Appeal to trace items stolen in Exmouth

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Exmouth.

Officers are investigating the burglary of jewellery, commemorative coins, and foreign currency stolen from a house in Portland Avenue while the occupants were away on holiday sometime between 23 and 28 November 2013.

Police are also appealing for help in identifying items left behind in the break-in - believed to belong to the offender.

Officers found a blue and grey patterned purse attached to a key ring with a silver coloured metal clasp. Attached were two Yale keys (one silver coloured and one...

Heartbroken boy wants stolen pony home for Christmas

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 12/23/2013 - 4:54pm

A hearbroken five-year-old boy has teamed up with the RSPCA to help find his best-friend, a 24-year-old Shetland cross Welsh Pony.

Tic-Toc, the elderly pony was stolen from his paddock in Cambridgeshire over two weeks ago prompting his young owner Josh Carnagie to seek help from the general public.

Josh’s mum Catriona Carnegie said: “Josh is absolutely devastated. He has grown up with Tic Toc, they are best friend. Last year he wrote a letter to Father Christmas asking him to make Tic Toc better because he knows he’s on medication for his feet.

“He talks about Tic...

Bridge Jazz Club

Event Date: 
08/01/2014 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix Voodoo Lounge

The Bridge Jazz Club is the base for Exeter’s jazz scene. Special guests each month.

Pete Canter & Friends plus Jam Session. First set from the house band followed by jam session. All welcome. Bring charts for the rhythm section.

Entrance fee includes a free raffle.

Admission: £5 (£3 jammers) pay on the door.

Roni Bryant

Event Date: 
07/01/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
The Exeter Daily Auditorium, Exeter Phoenix

Prolific Texan singer songwriter Roni Bryant first started writing lyrics at the age of 11 and has been composing pop/rock songs since the age of 19. Performing songs from her debut album Versatility, as well as new material.

Her gig at the Phoenix will be supported by local Exeter band No Refunds who will back her during her set and Roni will then join them to sing some well known old favourites!

About Roni Bryant Roni Bryant was raised in a family that was full of music and musicians. Throughout her teen years, she performed in several bands and sang at the Mothers...

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in concert

Event Date: 
02/01/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Great Hall, University of Exeter

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in concert.

Programme to include:

J Strauss II : Waldmeister (Overture) J Strauss II : Tik-Tak Polka J Strauss II : Pleasure Train Polka J Strauss II : At the Hunt Polka J Strauss II : Emperor Waltz J Strauss II : Treasure Waltz J Strauss II : The Blue Danube

Performers

Conductor : Gunther Bauer-Schenk Soloist: Fiona Murphy (Soprano)

Johann Strauss II is the king of the waltz and New Year's Day has become synonymous with the elegance of Viennese style and grandeur. Join the BSO and Günther Bauer-Schenk and escape...

Steenson set for big game test

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Mon, 12/23/2013 - 12:46pm

Irish fly-half Gareth Steenson admitted it was important for the Exeter Chiefs to rediscover their winning formula ahead of what is a crucial festive period for the club in the Aviva Premiership.

Winless in their five previous fixtures heading into last weekend, Rob Baxter's side not only defied the atrocious wintry conditions at Sandy Park, but also visiting Newcastle Falcons, to record their sixth victory in the top flight this term.

Steenson - back in the Chiefs line-up having missed the previous week's Heineken Cup fixture with RC Toulon due to a shoulder injury -...

Severe delays to bus and train travel

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 12/23/2013 - 12:07pm

There is severe disruption to rail and bus services today as very strong winds and heavy rain continue to hit the South West.

Many of Stagecoach bus routes have been delayed by the weather and at least two routes have been affected by falling trees.

Both the service 2 bus and the D&H Exeter bus are following diverted routes due to roads blocked by falling trees. The D&H bus is not running at the university as a result of the blocked road.

Service B cannot serve part of Trusham Road, diverted via Sainsburys (P&R ok at the moment), Services 4 and 52 cannot...

Be flood aware this Christmas

People who are set to be away for the festive period are urged to check the flood risk for their local area and, if necessary, take steps to protect valuable items left at home.

Drivers are also urged to check the latest flood updates ahead of their journey - and urged not to drive through dangerous floodwater.

The warning comes after a joint Environment Agency and AA survey found more than half (54%) of UK drivers - around 18million drivers - would endanger themselves and their vehicles by driving through moving flood water.

The research of 21,165 AA members,...

Looking for a New Challenge in 2014?

Authored by john pill
Posted: Mon, 12/23/2013 - 9:15am

We are currently looking for new people to volunteer with us. We have a recruitment fair on 15 January 2014 here at the Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau. If you are interested in finding out from staff, supervisors and volunteers what it is like to volunteer with us please contact John Pill at john.pill@exetercab.org.uk for more information or to book a place. Alternatively, please visit the following link to complete a volunteering form https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/volunteerform.htm?txt_bid=101101

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering with the Citizens Advice Bureau is a...

Simpkins Edwards six celebrate ‘silver service’ year!

25 years ago in 1988 when the World Wide Web wasn’t yet part of common vocabulary, mobile phones were few and far between and fax machines were still key business communication tools, chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards took on six new young employees – all of whom are now celebrating an impressive 25 years with the firm.

Chris Bowker (tax partner) and Jason Shear (tax manager) in the Exeter office; Sarah Lock (accounts senior), Tara Watts (accounts senior) and David Thorne (corporate manager) in the Barnstaple office; and Sandy Bailey (typist) in the Okehampton office,...

Pages