As winter approaches, the Environment Agency is urging people across Devon to be prepared for possible flooding.
Last winter was the wettest for nearly 250 years and around 6,000 properties flooded across the country. Among the worst hit was Somerset, where, in some areas, people were evacuated from their homes and whole communities suffered major flood damage and disruption.
One in six properties in England is at risk of flooding. This figure is only going to increase with climate change. Many people think flooding will never happen to them, but it could. Now is the time...
Celebrity Chef Michael Caines and other trustees of the Exeter Foundation have proudly handed over the keys to a new van to WESC Foundation – the Specialist Centre for Visual Impairment located on Topsham road in Exeter but covering the West of England.
The van, which the Exeter Foundation have helped fund, has been specially adapted for those with visual impairment and complex needs and can be used to transport students individually.
“Just like any school or college there is always a need to arrange transport for students for a variety of reasons and it’s wonderful to have...
How do you fancy meeting people, raising money, and being on the radio, all for a good cause?
Hospital Radio Exeter are looking for and all-round person with a good technical knowledge to assist their engineer on the radio station with a good knowledge of a radio studio including mixing desks, audio playout systems, PC etc.
This is only a part of the job and you will be expected to work in all areas of Hospital Radio.
The station broadcasts 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and they are looking for new members to visit wards, participate in live programmes and...
St Thomas Gospel Choir have won a national award for "Contribution to the UK Gospel Music Industry" in the choir catagory of the PraiseTek Gospel Music Awards 2014. Each year, these awards acknowledge the work of various singers, musicians, choirs, rappers, bands and media personnel working in the UK gospel music scene.
Choir director, Kathy Rufolo and her fiance, Dale Hurrell, who sings bass in the group, went to London to receive the award on behalf of the choir with nearly 50 members.
St Thomas Gospel Choir was established in 2006 and has grown steadily over...
A year -long programme of film screenings at the XCentre in Exeter is kicking-off with a fun-filled sing-a-long version of the family classic, The Sound of Music on Saturday 15th November. The event is being organised to raise money for Headway Devon, the local brain injury charity, and all proceeds will be used to support local people with disabilities. Headway Fundraising Manager, Holly Keatings, says: “We can’t wait for the sing-a-long- Sound of Music event. Taking place in mid-November, this event is perfectly timed to help you get into the Christmas spirit with this heart-warming...
A Closure Notice has been served today (Monday 3 November) on a ’legal high shop’ in Exeter.
The closure notice was served on The Wicked Head High Shop, located in South Street, Exeter under Section 76 of The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime & Policing Act 2014, new legislation which came into effect on 20 October.
This follows complaints over a sustained period regarding anti-social behaviour, nuisance and disorder by clients attending the premises.
This is thought to be the first time this particular legislation has been implemented against a legal high shop in...
With just two weeks to go, limited places are still available for the annual Michelmores Employment Law Conference − aimed at businesses and organisations looking to keep up-to-date with the very latest changes in employment legislation.
The conference, which takes place on 13 November 2014 at Sandy Park Conference Centre, draws a wide range of delegates from across the South West, including employers, HR professionals and directors from the public, private, education and charitable sectors.
Topics under discussion will include holiday entitlement and calculations, and...
Exeter charity Hospiscare said a sad farewell to Barry Carpenter who has retired after 14 years as the support group co-ordinator.
During his time helping Hospiscare support groups across Exeter, East and Mid Devon, a total of £2.5m has been raised for the charity - including the Exeter group raising £1.25m.
At a farewell party Hospiscare chief executive Glynis Atherton praised Barry's hard work, support and encouragement and hands on approach to the role. She said the many extra hours he had given unpaid to the charity amounted to two years.
We are pleased to announce the winner of the family ticket to the Exeter Round Table's charity firework display at Westpoint on 5 November 2014 is Wendy Richmond.
The Exeter Daily has a family ticket to give away for the Exeter Round Table charity fireworks display at Westpoint Arena on Wednesday 5 November 2014.
This spectacular event has grown to become the biggest fireworks display in Exeter. Expect a great fun night out for everyone with fairground rides, food and drink...
