A group of students aged 11-13 and their families from Cranbrook Educational Campus have taken part in a ‘ready, steady, cook!’ style series of healthy cooking sessions provided by Axminster charity HALFF (Health and Local Food for Families).
Funded by East Devon District Council via NHS England’s healthy new towns programme, ‘Cranbake’ gave students and families a chance to cook a variety of meals together as part of a four week course.
Parents were surveyed and feedback included: “After school on Wednesday afternoons, we made delicious meals in the school kitchen, like...
Officers from British Transport Police are issuing a warning after road signs were placed on the tracks and then struck by a train.
The incident happened at approximately 6.15am on Monday 15 May as the 5.50am Great Western Railway service between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple was passing through Yeoford.
As the train went around a bend, the driver noticed the signs on the tracks but was unable to stop in time. The train struck the road signs. It is believed the signs were placed on the tracks between 1.30am and 6.15am the same morning.
New Lord Mayor Lesley Robson will use her term of office to raise money for her chosen charity, Age UK Exeter.
“The charity provides support and opportunities to over 1,200 older people in Exeter each week, she said, “combatting loneliness, improving wellbeing and giving older people and their families the advice and information they need to navigate an ever-more complicated world.” “Age UK Exeter is striving hard to maintain its services in a very challenging financial environment which makes it an excellent choice for my support given its vital role in the city.” Martyn Rogers,...
Devon County Council is asking householders in the Rosebarn Lane area of Exeter if they want a resident's parking scheme.
Some residents in the area have contacted the council and said that they are finding it difficult to park near their homes.
The consultation, which runs from Friday 19 May until Wednesday 7 June, follows a petition submitted by residents to the council at the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC) on 14 November 2016.
Devon County Council now wants the views of as many people who might be affected by new restrictions in this area as...
A farmer who has built up a thriving dairy farm from nothing, overcoming many challenges along the way, has been named Devon’s Farmer of the Year at the Devon Farm Business Awards. This tenacity and perseverance is echoed in several other winners, including a single mother who runs her tenanted farm by herself and a beef and sheep farmer who stepped up to help her dairy farming friends by persuading her local supermarket to stock pints of milk alongside fizzy drinks.
The awards, which are in their fourth year, are organised by Addington Fund, Stephens Scown LLP and Devon County...
Police are appealing for witnesses after belongings and cash were taken during a burglary at a residential property on the Killerton Estate, in the Hele area of Exeter.
Offenders entered the home through an insecure window sometime between 2pm and 2.45pm on Thursday 11 May, while the resident was out.
The offender managed to escape having taken a handbag containing cash and cards from the kitchen table.
Residents in the area are asked to remain vigilant and to remember to keep their property secure, including keeping windows closed when they are out.
Sidmouth’s Manor Pavilion Theatre is unveiling its unique Summer Play Season line-up at a special launch night on Thursday May 25.
The theatre – owned and managed by East Devon District Council - is the last in the UK to offer a season of repertory productions that seamlessly change every week from June to September.
Top West End Producer Paul Taylor-Mills will be taking the helm for his fifth season of producing the 12 iconic plays at the theatre. Paul has won many accolades for his productions over the years including a trio of Olivier Awards last year for his musical ‘In...
Volunteer Sandy Hogan has raised over £1,700 for leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, and Tommy’s; a charity which promotes research into the causes of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.
Sandy said: “I have volunteered with Citizens Advice for over 30 years and have met so many great people and learned a lot in the process. I wanted to support this essential service so that it can continue to help people at a time of crisis.”
Sandy continued: “I also wanted to support Tommy’s because there is still so little publicity about miscarriage, stillbirth...
A simple brain-training game could help children choose healthy snacks instead of chocolate and sweets, according to a new study.
Children who played a seven-minute game devised by University of Exeter psychologists made healthier choices when asked to pick foods afterwards.
The game involves reacting to images of healthy food by pressing a button, and doing nothing if unhealthy foods are shown.
“The sight of foods like chocolate can activate reward centres in the brain at the same time as reducing activity in self-control areas,” said Lucy Porter, the lead...
Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments has appointed experienced property professional Steve Fowler to the post of commercial director for its Exeter-based operations which builds homes under the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands.
Steve has worked for a number of housebuilders and moves to the role in the south west from Avant Homes in Scotland.
“I have seen Barratt grow as a business over the years and joint ventures brought me into contact with a number of dynamic and effective people within the business so when I was approached to join the Exeter division...
