Police have launched a public appeal after an 86-year-old woman was injured in a mugging near St Thomas Pleasure Ground in Exeter on Sunday morning.
The woman suffered arm and shoulder injuries and was treated at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. She was also very shaken by the incident.
The incident took place sometime between 8:00am and 9:00am on Sunday (13 April) when a man stole the elderly vicitm’s handbag on a footpath running between the St Thomas pleasure ground and Buller road.
The male offender is described as white, 6ft tall of a medium build and...
Hospiscare has received over £ 700 from South West Water who named Hospiscare as their charity of the year for 2013.
Their kind donation will help to support local people across Exeter, mid and east Devon who are living with a terminal illness.
Corporate Fundraiser Catherine Rawlinson said: ‘’We are delighted to receive such a generous donation from South West Water and appreciate the fundraising which they have done through out the year.’’
Pete Browning from South West Water said: “Hospiscare is an important local charity which is close to the hearts of man for our...
It would be amazing if every day of our lives was a good hair day. Unfortunately, there are people – mostly women for sure – who are not pleased with their hair type. Sometimes, bad washing techniques, too much hair product, and a wrong hair style can make you look ten times worse. The good news is that there are smart ways you can use to keep your thatch under control.
Here are 10 tips everyone can try – without breaking the bank – to keep your hair looking great:
#1 Don’t wash your hair daily
Stylists and dermatologists agree that there’s no reason for someone to...
Leading proposal and tender writing company, Winning Tenders, is launching its unique Successful Tendering seminar series, with the first event being held in Exeter on Monday 19 May , 4pm – 7pm at Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre.
Aimed at business owners and representatives of small and medium size companies who are interested in business growth, seminar attendees will gain an understanding of the tendering process and insight into the exciting opportunities that tendering can offer.
Leading local procurement professionals and tender specialists will demystify...
At Chalk & Ward PR we have been thrilled to work with Allen Jackson, the new owner of the world famous Jamaica Inn to promote the rejuvenation of this iconic location, made famous by the Daphne du Maurier novel of the same name.
As if this wasn't exciting enough, the dates of the eagerly anticipated BBC adaptation of du Maurier’s novel ‘Jamaica Inn’ have been confirmed. This special three-part series starts on Easter Monday at 9pm on BBC One and will run for three consecutive evenings (21 – 23 April 2014).
There can be no better way to relive the history behind the...
Games between Worcester Warriors and Exeter Chiefs at Sixways should now come with a Government health warning, such is the heart-stopping ways these games tend to end.
Two seasons ago the Chiefs celebrated qualifying for Heineken Cup rugby when they scored two tries in a dramatic final few minutes.
Last year – in a case of history seemingly repeating itself – Rob Baxter’s side nabbed another last-gasp success thanks to a touchdown from Aussie star Dean Mumm.
This time round, the Chiefs maintained their 100 per cent...
Regular bus users in Exeter are to be protected by a price freeze later this month as Stagecoach South West raise bus fares by an average of 2.6%.
Under the plans the Exeter Dayrider, Exeter Megarider Plus tickets and the unlimited day travel Explorer tickets as well as most of the region’s megarider tickets will see their prices frozen in an effort to limit the affect of the price on regular bus users.
Exeter Stagecoach will also be trialling a simplified fare structure removing all return fares in the City, leaving just four adult single fares which ranging in price from...
How people break free from a criminal lifestyle will be the subject of a fascinating free talk by Exeter University psychologist Dr Jo Day.
Much research has focused on how people get into, and stay in, a serious criminal lifestyle, with significantly less attention given to how people actually leave.
Recent developments have indicated the importance of developing an adaptive identity, improving well-being and physical health to counterbalance a predominant emphasis on addressing psychological deficits and risk factors.
Leaving a criminal lifestyle: a journey from ‘what works’ to ‘how it works’ - Dr Jo Day
Much research has focused on how people get into, and stay in, a serious criminal lifestyle, with significantly less attention given to how people actually leave.
Recent developments have indicated the importance of developing an adaptive identity, improving well-being and physical health to counterbalance a predominant emphasis on addressing psychological deficits and risk factors. In this session Dr Jo Day talks about the literature on reducing recidivism, discuss research into people’...
Leaving a criminal lifestyle: a journey from ‘what works’ to ‘how it works’ with Dr Jo Day
Much research has focused on how people get into, and stay in, a serious criminal lifestyle, with significantly less attention given to how people actually leave.
Recent developments have indicated the importance of developing an adaptive identity, improving well-being and physical health to counterbalance a predominant emphasis on addressing psychological deficits and risk factors. In this session I will talk about the literature on reducing recidivism, discuss research into people’s...
