Paul Jepson, artistic director of Exeter’s Northcott Theatre, has unveiled the Civic Society’s newest plaque to actresses Violet and Dame Irene Vanbrugh
The blue plaque was unveiled on 4 December at the walkway between Roman Walk and Southernhay, near the Exeter Blitz Memorial, and close to the site of the house in Southernhay Place where Violet was born in 1867, but was demolished as a result of bombing during the Second World War. Her sister Dame Irene was born in 1872 in Heavitree Vicarage. They were two of the six children of the Rev Reginald Barnes, vicar of Heavitree, and his...
Fifty per cent of people in the UK are expected to use the internet to buy more than half of their Christmas presents this year.
Harmful viruses in e-cards, online shopping fraud and adverts for bogus holidays are three of the twelve scams of Christmas that have been identified in a new campaign launched by local authorities.
Devon and Somerset Trading Standards service is warning residents to be aware of these common scams.
The new initiative sees the National Trading Standards eCrime Team join forces with Action Fraud, GetsafeOnline, Crimestoppers and a host of...
Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has announced ambitious targets to offer free microchipping for all dogs thanks to its biggest award to date raised thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
In advance of microchipping becoming compulsory for dogs across England in April 2016, Dogs Trust is offering free microchipping at its 20 rehoming centres for all dogs and through special chipping events taking place across the UK.
Since 1999, Dogs Trust has chipped over 700,000 dogs. Recent research shows that approximately 110,000 dogs in the South West remain...
Dartmoor National Park Authority's headquarters at Parke were very busy over the weekend with the first group of newly recruited Junior Rangers joining members of the Education Team and the Ranger Service to launch a year-long pilot programme of activities.
Young people were greeted and welcomed by Dr Kevin Bishop, Chief Executive, and Peter Harper, Chairman, of Dartmoor National Park Authority. After this formal welcome Junior Rangers were given an orienteering challenge to help them work independently, work as a team and learn valuable skills that would help them on their onward...
A workplace choir from a leading local law firm has performed its first concert to a packed audience of colleagues, family and clients. The Rolling Scowns – a 24 piece choir from law firm Stephens Scown LLP in Exeter – performed a selection of 11 songs at a concert held at St Stephens Church, Exeter. The Rolling Scowns’s repertoire included “Let it Be”, “Black Horse and Cherry Tree” and “Merry Christmas Everyone”. The evening also saw a performance by established local choir, Bel Canto. Stephens Scown’s choir was formed following the firm’s away day this year, where staff enjoyed a fun...
Racing at Exeter on New Year’s Day is a long-established Devon tradition. It’s when sore heads from the previous nights celebrations are banished and the excitement of horses and jockeys galloping around the track are enjoyed.
This year, early birds can enjoy a 25 per cent discount off the price of Grandstand and Paddock tickets if they book by Christmas Eve (quote NYD2014) and with children aged 17 and under gaining free entry, it’s one of the county’s top destinations to continue the New Year celebrations.
General manager Tim Darby said: “The atmosphere at Exeter on New...
This Sunday (21st December), Redrow is inviting Exeter residents and those hunting for a new home for 2015, to come along to The Harringtons to enjoy a variety of Christmas treats and get into the festive spirit.
From 3.00pm until 6.00pm the whole family will be in for a sprinkle of festive magic at the Pinhoe-based development. For younger visitors, there is a chance to meet Santa and his reindeer; each child who meets Santa will receive a free gift and the chance to feed and pet two of his reindeer.
Adults will also be in for a treat, with complimentary festive...
Police are seeking the identity of a couple suspected to have stolen a number of glasses frames from the Vision Express store on Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot on Saturday 22 November.
The male and female offenders entered the store at around 1pm, browsed products before concealing in their coat pockets and sleeves eight Versace and Tom Ford glasses frames worth approximately £1,450 in total before leaving the store.
Police have released images and CCTV fooage in hope that the public will recognise the suspects.
The man is described as aged 65-70 with grey/white...
Exeter City attacking duo Matt Jay and Ollie Watkins have joined Weston-super-Mare on a one-month loan deal. The pair both turned professional in the summer after winning the Youth Alliance South West title with the Grecians’ under-18 team, and made their first-team debuts while still Academy players last season. Jay and Watkins could feature in as many as eight games for the Somerset side before their loan is due to end after they face Sutton United on Sunday 4th January.
As community support builds for Devon’s wild beavers, an oil painting of a Devon beaver has raised £700 for Devon Wildlife Trust’s work to keep the animals on the River Otter. The canvas, by renowned east Devon wildlife artist Emma Bowring, was donated to the charity’s Devon’s Wild Beavers fundraising appeal. Support has also been forthcoming from Ottery St Mary schools, Exeter businesses – and even TV presenter Chris Packham. The aim of the appeal is to keep the wild beaver population on the River Otter by securing a licence from the government for a five- year monitoring project to...
