Devon and Cornwall police has launched a murder investigation in Barnstaple.
A murder investigation was launched following the discovery of the body of a 59 year old woman at a property in Barnstaple, North Devon on Monday 17th November.
Officers attended a property in Sunflower Road, Barnstaple on Monday 17th November at 2.20pm after a call from the ambulance service.
The death was initially treated as unexplained but following enquires a 38 year old local man was arrested during the evening on Tuesday 18th November on suspicion of murder.
Britain's bass stocks have collapsed, with commercial fishermen and even recreational anglers facing drastic cuts in what they're allowed to catch. West Country boats are laid up after a total ban on fishing for skate — the latest evidence of our continuing failure to manage our seas properly.
But it is not all bad news. Tough decisions to slash cod quotas in the North Sea in recent years, vigorously opposed by the fishing industry at the time, have led to the stock beginning to recover. But still far too little is being done to ensure we have a healthy, sustainable marine...
There's still time for people in the catering business to book a place on a workshop looking at new legislation involving allergens in food.
New regulations become law from December for the way restaurants, pubs, cafes inform customers about the allergens contained in meals or snacks.
Exeter City Council is running a Food information for Consumers/Allergy Awareness workshop on Tuesday (25 November) from 10am to 12 noon. The cost of the course is £10 per delegate.
From 13 December there are new requirements for declaring allergens in foods. The Food Information...
Kay Transport, based in Cullompton, is to benefit from a new Digital Information Hub developed by Palletways Group, Europe’s largest dedicated network for the express delivery of palletised freight.
As one of 100 plus independent transport providers that make up the Palletways distribution network in the UK, Kay Transport will be able to take full advantage of a new digital system – an industry first - to greatly enhance operational efficiencies and the customer experience by optimising the use of live data.
The Digital Information Hub provides extensive operational and...
Twenty two students and staff from the University of Exeter made the journey to RAF St Mawgan to observe the Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) deployed on Exercise ARRCADE FUSION, 14 November 2014.
The post-graduate students are studying a range of political, civil, military, and diplomatic relations topics at Exeter’s Strategy and Security Institute.
One aim of their visit was to see how policy at the strategic level begins to take shape in an operational headquarters in order to be implemented at a tactical level. Walking the ground and seeing how planning...
A limited edition set of official Rugby World Cup 2015 Exeter Host City Rugby balls have today gone on sale.
The Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership is making 250 Rugby balls available, with a set of 12 being donated to local charities, and the rest being sold to raise funds to help promote Exeter to encourage tourism in the build up to next year’s Tournament.
Once the balls, priced at £25 each, are sold, no more will be available to buy.
Derek Phillips, chairman of the Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership, said: “We’re getting ready to welcome Rugby fans and the world...
Around 650 streetlights in residential streets in Duryard and Pennsylvania will be converted to part-night lighting from Wednesday (19 November).
Streetlights previously on all-night will be switched off from about 12:30am to 5:30am, before coming on again until dawn. The change is part of Devon County Council’s on-going programme to reduce costs and carbon emissions across the county.
Lighting on the main roads and busiest routes, including Prince of Wales Road, Union Road, Pennsylvania Road, Stoke Hill, Higher Kings Avenue, Higher Hoopern Lane, Sylvan Road, Lower Argyll...
Teignbridge residents are being encouraged to offer their views on a draft document which maps out housing and health needs in the district over the next five years.
People can influence and contribute to Teignbridge’s emerging Housing and Health Strategy 2015-2020 by giving comments and feedback as part of a consultation period which runs from now until 5 January 2015.
Giving people more opportunities to get the house they want has long been a priority for Teignbridge and the council feels it is important residents have the opportunity to shape the framework.
East Devon District Council is once again supporting local shops over Christmas with a range of special car park deals for motorists, including a chance to win a ‘Golden Ticket’ offering three months’ free parking for up to 24 lucky motorists.
This year’s main concession will again offer a special price of all-day parking for £2 (after 10am) in all East Devon’s car parks during December. The offer includes all inland car parks and those in resorts on the Jurassic Coast.
The 10am start time avoids car parks becoming blocked by commuters and (in the case of Honiton, Axminster...
Lexicon Healthcare launched its flagship care home in Exeter on 13 November with a very special VIP in attendance, Angela Rippon OBE.
Over 80 people gathered to celebrate the launch of Green Tree Court and hear Angela’s experiences as a Broadcaster, journalist, presenter and Ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society.
The £7.5 million home features 68 large en-suite rooms, opulent interior design and 5-star facilities. The dementia care wing is working to attain the internationally recognised Stirling Gold Standard for dementia friendly design, which it is believed will make it...
