Sentencing of Exeter man charged with sex offences due to take place next week

The court case against Tony Bradbury, 41, of Whitchurch Avenue, Exeter, who appeared at Exeter Crown Court this morning, has been adjourned with sentencing expected next week.

Bradbury pleaded guilty to offences of sexual contact with a child and attempted grooming. He arranged to meet a 13-year-old for sex after grooming her on the internet in Exeter on 12 December 2012.

Detective Inspector Simon Snell, Head of the Child Exploitation Unit, said: “We believe there may be other victims of Tony Bradbury and they may recognise him following this court case. We would encourage...

Diathlete visits St James Park

Exeter City were pleased to welcome Gavin Griffiths to St James Park on the evening of Wednesday 22 May, as part of his epic ‘30/30’ charity challenge.

Gavin – who calls himself the ‘Diathlete’ – is a type 1 diabetic. His mission goal is to run 30 miles (more than a marathon) every day for 30 consecutive days, zig-zagging across the nation from John O’Groats down to Land’s End. Day 26 of his challenge saw him run from Taunton to Exeter, finishing at the Park.

Currently he has raised in excess of £6,000 for his chosen charities – Diabetes UK and Juvenile Diabetes Research...

Le Tour - an innovative new running event for Exeter

Ironbridge Runner Events and City Runs have teamed up to provide Exeter with a completely new running experience. Le Tour of Exeter takes elements from Le Tour de France to give participants the experience of 3 very different races.

Le Tour of Exeter will take place on 26, 27 and 28 July and is an inclusive event aimed at all standards of runner.

The first stage will be a 10k road race, fast, flat and traffic free, using the footpaths and cycle paths around the River Exe and flood relief channel.

Stage 2 will be something completely different! An 8km event in the...

Business Network (SW) celebrates 20th Anniversary with original founder-members

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Thu, 05/23/2013 - 11:43am

A South West networking organisation celebrated its 20th anniversary at an organised lunch held in Exeter. Nearly 100 members of the Business Network (SW) joined current owner Sean Humby together with special guests, founder members Jim and Jackie Enright. Magician and original Business Network (SW) member Mark Leveridge acted as MC for the event held at Sandy Park.

Sean Humby took over the business in 2007 and today has 149 members across the South West region with membership retention of 89%. The turnover of £85,000 is up by 13% on last year’s figures.

Sean Humby,...

Exeter Respect Festival 2013

Event Date: 
01/06/2013 - 12:00pm to 02/06/2013 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Belmont Park, Belmont Road, Exeter

Taking place in Belmont Park, Exeter on 1 and 2 June, the Respect Festival is the city's most successful free community event.

Free entry to all, with a huge selection of activities, food, trade stalls, community groups, dance workshops, entertainment and much, much more. Exeter Respect celebrates diversity and equality in Exeter, using the performing and creative arts as a means of valuing diversity, challenging racism and prejudice, combating social inclusion and promoting multi-cultural understanding.

Saturday 1 June: 12noon to 7pm

Sunday 2 June: 11am to 6pm...

Exeter communications agency appointed for retirement village launch

Authored by Gill Vosper
Posted: Thu, 05/23/2013 - 10:34am

Exeter based Absolute PR and Marketing has been appointed as the PR and marketing consultancy for Millbrook Village, a landmark new development located on the former St Loye’s Foundation site on Topsham Road.

Multi award-winning developer Urban Renaissance Villages has chosen the Exeter site on which to build the third of its retirement villages in conjunction with its partner Helical Bar plc. Millbrook Village will feature 140 luxury cottages and apartments along with a private residents’ club house featuring a pool, restaurant and bar, and a host of hotel-style services, making...

Explore behind the scenes of Exeter's Northcott Theatre this weekend

Have you always wanted to explore behind the scenes of a theatre? To see the stage from the wings or lighting box, poke around in the dressing rooms and hear tales from some of the people who work here? Then here's your chance, as the Exeter Northcott is set to throw its doors open to the public for a day of activities and events.

On arrival, you will be greeted with two exciting interactive family events taking place on the Piazza outside. Uncle Tacko brings his 'Dom Tink' an interactive circus style strength tester, with the chance to win prizes, while 'The Imaginarium' hosts the...

South West Water's extra investment programme to be funded from efficiency savings

South West Water today (Thursday 23 May) announced an extra investment programme to protect bathing water quality at key tourist beaches, maintain nearly six million metres of sewers and help customers in the most need. This investment will be funded from efficiency savings in the company's current five year programme and will not impact on average household bills which will fall in 2013/14 following the Government's £50 reduction implemented in April.

Highlights of the programme include:

  • Bringing forward £20 million of Improvement to sewers and treatment works at
  • ...

Northcott Beaton Pukka Yomp 2013 - Foundation For Success!

Authored by AndyPayne79
Posted: Thu, 05/23/2013 - 8:33am

In 2011, 25 intrepid ‘Yompers’ meandered their way across the hills and vales of Exeter and the surrounding countryside culminating with a celebration at Woodbury Park and, thanks to the fundraising efforts, a cheque for £2,500 presented to The Exeter Chiefs very own charity – The Exeter Foundation, who provide the city of Exeter and its surrounding areas with a ‘Civic Trust’ that promotes our community and pursues the vision of people who live and work here through a variety of local charities.

The Foundation acts as a fundraising body with a commitment to the future prosperity of...

Molton Brown Exeter hosts 'Up Your Game' Event to celebrate the launch of its new Sports range

On Thursday 16 May, the Molton Brown Exeter store in Princesshay hosted a men's pamper evening to celebrate the launch of its new sport and men's product range - a three-piece Sport collection that includes an anti-perspirant stick, 4-in-1 body wash, shaving gel, shampoo and face wash and a targeted Body-warming Sportbalm. The open event was attended by both loyal customers and passing shoppers, who were treated to expert advice on how to use the range to maximise your pre- and post-workout routine and guests enjoyed a rejuvenating hand and arm massage. Exeter Physio were on hand to offer...

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