Exeter

Suspicious packages picture gallery

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 06/29/2015 - 12:28pm

There were dramatic scene in Exeter city centre today after two suspicious packages were found in separate locations.

The first package was found in York Road, near Sidwell Street.

A second suspect package has been found at the King William Street Car Park in Exeter City Centre at around 9.15am today.

Exeter Daily reader Sam Richards captured the developments.

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Outdoor birthday celebration for Gill

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 06/29/2015 - 11:34am

Gill Fisher celebrated her birthday with her lovely family in our lovely garden!

The family borrowed matches to light Gill’s birthday cake, hung balloons from trees and set up a party table in the hospice garden. But the fun didn’t stop there; the new Hospiscare Choir heard about the celebrations and came out into the garden to sing Happy Birthday to a thrilled Gill!

Our staff here at Hospiscare, who run the hospice in Exeter’s Dryden Road, were delighted to see the party. “It was so lovely seeing the family having fun in the garden and these pictures really sum up...

Second suspicious package found in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/29/2015 - 10:37am

Investigations continue into the earlier suspicious package found in York Road, near Sidwell Street, Exeter, and a number of road closures remain in place.

St Sidwell’s School also remains evacuated at this time. Road closures at York Road on both the Sidwell Street and Longbrook Street entrances remain in place.

A second suspect package has been found at the King William Street Car Park in Exeter City Centre at around 9.15am today (Monday 29 June).

This has resulted in further road closures in the area and evacuation of a small number of local properties.

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Police launch identity fraud campaign

Devon and Cornwall Police has today launched a week long awareness campaign encouraging people to protect their personal information.

The ‘Not With My Name’ campaign, produced in partnership with the City of London Police (National Policing Lead for Fraud) is targeting identity crime in our communities.

Identity fraud is an offence that one in four UK adults – approximately 12million people - is believed to have fallen victim to losing on average £1,200 each. Total losses to the UK adult population are estimated to be £3.3 billion.*

In the first quarter of 2015...

Exeter school closed after suspicious package found

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 06/29/2015 - 9:19am

Police have been informed of a suspicious package in York Road near St Sidwell Street, Exeter at a 6.55am this morning. Police are now in attendance.

The package was located on the Well Street / York Street junction.

St Sidwells School has been evacuated and closed as a precaution. The school has plans in place for this type of event.

Road closures at York Road at both the Sidwell Street and Longbrook Street entrances.

The school's website said: School is CLOSED today (Monday) due to unforseen circumstances--we hope to be open tomorrow

People are...

Mental health debate on the stage

On Thursday 2nd July, Devon’s leading mental health charities and services will make their way to the stage at The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter.

Representatives from Rethink Mental Illness, The Devon Depression and Anxiety Service, Recovery Devon, Time to Change and MIND will join Executive Producer Charlie Parker and Viki Browne to discuss HELP!

Award-winning actress, Viki Browne returns to Exeter with Ignite Festival sell out HELP! ; an engaging performance about her personal experiences of anxiety and depression. This touching and humorous performance uses striking imagery...

Augustines

Event Date: 
26/07/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

AUGUSTINES

New York-based indie-rock trio Augustines (formerly We Are Augustines) have been making a name for themselves with their intense, freewheeling and passionate shows, which have been known to sell out in minutes. Made up of guitarist Billy McCarthy, multi-instrumentalist Eric Sanderson and drummer Rob Allen, the band’s first album became iTunes’ Alternative Album of the Year in 2011.

Doors 7.30pm | £13* | Standing | 14+

Box office: 01392 667080 www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

New Sounds Showcase

Event Date: 
24/07/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Exeter Phoenix is a proud supporter of the best new music talent. New Sounds Showcase brings you a free event of the most exciting new artists and bands from the South West.

Doors 8pm | Free | Standing

Box office: 01392 667080

www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Big Fish Little Fish

Event Date: 
19/07/2015 - 1:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Join the launch of Big Fish Little Fish South West with DJs Ben & Lex (Beatz & Bobz, Old Man Corner) plus BFLF Residents Little My & High Eight for a family rave up aimed at parents with kids aged 0-8 years.

The fancy dress theme this month is ‘Rumble In The Jungle’. Best animal fancy dress wins a free family ticket to our next event in September!

What you can expect: * Proper club tunes * Licensed Bar * Amazing DJs * Club lighting * Craft area with animal-themed crafts * Play area with tents and tunnels * Giant colouring-in mural * Babies-only safe space with...

Morning Rush

Event Date: 
17/07/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

MORNING RUSH

Young Devon-based indie band Morning Rush have been making a name for themselves with their melodic songs, strong vocal harmonies and piano-rich sound. This gig celebrates the launch of their first album.

Having gained recognition from the legendary Ray Davies, and Steve Knightley (Show of Hands), for their song-writing skills – they are now following in the footsteps of James Morrison and Ben Howard in their aim to put the West Country firmly on the musical map of Great Britain.

Doors 8pm | £4.50* | Standing

Box office: 01392 667080

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