Westpoint Arena, Exeter became a sea of pink on Sunday as thousands of women joined the fight against cancer by taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. Just under 4,000 mums, daughters, sisters and friends showed their incredible commitment to the cause as they came together over the weekend to help bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. Now organisers of the Pretty Muddy, 5k and 10k event are sending a heart-felt message of thanks to everyone who took part and all their supporters. And they’re asking them to make every step count by paying in their sponsorship money...
An unusual dog who has been repeatedly overlooked at an animal rescue centre is hoping to find her paw-fect forever home.
Daisy has been cared for by the team at RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter in Exeter after her previous owner gave her away after finding herself unable to cope with two dogs who had been brought over from America.
Daisy, who is an American Black and Tan Coonhound, has been waiting for almost six months with little interest from those looking to adopt a dog from the charity.
She is now desperate to find a loving forever home with an owner who has...
Local lady Wendy from Chudleigh will be hosting her annual, fun-filled street party on Saturday September 2nd.
This year she will be raising money for a charity close to her heart, Pancreatic Cancer Action.
Wendy, owner of the Bishop Lacy Inn on Fore Street organises the community event to bring everyone together for a day of celebration that anyone can come along to free of charge.
The road will be closed from 12pm – 12am so the party can take place. There will be live bands from 2pm to 11pm and a raffle with local companies helping out for free.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Tiverton on Saturday 22 July 2017.
The incident took place just after 1.30pm at ‘Cash 4 Clothes’ on Leat Street in Tiverton.
A male offender entered the premises holding a small blade and demanded money and then pushed the victim, a woman in her 40s, to the ground before making off with cash.
DC Jason Colcutt said: “This was a particularly vicious crime with the use of a blade shown.
“The man is described as white, 6ft tall, and was wearing black sunglasses and a distinctive brown jacket with light...
The first large law firm in the UK to bring in employee ownership has shared £800,000 equally between all of its eligible staff members. Exeter law firm, Stephens Scown LLP - the current holder of the UK Law Firm of the Year title from the British Legal Awards - has made the pay-out, which is an increase of 10 per cent on last year. In May the firm announced growth of 8 per cent for the year ended April 2017, with fee income rising to £19.285 million. Stephens Scown, which is also the highest ranking law firm in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list, introduced...
Devon Wildlife Trust is inviting families to ‘bee creative in the garden’ at a special wild bee family fun day in Exeter.
On August 3, the charity will be opening the gates to the Cricklepit Mill wildlife garden for a family event that aims to celebrate bumblebees and solitary bees, heroes of the pollinator world.
Children will have the chance to create a range of bee themed craft items, including alder bees to hang in the garden, bee mobiles, badge making and bee jewellery.
Families can also have a go at making bee hotels from bamboo sticks and unique cob brick...
The ever-popular deckchairs will be returning to Sidmouth seafront this week says East Devon District Council.
Following the surrender of the deckchair concession by the previous operator, the council’s property services team undertook a marketing exercise which attracted interest from a number of parties. The legal formalities have now been completed and the deckchairs will return to the seafront for the remainder of the 2017 season as well as the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
Local man Adam Davis will be operating the concession and he hopes that his local knowledge and passion...
Fans with tickets for Olly Murs’ cancelled Powderham Castle show have been offered replacement tickets for one of the singer’s alternative show dates.
The pop star announced on Twitter today that fans will be able to swap their tickets for either the Swansea show on Saturday 12 August or the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth on Saturday 27 August.
If you bought your tickets from Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets in Southernhay will be able to get a full refund from today (Monday 24 July). Fans will also be able to take advantage of an exciting 2-for...
The family of Leah Kerry, the 15-year-old girl who died in a drug related death in Newton Abbot on the 15th July, have paid a touching tribute to their daughter.
“The sudden and tragic passing of our beautiful Leah has been the most painful experience that we have all ever had to endure.
"Leah was a kind and loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin, grand-daughter and great grand-daughter her loss has had a profound impact especially on her parents, aunts and uncles, cousins, grand-parents and her younger brother who is struggling to adjust to a future without his big sister...
The Exeter Book Fair is again soon upon us. Head for Topsham on Sunday 6th August.
The fair will be held as usual in Matthews Hall, Topsham from 10.30am to 4pm.
There will be a wide range of collectable and antiquarian books, including maps. prints and other ephemera from over 20 leading booksellers from the south west.
