A judge has dismissed an appeal by a South Devon-based licensed slaughter man and fallen stock collector who was convicted of offences under Animal By-Products regulations last month following an investigation by Devon County Council.
His Honour Judge Gilbert QC told Andrew Goatman, 33 of North Huish, South Brent, that he had already been dealt extremely leniently and there was no merit in his appeal. He ordered Mr Goatman to pay an additional £250 towards prosecution costs for the appeal, and warned that had it not been for the mitigation offed on his behalf, he would...
Join us on this Saturday when Andy, the farmer , will take you on a guided walk with a special focus on the old Teign Valley Railway line , which ran through the farm until 1958, and the natural springs which have supplied the parish of Ide.
Leaving from the farm yard promptly at 10am we'll follow the farm trail for a short while before heading over to see the springs, one of Ide's hidden treasures.
Along the way enjoy the sights and sounds of the farm's autumn wildlife, as well as Andy's informative tales from a number fo decades tending the local land.
Exeter Chiefs flanker Tom Johnson is poised to win his fourth international cap after being named in England’s starting line-up for Saturday’s opening QBE Autumn International against Fiji at Twickenham (2.30pm), writes Mark Stevens.
Having featured in all three of England’s tests against South Africa last summer, the 30-year-old flanker keeps his starting spot in a back-row which also includes skipper Chris Robshaw and Leicester powerhouse Thomas Waldrom.
Joining Johnson in the England pack will be Tom Youngs, who is set to make his full debut in the front-row. The...
Almost half of UK graduates and students from the South West (40%) have aspirations to set up their own business after leaving University according to new research from Lloyds TSB Commercial , with many citing excitement and a sense of autonomy as key motivating factors . Furthermore, half of the region’s graduates (50%) and students (50%) who want to start up, hope to do so in the next five years – compared to last year when just over a third (33% and 43% respectively) wanted to start up their own business in a similar time frame.
Will you help Santa out and bring the gift of a home to over 40 young homeless people this Christmas?
Join dozens of Santas on Saturday 8th December as they abseil 100ft down the @Renslade offices to tackle youth homelessness across Devon. This sponsored event will help Exeter YMCA continue to provide 15,000 nights of supported accommodation each year. To find out more about the difference your support is making in the lives of young people click here .
A Santa costume is provided for every participant and the event is run by professionals who will give you all the...
Do you have a writing ailment? Your story is going well but there’s something adrift and you’re not quite sure what. The beginning’s good but then it seems to peter out? Do you struggle with point of view?
In the supportive and encouraging atmosphere of a workshop novelist, Sophie Duffy and lecturer, Cathie Hartigan will offer efficacious advice after the reading and discussion either of the whole piece or relevant passages.
For more info and booking: www.creativewritingmatters.co.uk
New poll findings from YouGov commissioned by charities Grandparents Plus, the Family and Parenting Institute and Family Lives show huge backing for better financial and practical help for grandparents raising children because their parents can’t look after them.
81% of adults in the South west of England think grandparents and other relatives bringing up a child should receive practical help from their local council, and 71% think they should receive a financial allowance. This rises to 84% of adults who think grandparents should get a financial allowance if they are on...
Event Date: Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 10:00 to Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 17:00 Venue: Spacex
In The work between the lines, John Court’s first UK solo exhibition, new works will be shown alongside drawings and performances produced over the last fifteen years. His output includes performance, sculpture and video, but he considers all his work to be fundamentally concerned with drawing, in that drawing connects the elements of line, movement, space and time.
Exeter Chiefs winger Gonzalo Camacho will win his 18th international cap when he lines-up for Argentina in their opening Autumn international against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday (2.30pm), writes Mark Stevens.
The 28-year-old speedster has only recently returned to Sandy Park having been away featuring for the Pumas in the inaugural Rugby Championship, a competition in which he started every game for his country.
Camacho, however, has wasted little time in making his mark for the Chiefs since his return – scoring Exeter’s opening try in their 33-9 victory...
As with many successful businesses, Ashgrove Kitchens really grew as a result of personal recommendation. In 1987 Andy Davis had set up a small business in Crediton to supply kitchen units to other trades, such as kitchen designers and fitters. But local people got to hear about it and word of mouth led him to start producing designer kitchens for retail customers.
The kitchens units are individually made at their factory in Crediton by skilled craftsmen, many of whom have been with the business since the beginning. As the company grew they expanded into making other interior fittings...
