St Davids

Firefighters tackle blaze on train

Fire control received a call from a member of British Rail reporting an empty passenger carriage on fire at Exeter St Davids in the early hours of this morning.

Five pumps from in and around the Exeter area were mobilised plus several specialist supporting vehicles and several officers.

The fire was discovered at 4.59am today.

Firefighters discocered the fire in the engine compartment of a parked up train. Crews used two breathing apparatus, two compressed air foam jets and one thermal image camera to extinguish.

Now scaled down, two crews remain on scene...

Exeter food outlet fined for unclean premises

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/28/2017 - 4:58pm

The directors of an Exeter food outlet have been fined by magistrates after they admitted the premises were unclean and food hygiene standards had been breached.

In May 2016 complaints were received by Exeter City Council about Hong Cheng Limited, trading as Hometown, in St David’s Hill, Exeter.

An environmental health officer completed an unannounced visit to the newly opened premises. The conditions found led to the voluntary closure of the premises, with a number of improvements needed to be put in place before it would be allowed to reopen.

The premises and...

Man seriously injured in Exeter hit and run

Police officers in Exeter are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run road traffic collision.

The incident occurred at around 11.20pm on Friday 27th November in St Davids Hill, at its junction with Howell Road.

The pedestrian casualty, a man, aged in his 40s, was crossing the road when he was in collision with a small dark hatchback type vehicle.

Following the collision the driver failed to stop and drove off down St Davids Hill in the direction of Exwick.

As a result of the collision the casualty sustained serious leg injuries requiring surgery....

Exeter communities go for gold

Green fingered volunteers are improving gardens, streets and green spaces all over Exeter for this years’ RHS Britain in Bloom competition. Four ‘Village’ entries from St David's, St Thomas, St James and Wonford will each be working to achieve top awards for their neighbourhood.

Baroness backs call for public rail for the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/05/2015 - 4:58pm

Green Baroness, Jenny Jones, today backed local campaigners calling to bring the Railway network and its operation into public hands.

Local Green Party campaigners joined Union representatives at Exeter St David’s and Central Stations to greet commuters as they headed back to work. The action was one of many across the South West and other parts of the UK taking place in the wake of the annual hike in rail fares.

Diana Moore, the Green Party’s prospective parliamentary candidate in Exeter, joined today’s demonstration outside Exeter St David’s station.

She said: “...

St David's Winter Gift Fest

Event Date: 
06/12/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Community Centre, St David's Hill, Exeter

St David's Winter Gift Fest emphasizes local creativity and sustainable shopping

Residents of St David’s in Exeter are holding a Winter Gift Fest on Saturday 6th December,,showcasing the creative talent of the many skilled artists, craftspeople, writers and musicians who live in the area, amateur and professional. The event follows the successful ArtsFest St David’s held in October.

As well as a wide variety of art and craft, there will be books and cds by Exeter’s writers, poets and musicians for sale and gift items made by local schoolchildren. Live music, seated massage...

Police appeal after theft from train

British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify two men they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of a passenger’s property from a train.

Officers believe the men in this photograph will have information which can assist the investigation into the incident which took place on a northbound CrossCountry service on Thursday, 31 July 2014.

PC Dave Eveleigh, investigating officer, said: “The victim boarded a CrossCountry service at Newton Abbot about 2pm to travel north to Sheffield.

“She placed her bag in the...

Appeal for witnesses after assault on train

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/02/2014 - 10:32am

British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for information and witnesses following an incident which took place on board a train travelling between Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads railway stations.

Officers have today released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the assault which took place shortly after 10pm on Tuesday, 22 July 2014.

Investigating officer, PC Simon Courtney, said: “The train manager was conducting ticket checks on board the 21.49hrs Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads service.

“About ten minutes into...

Search for missing Exeter man

Police in Exeter are appealing for the public's help to find a missing man, Police are concerned for the welfare of 51 year-old Robert Salter who lives in the St Davids area of the city and was last seen at around 1pm on Friday, October 11, 2013. Robert is described as a white man between 5’ 7” and 5’ 10” tall, of slim build with short dark brown hair. He may be wearing a cream fleece and a black leather jacket and using a walking stick. There has been a reported but unconfirmed sighting in the Exmouth area of Robert and he is believed to have links to the area. He also has furrher links...

Police search for Exeter man who has been missing since 11 October

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 10/24/2013 - 10:59am

Update 24 October: Police report that Exeter man Robert Salter, who was last seen at around 1pm on Friday 11 October, is still missing. He is also known to have links in the Exmouth area. If you have seen him, please get in touch with the Police on 101 and quote log 267 of 11 October.

16 October: Police in Exeter are concerned for the welfare of 51-year-old Robert Salter who lives in the St David's area of the city and was last seen at around 1pm on Friday 11 October. Robert is described as a white man between 5’7” and 5’10” tall, of slim build with short dark brown hair. He may be...

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