RD&E oncology nurse, Katie Williams, is an NHS Hero. Nominated for the award by the daughter of one of her patients, Katie received her certificate from RD&E NHS Foundation Trust chairman, James Brent at a ceremony held today.
Melody Floyde, Katie’s nominator said: “My Dad's last weeks were spent on Yeo Ward. Katie is an outstanding nurse who worked tirelessly to ensure that Dad was comfortable and well cared for and treated him with such kindness. She even worked late on one occasion to get advice on pain relief for Dad when he was uncomfortable. She was a great source of...
Police are appealing for information following an assault on a woman in Exeter. Between 1am and 2am on Saturday 26th January, the 21-year-old was walking alone along Sidwell Street onto Blackboy Road when she was assaulted by a man.
He is described as white, 6’ 1” and between 30 and 40 years old. He was of medium build and had short blonde hair, a small blonde beard and wore a white and red flannel top.
Any witnesses to the incident are asked to call police on 101 quoting crime ref. DE/13/802.
Two men have been airlifted to hospital following a serious collision on the A361 at Tiverton. The road is currently closed in both directions at the A396 Heathcoat Way junction due to the incident.
Have you taken a good look at your local high street lately?
The Plum Consultancy is based in Exeter, Devon and some interesting and ground-breaking experiential retailing has arrived in this fine city. The type of retailing which sets companies apart and gets people through their doors and queuing out into the street.
Why? Because new concepts in retailing have been designed to affect all the senses in an exciting and enticing way. What these stores offer the consumer is a ‘full-on’ experience of their commercial offering. They wrap you in their branding with exciting use...
In just three years, GD Marquee Hire's Powderham Wedding Show has established itself as one of the South West's premier wedding events.
Featuring more than 80 exhibitors, the show has everything a bride will need to plan her perfect wedding. Feast your eyes on a wealth of wedding supplies to cater to every budget, large or small. Explore the variety, be inspired by novel ideas, ask questions and sample the goods on offer.
The show consists of three exhibitions areas: The Grand Marquee, The Castle and The Rose Garden Marquee, boasting some of...
Emergency services have been meeting to discuss the heavy rain forecast for tomorrow, Thursday and Friday. This is in response to an amber rain warning issued by the Met Office for the South West, which comes into force from midnight tonight (Monday 28th January).
Bus services connecting to Exeter are to benefit from further investment with a cross-city bus service being extended from next month.
Devon County Council is using financial contributions from the Milbury Farm development in Exminster to fund the extension of Stagecoach’s Service B.
The new route of the Service B will start on Monday (4th February) providing a six days a week, all day connection between Exminster, Matford Business Park, Marsh Barton, the city centre, Pinhoe and Exeter Business Park. Buses will run up to every half hour in both directions and a new...
It is so sad to hear of the potential demise of St Margaret’s School; sad for the Staff; sad for the pupils; sad for the parents. But, can you balance commercialism with upbringing – financial figures with academic statistics – results with manners? If you cannot, then the future of St Margaret’s has been written in the sand years ago.
As a father of three St Margaret’s daughters who are enjoying successful careers and lives after school and the husband of a former pupil and long standing teacher at the school, I can tell you without fear of contradiction – St Margaret’s stands for...
Supporters of St Margaret’s School say its low admissions are a result of “falling behind the times".
Comments on a Facebook page set up in attempt to stave of closure claim that not enough has been done to enable the school to compete against tough opposition.
Meanwhile, one prominent local businessman whose three daughters were educated there says St Margaret’s is unlikely to be saved.
