Four men from Avon have been sentenced to more than 36 years in total for the robbery at the Golden Sands Holiday complex in Dawlish in August last year.
The robbery took place in the early hours of 27 August 2013.
Men wearing balaclavas forced members of staff to open a safe containing a large quantity of cash.
One member of staff sustained a fractured shoulder and arm, and deep lacerations to various positions on his body, after being assaulted with an axe and a hammer.
Craig Lockyer, 28, Karl Daniels, 38, and Dean Smart, 27, pleaded guilty to robbery and...
The World Equestrian Games begin in just two weeks time and British team members William Fox-Pitt, Harry Meade, and Australia’s Kevin McNab and Sam Griffiths will all be in action at this weekend’s Bicton Horse Trials. (16-17 August).
Griffiths will be using this open intermediate run as a final preparation for WEG-bound Paulank Brockagh who won this year’s Mitsubishi Badminton 2014. He has also entered nationwide-favourite Happy Times whom he partnered at London 2012 and will ride at Land Rover Burghley in September.
Local stars from the world of eventing who will be...
Rural crime cost the South West economy an estimated £5.5 million in 2013 (a slight decrease from £5.6 million in 2012).
The figures are part of a UK-wide survey by NFU Mutual.
The leading rural insurer’s annual Rural Crime Survey shows the nationwide cost of rural crime totalled an estimated £44.5 million in 2013 – a rise of 5.2%.
The most common items targeted by thieves in the South West over the last 12 months were tools, quad bikes and machinery such as hay balers and ploughs.
More than half of staff interviewed from hundreds of NFU Mutual offices in...
Home and business owners are being urged to be extra vigilant as the firefighters strike enters its third day today.
The action is part of a dispute between the Fire Brigades Union and the Government over pension reforms.
Firefighters will strike between noon and 2pm and 10.59pm and 11.59pm until Saturday 16 August.
While the issue is a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government, every Fire & Rescue Service has a legal duty to maintain a level of service to local communities as best it can.
Area Manager Phil Martin, Head of Community Safety...
Timber and builders merchant Travis Perkins is launching a two week clearance event, giving builders the chance to negotiate the best possible price on a range of top-quality products.
Held from 11th to 22nd August 2014, the event will not only feature super savings on essentials such as power tools and work wear but can also enjoy talking to staff who’ve agreed that “no reasonable offer will be refused”. Being held across all Travis Perkins branches, the event provides the chance to purchase top quality products at a clearance rate. A dedicated leaflet will make it easy for...
Teams from the Housing Service at East Devon District Council are working with partners to minimise the impact that cuts in Devon County Council (DCC) funding will have on over 1,300 elderly and vulnerable tenants. The cuts mean a reduction of over half a million pounds in this sector in the next financial year alone.
EDDC’s main aim is to ensure that those tenants who wish to continue living in their own homes are able to do so. And tenants will have a say in the type and implementation of any changes.
DCC has advised that the Older Persons Targeted Support Agreement will...
Hannah's first ever Beer and Music Festival and two days of the very best in local beer, bands, bikes and barbecue food. Supported by South Devon CAMRA and BMAD, expect more than 40 local real ales and ciders, as well as a Pimms and Wine Bar and music across two stages.
Special busses will be running from Newton Abbot and Ashburton.
Further detail and admission: http://www.discoversealehayne.org/
The Topsham Town Fayre 2014 takes place from Saturday 16 August to Saturday 23 August.
Billed in the programme as having new ideas and fresh energy, this year's program includes some new events including a family fun day featuring The Wild Experience (where you can see and handle wild animals), an Antiques Valuation Evening, and Diamondogz 70s Night (an evening of glam rock in Matthews Hall).
Events programme includes:
Saturday 16 August 10am - Live jazz from Take A Train, outside Matthews Hall 10am-12noon - fun session at Topsham Pool 7.30pm-11.00pm - Family Disco...
Beautiful Days is the Levellers' family music festival which takes place at Escot Park in Devon with six stages, site art, a huge children’s area, comedy, theatre, family camping, licensed real ale bars from Otter Brewery & a great choice of food and craft stalls.
The 2014 line-up includes headliners Steve Earle and the Dukes, Seasick Steve and Levellers plus Jimmy Cliff, Dead Kennedys, Seeed, Bellowhead, and many more!
For full details of the location and terms and conditions of the festival visit www.beautifuldays.org and www.facebook.com/beautifuldaysfestival...
