Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter has recently donated £1,500 to Vranch House, an independent Devon-based charity that provides critical wellbeing and educational support to those with complex physical difficulties.
Vranch House an independent day school in Exeter for nearly sixty pupils aged 2-19 years who have significant complex physical difficulties and other associated needs. Vranch House was set up by Charles Vranch as a charity in 1969 and the school opened its doors to pupils for the first time on 14 May 1971. The school has been continuously growing in...
West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , celebrated Shakespeare’s birthday this week.
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon , England, in April 1564. The exact date of his birth is not recorded, but it is most often celebrated around the world on the 23rd of April. Shakespeare also died on 23 April; in 1616, when he was 52 years of age.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust states that:
Shakespeare’s baptism is recorded in the Parish Register at Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon on Wednesday 26 April 1564. Baptisms typically took place...
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has granted planning permission for the first expansion of Cranbrook. It is the largest planning permission issued by EDDC since permission for the new town was issued, more than 13 years ago.
The expansion allows up to 1435 homes and 10 permanent pitches for gypsies and travellers to be created. There will be a new three form entry primary school, a special educational needs school, a neighbourhood centre, land for a place of worship, a vicarage and a cemetery. There will be play areas, allotments and large areas of green space.
Le Cordon Bleu, renowned for shaping culinary careers globally for over a century, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated scholarship competition for 2024 is now open . This unique opportunity invites passionate culinary enthusiasts to vie for a coveted spot in the esteemed Grand Diplôme® programme, internship at CORD by Le Cordon Bleu, alongside accommodation for a year and mentoring from Michel Roux and more, the total prize worth over £60,000 .
The institute extends a warm welcome to individuals of all backgrounds, embracing diversity and talent without barriers. The...
One of the country’s leading food and drink organisations, Food Drink Devon, is thrilled to announce the appointment of four new directors to its board. Committed to increasing Devon’s food and drink profile, the membership organisation represents Devon's finest food and drink producers, retailers, hospitality venues and related businesses. The announcement comes at an exciting time for Food Drink Devon which has grown to include 350 members.
Chaired by Greg Parsons, managing director of Sharpham Cheese, the four new board directors include Clare Bushby, managing director of...
On Sunday 21 April 2024 a Devon & Cornwall Police Sergeant completed this year’s London Marathon in a wheelchair, raising more than £3,000 for the charity Spinal Research.
Sergeant Andy Elliott, who works in the training department based at Force HQ in Exeter, does not use a wheelchair in his day-to-day life. He decided to take part in a chair to show support for his close friend Andrew Russell who suffered a serious spinal injury in 1996 and does use a wheelchair.
Both Andy and Andrew were members of the same football club at Exeter University in the mid-1990s....
Devon County Show is delighted to announce a partnership with Iventis which takes the mapping of the showground to an entirely new, digital level.
The visual event planning technology, developed by Iventis, provides a range of tools that bring together mapping and CAD data into an easy-to-use visual format for precise, real-time event planning.
It is the functionality of layers that make up the bedrock of the new Devon County Show digital plan, enabling the team to plan out the 600 hundred stands on the 96-acre showground both quickly and efficiently.
The 10th Toby’s Garden Festival (Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th May 2024) is set to be the most inspiring yet. Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, the gardening extravaganza has announced a stellar lineup of gardening and food and drink experts who will be hosting free talks during the festival’s two days. The carbon neutral festival, which is the first carbon neutral garden show in the world, is taking place in the stunning grounds of Powderham Castle, near Exeter, with tickets on sale now for £13.50 per person (under 16s free) from www.tobygardenfest.co.uk .
A 46-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending following an operation in Exeter.
The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) , working in partnership with officers from Devon and Cornwall Police, executed a warrant at an address in the Pennsylvania area on Wednesday, April 24.
Officers seized electronic devices and paperwork.
The suspect was taken into custody to be questioned by IMLT investigators and later released on bail pending further inquiries.
The IMLT works in partnership with the Heart of the South West Trading...
White rabbit Casey is only two years and six months old - so has been patiently waiting for a new home most of his life.
He came into the care of the RSPCA’s Little Valley Animal Centre in Exeter, Devon, while he was still a kit, but has now grown into an adult rabbit who wants to share a home with a female bunny.
Leah Carnall, Animal Care Assistant at the centre, said: “Casey’s had very little interest from potential adopters over the last two years and we just don’t know why as he is an absolutely lovely bunny.
“The day Casey came into care, the state he was...
