What an incredible year at the increasingly popular skydiving school located in South West near Honiton.
The weather has been so good to the local adrenaline junkies this summer, that they have decided to give something back.
Jumping from 15,000ft from the UK’s fastest jump plane is no longer a challenge for experienced skydivers but doing the same for charity wearing just underwear is a different story!
The 35 strong team have already raised over £3,000 which is being split between Breast Cancer Care and Prostate Cancer UK.
The Law Society has warned the Justice Select committee that proposed changes to legal aid pose ‘significant risks’ to the stability of our criminal justice system.
The Law Society, which represents solicitors in England and Wales, has written formally to the government in response to Ministry of Justice proposals to make the pricing of legal aid at least partly competitive.
In the Government’s response to consultation they wrote: “a model of competition where price is set administratively would still enable us to achieve the overall policy objectives of a sustainable, more...
People across Exeter are being challenged to try doing everyday things the digital way, in aid of national Get Online Week.
Now in its seventh year, Get Online Week takes place 14-20 October and encourages people to give online life a go at thousands of local events across the UK.
UK online centre St Loye’s Foundation on 51, New North Road is part of the campaign in Exeter, and they firmly believe computers and the internet can make everyone’s life quicker, easier and better.
Karen Clarke Head of Learning and Skills at the acclaimed Exeter-based training charity,...
Scotland Yard has released two efit images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. The images have been made public ahead of an appeal on the BBC 1 Crimewatch programme to be televised on Monday (14 October) and are based on statements and descriptions from two witnesses.
Detectives working on the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are finalising their preparations ahead of the investigation's most complex and detailed public appeal yet.
The appeal will run on Crimewatch as the top item in the programme...
Five children are locked up overnight in Devon and Cornwall Police cells each week, figures obtained by the Howard League for Penal Reform reveal today (14 October).
New research by the charity shows that there were 285 overnight detentions of children aged 17 and under in police stations across the region during 2011.
The total across England and Wales was 40,716 – which equates to an average of 112 detentions per night.
However, the true number is likely to be far higher as some of the largest police services in the country were unable to provide figures.
Following the revelation that Shelley Smith, the bubbly single mum and X Factor contestant from Farringdon, Exeter, was going to have to do battle in a sing-off due to the newly established 'Flash Vote', shell-shocked Shelley told Dermot O'Leary on Saturday night: “I’m just going to sing my little heart out and try my best, that’s all I can do. I have so much more to give.”
And sing her little heart out she did, with a powerful rendition of Jennifer Hudson's One Night Only, a song in which she could display the versitility of her voice.
Twenty-two-year old Ashley Jeary from Pinhoe, Exeter has made it in the Radio Academy’s prestigious 30 under 30.
Ashley, who presents Live and Local on weekday evenings and the Afternoon show on Saturdays on 107.3FM Radio Exe, was one of thousands in the running this year and is the only winner from a radio station that is not part of a larger network.
30 under 30 is the Radio Academy’s national “one to watch” programme putting the spotlight on young and talented upcoming professionals from the industry.
Ashley said "I couldn't believe what I was hearing...
A first half masterclass from the Exeter Chiefs gave them the perfect start to this season’s Heineken Cup as they blew away visiting Cardiff Blues at Sandy Park.
Rob Baxter’s side ran in five tries – four of them in the opening 40 minutes – to ensure maximum reward against the Welsh region, whose improved display after the break did at least glean them a try bonus point.
Skipper Dean Mumm, Matt Jess, Fetu’u Vainikolo, Ben White and Ian Whitten all crossed for tries, while Gareth...
Congratulations to Matthew Bird the winner of The Exeter Daily's Oxjam Exeter 2013 competition to win 4 tickets to the takeover weekend, which is taking place next weekend on the 19 and 20 October - the wait is almost over!
We asked: Which Exeter musician made it into the quarterfinal stage of BBC’s The Voice UK in 2012?
The answer was of course Adam Isaac
Don't forget, today is the last day you can puchase early bird tickets for just £5, which gives you entry to all venues on both Saturday and Sunday.
We can't believe it's almost here, can you? Don't miss...
A wonderful story of a young boy growing up in the Andalusían countryside just before the Spanish Civil War throws his life into chaos, this staging of Toro! Toro! , produced by Poonamallee Productions in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre, is not only fascinating for its historical context but also for its overall articulation of ethical and moral dilemmas. The dramatic effect of the one-man production is striking.
Gary Turner does a fantastic job, his enthralling portrayal of young Antonito bringing both laughter and sadness, and his Spanish accent remaining believable...
