30ft waves as Storm "Hercules" hits Devon

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 01/06/2014 - 1:08pm

Forecasters are warning that waves upwards of 30ft as “Winter Storm Hercules” hits Devon. The storm has been confirmed to be the same weather system responsible for the recent “Deep-Freeze” in the US by the Met Office.

The latest storm is expected to see 60mph and 70mph winds and higher than usual waves.

According to the Met Office’s, Chief Forecaster: “A large, deep depression in the Atlantic is whipping waves up out at sea on Sunday, these coming into western and southern coastal areas of the UK as a large swell on Monday.

“Exceptionally high waves are expected,...

Flybe plane makes emergency landing

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 01/06/2014 - 11:11am

A Flybe plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Paris on Saturday due to “minor technical” difficulties.

The service from the Exeter-based airline was returning skiers from Geneva to Cardiff when the flight was forced to land at Paris Orly international at around 4pm (January 4).

On landing fire crews treated the plane’s left engine with hoses and passengers were unloaded from the plane.

All 68 passengers were unhurt and taken on a later flight from Paris to Cardiff

Passenger Luke Broadley, who was returning from a Skiing holiday praised the Flybe...

The Exeter Southgate Wedding Show

Event Date: 
02/02/2014 - 11:00am to 3:30pm
Venue: 
The Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

The Exeter Southgate Wedding Show on Sunday 2nd February 2014.

Taking place at the Mercure Southgate Hotel, located in the heart of the city, the Exeter Southgate Wedding Show brings together the very best local bridal wear and specialist wedding suppliers to provide all the essential products, services and inspiration you need to ensure that your perfect day goes without a hitch.

Free Admission, Free Parking, Amazing Suppliers & Live Entertainment.

See more at: http://www.theexetersouthgateweddingshow.co.uk

About the Hotel: The Mercure Southgate Hotel...

Devon Primary School installs solar panels and boosts the teaching and learning budget

A Primary School in Kingsbridge has demonstrated impressive savings after installing a solar energy solution.

Charleton C of E Primary School looked to solar to help save running costs, in the hopes it would enable them to put more money directly into teaching. Headteacher Philip Medway also wanted to ensure the school was delivering on the green agenda and educating children by example.

He says, “It's true that there is a CapEx outlay in installing a solution like this, and if we hadn't had access to that money, it would have been much harder. But as a federated...

Attempted murder in Seaton

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 01/06/2014 - 10:28am

A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident at the Vault public house in Seaton.

A Seaton man, Raoul East, 37 was charged following an incident which left a man in his forties with a stab wound in his chest.

The victim was taken to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital but his injuries are not considered as life-threatening.

Ambulance crews treating the man called the police who arrested Mr East.

Mr East is due to appear in Exeter Magistrates Court later today (January 6)

Chiefs defeated by London Wasps

London Wasps 19 Exeter Chiefs 16

Exeter’s Henry Slade may well be one of English’s rugby gems of the future, but today it was the wise old man Andy Goode who proved the ‘King of Adams Park’ as he settled an enthralling Aviva Premiership encounter.

With the final kick of the game, the experienced No.10 dispatched a sublime 40-metre drop-goal to condemn Rob Baxter’s visiting Chiefs to a sixth league defeat of the season.

Mocked by the home faithful during a patchy first half from the former England international, Goode duly answered his critics in style after the...

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pantomime

Event Date: 
30/01/2014 - 7:30pm to 01/02/2014 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Broadclyst Victory Hall

Hi Ho ... Hi Ho ... It's off to the panto we go! Come along and watch Broadclyst Theatre Group’s panto,Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Join us for an exciting show with slapstick fun, singing, dancing and plenty of laughter. Whilst Snow White and her friends do battle with Evilena the wicked Queen, poor Muddles gets into lots of trouble.

Venue: Broadclyst Victory Hall Performance Times Thursday 30 January 7.30pm Friday 31 January 7.30pm Saturday 1 February 5.30pm

Tickets £8 for adults/ £5 children from Broadclyst Post Office. Online: www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/46893...

Exeter City Korfball Club top of both divisions of the South West league

Exeter City korfball club finished 2013 at the top of divisions one and two of the South West league.

Both of the club's league teams have beaten competitive opposition from as far afield as Gloucester and Bristol. Exeter coach, Rob King, said "This is an exciting time for us as we look to secure league wins and promotion positions later in the season." This has all been achieved with the club expanding, training many new recruits, and forming a non-league third team to accommodate new players.

Club chairman James Hardy commented: "A central part of the...

Axhayes says thanks to people of Devon

In December the Exeter Axhayes Adoption Centre ran their first Santa Paws Appeal. The idea was a simple one. People were asked to fill a box with cat toys, treats, food etc and donate it to the cats and kittens in their care.

Many local businesses supported the appeal. Badger Design Ltd designed and provided the posters. Co-Op stores at Sidwell Street, Cowick Street, Heavitree and Broadclyst acted as drop off points as did Lush Cosmetics on the High Street, Pets at Home Alphington and St Davids Veterinary Hospital.

From everyone at Exeter Axhayes, they would like to thank...

RSPCA in action as storms batter Britain

Fifty of the RSPCA’s specially trained rescue teams have been out rescuing animals affected by the storms across England.

The RSPCA has received around 150 calls for its help specifically for flood related incidents. From the 29th December 2013 to the 2nd January 2014, the RSPCA has been called to 149 incidents and assisted in the rescue of over 130 animals.

These figures are expected to rise over the weekend, as more severe weather looks set to batter Britain. With around 300 RSPCA inspectors, and only 45 specially trained water rescue specialists, the charity is braced...

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