Two used car dealers operating out of Bideford, North Devon, have been found guilty of selling dangerous and unroadworthy second-hand cars.
At Exeter Crown Court on 21 July 2016, Paul Fitzgerald John Hussey received a suspended sentence and was ordered to carry out 200 hours unpaid work and Adam George Wallis was ordered to carry out 150 hours unpaid work.
In summing up the judge said it was only by luck that their activities had not led to a ‘serious road accident.’
The pair, who operated out an industrial estate in Bideford, pleaded guilty to supplying dangerous...
East Devon District Council countryside team is inviting holiday makers and local families to come and discover the rock pools of East Devon.
The team is holding four special events in August and September so that you can explore the mysterious world of rock pools with the Countryside Rangers and learn where to look and what to look for.
The rock pool events are being held on:
Friday 5 August, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Exmouth beach, to the left of the lifeboat station, Queens Drive
Tuesday 16 August, 10am to 12noon, Ladram Bay beach (right hand side of
Exeter’s future doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals had the chance to learn more about possible careers in the NHS during the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital’s Work Observation Week.
The hospital’s annual work experience programme, which ran from 4th – 8th July, gave 40 year 10 pupils from schools across Exeter a chance to sample some of the many healthcare careers on offer and learn more about working in a busy acute hospital. The week included a packed programme of events including practical training sessions on basic life support and clinical skills, visits to...
A major new independent study¹ commissioned by The Prince’s Countryside Fund into the future of small family farms across the UK, has revealed a steep decline in numbers since the beginning of the century.
Over the last two or three decades, small family farms have experienced profound change. The report set out to explore the future for these farms by identifying the pace of change, investigating ways in which they might improve performance and viability as well as putting forward proposals for improvements to farm management, adjusting policies and bringing in new blood.
The Seaton Women’s Institute is marking its 100th year anniversary by donating a bench to Seaton Wetlands. The bench has been crafted by East Devon District Council Countryside Rangers using wood sourced from Holyford Woods, a woodland managed by the East Devon District Council Countryside team in partnership with the Holyford Woodland Trust.
The Seaton Wetlands is enjoyed by the members of the local WI group who want to encourage others to visit this local wildlife spot. Since the Stop Line Way cycle path was installed, the site has become accessible to those with limited mobility...
Wondering how you’re going to keep the kids amused during the summer holidays? We've come up with a few suggestions here:
Knights and Dragons Let your little ones run loose at Powderham Castle’s Knights and Dragons magical trail by Pocketwatch Theatre. The event is running from 24-29 July and is aimed at children aged 5-11. Each session lasts 45-60 minutes. www.powderham.co.uk
Bird spotting Dust your wellies off and join a guided tour with the RSPB bird spotting. The tours are every Saturday, perfect for the little ones to discover different types of bird species. Entry £...
Blue Chip Holidays presented the RNLI with a cheque for £1,000.
The Exmouth RNLI was the lucky receiver of the donation, which is to help the crew in all the work they do in the local Exmouth community.
The cheque was given as part of Blue Chip's ongoing support, in which last Christmas the company decided to give the RNLI the money they would normally have spent on company Christmas Cards.
Allan Lambert, managing director of local Exeter holiday operator Blue Chip Holidays handed over the cheque to the lifeboat station, whilst Kevin Riley, MBE, showed the team...
Exeter City striker Ollie Watkins says he and the rest of the Exeter City squad are excited for the season to begin and are looking to gain promotion from Sky Bet League Two.
With the Grecians hard at work in pre-season they have won five consecutive warm up fixtures, with the latest an assured 1-0 win over Championship side Burton Albion.
Watkins, who scored the only goal of the game against the Brewers, was happy with his performance and was delighted to notch the winner, a smart finish into the top corner of Burton’s Jon McLaughlin’s near post, he said: “I’ve hit it on...
On Thursday 7th July, local brain injury charity Headway Devon marked twenty years of work in the local community with a celebratory tea party.
The event, which took place at Headway Devon's headquarters - the XCentre by Exeter Quay, was attended by over 70 people from across the county who have benefitted from the charity's support.
After a welcome and introduction from Headway Devon Chief Executive Anne Mattock, Chairman of Devon County Council Cllr Andrew Moulding thanked the charity for their tireless support of local people with brain injuries and led the attendees in...
Ollie Watkins scored the only goal of the game as Exeter City beat Championship side Burton Albion 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at St James Park.
Watkins, who found himself some space in the Brewers penalty area, struck a smart finish high into the near corner to leave Burton goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin with little chance of getting a hand to it.
In a game of few clear cut chances City kept up their impressive pre-season record with an assured performance against Nigel Clough’s men, who fielded a strong side, making the victory all the more impressive for Grecians boss Paul...
