Devon

Appeal to trace relatives of Bradford man

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/02/2015 - 9:03am

The Bradford Coroner is appealing for information to trace Devon relatives of Edward Ireland, 69, who died in Bradford on 28 September.

Mr Ireland died of natural causes at his home in Farside Green with no suspicious circumstances. It is thought that he has relatives living in the Devon and Bath areas.

Any relatives, or anyone who has information about his next of kin, should contact Symone Holmes at the Bradford Coroner’s Office on: 01274 475299.

Would you recognise child sexual exploitation?

Devon and Cornwall Police has launched a new campaign which aims to raise awareness, among parents, teachers and carers, of the warning signs that a child may be at risk of becoming or is already a victim of child sexual exploitation.

Child sexual exploitation is a form of sexual abuse in which a young person is manipulated or forced into taking part in a sexual act, often in return for attention, affection, or gifts.

The young person might think that their abuser is their friend, but the abuser might threaten them or become violent towards them. The abuser will try to...

Have your car washed by a firefighter

Firefighters from Colyton Fire Station will be rolling up their sleeves this Saturday(3 October) from 9am-1pm to take part in the National Car Wash with the intention of raising vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Motorists are invited to take their car along and have it washed in return for a donation to The Fire Fighters Charity, the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families.

Chief Fire Officer Lee Howell said: "Monies raised through national fundraising initiatives provide a...

Top award for local firm

Local chartered independent financial advice firm Strategic Solutions who are located in Devon Square, Newton Abbot has been awarded another prestigious title : “Moneyfacts Investment Adviser of the Year”.

This national award is from Moneyfacts, the largest independent research company in the UK. The ceremony was hosted by top comedian Tim Vine at the impressive Lancaster London Hotel and adds to the Professional Adviser “South West Adviser Firm of the Year” title they collected this February. Hundreds of firms were judged on a number of aspects including professional...

New Children's Hospice South West shop opens in Exeter

Founder and CEO of Children’s Hospice South West, Eddie Farwell, opened the charity’s new shop in Exeter today (Thursday 1 October).

The new shop is situated on the busy Sidwell Street and shoppers were queuing to get inside on its opening day.

The new shop has a fresh modern layout with a great range of goods on offer including a dedicated children’s section, and is the result of the relocation of the charity’s existing shop in Fore Street.

The team is looking forward to welcoming customers, both new and old, and it’s hoped that the new premises will be a hit with...

£130k funding boost for Get Active Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 10/01/2015 - 11:41am

An initiative to get more adults in Exeter active has today (1 October) received a massive financial boost.

Get Active Exeter, whose ambition is to make Exeter the most active city in the South West by 2018, has been given a £130,000 grant from Sport England.

Get Active Exeter is a multi-sports partnership led by Exeter City Council, Exeter Health and Wellbeing Board and Active Devon, set up to get more adults in Exeter involved in physical activity.

The partnership will motivate and engage new people in Exeter to take part in regular sport and physical activity. It...

Exeter University in world top 100

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 10/01/2015 - 11:31am

The University of Exeter has broken into the top 100 universities in the world for the first time in the most influential global league table.

The University is now ranked 93rd in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, placing it among the very best institutions across the globe.

The new ranking marks a significant rise for the University, having leapt from 154th last year, and cements its position as being amongst the top 1 per cent of universities worldwide.

Professor Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Exeter...

Newton Abbot Racecourse Season Finale

Event Date: 
09/10/2015 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Join Newton Abbot Racecourse and celebrate the end of another great racing season with their season finale on Friday 9th October.

Popular local band Station Road will be performing after the last race to end the season in style.

Racing for the afternoon starts at 13:55, with gates opening at 11:55. The last race is at 17:05.

Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets can be bought online until 17:00 on Thursday 8th October. There will also be tickets available at the gate on the day.

Don’t forget – Children...

Superfast broadband arrives in Tipton

Superfast fibre broadband has arrived in the East Devon village of Tipton St John.

It’s part of a rollout programme by Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS).

More than 315 households and businesses can now benefit from fibre broadband after the installation of the first street fibre broadband cabinet serving the centre of the village.

The CDS programme aims to make superfast broadband speeds of 24Mbps and above available to around 90 per cent of Devon and Somerset homes and businesses by the end of 2016.

East Devon MP Hugo Swire praised the Connecting Devon...

Charity fashion show set to be a runway success

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/01/2015 - 6:35am

A Maynard School six former, Lucie Rising (17), has gone all out to improve her career prospects in the cut-throat fashion industry with an almost sell-out charity fashion show on Thursday, 8 October 2015.

A keen designer and with a family history of fashion, Lucie has organised every element from its initial concept around the kitchen table to a show that has captured the imagination of so many of her peers at the school.

“I’m thrilled by the reaction from everyone and the whole of the Senior School is right behind me to make this a success for my chosen Charity, Plan UK...

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