A newly formed East Devon campaign group is set to stage its first protest demonstration in Feniton on Saturday 23 March against "environmentally damaging new national planning regulations".
The 'funeral' march, which is being organised by the East Devon Alliance (EDA) at Feniton, will aim to draw attention to the serious problems caused in the district by the government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), now almost a year old.
The EDA says: "The NPPF will and is affecting Feniton, and will affect all in East Devon before long. The Local Plan says 35 houses for...
Scientists will investigate the role of epigenetic processes in schizophrenia, a major cause of mental illness. The £1 million research project could pave the way for revolutionary new treatments.
Professor Jonathan Mill, at the University of Exeter Medical School, will use the grant from the Medical Research Council for a three year study which could shed fresh light on the triggers for the disease.
Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health condition which can include a range of psychological symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, muddled thought or changes in...
An introduction to chocolate-making, with the emphasis on creativity and fun.
Chef will entertain you with the magical legends of chocolate. Sample 100% pure chocolate and crushed cocoa beans plus watch our ultimate exotically flavoured chocolate made before your eyes – and then get to try it!
Discover why some chocolate tastes delicious and why others aren’t worth the calories. Create your very own personalized chocolate bar or giant chocolate button.
Team up with the person next to you and make truffles from raw ingredients. Pipe...
Devon will make history as the first stage of The Tour of Britain to host a summit finish when Britain’s premier cycle race returns to the county in September to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
The organisers of The Tour and Devon County Council have this evening announced that Devon will host Stage Six from Sidmouth to Haytor in Dartmoor National Park on Friday 20 September. It will be the first time a stage has finished with a SKODA King of the Mountains climb in the modern era of the race.
It will be the seventh consecutive year that The Tour will have visited Devon. In...
Nearly 100 ladies and a few discerning gentlemen gathered in the Chapter House at Exeter Cathedral last month to view the latest Spring/Summer collection by Caroline Charles, one of London’s most respected womenswear designers. The Very Rev'd Dr Jonathan Draper welcomed guests from Exeter and the surrounding area, who were then treated to a professional catwalk show in support of the Cathedral Development Appeal.
Guests were greeted with cava and canapes before enjoying a first glimpse at Caroline Charles' beautifully exotic and upbeat new season's styles, from tropical cruisewear...
Radiance MediSpa Launch Open Day Event hosted by Judi Spiers In aid of The Lady Taverners and Look Good Feel Better (associated with FORCE)
Don’t miss the chance to meet a selection of leading health and beauty experts at the launch of an exciting, new, luxury London designed MediSpa opening in Exeter. The launch event is in aid of The Lady Taverners and Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) with fabulous and high-value charity prizes to be won. Guests will have the opportunity to take part in complimentary taster sessions and demonstrations at the Cosmeceutical skin clinic that is...
Art, charity and travel have been combined in a unique collaborative project launched by Woodbury-based Jeremy Jackson, whose illustrious career as an artist, writer and honorary pastor and former public relations executive spans 30 years. Despite retiring six years ago, flamboyant Jeremy is far from taking it easy and his latest new venture combines two of his greatest passions – paintings and people.
As well as supporting a charity that helps orphaned and abandoned children in Tanzania, philanthropic Jeremy has now launched a new commercial business that will help raise funds for...
A new taxi marshall scheme has been introduced in Exeter to help tackle crime and disorder, address anti-social behaviour and give those wishing to travel late at night an increased feeling of safety. The marshalls will manage taxi queues, stop queue-jumping, prevent assaults; both to taxi drivers and members of the public; and ensure that non-licensed taxis do not operate in the area. They will marshall both Fore Street and Sidwell Street taxi ranks each Saturday evening between midnight and 4am. Police inspector Andrew Webber said “This is an important initiative in preventing and...
The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for the South West, reporting that rain is expected to become heavy and prolonged tonight, persisting through much of Friday.
The Chief Forecaster reported that "Frontal bands pushing northeastwards during the latter part of Thursday and during Friday will find their progress slowed up by a blocking area of high pressure located northeast of the United Kingdom.
"This will result in the associated rain-bearing systems becoming slow-moving over southwestern parts of England and Wales leading to heavy and, at times, prolonged rainfall...
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has submitted a file of evidence in the Thomas Orchard investigation to the Crown Prosecution Service. This file of evidence relates specifically to one officer during Mr Orchard's arrest and the level of force used.
On 3 October 2012, Mr Orchard was restrained and arrested in Exeter on suspicion of a public order offence and was taken at about 11.10am by police van to custody at Heavitree Road Police Station.
At about 12.15 pm Mr Orchard was taken by ambulance to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, where he subsequently...
