Devon and Cornwall police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Exeter today.
Police were called at around 4pm on Saturday 18 February following reports of a woman having been seriously assaulted in Ludwell Valley Park, in the Wonford area of Exeter.
Emergency services attended, but a local woman in her 70’s was declared deceased at the scene; her next have kin have been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
Superintendent Tom Holmes, said: “Cordons are in place including at Wonford Sports Centre and police...
Aldi has announced it is currently looking to hire 150 colleagues in Devon.
The supermarket is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles across the region, with salaries of up to £63,000.
This includes full and part-time positions such as Caretaker and Store Assistant all the way up to Store Manager.
Stores in Devon where Aldi is looking to hire include Exeter and Barnstaple, while the supermarket will also be recruiting for roles at the Seaton store which is set to open later this year.
The Tribe Work Hub in Totnes has provided freelance photographer and writer Claire Gillo with vital contacts for her business, but she says the community and friendship she has found there is equally important.
Claire gained a vast amount of experience from her career in publishing, taking photos and writing articles for photography magazines.
On returning to her native Devon four years ago, she took the decision to set up her own business but after a while found a downside to freelancing.
“I was finding working from home a bit repetitive and a bit lonely at...
With new rules affecting log burners in the UK, households could now face hefty fines of up to £300 and even a criminal record for not complying.
The tightening of emissions regulations has reduced the amount of smoke new stoves can emit per hour from 5g to 3g, applying to homes in ‘smoke control’ areas - which covers most UK towns and cities.
The government previously also issued a ban on the burning of wet wood and house coal, urging households to switch to cleaner alternatives.
The stove glass experts at Me and My Glass have put together some log burner tips...
Baggy Point to Woolacombe in North Devon has been revealed as one of the most active dog-friendly walking routes in the country.
The 10-mile circular walk across beaches and through dunes really is a picturesque route, since it is one that embodies all North Devon’s coastal beauty and keeps people and their dogs the most active.
Roundham Head in Paignton has also been ranked as one of the best dog walking routes for those looking to spend leisurely time with their pooches given it’s just a 0.9-mile circular beach walk.
Britain’s busiest station, London Waterloo, is trialling Artificial Intelligence that provides train information through British Sign Language (BSL).
Travellers who are deaf or have hearing loss often struggle to hear station announcements and communicate with staff, which can make it harder to plan and carry out journeys.
The new Artificial Intelligence technology being trialled by South Western Railway (SWR) translates live journey information into BSL, which is displayed through a friendly figure on digital totem screens, making it more inclusive.
The UK is a nation of animal lovers, but with under half of the nation’s landlords advertising their properties as pet friendly*, it can be difficult for renters to share in the joy pets bring.
Further to this, animal charities across the UK are experiencing an increase in the number of animals needing their support, with many owners citing housing issues as a reason for rehoming their pets.
Around one in ten of those owners calling Dogs Trust cite issues with housing as the reasons for needing to rehome their dog. This includes people being forced to move or downsize as...
People across Devon are being urged to encourage their loved ones to take up a free blood pressure check on Valentine’s Day.
This comes as new figures reveal many people are struggling to prioritise their health during the cost-of-living crisis.
New research released today by Tesco shows that South West people are more likely to service their cars (62%) and household boilers (56%) each year than attend a routine medical examination (24%), with 30% of people more likely to prioritise the health of their loved ones over their own health.
With spring just around the corner, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is the perfect day out for all the family this half term.
The sanctuary is free to visit and is set in the heart of the East Devon countryside, overlooking the world-famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
For those looking to combine exercise and brainpower the ‘Stories of Sanctuary Spirit’ trail is a great place to start.
By following clues from their trail sheet, people will be able to uncover each spirit word and its matching donkey in the poems located around the sanctuary. Trail sheets...
A party was held to celebrate the re-launch of the VIP executive chauffeur company Hilton-Ames and welcome Louise Ames as a new director.
The event held at The Forge at Winslade Manor, Exeter, welcomed 100 guests with delicious gin cocktails created and served by the world-class, multi-award-winning Trevethan Distillery team from Cornwall. Complimentary drinks from the bar and delicious woodfire pizzas were served throughout the evening.
Andy Hilton has been running his executive luxury transport in Exeter for over 15 years, with six company-owned vehicles and a further...
