Three goals from Ben Friend helped Dawlish United cruise to victory in the Devon & Exeter League 2nd Division, keeping first place in close sight.
In a first half in which the hosts forced no less than ten corners, it came as no surprise when Kristain Rabbage capitalised to net his side in front after 22 minutes, shortly after himself and Isaac Reed had shots saved.
As more pressure mounted on the visitors in the seaside sun, Dawlish doubled their lead when Friend headed in from a free-kick in the 39th minute - his first of the...
Twelve young people from Devon have been elected to represent the county on the national UK Youth Parliament 2013 to 2015, following recent elections.
Aged between 11 and 18, the young people were elected out of 18 young people in total from Devon, standing in the national elections.
More than 7,000 young people turned out to vote in over 50 polling stations across Devon; in schools, youth centres and youth clubs, to elect Members of the Youth Parliament and their Deputies.
They will now work locally in their Devon constituencies, with their peers, to champion...
Work on a missing link of one of Devon’s flagship cycle trails is to start within days and is hoped to be open this summer, following approval from Devon County Council’s Cabinet and successful conclusion of land negotiations.
Councillors have supported the £505,000 scheme which will close the final gap along The Granite Way. The route is part of a number of high profile National and International Trails which include, the Devon Coast to Coast , the National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 27, the Cycle West Velodyssey route which runs from North Devon down through France to Northern...
Councillors in East Devon have been quizzed, ranked and thanked by students at Sidmouth College this week as they took part in a special Political Speed Dating session with sixth formers on Wednesday 13 February.
Eight Members of East Devon District Council and one from Sidmouth Town Council were put to the test by over 50 students at the college in quick fire three minute sessions, during which they were faced with all sorts of tricky topics as they competed for votes from discerning young people.
Questions ranged from traditional topics such as the role of Councillors and...
Churches are stepping in and filling in the gaps they see in services in their community, as the recession continues to bite.
A survey by the Church Urban Fund of projects run by Anglican churches found 54 per cent of parishes run activities like debt centres, counselling, children's groups or lunch clubs to address the needs in their communities.
And 82 per cent of parishes have been asked for help by people in the community - and have responded to that call. Parishes offer a wide range of actitivities: 69 per cent of parish churches provide support with school work for...
A scientist at a Devon wildlife charity is to take on a top national job.
Dr Kirsten Pullen, Zoo Research Officer at the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, is to become the new Chief Executive Officer at the British & Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA).
BIAZA represents the top zoological collections and promotes high standards in research, husbandry and animal welfare. The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust runs Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts in Torquay and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall, owns nature reserves and carries out conservation projects at home and...
To mark Fairtrade Fortnight 2013 (25 February-10 March), a series of events is being staged in Exeter to show people how a small change in their shopping habits can make a real difference to poverty in the developing world.
People across the city are being encouraged to take a step in the right direction by swapping their usual item for something Fairtrade.
To help people find where to buy the products, an online Exeter Fairtrade directory is available, listing over 120 shops, cafes and restaurants that sell or serve Fairtrade products.
Living Coasts is hosting a long weekend of art, nature and crafts for all the family.
The Art and Wildlife Weekend includes expert talks, free fun activities for kids and a free display of wildlife art at Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium over the weekend of Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd March.
On the Friday evening there will be two great talks exploring the links between art and science. Dr. Peter Smithers, Entomologist in the School of Biomedical And Biological Sciences at the University of Plymouth, will give a talk called From Darwin to Dali. Artist and ecologist John...
Three senior clergy in the Diocese of Exeter have been made prebendaries of Exeter Cathedral, in recognition of their service to the Church in Devon.
Revd Nick Martin, Karl Freeman and Andrew Jones will become prebendaries of the Cathedral - an honorary role, recognised throughout the Church of England, which makes them a part of the College of Canons, a body which advises the Cathedral on a wide variety of matters at the request of the Dean and Chapter.
They will continue in their current posts. Revd Nick Martin is chaplain at Dartmoor prison, Revd Karl Freeman is Team...
This weekend, ten national newspapers will carry the message that British farmers are leading the way in high standards for fresh, British food as the NFU launches a Buy British campaign.
Adverts encouraging consumers to buy British will run across the national press, highlighting the message that great British farmers produce great British food. And with consumer confidence leading the agenda shoppers are being reminded to look out for the Red Tractor farm assurance logo, which stands for independently inspected food, traceable from farm to pack. The campaign is in direct response...
