The chairman of the NFU's dairy board has expressed disappointment following the latest round of milk price cuts.
Dairy Crest and First Milk have today announced further price drops from January 2015.
NFU dairy board chairman Rob Harrison said: “Although the fundamentals of the global supply and demand situation haven't changed this latest price slash is another kick in the teeth and comes at the expense of the average dairy farmer who is now making a significant loss for every litre of milk they produce. There are many farmers that have invested heavily over past years and...
Peacefully in hospital on 29th November after a short illness.
Beloved wife of the late Stan. Beautiful, loved and loving mother of Rosalind, Janet and John and mother-in-law to Derek, Tony and Susann. Devoted and caring grandmother and great-grandmother, loyal friend to many. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Funeral Service Friday 12th December Exeter Crematorium 12:15 pm St Peter's Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations to Exeter Stroke Club by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD
Homes in Exeter, Dawlish Warren and Exmouth will be better protected from floods thanks to an unprecedented six-year £2.3 billion flood defence programme, benefitting Devon and Cornwall to the tune of £86m, which has been announced by the government today. A new flood defence scheme in Perranporth, just one of 163 schemes across the South West getting the green light today, is worth £825,000 and will protect over 200 properties in the area. Other schemes funded in the first two year ‘construction’ phase in the South West include: Dawlish Warren and Exmouth Beach management scheme, designed...
Suddenly at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital on 20th September 2014, Renee aged 86 years.
Devoted mother of Paul and Sheila. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother.
Funeral service at The Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Wednesday 8th October at 1.00pm (St. Paul's Chapel).
Family flowers only please donations if desired for South West Multiple Sclerosis Society may be given by retiring collection or sent to LeRoy Funerals 298 Topsham Road Exeter EX2 6HG
Passed away suddenly at home on 8th November 2014, aged 66 years. A much loved mum, nanny, partner, sister and friend who will be sadly missed.
Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium, St Pauls Chapel on Wednesday 26th November at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The RSPCA, Exeter by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH
Died peacefully after a long illness on 11th November 2014 at Langford Park Care Home, Pete, aged 74 Years.
Loving husband to Pat, dad to Sue and Jeff, Deb and Mike, Steve and Lucy and Rich and Sally, loving grandad to his 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service at Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Friday 21st November at 3.15pm (St Pauls Chapel).
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The RSPCA may be given by retiring collection or sent to LeRoy Funerals, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter. EX2 8HH
On 14th November 2014, peacefully in the Exeter Hospice, aged 63 years.
Beloved wife of Chris, dearly loved mum of Nadia and Chris and a loving nan and great nan.
Funeral mass Thursday 27th November, Blessed Sacrament RC Church, Heavitree 11.30am, followed by interment in the Higher Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD
From diving to mine warfare and nursing to media operations, the Royal Naval Reserve is offering potential recruits the chance to gain an insight into the valuable work of the Navy’s own volunteer force.
Plymouth’s reserve establishment, HMS Vivid, which has volunteers from across Devon and Cornwall, is holding a ‘Live’ event on Wednesday 12 November.
There will be opportunities to meet the local team and discuss the benefits of being a reservist, the wide range of activities on offer and a chance to see some of these specialist roles in action.
Aged 88 years, wife of the late John, passed away peacefully at home with her family.
Much loved mum of Andrew and mother-in-law of Ruth, granny to Emma, Amy and Richard, great-granny to George, Henry and Annabell, niece Janet, sisters Olive and Margaret in Australia and her late brother and sister, Fred and Violet.
Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Thursday 13th November at 1.45pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Marie Curie Nurses by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH...
