LETTER TO EDITOR I am writing to ask all readers in Exeter to join us this October for the UK’s biggest pink fundraiser, wear it pink. Wear it pink, Breast Cancer Now’s flagship fundraiser, takes place on Friday 20 October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise money for life-saving breast cancer research.
To get involved, all you have to do is ditch your everyday colours and pull on some pink and fundraise to help Breast Cancer Now achieve its aim that by 2050 everyone who develops breast cancer will live.
Breast Cancer is a devastating disease. Around 105 women in...
Findings from Public Health England (PHE) warn that thousands of adults aged 40-60 living in Devon are putting their health at risk by not managing a brisk ten minute walk each month.
As part of their new One You physical activity campaign, Public Health England have launched their new free Active 10 app encouraging adults to take one brisk ten minute walk a day. According to PHE research, this reduces the risk of early death by 15%, and contributes to their wider physical activity guidance of 150 minutes of moderate-vigorous exercise each week.
As people take to their cars this August Bank Holiday, Dogs Trust, which has a Rehoming Centre in Ilfracombe, is launching ‘The Houndway Code’ a car safety awareness campaign after new research revealed that 17% of dog owners regularly travel with their dog unrestrained in the passenger seat of their car and 5% even reaching into the backseat to interact with their dog whilst at the wheel.
The survey also revealed that nearly half of dog owners in Devon who drive with their dogs in the car, are unaware that they are breaking the law and not abiding by the highway code by not...
Sports champions from across East Devon were honoured last month at the East Devon District Council’s Chairman’s Garden Party held at Knowle in Sidmouth.
The 14 sporting heroes were nominated by their town and parish councils and they were invited to the party to thank them for their invaluable contribution to their local community.
More than 100 guests attended the event which included the Mayors and Chairpersons from towns and parishes around the district and civic dignitaries from other district councils within Devon. East Devon District councillors and Honorary Aldermen...
Tributes have been paid to a well-loved and highly respected former University of Exeter gardener Gordon Newton MBE, who has passed away at the age of 71.
Gordon spent his working life of 50 years helping transform the University’s Streatham Campus grounds from fields and crops into the award-winning botanical gardens it is renowned for today.
Having joined the University as an apprentice gardener aged just 15, having attended Exeter’s Ladysmith School, Gordon rose from his earliest tasks of washing pots and mixing soils to winning dozens of medals with the University at...
Free guided cycle rides and bike hire will be offered in Cranbrook as part of Devon County Council’s Cycle September campaign.
Throughout September, the County Council will be promoting cycling and encouraging more people to cycle more often. Free Dr Bike maintenance sessions will kick-off events in Cranbrook at the Younghayes Centre on Saturday 2 September and Sunday 3 September. From Monday 11 September to Friday 15 September, guided rides to work will be available starting from the Younghayes Centre and heading to the Met Office, Sowton Industrial Estate and Pynes Hill. Meeting...
Exeter City came from two goals behind to seal a 4-3 win over Cheltenham Town at the LCI Rail Stadium.
After falling behind early on thanks to two goals from Kevin Dawson, Paul Tisdale’s men battled back with two Reuben Reid strikes as well as goals from Jordan Moore-Taylor and Jake Taylor.
The home side notched their third late on, but the Grecians held out for a brilliant win over a Town side who provided a stern test.
The Grecians made two changes to the side that sealed a 1-0 win over Lincoln City at St James Park a week ago with Luke Croll and Troy Archibald-...
An expanding Devon business is relocating to the Okehampton East Business Park to achieve its plans for growth.
Forthglade, the Devon based natural pet food manufacturer established in Winkleigh over 46 years ago, has completed the purchase of two plots at the business park and will be developing a new manufacturing facility at the site. The new factory is needed in order to increase production of its award-winning natural pet food, to boost its exports and fulfill its ambition to become one of the UK’s leading producers of 100% natural pet food.
The South West of England is home to some of Brits' ultimate “happy places”, according to a new study.
New research from SACO, The Serviced Apartment Company polled UK holidaymakers to discover the places in the UK which evoke special memories and ultimately make us “happy”.
The poll of 1,500 British adults revealed that Cornwall is our top ‘go-to’ holiday destination for making happy memories, voted for by almost one in five Brits. The Lake District was in second place, with Devon also featuring in the top three.
Police are investigating a burglary at a property on Mill Street in Sidmouth which occurred between 9.30pm on Monday 21 August and 8am on Tuesday 22 August 2017.
The offender has entered the property through a window and taken several items before exiting through the same window.
DC Steve Harrington from Honiton CID said: “We are seeking witnesses to a burglary and appealing to anyone who may have been offered the following items: Bose loud speakers with serial number 060637PU3U20U34A2, a black Samsung Galaxy S6 Mobile phone serial number 35431/08/524367/0. Other items...
