Devon

The extraordinary achievements of East Devon households who are now recycling more than ever before following the introduction of a new recycling service this year has won local, national and international environment awards for the district.

Since February, the district council, in partnership with its contractors SUEZ, has rolled out a new recycling service to all 68,700 East Devon properties and extended the range of items residents can now have collected from the kerbside every week. Cardboard, plastics, cartons and small electrical goods have been added to the extensive number...

A therapeutic secure children's home for young people has had major improvements, thanks to funding from the Department for Education.

In formally opening the new two storey extension, Baroness Elizabeth Butler-Sloss, Patron of Northbrook Community Trust, said that she felt honoured and delighted to be associated with the home. She said that the home does a wonderful job and is such a positive and important influence on the lives of many very vulnerable young people. The £1.1million improvements to the current building provides a new reception area where young people are welcomed...

The New Year is a time for reflection and making resolutions, so what better time to answer the call from national charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, who are actively seeking volunteers in Exeter to help train adorable VIPs (Very Important Puppies) on their path to becoming fully-fledged hearing dogs. One in six people in the UK suffer with some form of hearing loss and the effects can be devastating. The lack of independence, loss of confidence, reduced self-esteem and feelings of anxiety often lead to loneliness, isolation and often depression. However, fully qualified hearing dogs...

The Chairman of Exeter-based Burrington Estates has been awarded an MBE in recognition of his outstanding service to the construction industry.

Peter Andrew, who is also Deputy Chairman of the Home Builders Federation, was recognised for his achievements in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list. During his 40 year career in construction, Peter has gained a wealth of industry experience and an unrivalled understanding of the issues affecting house builders. He was one of four practitioners who helped draft the National Planning Policy Framework for then Planning Minister Greg Clark....

By Lee Alexander, Coventry & Exeter supporter.

I fell in love with football at an early age; standing on a wooden stool, supported by my Dad, watching Coventry City at home in the “covered end” at Highfield Road, or away on the asphalt banks of Fellows Park, Walsall.

It was a family thing; not just my family but being part of the football club “family”.

I was lucky enough to be at Wembley in 1987, to witness “one of the best FA Cup Finals ever” (quote: John Motson); I was with my Dad and both of my brothers and a “family” of friends. So, where’s this leading to...

The woman whose body was discovered in a property on Alphington Road in Exeter on Wednesday 10 January 2018 has been formally identified.

The body of Geraldine Mallor, 32, from Exeter, was located by Ambulance Services who informed police. Her next of kin have been informed.

Darrell Rose, a 36-year-old man from Exeter, has been charged with murder and will appear before Exeter Crown Court on Monday 15 January 2018.

West Bromwich Albion defender Kane Wilson says he is looking forward to ‘kicking-on’ and ‘progressing further’ having agreed a loan deal with Exeter City until the end of the season, subject to Football League approval.

Kane, 17, made eight appearances for the Grecians in the first half of the season having joined the club on transfer deadline day in August.

However, following his performance against Barnet on December 30 – where he scored his first goal in senior football – the highly-rated full-back returned to his parent club following the end of his initial loan deal...

Women … do you have a passion for song? And would you like to take part in a stage show? Then here’s your chance to join the choir in a brand new Wren Music show that’s touring Devon in March – and no previous experience is necessary.

Rehearsals for ‘Ain’t I A Woman’ take place at the Cygnet Theatre in Exeter over four Sunday afternoons from 28 January to 25 February, with the tour taking to the road in Devon and Dorset in early March.

All women are welcome and there are no auditions for the choir – simply contact Wren to book a place in the open rehearsals.

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Stand out Apprentice Joe Snow of Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club has been selected to play in the England under 20s squad. 19 year old Joe has been part of the prestigious Exeter Rugby Club Academy & Exeter College Apprentice scheme for the past 2 years.

The Apprenticeship scheme that Exeter College offers is an ideal arrangement for Joe who can still achieve his Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence whilst training, playing at the club and gaining invaluable experience.

Playing at the Exeter Chiefs has given Joe the opportunity to work day in day out with some of the...

A popular Cornish wedding venue has welcomed a new member of staff in order to support their continued growth.

Launcells Barton, located in a picturesque village near the North Cornwall coast, has appointed Alannah Luscombe as an Assistant Wedding Coordinator.

The move comes after the venue, which first opened its doors to couples wanting to tie the knot in the duchy some eighteen months ago, experienced significant increases in demand both locally and out of county, as well as from oversees.

Owner Lara Gill explained “Prior to opening we all put in an incredible...