British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for information after a vandal painted parts of the railway infrastructure in Exeter, causing £500 worth of damage.
A railway signal, ladder, junction box and 20 sleepers were all painted bright pink close to Polsloe Bridge station on Sunday, 14 June. Officers have now released a photograph of the scene and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward information.
Sergeant Mark Harris said: “Rail staff at Exeter station first spotted the bright pink paintwork down the line early on Sunday, 14 June. We therefore...
Exeter’s Adam Hughes has admitted his first season at Sandy Park was a “big learning curve” for him as he adjusted to life with the Chiefs and the demands of the Aviva Premiership.
As one of a handful of fresh-faced arrivals brought in by head coach Rob Baxter last summer, the Welshman knew almost instantly he had been thrust into a testing new environment in Devon.
Having spent much of his professional career with the Newport-Gwent Dragons, the 25-year-old knew the time had come for a fresh challenge – and having spent a brief spell on loan with Championship side Bristol...
Gaia House is hosting its annual group retreat for young people aged 16-25 years.
Taking place from 15th till 17th August, 2015 this popular meditation retreat offers a chance to learn how meditation can support calmness, kindness and focus to help us live an interesting, happy and fulfilled life.
Located in peaceful rolling countryside a few miles outside Newton Abbot, Gaia House is a silent meditation retreat centre offering meditation instruction and teachings drawn from a variety of Buddhist traditions.
- Open to all adults aged 16-25 years - £40 (or £34 at the...
Local landlords and letting agents are being offered a free good practice guide in an attempt to drive up standards in Exeter.
The initiative is being launched by Exeter City Council in partnership with the newly formed Exeter Private Rental Forum.
The guide is aimed at helping landlords and agents understand their rights and responsibilities. It is hoped this will result in an improved service for tenants.
“We know there are landlords in the city who share our aim of driving up the quality and standard of private rented housing," said Cllr Heather Morris, Lead...
A fantastic opportunity to view the work of over 100 artists in the centre of Exeter.
With a vast choice of media, from ceramics to oil paintings, sculpture to automata; visitors can buy at prices to suit every pocket, from £10 to £10,000.
This event is being organised by The Maynard School and all the commission raised will be donated to the Children’s Hospice South West and to an Art Bursary for a Sixth Form student to attend the school.
Opening times
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
For further information visit www.exeterartshow.co.uk
The writing is on the wall, judgement is coming and if you are up for the challenge of taking on some Rugby legends together with a brewery – all you can drink in beer, the result is sure to be hilarious; an infamous British Lions Kangaroo court style night out.
Rugby legends Jeff Probyn - ‘The Dipper’, Jason Leonard (OBE) - ‘The Fun Bus’ and Paul Rendall – ‘The Judge’ will deliver their prognosis on the upcoming 2015 Rugby World Cup. Be there if you dare!
Court session starts at 7pm for 7.30pm on 30th July 2015 at Exeter Brewery, Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter EX4 4NX....
A new headmaster has been appointed to lead Exeter’s 800 year old Cathedral School.
James Featherstone is currently Head of the Lower School at the Perse School in Cambridge, one of England’s top performing independent schools.
He will take up his role as the Headmaster of Exeter Cathedral School from January next year, when current head Stephen Yeo leaves after four years to take up his new post leading Britain’s elite music school, The Purcell School for Young Musicians.
After completing his degree in French and Spanish at Durham University, James studied for a...
Sidmouth’s Manor Pavilion Theatre has topped the bill with its own audiences after being awarded a Certificate of Excellence Award from TripAdvisor.
Staff at the venue, owned and managed by East Devon District Council, are thrilled with the surprise accolade and believe they are one of the few theatres in the South West to have received such an award.
The 277 seat theatre continues to go from strength to strength and has attracted more than 32,000 visitors in the last year with over 265 performances. Investment and improvements made to the venue by the council over the...
It’s less than seven days to go to the biggest mass participation event the National Trust in the South West has ever organised. The Big Beach Picnic, taking place from 12 noon this Saturday (4 July), is happening at fifteen different locations across the South West. From Polzeath and Towan beach in Cornwall to Woolacombe and Branscombe beach in Devon to Studland and Weymouth beach in Dorset to Bossington and Brean Down beach in Somerset. A highlight of the 2015 South West Coastal Festival programme, the Big Beach Picnics are a free ‘mass participation’ way of celebrating 50 years of...
