Police are appealing for information after a bridle was taken from a traveller’s horse in Exeter on Friday 20 March.
The well-known traveller John Treagood was parked with his horse and caravan on the Alphington roundabout, underneath the A30, when he was approached by a man driving a white or cream vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle asked the 79-year-old if he was going to sell his horse, before stealing the black leather bridle off the horse while the victim’s back was turned, sometime between 3pm and 5pm.
The suspect is described as white, of large build, in his...
Fans of an alfresco spring pint will be delighted to hear that Exe Valley Brewery and Exeter Street Food are bringing back their much loved Pop-Up-Pub from Easter weekend onwards.
Selling award winning real ales made by Exe Valley Brewery in Silverton, and traditional Devon ciders from Venton’s Cider in Clyst St Lawrence, the Pop-Up-Pub’s uniquely friendly and welcoming atmosphere has made it a popular addition to the Exeter Street Food Market in the Guildhall over the past few summers.
Part of the Pop-Up-Pub’s appeal (other than the opportunity to enjoy an excellent pint...
Devon Wildlife Trust has expressed ‘delight and relief’ at the re-release of five healthy beavers on to a Devon river.
The news comes after the animals were temporarily removed from the wild in February for testing for disease.
The release took place on Monday 23rd March in the evening at a location on the River Otter, close to Ottery St Mary, East Devon. Speaking from the scene, Devon Wildlife Trust’s Peter Burgess said: “Today’s re-release means that these beavers are back where they belong, in the wild on the River Otter. We’re delighted and relieved that they’ve coped...
As the end of term approaches, Headmistress Mrs Alison Turner is about to begin the next stage of her life and career in New York City and says farewell to Exeter Junior School.
Headmaster Mr Bob Griffin said Mrs Turner's approach was characterised from the outset by her kindness, her interest in, and respect for, all members of the community and her wish to educate her pupils in the widest sense, instilling in them fundamental Christian values and imbuing them with her tremendous sense of fun
As an ordained Church of England priest, Mrs Turner immediately established...
MG has appointed a new dealer in Exeter as the manufacturer gears up to meet increasing demand for its new cars in the south west.
Hendy MG is now open at Marsh Barton with William Wang managing director from MG and Hendy Group managing director Paul Hendy performing the official opening duties.
“We’re delighted to be handling the MG range of cars in Exeter,’’ said Paul. “We’ve already seen great demand for the cars and next month’s launch of the MG6 will see another milestone in the return of MG as a major car company in the UK.”
Russell Watson never imagined he would one day be one of the world’s most prominent tenors, selling in excess of seven million albums worldwide. To date there have been nine studio albums, each one winning more critical acclaim than the one before.
His first offering ‘The Voice’, held simultaneous number 1 slots in the US and the UK, a worlds first! It spent a record breaking 52 weeks at number 1 in the UK.
Overcoming two life-threatening brain tumours, Russell is still very much the godfather of classical crossover. This...
HATS, caps and hoods are in as staff from an Exeter opticians raise money for Brain Tumour Research’s ‘Wear A Hat Day’.
On 27 March, Specsavers located at 247-248 High Street will be wearing a variety of head gear and bright clothing to raise money for the charity.
Lillian Agelus, store director at Specsavers Exeter, says: "Eye exams can be a vital tool in detecting brain tumours from an early stage but the rest is up to the hard work of the hospitals and charities like Brain Tumour Research. This is our small way of helping to raise awareness of the fantastic work that...
A special Easter egg hunt inspired by Rugby World Cup 2015 kicks off along the Exe Estuary Trail this spring.
The Exe Egg Chase will run during the Easter holidays, starting on Saturday March 28 and running through to Sunday April 12.
People taking part have to find small, Rugby-ball shaped chocolate eggs which are hidden at a number of businesses along the estuary trail route including, Saddles & Paddles, Toby Buckland Plant Centre, Stuart Line Cruises, Darts Farm, the Salutation Inn and Double Locks.
The Rugby eggs can be found by following clues downloaded...
New research identifies emerging social tribes –‘first time flyers’, ‘first time triers’ and ‘renting lifers’
Families in the South West who are never able to get on the property ladder will be more than £603,800 worse off over their lifetime than those who can buy a home in their twenties, new research from Shelter shows.
The unique study by the housing charity paints a picture of the huge financial, social and psychological implications of England’s housing shortage on people left locked out of a home of their own.
By analysing the income and assets of ‘first time...
Sidmouth’s seagulls were joined by a ‘bird of no feather’ when a tiny fixed wing drone took to the skies on behalf of East Devon District Council to photograph Sidmouth beach and cliffs east of the River Sid to provide up to date evidence of coastal erosion for its Beach Management Plan project.
The drone – a SenseFly eBee, weighing just ½ kg and fitted with a compact computer and camera – was carrying out a trial mission commissioned by Plymouth Coastal Observatory. Flying for 45 minute periods at speeds of around 45kmph, the drone - or unmanned aerial system (UAS) as it is...
