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Police appeal following multiple assaults in Exeter

Police have launched an appeal for victims to come forward following a mass assault in Exeter.

Police received reports of a disturbance in Exeter City Centre at around 3am on Saturday 22nd of April. Units attended and after a short chase, two men aged 30 and 27 were arrested on suspicion of affray; the 27-year-old has since been released with no further action to be taken against him.

PC Dave Walter from Heavitree Police Station said: “Following the arrest, we have managed to secure and review CCTV of the incident as part of our investigation.

“The footage shows one...

Gin Tasting Night at Exeter Golf and Country Club

Event Date: 
16/08/2017 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Golf and Country Club, Exeter

With the launch of the city's new distillery Exeter Gin coming soon, we have a summer Gin Tasting Night planned for Wednesday 16th August, from 7pm in our restaurant. Try 6 new #gins from Devon & Cornwall, with Karen Skerrett from Exeter Gin and April Marks from Regency Wines to guide you through. Tickets are £10 which includes a G&T voucher.

www.exetergcc.co.uk/events/gin-tasting-exeter-gin/

Judge Jules is coming to Exeter - Here's 5 things you didn't know about the DJ

Judge Jules is one of the most renowned and wealthiest DJ's in the world. His list of accomplishments include a BBC Radio 1 residency, a Number 1 DJ in the world award ( courtesy of DJ Magazine) and over 15 years’ experience of performing at Eden in Ibiza. These are the things we DO know about the 51 year old DJ, but I sat down with the man himself to find out 5 things we DON'T know:

1. He’s a man of many talents

“Although I’m mainly known for being a DJ, I also work as a music lawyer through the week. The name “Judge Jules” has more relevance than ever.”

2. He’s...

Exeter Northcott Theatre announces exciting autumn 2017 season

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce its exciting autumn 2017 season. The season will see the theatre celebrate its 50th anniversary, co-produce another UK national tour, and see pantomime return.

Paul Jepson, artistic and executive director at Exeter Northcott comments on the season “This autumn the Northcott turns fifty and I’m very proud to present this exciting season. There’s much to celebrate in our birthday year. We have an education department that is admired.

"We produce our own work. We have an Associates Programme that is supporting ambitious,...

Apartment with Cathedral views crowned Exeter's most prime piece of real estate

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/05/2017 - 3:06pm

Exeter-based property developer, Burrington Estates has announced one of its seven luxury apartments in Cathedral Yard has sold for what is believed to be a record amount for a property in the city – and before the development has formally launched.

The 2,147 sqft, 3-bed apartment boasts stand-out features including an external terrace and an open-plan dining and reception area enjoying stunning views overlooking the Cathedral and has secured an asking price in excess of £1million, making it the most sought-after piece of real estate in the region.

Renovation of the four-...

Devon Contract Waste celebrates launch of new distribution hub

Authored by Gill Vosper
Posted: Wed, 07/05/2017 - 12:30pm

Exeter-based waste management company Devon Contract Waste is celebrating the launch of its new £1.2 million Distribution Hub on Matford Business Park.

The construction of the 1.2 acre facility has been supported by the South West Growth Fund with a grant of £80,000, and ensures the company continues to drive its market leading position as the only provider of Zero to Landfill services in the South West.

Devon Contract Waste’s previous facility on Marsh Barton Trading Estate was destroyed by a devastating fire in March this year. The new Distribution Hub is equipped with...

Young people warned over social media scams

Young people are falling foul of scams which target them through their social media accounts, The Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service has warned.

Many young people have been conned into providing personal data or into responding to modelling and talent scams via pop-ups on social media accounts like Instagram and Facebook.

Internet-savvy 18-24 year-olds don’t consider themselves as the group most likely to be duped - and that makes them more vulnerable.

The Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is combating the online menace with...

Exeter Craft Festival

Event Date: 
06/07/2017 - 10:00am to 08/07/2017 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral Green

A celebration of the very best artists & makers based in the South West. In the historic setting of Exeter’s Cathedral Green this very special event will take place over three days on Thursday 6th, Friday 7th & Saturday 8th July 2017.

The Festival is open from Thursday 10.00 – 18.00, Friday. 9.30 – 18.00 and Saturday 9.30 – 18.00.

This combination of art, craft and entertainment has been an annual event for over 40 years and 2017 promises to be better than ever. Over 100 stalls in a unique tented village give the visitor the opportunity to see the work of the West...

Purple Rain

Event Date: 
27/08/2017 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

The MJR Group presents.. PURPLE RAIN - A CELEBRATION OF PRINCE Purple Rain are a world class live celebration of the music, life and legacy of Prince.

This full 8 piece live band delivers a non-stop, hit packed show spanning more than two hours! Complete with backing vocals, horn section, keys and of course Jimi Love as the unsurpassed Prince...

Expect to see, hear and feel all of the hits from one of the most loved Artists of all time. 1999, Little Red Corvette, Purple Rain, Kiss, Diamonds And Pearls, U Got The Look, When Doves Cry, Cream, I Wanna Be Your Lover and so many...

Exeter Dissenters Graveyard open day

The Dissenters Graveyard will be open to visitors between 11am and 4pm on Saturday 8th July.

Visitors can view the near-completely restored Graveyard, now dignified with gates and railings; inspect transcribed copies of many of the grave inscriptions and will be able to read short biographies of some of those buried there.

The Dissenters Graveyard is a significant physical remnant of the nonconformist tradition in Exeter.

The Dissenter community was an important part of the city's commercial, religious and political life, particularly during the eighteenth and first...

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