plus meet the local fire fighters, police officers, air ambulance crew and rescue dogs. Other organisations and charities attending will be the marching band of the Okehampton Air Cadets, RAF Harrowbeer, Okehampton Amy Camp, Care of Police Survivors, Dartmoor...
Princesshay, Exeter is giving away days out to national and local leisure attractions as part of its Summerdine restaurant promotion running from 7th July to 21st August 2014.
The restaurants taking part are:
Nandos
Giraffe
Carluccios
Byron
Café Rouge
Strada
Coal Grill & Bar
Wagamama
Yo! sushi
Days out up for grabs nationally include Legoland, Thorpe Park, Flamingo Land, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Sea Life, Drayton Manor, Chessington World of Adventures, Oakwood...
Firefighters were called to a shed fire at an Exeter property last night.
They were called to the scene, at Grecian Way in Broadfields, at 8.50pm.
On arrival the crew confirmed that the fire involved a wheelie bin which had spread to a garden fence and tree and then to a shed. The fence and tree were destroyed by fire and the shed was partially damaged.
The fire crew used one jet, one hose reel and small tools to extinguish the fire.
A project where military veterans offer training to people who are out of work or socially isolated is seeing great success in Exeter with just under 50% of participants going into work or a work related activity
Active Plus is a community interest company, where military veterans who have physical injuries or have suffered from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), deliver courses that build confidence, motivation and life-skills. This also provides opportunities for military veterans to develop their own skills, confidence and wellbeing.
British rock legend Ian McLagan will release United States, his first new studio album in five years, via Yep Roc Records on 7 July and will be touring throughout the UK during July.
His UK tour will see him perform at Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday 8 July.
The album, his first since being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of the Faces, alternates between lusty grooves and reflective musings, showcasing McLagan's beguiling charm and timeless gift for crafting memorable hooks. Yearning standout “Love Letter” leads into the smooth and moody take-...
More than £2,000 has been raised for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust thanks to the Exeter Enterprise Rotary Club Golf Day at the Exeter Golf and Country Club.
Organisers thanked members of the public and the Marines for supporting this annual event now in its sixth year.
Gordon Peacock, from the Rotary Club Golf Day organising committee, said: "I would like to thank the Deputy Lord Mayor, our Rotary District Governor Barry Rendal-Jones, people of Exeter for supporting this Golf Day and at the same time raising more than £2,000 to support the injured and wounded...
When Philip Martin wanted a solution to testing fire alarms in hard to reach places, he soon put his finger on it.
The Community Safety Manager for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue, had a moment of inspiration when he realised how difficult it was for some of the people he advised on fitting the devices to actually test them.
And so he came up with a simply but effective gadget called GOODPOINT - a long pole with a pointed finger on the end!
It is particularly suited for the elderly or vulnerable who are at greater risk. Every year falls are a major cause of...
Following the enormous success of a visit earlier this year from guest fish chef extraordinaire Mitch Tonks, Manna from Devon Cooking School is delighted to announce two must save dates for any food and drink enthusiast’s diary.
As a special treat David and Holly Jones have invited two ‘celebrity’ experts to run two unique classes at their cooking school in Kingswear. Regular wine expert on BBC1’s ‘Saturday Kitchen’, Susy Atkins will host Al Fresco Cooking and Summery Drinks on Friday 11 July, whilst renowned chef and TV presenter Alex Mackay will be visiting the school on Friday...
Residents in Devon who have family links to World War One are being invited to share the stories, memories and artefacts that link their family to the war.
It's part of a special anniversary being held to commemorate the beginning of World War 1
A special service to mark this occasion will be held at Exeter Cathedral on Sunday 3 August. The service is open to everyone, but particularly welcome are Devon families with family links to WW1. The service will begin at 4pm
Those with links to WW1 wishing to reserve seats can email lieuten@devon.gov.uk with their stories...
Tourism Minister Helen Grant has suggested people caught up in the passports fiasco caused by a massive backlog should holiday at home - as she poses for pictures at the World Cup in Brazil!
Ms Grant said she was “confident” that the backlog of 30,000 passport applications would be dealt with before people planned to go abroad this summer, but added that there was “a lot to be said for the ‘staycation’”.
Asked about the situation in an interview with the House magazine, Ms Grant said: "I'm in no doubt, I'm very confident that people will get their passports...but if they...
