Exeter School pupil Tom Lammonby has been named Man of Series after topping the England Under 19 batting averages in their five match one day series against India. The 17-year-old joined Somerset Cricket Academy in the autumn of 2015 and was thrilled to play in all five games in the international series against India Under 19s. He said it felt incredible to have won the Man of Series Award and the icing on the cake. “It’s nice to have got some runs for England, but it has all happened so fast and one thing has led to another. “To have played for the England Under 19s is better than any...
One man has died following a collision on the A38 on the outskirts of Exeter.
Police were called at around 6.35pm on Wednesday 30 August following the reports of a single vehicle collision on the A380 Telegraph Hill, Kennford.
The vehicle involved was a blue Honda motorcycle ridden by a 36-year-old man from the Exmouth area.
The rider was treated at the scene before being taken by Ambulance to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where shortly after arrival he was pronounced deceased.
Local officers as well as officers from the Roads Policing Team, and...
Jonathon Slobham, leading marketing consultant for scale up SMEs, will be sharing his INPISRE strategy at next week’s business breakfast.
Jonathon is the founder of Peppered Moth, an exceptionally action orientated, strategic marketing consultancy that helps "scale ups" achieve exceptional growth.
With a passion for working with small and medium sized enterprises, Jonathon helps business leaders drive change and build confidence.
Exeter City have signed West Bromwich Albion’s right-back Kane Wilson on loan until January, subject to Premier League approval. Wilson, who has represented England at under-16 and under-17 level, is currently away on duty for his country and will link up with the Exeter City squad next week. The 17-year-old comes to St James Park with a growing reputation having made his debut for West Brom in the EFL Cup last season and also played two games for the club in EFL Trophy last campaign.
City’s assistant manager Matt Oakley, who has been working with West Brom on the transfer, said: “...
Local Sugar Smart teams across the South West are encouraging people to attempt the Sugar Smart September challenge and are providing support and tips throughout the month.
Sugar Smart September is a challenge to reduce ‘free sugar’ in our diets for the month of September.
People can choose from four options for the challenge, from completely cutting out free sugar from their diet for the whole month, to trying to keep intake of free sugar to below the recommended seven teaspoons per day.
“Free” sugar is any sugar that is added to foods at home or by the producer,...
Discover hidden artistic talent in Devon’s dazzling landscape, with Devon Open Studios this September 9th-24th. From the two dramatic coasts across lush fields to the high moorlands, the county has an abundance of stunning scenery, strewn with beautiful farms, hamlets, villages, and towns in which artists are opening their studios. During this annual event hundreds of artists exhibit their work for free, connecting the public to the cultural wealth of Devon and giving an intimate view into the creative process.
Devon Open Studios is an event organised by Devon Artist Network (DAN...
Teignbridge residents are invited to two home composting roadshows in Newton Abbot where they could be in with the chance of winning a luxury hamper!
The roadshows, run by Recycle Devon and supported by Teignbridge District Council, will give people the chance to buy a compost bin and get advice and tips about home composting. They take place on Friday 8 September – 9am to 3.30 pm and Friday 22 September 9 am to 3.30pm in Newton Abbot near St Leonard’s Clock Tower. Residents who sign a pledge to compost more, use their food waste collection or sign up to the Recycle Devon e-...
Devon and Cornwall Police are working closely with the organisers of this years’ Lockdown music festival which will be held on the Powderham Castle estate near Exeter. This close working will ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.
The festival, organised by UK Live, runs from Friday 1 September to Sunday 3 September and around 10,000 people are anticipated to attend.
Chief Inspector Adrian Leisk, who is in charge of the policing of the event, said: “Our objectives are entirely in line with those of the organisers, in that we want everyone to have a good time and to...
Over the last few weeks eight local fire stations in and around Exeter have received a donation of specially designed animal oxygen kits from a local Insurance office.
With 46% of UK households owning pets and with over 42,000 house fire in the UK alone last year, there is no wonder over two Million UK people have lost pets in fires, not to mention how many animals could come to need them in wildlife sanctuaries and rehoming centers.
LV=’s Regional Community Committee in Exeter discovered Smokey Paws, who’s aim is to provide all fire engines across the UK with specially...
Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants, which has a team of approximately 250 staff across Devon and Somerset, has been shortlisted for “Mid Tier Firm of the Year” at the prestigious British Accountancy Awards, the profession’s annual “Oscars” event. Thomas Westcott’s entry for “Mid Tier Firm of the Year”, a category for firms with turnover between £3m and £25m, was judged on how the firm delivers significant value to its clients across all service areas and on how the services it provides have been fundamental in enabling clients to achieve their own business goals. Other key criteria for...
