Police are asking the public for information after two boys were seen shooting an air rifle at birds. The incident happened at around 4.30pm on Thursday 28 February 2013 in the car park near to bridge at Bromhams car park in Exeter. Officers are keen to speak to people who may have witnessed the incident or saw the boys with the weapon. Anyone with any information is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or the police switchboard on 101 quoting crime reference DE/13/1948
Exeter's John Lewis Car Park, which recently underwent a £900,000 refurbishment and name change, has scooped a top national award.
The Car Park, which is run by Exeter City Council, was named Best Car Park Refurbishment of the Year at the British Parking Awards. The judges were so impressed with the car park they also gave it the Overall Winner award!
Previously called the King William Street Car Park, the facility was transformed in the lead up to opening of Exeter's John Lewis store last October. Refreshed and up-dated, the facility now offers motorists the freedom of...
Exeter City held npower League 2 leaders Gillingham to a 0-0 draw at St James Park with a strong all-round performance.
The defence were rarely troubled throughout the fixture, with the Grecians’ best chances coming in the first period – however Jamie Cureton couldn’t quite profit in his personal duel with Gills stopper Stuart Nelson.
A hooked effort in the second period by Danny Kedwell was the closest that the Gills came to breaking the deadlock midway through the second period, but eventually the result was another entertaining goalless draw for the Grecians.
Gemfest is an indoor festival in March raising money for Brain Tumour UK/The Brain Tumour Charity.
The event started as a surprise 30th birthday party for Gemma Wensley organised by her friends and family. Gemma has an inoperable Brainstem Tumour. In 2010 the condition was deemed terminal and she was looking at a matter of months to live. She retired from her job as a Staff Nurse at the RD&E and prepared for the inevitable.
The following months involved gruelling treatment and a long emotional rollercoaster ride. Then miraculously, the tumour started to shrink and Gemma...
Firefighters throughout Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service will be rolling up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash this Saturday 16 March, raising vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.
The event means you can have your car washed, as well as the opportunity to find out all you need to know about keeping your family and home safe from fire.
Chief Fire Officer Lee Howell said: “Monies raised through national fundraising initiatives provide a real boost to The Fire Fighters Charity. As well as being a fun and popular event for the charity, the...
Devon County Council’s ’Devon Heritage Centre’ is throwing open its doors this weekend for its second annual ‘Open Day’ held in association with the Friends of Devon’s Archives.
Taking place on Saturday 16 March at Great Moor House in Exeter, the ’Partnerships and Projects’ themed day will focus on areas where the County Council’s Heritage Service is liaising with other heritage institutions and societies to enhance the provision of information and records relating to Devon’s rich history.
There will be a programme of speakers which will include Tim Wormleighton, Devon...
Five men who spoke to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation with regards to claims of the Thai military massacring Rohingya refugees have themselves been reported missing.
The five men - all Rohingya refugees - reported members of the Thai military shot at defenceless Rohingya refugees, allegedly killing 15 people travelling in boats in the Andaman Sea coast north of Phuket.
The ABC's Zoe Daniels extensively reported on claims Rohingya people are being trafficked by the Thai Navy, and interviewed the men who disappeared. After speaking with her, the men went into hiding...
A life-sized 3D gorilla is the latest addition to the team at the head office of Exeter-based premium juice brand Frobishers.
A rather unusual staff member, ‘Mr Bumble’ as he’s affectionately known, is one of a troop of gorillas that is the focus of Paignton Zoo’s Great Gorillas Project. Frobishers has sponsored him for the duration of the project.
The Zoo is home to five gorillas and is celebrating its 90th birthday in 2013 by raising funds for gorilla conservation and a local community project.
Frobishers is among a number of South West businesses and community...
‘Does the man make the suit, or does the suit make the man?’ Tony Stark
To coincide with the highly anticipated cinematic release of Iron Man 3 , cinema fans are in for an absolute treat!
7events have teamed up with the Exeter Phoenix to exclusively bring the excitement of the red carpet to the South West. On Wednesday 10 April, fans can get a one of its kind Iron-Fest: Screenings of the first two movies to ensure they’re ready for the new release just a fortnight later.
Expect a paparazzi and cocktail arrival, live music, specially exhibited artworks, meet and...
