A reward of up to £2,000 is being offered through independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers, for information on a robbery that occurred in Dawlish Warren last summer. Dean Smart, aged 27, is wanted in connection with the robbery which took place at Golden Sands Holiday Park in the early hours of 27 August 2013. Smart, who is from the Bath area, is considered dangerous, and police believe he is actively evading capture.
The incident, saw four offenders wearing balaclavas forced members of staff to open a safe containing a large quantity of cash.
RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter in Exeter is currently struggling under the weight of many abandoned old cats all looking for new homes, but being sadly overlooked for younger models. Older cats are having to spend far longer in rescue centres, causing their stress levels to rise whilst waiting for new furever homes.
The problem in rescues could certainly be helped by local landlords relaxing their anti-cat stance when it comes to rented property. Certainly, in Little Valley's view, a cat is not a destructive creature and yet landlords are reluctant to let tenants have cats...
An Exeter School pupil has been supporting the Honiton Memory Café in their efforts to fundraise and build awareness around dementia and Alzheimer's.
Sixth Former Richard Baker has been supporting the Honiton Memory Café because he enjoys helping others. He has attended some of the social events that the Memory Café runs for carers and their cared-for and is helping to publicise a charity art auction that is taking place at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) on Friday 25 April to raise funds.
Richard said: "It has been good to help the charity and to understand more about...
A new style of more flexible Isas to encourage further saving are among the key measures announced in George Osborne’s 5th budget revealed today. In a surprise late announcement Mr Osborne said that cash shares and Isas would be combined into a ‘New Isa’ which allows savers to accumulate tax-free savings of up to £15,000 each year beginning from July 1st. In 2010/11 more than half of people in the South West were reported to have Isas an today’s announcement is thought to benefit around 648,000 South West Isa holders. Speaking to MPs the Chancellor, George Osborne, said: “This is a Budget...
Pandora Munoz has won first prize in a design a Doctor Who monster competition run by St Thomas Library.
The library, situated in Church road, Exeter, hosted an award event presenting Pandora with an upgraded version of the design she created.
The monster was redrawn and coloured by Simon Brett a local artist who works for the longest running scifi magazine in the world, Starburst. He presented Pandora with a framed original of her creature: ‘The Soul Stealer’.
Simon was impressed, saying: "Its inventive design and fascinating back story with special powers would...
An evening of music with the Adam Isaac Band (The Voice 2012) , Richard James, Tom Andrews (as featured on The Ellen Show!) and the sensational Exeter University Soul Choir live at The Hole In The Wall Exeter Friday 9th May!
These exceptionally talented local musician's are determined to sell this event out and raise as much money as they can for the Breathe For Jo Campaign! So please be sure to get your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment!
This Saturday, on the 22nd March 2014 there will be a day of activities at Princesshay Shopping Centre raising money for Sports Relief.
South West Athletics Academy will be running the 'Sprint Challenge' where anyone can have a go on their world class portable track and compete against others for the best time on the leader board.
Street Motion Freerunning Academy will be running the 'Precision Jump Challenge' where participants can test out their jumping distance, height and accuracy.
All activities are offered free of charge though a small...
Exeter Golf and Country Club raise £700 for Hospiscare at the Rock Solid Race Exeter
Both teams from Exeter Golf and Country Club celebrated successfully completing the mighty Rock Solid Race on Saturday 15th March at Escot, raising £700 for Hospiscare.
The 7k race (which was originally billed as 5K!) was set within the woods, rivers and fields at Escot House with 35 obstacles along the way. Exeter Golf and Country Club had two teams: the girls and the boys. Both teams finished in less than 1 hour 30 minutes, coming in on average 114th out of 1072 entrants. The girls did...
