Two used car dealers operating out of Bideford, North Devon, have been found guilty of selling dangerous and unroadworthy second-hand cars.
At Exeter Crown Court on 21 July 2016, Paul Fitzgerald John Hussey received a suspended sentence and was ordered to carry out 200 hours unpaid work and Adam George Wallis was ordered to carry out 150 hours unpaid work.
In summing up the judge said it was only by luck that their activities had not led to a ‘serious road accident.’
The pair, who operated out an industrial estate in Bideford, pleaded guilty to supplying dangerous...
East Devon District Council countryside team is inviting holiday makers and local families to come and discover the rock pools of East Devon.
The team is holding four special events in August and September so that you can explore the mysterious world of rock pools with the Countryside Rangers and learn where to look and what to look for.
The rock pool events are being held on:
Friday 5 August, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Exmouth beach, to the left of the lifeboat station, Queens Drive
Tuesday 16 August, 10am to 12noon, Ladram Bay beach (right hand side of
Powderham Castle is gearing up for an exciting, action-packed summer holiday season. The Castle’s summer season will run from Sunday 17 July until Monday 29 August and offers something for everyone.
Attractions this summer include Devon Bird of Prey’s majestic flying displays; which visitors can enjoy daily at 3.30pm along with a static display from 1pm throughout the Devon school holidays. The popular Deer Park Safari will run daily at 1.45pm, 2.45 and 4.15 providing visitors with a fantastic opportunity to view the Castle from the original estuary entrance, explore the ancient...
Exeter’s future doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals had the chance to learn more about possible careers in the NHS during the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital’s Work Observation Week.
The hospital’s annual work experience programme, which ran from 4th – 8th July, gave 40 year 10 pupils from schools across Exeter a chance to sample some of the many healthcare careers on offer and learn more about working in a busy acute hospital. The week included a packed programme of events including practical training sessions on basic life support and clinical skills, visits to...
The Seaton Women’s Institute is marking its 100th year anniversary by donating a bench to Seaton Wetlands. The bench has been crafted by East Devon District Council Countryside Rangers using wood sourced from Holyford Woods, a woodland managed by the East Devon District Council Countryside team in partnership with the Holyford Woodland Trust.
The Seaton Wetlands is enjoyed by the members of the local WI group who want to encourage others to visit this local wildlife spot. Since the Stop Line Way cycle path was installed, the site has become accessible to those with limited mobility...
On Thursday 7th July, local brain injury charity Headway Devon marked twenty years of work in the local community with a celebratory tea party.
The event, which took place at Headway Devon's headquarters - the XCentre by Exeter Quay, was attended by over 70 people from across the county who have benefitted from the charity's support.
After a welcome and introduction from Headway Devon Chief Executive Anne Mattock, Chairman of Devon County Council Cllr Andrew Moulding thanked the charity for their tireless support of local people with brain injuries and led the attendees in...
Businesses and individuals across Exeter will soon be able to apply for their very own blue Twitter tick as the social media giant begins rolling out a new scheme.
Over the last few weeks Twitter has announced it will be launching a new system which allows local businesses apply for verified status. Verified status is displayed by the reputable blue tick that appears next to a Twitter profile. Previously, Twitter verification was only granted to public figures who were deemed to be of public interest, but soon anyone will be able to apply, providing they tick all of the boxes. The...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (22-24 July).
THEATRE
Othello Friday, 7.30pm, Exeter Phoenix Neglected for promotion in favour of the younger and less experienced Cassio, Iago seeks revenge. Follow Iago as he masterminds a desperate plot to get Cassio demoted, and turn Othello against her bisexual wife Desdemona. Recasting Othello as a female CEO, this production engages with topical themes of homosexuality, bisexuality and sexual prejudice. Tickets £11 (£9). http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Devon is renowned for its exceptional culinary gems. People travel from all over the country, and further afield, to taste some of the county’s outstanding offerings. There’s a new force to be reckoned with on the national food map, Devon’s Deer Park Country House Hotel has just announced that Hadleigh Barrett has come on board as the new head chef.
Hadleigh, a classically trained chef in French cuisine, has a vast wealth of experience having previously worked at the luxury five-star hotel, Pennyhill Park and L'Ortolan, a gourmet restaurant run by John Burton Race. Returning to his...
Pupils from St David's Church of England Primary School in Exeter recently took a free train trip on the Exeter – Exmouth Avocet Line to join the Exe Estuary Management Partnership on a visit to the Exmouth Nature Reserve.
The trip was organised by the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership under their “Train trips for schoolchildren” initiative. This aims to introduce more children to rail travel and is run in conjunction with Great Western Railway, who provided free travel for the children and teachers.
The schoolchildren from Emerald Class enjoyed seeing many of the amazing...
