A free event to help communities across Devon prepare for incidents such as severe weather and flooding is being held near Exeter next week.
The interactive day, entitled 'Becoming Resilient', will include guest speakers, workshops, case studies and an expert question and answer panel. It's being held on Wednesday 9 November, from 10.30am to 4pm, at the Kenn Centre in Kennford. Aimed at those interested or involved in emergency and recovery planning in their community, the event will include sessions the role of community rest centres, the role of the emergency services, testing...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic incident yesterday [31 October] near to Buckland St Mary in Somerset, close to the Devon border.
The incident involving a van and a car happened shortly after 1pm on the A303.
The van, which was travelling in a north easterly direction, had just negotiated a sweeping right-hand bend when it crossed the centre of the road and was in collision with the Fiesta travelling in the opposite direction.
The occupants of the car, a man and a woman in their 70s, were both seriously injured and died at the scene...
Exeter City Council is hosting an event on Saturday following the most destructive fire in the recent history of Exeter.
'The Royal Clarence Fire: The Historical Loss and Survival' is an opportunity to learn what has been lost of historical significance but also to discuss what has been miraculously saved.
Dr Todd Gray will outline the destruction of the Royal Clarence itself.
Three leading building specialists of Exeter (John Allan, Richard Parker abd John Thorp) will then outline the significance of the surrounding buildings.
In a fix with your broken electrical items and gadgets? Time to get them fixed for free at a special event to be held at Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David’s Hill, EX4 3RG on Saturday November 5th.
Recycle Devon is putting on a series of nine REPAIR IT events across the county for householders to bring along their broken electrical appliances, including computers, to be fixed by local menders, at no cost
Organised in conjunction with Transition Exeter, the event will run from 10am -12:30pm and repairs will be carried out on a first come, first served basis so please be...
East Devon’s Countryside Education Ranger helps children centres and families to benefit from fun but challenging outdoor play sessions
Countryside Education Ranger Penny Evans has been busy holding a number of outdoor risky play sessions throughout October for groups of preschool children and parents from the Axe Valley Children's Centres. Risky play is about providing opportunities for children to encounter or create uncertainty, unpredictability and potential hazards as part of their play. However, it doesn’t mean putting children in danger or serious harm.
There is something for everyone to enjoy this November at Knightshayes Court near Tiverton. From a fresh wintery stroll through the spectacular woodland garden or a tasty hot soup in the Stables Restaurant to three unique festive shopping opportunities.
From the 1 of November up until the end of February, dogs with well-behaved owners are welcome to explore the formal gardens. Alternatively, they can take a stroll in the tranquil, frosty parkland that heads down from the house to a secluded pond. Crunching their way around the mature trees, both furry and human visitors can take in...
Gareth Steenson insists he and his Exeter Chiefs team-mates will pick themselves up despite suffering yet more late heartache during Sunday’s Aviva Premiership clash with rivals Bath.
Semesa Rokoduguni’s converted try – seven minutes into added on time – saw the Chiefs undone right at the death, eventually going down 13-10 in front of a capacity crowd at Sandy Park.
Not for the first time this season, Rob Baxter’s side were again left to wallow in yet another narrow reverse that has left them seventh in the current Premiership standings.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have thanked residents and business owners of Exeter for their support during the major incident in the city centre.
Since the fire on Cathedral Yard started in the early hours of Friday morning, roads have been closed, cordons put in place and businesses closed to protect public safety.
Despite the inconvenience, the Service has been overwhelmed by messages of support, offers of assistance and complimentary food and drink to help sustain the large number of firefighters who have been working around the clock to bring the fire...
Devon County Council is urging pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders to make sure they are visible during the dark winter nights by wearing reflective and fluorescent clothing.
Drivers are also being asked to use their headlights and take extra care and look out for all other road users as the winter nights draw in, especially when visibility is limited due to mist, rain and fog.
Cllr Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for highway management, said: “It is really important to make sure you can be easily seen when travelling to and from...
Annual Michaelmas Fair on Thursday 3 November aims to raise more than £5000 for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Powderham Castle, near Kenton, is the magnificent setting for the annual Michaelmas Fair in aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, the Army’s National Charity. The elegant stately home will be filled with a selection of quality stallholders from Devon and the South West selling a wide variety of food, gifts and stocking fillers. Organiser Helen Vincent said: “This is the perfect way to indulge in some guilt-free early Christmas shopping for a wonderful cause. If you would like to take a...
