The rich colours of Haldon forest make a stunning backdrop for Exeter’s second meeting of its season next Tuesday (October 18) as the glory days of winter jump racing gallop closer.
Catch a glimpse of future stars on the six race card with the feature the 188Bet Best Mate Beginners’ Chase named after the legendary three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate who still holds a place close to peoples’ hearts despite passing away ten yeas ago. The race takes place over two miles one furlong and runners are likely to include young chasers making their first strides towards big race...
Three men have been arrested and drugs and cash seized following a warrant being executed at an address in Exeter.
On Monday the 10th of October, officers from the neighbourhood policing team and drug enforcement officers executed a misuse of drugs act warrant at an address in Longbrooke Terrace, Exeter.
Three men aged 21, 19, and 18, all from London were arrested.
Detective Sergeant Alan Barnsley said: “A significant amount of heroin and crack cocaine was seized, predominately from inside the bodies of the men arrested. A large amount of cash and multiple mobile...
Marine businesses, fishermen and sailors are to get a new voice about what happens on the Exe Estuary.
Commercial fishermen, ferry operators, mooring authority representatives, pleasure boaters and boat yard owners have come together to form a new watchdog, the Exeter Port Users Group.
This is a result of Harbour authorities, such as Exeter City Council, now having to consult their local communities about what happens on the Estuary.
The new Secretary David Rochester, company director and active boat owner, said at its first meeting in Haven Banks: The City Council...
Exeter’s Terrace restaurant and rooftop bar is now open, inviting people to enjoy stunning city and Cathedral views while sipping cocktails and dining on the very best in local produce.
Independently owned restaurant and bar The Terrace is the sixth restaurant to launch in the city’s new £12m dining destination, Queen St. Dining. It joins Turtle Bay, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Absurd Bird, The Stable and Comptoir Libanais, which are already open.
The stylish Terrace, spread over two floors of Queen St’s landmark glass building, is inspired by the most stylish venues from...
National Adoption Week 2016 kicks off on Monday 17 October with this year’s South West campaign focusing on the needs of individual children currently waiting to be adopted. Adopt South West is highlighting the fact that there are children waiting to be adopted in Devon and Somerset, and all partner agencies are looking to assess potential adopters now.
Due to changes in court practices at the start of 2016 we saw a national decline in the number of children in care who had adoption as their plan.
The effects of this have been felt nationally and both local authorities and...
Exeter College has won the prestigious City & Guilds ‘UK Centre of the Year’ award – celebrating the outstanding opportunities delivered by the college to technical and vocational learners.
The City & Guild’s Lion Awards are one of most prestigious in the skills education calendar and is a culmination of the Medals for Excellence awards programme, which dates back more than 100 years.
Judges of the awards - known as the ‘Oscars of skills education’ awards - praised the College for ‘ensuring excellent care, guidance and support for their learners’.
Police were called at 4.57pm on Sunday the 9th of October following reports of a fire at and address in Turnworth Court, Coombe Street, Exeter.
Devon Fire and Rescue were in attendance.
The body of a 47-year-old man was discovered within the address. The man’s next of kin has been informed but formal identification has yet to have taken place.
Fire Investigation team and the police remain at the address – police are currently treating the death as unexplained and are appealing for witnesses.
If you have any information that can help police with their...
High levels of investment and the impact of a hot summer combined with changes to consumer spending in the wake of Brexit have led to members of the Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association reporting an almost unprecedented demand for new staff.
Hotel and restaurant managers are attempting to recruit for a variety of openings with roles for front of house, reception, housekeeping and chefs available.
Craig Findleton, Chair of the Association said: “Members of the Association have been investing heavily in their hotels and restaurants over the past two years resulting in...
The Exeter Dental Centre has been announced as finalists in two national award events; The Dentistry Awards and Private Dentistry Awards.
Following a year of huge expansion, growing from four to seven surgeries, the pracrice is very proud to have been recognised within the industry.
The award catergories are; Best Practice (South) at The Dentistry Awards, and Best Practice (South) and Most Improved Practice at the Private Dentistry Awards.
Co-owners Mike and Lara Hesketh bought the practice in 2012 and since then have worked hard to develop a leading dental centre...
