People are being warned not to park their cars beside an access road to a popular canal-side pub in Exeter. Signs are due to go up on Tuesday (19 June) along the road between Salmonpool Bridge and the Double Locks pub. The City Council said a number of motorists were regularly parking at the side of the road, causing problems for passing vehicles and damaging the banks of the canal and the footpath. Once the signs are in place the City Council will be getting a company to enforce the order and issue parking fines where cars don’t comply with the regulations. Enforcement will commence 24...
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Exeter on Saturday 25 November 2017.
The incident happened on the Western Way Inner Bypass at around 3.20am by The Kingfisher pub.
A male offender, known to the two victims, allegedly assaulted them with a bladed article causing injury to the arm and the shoulder. The victims received minor injuries.
A 20-year-old man from Exeter was arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent and released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Officers are appealing for witnesses to the incident and...
The popular St George & Dragon pub in Exeter, part of Vintage Inns group, has re-opened this week after benefitting from a stunning makeover.
The St George & Dragon, on Exmouth road, closed for five days while the refurbishments took place to breathe new life into the pub.
At the centre of the pubs overhaul is a newly refurbished bar and dining area, complete with new furnishings and furniture throughout, positioned around three roaring open fires. The full interior makeover has maintained the intimacy and rural charm guests have come to expect of the country pub,...
Long-established independent nursing care provider, Southern Healthcare has four homes across Devon, specialising in complex nursing, dementia and residential care. The company’s Old Rectory care home, based in Exeter, has brought the ‘outside in’ for residents and families, as a part of their developing dementia care programme. Within the home, they have created a country-style pub/ beer garden offering beer and spirits, and a contemporary café serving specialist roasted coffee and light snacks.
Paul Courtney, Operations Director – Southern Healthcare said: “We believe that you...
Exeter's newest nightclub, Rosies, is set to take Exeter by storm following a £750,000 transformation.
Located on the former Mosaic site on Mary Arches Street, the swanky new venue will offer guests a unique opportunity to party in style with three themed rooms, all in one location – Missoula, Popworld and Dao.
The club officially opens on Friday 12 August and will be open from 5pm every day with an enticing 50 per cent off drinks before 9pm; Missoula will be based on the ground floor, giving customers the perfect place to catch up with friends over cocktails, premium...
Devon’s multi award winning Cofton Country Holidays, located near the pretty coastline at Dawlish Warren, welcomed over 40 guests to the unveiling of its new range of eight high-end holiday cottages this week, including guests of honour Beckie Bettesworth and Laura Wall, both of whom have artwork in the cottages.
Completely refurbished following a make over by interior designer Julie Cunningham, the collection includes three luxury cottages with hot tubs in the delightful rural setting of the Eastdon Estate, just two miles from Cofton, as well as five sumptuous cottages close to...
One place arguably essential to student life, wherever you’re at university, is a good pub. I’m not a heavy drinker, I’m probably the lightest drinker possible to still be classes as a “drinker” so I don’t mean students need a good pub to get drunk, just to have a relaxed environment for socialising with friends.
The Victoria Inn, aka The Vic, can be found on Victoria Street; that’s not too hard to remember. With reasonably priced food and drinks, a friendly atmosphere and a location close to most student housing, it’s the ideal pub for students. The Ram on campus is okay but if...
Police are seeking witnesses to an assault at an Exeter pub which left a man with serious facial injuries.
The victim, a 25-year-old Exeter man, became involved in an altercation with another man within The Sorry Head pub in Blackboy Road.
He was then struck in the face with a pint glass by the man and suffered serious facial injuries. A female customer was also injured in the face by flying glass.
The male offender was ejected from the pub and ran from the scene.
A woman also fled the pub and the pair made off in the direction of St Anne’s roundabout....
The countdown to Exeter’s new family pub restaurant has begun with the final touches being put to the Pinhoe Hoard. Set to open on the 21st September, the pub will offer a fresh chicken rotisserie and main course meals & specials, as well as an extensive range of drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. The pub’s completion is near and the team can’t wait to welcome locals through its doors. “There’s only two weeks to go until we open and we are delighted to have our team on board and we can’t wait to welcome the community in to sample our extensive menu and raise a glass to our opening” said...
Customers and supporters of the Volunteer Inn in Ottery St Mary raised a cheer as the ribbon was cut by pub regular and family friend, Mel Snow on the completion of the first leg of refurbishment.
The new look for the popular pub in Broad Street includes a contemporary dining area, outdoor deck and, the piece de resistance, brand new, luxury toilets.
Landlady Jacqui Down explained: “It’s not often that new toilets are noteworthy, but having had outdoor facilities since the pub first came into existence as a dwelling, hostelry and recruitment centre for the Napoleonic Wars...
