Visitors to Devon County Show were being urged to don their wellies as thunderstorms are expected throughout Devon today (Thursday).
Forecasters predict that areas of heavy and locally thundery rain will move north and west across the southern half of England along with Wales during the early hours.
A brief period of drier weather reaching the extreme southeast around midnight Thursday will follow northwestwards, probably reaching much of Wales and southwest England later in the morning.
But scattered locally heavy showers, with the risk of some slow-moving thundery...
Healthcare and protection insurer Exeter Family Friendly has appointed David Cobley as its Chief Actuary in a newly created role.
The Exeter based mutual, one of the leading providers of income protection and private medical insurance, has created the executive position to head up its pricing and actuarial function.
Commenting on the appointment, CEO Andy Chapman said:
“I’m delighted to welcome David to Exeter Family. His ability and considerable experience will make him a huge asset to our team going forward.”
Cobley is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty...
A major historical project, designed to preserve the history of army children from the First World War, is attempting to trace an Exeter family from an archived photo (above).
Currently all that is known about the photo is it was taken and developed by Alan Mills of Paris Street in Exeter but there are no obvious clues to help identify the two girls and their parents.
The father’s uniform also doesn’t bear any distinguishing markings making it difficult to date the photo as the evolving elements of military uniforms (such as badges and accoutrements), are essential guides...
School children have teamed up with their local churches to plant poppies in communities around Devon, as part of an initiative by the Diocese of Exeter to commemorate the centenary of World War One.
With the support of Paignton based Sutton Seeds, the Diocese sent out 500 packets of the Northlew poppy seeds before Easter.
Northlew, a small village near Okehampton, lost proportionally more of its enlisted men than anywhere else in the UK, when 24 died out of the 100 strong adult male population.
Landkey Primary School and St Paul's Church, Landkey joined forces to...
A Devon farmer has been sentenced to 100 hours of unpaid work having pleaded guilty to 18 animal welfare offences including failing to dispose properly of dead stock, and failing to keep adequate livestock records.
Mr Darren Facey, 43, of West Down pleaded guilty at Barnstaple Magistrates Court to all offences brought by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards following visits to his farm in June 2013.
Officers found carcase remains of 17 sheep, 28 cattle and 8 chickens in various stage of decomposition, indicating the length of time they had been left.
Killerton’s annual classic car day has reached its ten year mile stone and, to celebrate, the event will be extended to a two-day festival.
On Sunday and Monday (25 and 26 May) from 10.30am-5pm there will be hundreds of vehicles on display in the historic parkland at Killerton.
A significant occasion in the classic car world, which has grown every year with increasing popularity, this year’s event is set to be the biggest yet with a display of over 250 elegant vehicles. Killerton are keen to celebrate the landmark anniversary with a live jazz band, family games, drinks,...
Monday 26th May – BBQ in the Garden 12:30pm until 4pm £14.95 per person
Relax on a deck chair in the walled garden and chill out to the tunes of original singer-songwriter Richard James ( www.richardjamesofficial.com ) as you sip something cold and make the most of the final day of the spring bank holiday. Enjoy a tempting selection of BBQ pork favourites.
To book telephone 01392 288177
Please see the website for a menu: http://www.themagdalenchapter.com/the-restaurant/cooks-clubs
This year's Respect promises to be as exciting as ever with a fantastic line-up of acts and activities taking place in Belmont Park from 12noon to 7pm on Saturday 31 May and from 11am to 6 pm on Sunday 1 June 2014.
Belmont Park will be covered in beautiful decorations produced by a range of schools, community and youth groups. There will be activities and performances representing every part of Exeter’s culture, which is becoming more diverse year-on-year, with something to see or do for participants of all ages and backgrounds. This year Exeter Respect been sponsored by many...
St Petrock’s, Exeter’s charity for people who are homeless, has received further funding for its Private Rented Service which, so far, has successfully accommodated and continues to support 62 individuals who were previously homeless, in the local area.
The award has been made by Crisis, the national homelessness charity, as a result of additional government funding and aims to help 2,250 people who are homeless, over the next two years, by financially supporting projects around the country, like St Petrock’s in Exeter.
Leslie Morphy, chief executive of Crisis, said: “We...
Exeter Library has opened its doors to the public for the time today, following its multi million pound refurbishment by Devon County Council
Major new features such as the LED-lit glass sculpture in the entrance foyer, the stack of books, showcasing a range of books with local connections; as well as the innovative Fab Lab and Business and Information Hub; have been seen for the first time as visitors explored each of the three new floors.
Visitors to the new Devon centre Quiet reading areas, Wi-Fi and public computing facilities, improved children and young people’s areas...
