Police are searching a house in Exminster and nearby woods as part of a counter terrorism operation.
A 30-year-old man was arrested in Somerset today [24 August] on suspicion of terrorism offences.
He was arrested at 12.20pm by officers from the Metropolitan Police Service’s Counter Terrorism Command (SO15), supported by colleagues from Avon and Somerset and Devon and Cornwall Police, on suspicion of being involved in the preparation for acts of terrorism under section 5 of the Terrorism Act.
A police spokesperson said: "Today’s arrest was pre-planned and...
The return of grazing livestock after a gap of many decades has put a rare Mid Devon landscape firmly on the road to recovery.
The change is just one of many made by the charity Devon Wildlife Trust to its Clayhidon Turbary nature reserve after winning support of more than £34,000 from Biffa Award - a multi-million pound fund which awards grants to community and environmental projects across the UK.
Devon Wildlife Trust’s Clayhidon Turbary nature reserve forms part of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its 13 hectares were once a heathland and open...
The finishing touches have been made to the the roof at The Point just 10 weeks from the start of construction.
The Point apartments stand slightly apart from the rest of the development at Exmouth Quay and has a unique modernist design developed by GJR architects.
Chris Fayers from developers Eagle One Homes joined Alan Ringe and David Griffin of GJR architects and Jason Willicombe, Midas Construction’s Site Manager to watch the final work to the skylights.
Alan Ringe from GJR says: “We wanted to exploit the perfect position of The Point to the full. The sweeping...
On Friday 26 August, an extraordinary high-tech 3D infographic rhino will be visiting the Indian botanical drawings in the Flower Power exhibition at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM).
From 10am to 5pm visitors will be able to see and interact with the rhino, find out how it was created and learn more about the plight of the world’s rhinos, one of the most endangered large mammals in the world.
Dubbed TechnoRhino, the dazzling artwork uses a medium-size rhino figure, data on wild population numbers and some very clever computing. One side of the fibre glass rhino...
Break up the working week with an evening of thrilling jumps racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Wednesday 31 August. A great way to enjoy a day out with the family before the summer holidays draw to a close, children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid student photo ID / NUS card enjoy free entry. Tickets are available online until 17:00 on Tuesday 30 August. Tickets will also be available to buy at the gate on the day. Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Racing starts at 17:05 with gates opening at 15:05. The last race will take...
Plans for the possible transfer of management of some of Exeter’s best known public green spaces are to be discussed at the meeting of the Scrutiny Committee of Exeter City Council.
The meeting to be held on 8 September will consider a proposal that the long term management of parts of Riverside, Ludwell, Mincinglake, Duryard, Belvidere, Barley Valley and Whitycombe Way be transferred from Exeter City Council to the charity Devon Wildlife Trust.
Exeter City Council will continue to own the sites.
Cllr Rob Hannaford, Lead Councillor for Place, said communities and...
A test has been developed that could help to diagnose bacterial infections, including meningitis in minutes. If made available through the NHS, this test would significantly reduce the time taken to diagnose the disease and minimise the risk of misdiagnosis.
The new test, developed by a team at Imperial College London, is a major breakthrough in the rapid diagnosis of meningitis and sepsis in children. If made available through the NHS, it could allow treatment to begin much earlier, saving hundreds of lives and reducing the risk of life-changing after-effects.
Thanks to overwhelming support from the local community 24-year old Mark Wakely, a plumber at Fords in Sidmouth, has made it through to the final five in the 2016 UK Plumber of the Year competition. Thank you Devon!
Mark was one of 15 plumbers shortlisted in the nationwide competition having been selected for his outstanding work on the restoration of The Landmark Trust’s property, Belmont House, in Lyme Regis.
Following the shortlist announcement members of the public were invited to vote on who they thought should reach the competition final. Mark was one of the five with...
The time till Oxjam Exeter’s main Takeover event is flying. But before the festival commences, Oxjam have their 4th and final fundraiser.
On Wednesday 7th September, they are throwing a pre-Oxjam, ‘warm-up’ gig at the Cavern Club in Exeter.
Here, they will be showcasing some awesome, musical talents from a local band: Firekind.
Firekind are a 3 piece, modern rock band from Newton Abbot, who have had great success. Their debut single ‘Desolate’ reached number 2 on Amazon’s Rock Chart and Q Magazine voted it one of their top 5 songs to download.
