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Men bailed following drugs raid in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/11/2016 - 10:42am

Police have arrested three men after executing two warrants in Exeter.

At around 5.30pm on Thursday 7th July local officers, assisted by the force’s specialist support group, executed two simultaneous warrants at two flats in Kinnerton Way, Exeter.

The warrants were executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act and followed earlier information received.

The three men arrested are all from Exeter and were all arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Two of the men are aged 20 while the third is aged 19. All three have been released on police...

Man charged after cannabis seized in Axminster

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/11/2016 - 9:51am

A man has been charged following a substantial cannabis seizure in Axminster.

Officers were called to the former Axe Vale Social Club in Chard Street after reports of a strong smell of cannabis in the area.

Officers attended the address at around 7.30am on Thursday 7th July and arrested a man on suspicion of production of class B cannabis.

Erion Bardhi, age 27, of no fixed abode was later charged with the offence and was due to appear at Exeter Magistrates Court on Saturday 9th July.

Due to the extensive amount of equipment and plants found in the property,...

National Park elects new Chairman

At its Annual Meeting on 1 July 2016 Dartmoor National Park Authority elected Bill Hitchins as Chairman and re-elected Maurice Retallick as Deputy Chairman of the National Park Authority.

Bill commenced his working life running a family agricultural business covering a large part of southwest Devon and Dartmoor and later developed an equestrian and pet supply business alongside a small builder's merchant outlet at Roborough. He owns a small-holding which qualifies him as a commoner with rights on Roborough Down where he served as association treasurer for 30 years.

Bill...

Mid Devon estate agents break new ground

Award-winning South West Estate Agent Helmores of Crediton are celebrating an expansion of their firm. In recognition of the changing face of estate agency and growing demand on their expert services, Helmores have developed an in-house Land and Planning Department.

One year ago Helmores Land and Planning Limited was set up by the partners of Helmores and Jake Gresswell, a qualified General Practice Chartered Surveyor. Jake had been working in the residential development industry in the UK for over 20 years. 12 months down the line and Helmores has over 50 instructions for land and...

Chagstock Festival 2016

Event Date: 
22/07/2016 - 12:00pm to 23/07/2016 - 10:45pm
Venue: 
Whiddon Down in Near Chagford

Devon’s much-loved, family friendly, not-for-profit event will feature the biggest and most diverse line up in its 10-year history.

The theme for the wildly popular fancy dress day on Saturday will be ‘Legends’.

Set in 70 acres of farmland on the edge of Dartmoor, Chagstock is renowned for its stunning location, diverse line-up of artists and non-corporate, family friendly atmosphere.

Full details:

http://www.chagstock.info

Othello

Event Date: 
22/07/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

“If a frail vow betwixt an erring Dyke and a supersubtle bisexual be not too hard for my wits, thou shalt enjoy Desdemona”

IAGO

Neglected for promotion in favour of the younger and less experienced Cassio, Iago seeks revenge. Follow Iago as he masterminds a desperate plot to get Cassio demoted, and turn Othello against her bisexual wife Desdemona. Recasting Othello as a female CEO, this production engages with topical themes of homosexuality, bisexuality and sexual prejudice.

Suggested age guidance 12+

Tickets £11 (£9)

http://www.exeterphoenix.org....

Cider Festival Weekender

Event Date: 
15/07/2016 - 5:15pm to 17/07/2016 - 5:15pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Now firmly established as one of Exmouth’s premier outdoor events this years Cider Festival at the Exmouth Pavilion will be bigger and better than ever and takes place over the weekend of 15th-17th July with a ‘Mods and Rockers’ theme.

This year’s festival will be supported by ANNINGS CIDER who produce a delicious range of fruit and draught ciders in Lyme Regis which will be on sale during the event. The music is FREE and the programme is as follows:

Friday 15th July 8pm –‘DANCE NIGHT’ - DISCOFUNKSKA AND NORTHERN SOUL SESSIONS WITH DJ’S MICKEY T AND RAYMOND LAYCOCK. This...

Craft Festival

Event Date: 
15/07/2016 - 9:30am to 17/07/2016 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Cathedral Green, Exeter

A celebration of the very best artists & makers based in the South West and one of the major highlights of Exeter's summer..

In the historic setting of Exeter’s Cathedral Green this very special event will take place over three days on Friday 15th, Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th July 2016.

Open 9.30am-6pm Friday and Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday.

This combination of art, craft and entertainment has been an annual event for over 40 years and 2016 promises to be better than ever. Over 100 stalls in a unique tented village give the visitor the opportunity to see the...

Kitsons Devon Classic Bike Ride 2016

Event Date: 
17/07/2016 - 9:00am
Venue: 
Exeter

26 MILES – 55 MILES – 100 MILES

The Kitsons Devon Classic Bike Ride will be taking place on Sunday 17 July 2016 and registrations are NOW OPEN! The event will once again be starting and finishing the event at Sandy Park in Exeter, the home of the high flying Exeter Chiefs RFC.

Based on your feedback from last year, we will be revising the routes on offer this year. Routes of 100, 55 and 26 miles are being planned, so there really will be something for everyone at this great family ride.

The 2014 and 2015 events each raised over £8,000 for Hospiscare, a great Devon...

Devon Wildlife Trust Charity Concert

Event Date: 
16/07/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral Green

Music from the Exeter Symphony Orchestra in a classical programme that features

Violin concerto in D - Tschaikowsky Four Sea Interludes - Benjamin Britten Overture - The Wasps - Ralph Vaughan-Williams

A wide and appealing programme of music in a fund-raising concert for the Devon Wildlife Trust, with ESO regular, the international violinist 
Tamsin Waley-Cohen, as our soloist, performing the Violin Concerto in D by Tschaikowsky.

Among the other works to be performed will be pieces directly related to countryside and wildlife including the Four Sea Interludes -...

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