A 27-year-old man who died following an assault on Saturday night has been named by Police as Exeter man Joseph Wake.
Earlier today two men from Exeter were charged with manslaughter in connection to Mr Wake's death
Craig Melhuish, aged 38, and Colin Smith, aged 34, have both been charged with manslaughter and were due to appear at Exeter Magistrates Court this morning (12 May).
Two others a 34 year-old woman from Exeter and a 41 year-old man, also from Exeter have both been released on police bail until August.
Craft expert and owner of Bodkin, Hesta, hosts weekly workshops by the sea in Sidmouth.
On Tuesday 13 May, join Bodkin to make stunning 1940's broaches. For more information and to book, visit: http://bit.ly/1mMNwd8
On Wednesday 14 May, you can enjoy learning how to make woollen angels using simple needle felting techniques. For more information and to book, see here: http://bit.ly/1mMOcPL
Get kitted out and ready for your Bodkin workshop with your very own knitting bag, made by Hesta herself! http://folksy.it/RE4Gvx
East Devon District Council has listened to traders in Axminster and is proposing to launch a special car parking rate in all its pay and display car parks in the town – starting this month.
The move follows the success of an experimental Christmas parking promotion in December 2013, which proved successful in a number of East Devon towns.
Councillor Iain Chubb, EDDC’s Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “This scheme is an example of EDDC working smarter and engaging with communities. We have been working with town representatives to find a mutually acceptable way of...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after highly-rated forward Luke Cowan-Dickie today put pen to paper on a new contract with the Aviva Premiership club.
The 20-year-old’s new deal – which is a two-year extension to his current contract – will keep him at Sandy Park until at least the summer of 2017 and is another clear indicator that Baxter is willing to back the club’s crop of promising youngsters to deliver on the big stage.
Cornishman Cowan-Dickie, a product of the club’s academy system at Truro College, has built on the success of helping...
It’s been quite a year for Luke Cowan-Dickie, but the young Cornishman is predicting even brighter times ahead for him at Exeter Chiefs in the future.
The 20-year-old hooker today extended his stay at Sandy Park until 2017 when he penned terms on a new contract extension with head coach Rob Baxter.
In a 12-month period that has seen Cowan-Dickie help England Under-20s to Junior World Championship glory; the Chiefs to lift their first major silverware in 143 years; as well as featuring in the Aviva Premiership and Heineken Cup, it’s little wonder the Truro-born forward has...
Firefighters, Police, and Ambulance personnel were called to a road traffic collision at 1.57am today which has resulted in a female casualty being taken to Derriford Hospital with serious injuries.
The woman, who was travelling alone, was thrown from her vehicle during the incident which took place at Chivenor Cross Roundabout, Chivenor in Barnstaple.
There were no other vehicles involved.
The cause of the crash is uncurrently unknown, with a Devon and Cornwall Police Spokesman confirming an investigation will take place.
Explore the wonderful wildflower meadow at A la Ronde near Exmouth on 22 May at 11.30am and 2.30pm when a knowledgeable guide will lead visitors around the meadow and help them discover some of the species that grow there.
This event is free but numbers are limited. Tickets are available from the shop on the day.
There’s even more to see and do at A la Ronde so why not make a day of it by playing garden games on the ha-ha lawn or maybe trying your hand at brass rubbing or the nature and buildings spotter sheets. The tea-room which serves coffees, lunches and afternoon teas...
The Skin Angels were out in force at the recent Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink, as they continued their quest to raise awareness of the importance of year round sun protection.
Skin Angels, set up in 2013 by Mariam Badavi from Exeter's Purity Boutique Spa, are on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of protecting skin from the sun, even on a cloudy day and aim to arm young people with knowledge about looking after their skin to prevent and treat skin conditions such as acne.
During the festival Skin Angel’s ambassador, singer and songwriter Charlotte...
Local law firm, Kitsons, has become the first local business to directly fund a children’s hospice nurse at Children’s Hospice South West Little Bridge House in Fremington, North Devon.
The firm of solicitors, which has offices in Exeter, Torquay and Plymouth, has pledged £1,000 towards CHSW’s ‘Sponsor a Nurse’ campaign, an exciting new corporate initiative that allows business to contribute directly to the vital funding of a nurse for the hospice. The initiative is asking 30 local businesses to contribute £1,000 each to collectively cover the cost of a qualified children’s nurse...
Don't make any plans for this weekend until you've checked out our guide to what's on in and around Exeter:
THEATRE
Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre Friday, 8pm, Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Once again the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre return to the Barnfield Theatre. A hosiery based stage show that tours theatres and clubs in the UK and beyond. Kev F is proud to be assisting hit comedy double act The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre. Tickets: £9.50 (£8.50). www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
