Now autumn is in full swing, Killerton Estate near Exeter is all set for families to join the free ‘Big Pick Up’ in Sparrow Park Orchard on Saturday 4, Sunday 5, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October, from 11am to 4pm.
Helen Trebble from Killerton’s Countryside Team said: "We rely on the help from volunteers and our local community to help harvest the fallen fruit to be pressed into Killerton's award-winning cider.
"Everyone is invited to help collect up the apples. Kids can be let loose in the orchard with mini wheelbarrows while adults can enjoy the free cider tasters on...
Healthcare professionals will lead workshops on diabetes care at the Living with Diabetes Day in Exeter on October 22 from 9.30am – 4.30pm.
The free ‘Living with Diabetes Day’ organised by Diabetes UK is aimed at helping people who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in the last few years to access the essential information they need to live well with the condition.
Healthcare professionals will provide information on local healthcare and the services available to people with Type 2 diabetes in the area. Experts will give workshops on the practical elements of living...
One of Devon’s leading legal firms has been given the top ranking for two of its teams by independent guide to the legal profession, Legal 500 2014, which was published on 1 October.
Described as a “regional heavyweight” Stephens Scown LLP, which has its head office in Exeter, received tier 1 ranking for its family law team, as well as its contentious trusts and probate work, where it is the only firm in Devon and Cornwall to receive the top ranking.
Stephens Scown’s contested probate team is headed up by Phil Gregory, who is described by Legal 500 as “brilliant”, with “...
Cygnet Theatre are celebrating the centenary of their Friars Gate home by producing a large scale community production written by local playwright Tom Nicholas, for this year’s Exetreme Imagination festival.
"Trinity" summons up the spirits whose stories fill the building, and invites the audience to explore the spaces as the past comes out of the woodwork to meet them.
Based on research, conversation and historical events and infused with theatrical magic, Trinity explores the building through the eyes of the people who have worked and played here. In particular, the young...
Crediton’s new £8.5 million link road has opened to traffic following an official ceremony yesterday (Wednesday 1 October).
Devon County Council Chairman Councillor George Gribble unveiled a ceremonial plaque at the new road, known as Wellparks Hill, and the road opened soon after.
Construction of the 760 metre single carriageway started in July 2013. The completed road now provides a new direct route to the Lords Meadow Industrial Estate from the Wellparks roundabout on the A377, and also includes a shared cycleway and footway.
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.
Work is progressing on developing the route of the proposed walking and cycling trail between Sidbury and Sidford.
Following the response from the public exhibitions for the proposals, the results have shown that there was overwhelming support for an improved pedestrian/cycleway facility linking the two communities – with approximately 80% of those who responded “strongly supporting” the scheme.
There were varying levels of support for the routes presented at the exhibitions. The largest number of responses, regarding the choice of route, revealed 23% felt the route needs...
A series of projects to investigate ways to increase farm productivity while reducing negative environmental impacts (sustainable intensification) will receive £4.5 million from Defra.
Three interlinked research projects will establish the Sustainable Intensification Research Platform (SIP).
The University of Exeter’s Centre for Rural Policy Research and BBSRC Rothamsted Research will lead a consortium of 22 organisations to deliver one of the SIP projects.
The £2m project will develop ways to understand the actions that are needed to ensure that landscapes can, at...
