Northgate Vehicle Hire, market leader in flexible vehicle hire and fleet solutions, has appointed Vicky Davison as Rental Manager at its Exeter depot.

Having worked in the rental industry since 1990 for companies such as Avis, Arriva and Europcar, Vicky’s existing industry experience will see her take responsibility of the day-to-day management of staff and drivers at Northgate’s Exeter depot.

Felix Beltran, Area Sales Manager at Northgate Vehicle Hire, said: “We’re delighted to have Vicky on board and feel confident that her experience will help to build on what has...

Police are appealing for witnesses after three vehicles were involved in a road traffic collision on Saturday 16 March near Newton Poppleford. The collision happened at around 3.30pm on the A3052, one mile west of Newton Poppleford, near Sidmouth. Fire and ambulance crews attended the collision which involved a Suzuki Wagon, an Audi A3 and an Audi A4. The female driver of the Suzuki, from Exeter, was airlifted to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital with serious back and leg injuries. An elderly man travelling in one of the other vehicles sustained a head injury which was not serious....

On Saturday 16 March 150 or so concerned people gathered in Bedford Square in Exeter to show their opposition to the reviled Bedroom Tax. This was one of nearly 60 such rallies across the UK coming together at the same time, a groundswell of some 15,000 protesters.

Over the past couple of months, I've been a frequent tweeter on the subject as @CllrPaul4Cowick . Through these tweets I have campaigned, questioned, and informed. In addtion, I have contributed an editorial article on the Exeter Labour Party website.

As a result of all this activity on the Bedroom Tax, the...

Renewable Energy Marketplace takes place at Exeter's Westpoint Arena on 19 March and is generating lots of interest with over 100 exhibitors showcasing their products and services to over 1,200 delegates looking to install renewable energy.

The Government incentives for renewables and energy efficiency are changing rapidly, creating major opportunities for new projects. The Renewable Energy Marketplace conference brings together leading policy makers, financiers and practitioners to guide your strategy.

The event will be by far the largest renewable energy event yet held in...

A tragic accident involving fireworks occurred in Jesus Tepactepec, a village of about 1,000 people 70 miles (112 kilometers) east of Mexico City on Friday 15 March. A fireworks explosion during a religious procession killed at least 16 people and another 80 remain hospitalised due to their injuries, authorities said.

The huge blast is believed to have occurred when a rocket landed on a truck carrying fireworks. Some of the victims are also believed to have been carrying fireworks at the time of the explosion. Reports from the scene mentioned human remains and burned clothes found...

Bacon Connoisseurs Week (18 – 24 March) is set to revolutionise the nation’s love affair with bacon (apologies to all vegetarians among you).

This special week celebrates the many cuts and cures of the great rasher and is a firm favourite in the foodie calendar. This year over 300 cuts and cures from producers all over the nation have been entered into the Bacon Connoisseurs Week Great Bacon Revolution Awards on 18 March. The shortlist includes some tantalising new flavours such as vanilla, cherrywood, beetroot & black pepper and sweet chilli bacon. Other shortlisted rashers...

Departing England Under-20s Head Coach Rob Hunter paid tribute to his team after they were crowed Six Nations champions for an unprecedented third time in a row after an impressive 28-15 win away in Wales at Eirias Park.

Hunter, who is set to join the Exeter Chiefs coaching staff next month on a full-time basis, could not hide his delight as his young guns produced an impressive display in Colwyn Bay.

He said: “It’s a massive achievement and the guys deserve all the credit – they’re a hard working group and this trophy is their reward for the work that they have put in....

£2,590.47 was the total raised from the Exmouth RNLI SOS Day event, Six On Saddles. Held on Sunday 20 January, six volunteers from the lifeboat and shore crew cycled the Exe estuary to raise money towards the launch and recovery vehicle for the Shannon-class lifeboat expected in early 2014.

Max, Steve, Paul, Hedley, Lee and David donned their yellow oilskins and helmets to cycle the 22 mile route in sub-zero temperatures. Stopping off at sailing and fishing clubs along the route, the team collected money in buckets and were treated to lunch at Darts Farm. Starcross Fishing and...

Most often, if not always, people turn to food when they are feeling down or just stressed out. While bingeing on comfort food is not a very good idea, eating the right kind of food is actually a great and effective one. After all, the right foods can actually change your brain chemistry and give you a sense of calm and happiness. How is that possible?

The answer lies on brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. These chemicals are sent by the brain to different parts of the body to induce certain reactions. Some of these chemicals are responsible for our moods and it just so...

A protest rally took place in Exeter's Bedford Square today against Government plans for what has been dubbed by its opponents as the ‘Bedroom Tax’. The protest was one of hundreds taking place all over the UK urging the Coalition Government to rethink its controversial plans, which are expected to affect 660,000 people when it comes into effect next month. Protesters argue that the policy will hit the poor, vulnerable and disabled the hardest.

Exeter Labour Party say: "743 families in Exeter, mostly disabled, will be affected by the Bedroom Tax. It is a policy that penalises the...