Lost Voice Guy comes to Exeter

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 11/08/2018 - 10:27pm

Lost Voice Guy (Britain’s Got Talent Winner 2018) stars alongside special guests Tom Houghton and Louis Burgess at Suck A Lemon Comedy Club on Thursday 22 November. Luke Honnoraty comperes.

Suck A Lemon takes place every fortnight at the Lemon Grove in Exeter and features some of the hottest and funniest upcoming names in comedy alongside award-winning comedians and guests from TV shows such as BBC2’s Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo and Britain's Got Talent.

Full bar with Suck A Lemon Comedy Cocktails, regular intervals for drinks, chats, smokes and comfort breaks…...

Police appeal for witnesses to attempted robbery in Exeter

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of an attempted robbery in Exeter.

The incident is reported to have happened on Tuesday 30 October between 5.30pm - 5.45pm in the area of Ferndale Road and Sydney Road, St Thomas.

Three young female victims were approached by a male who demanded money from them. The male stated he had a knife however no knife was seen. The male assaulted one of the victims and the walked off empty handed in the direction of Barton Fields.

Description of the male was that he was aged in the region of 16 to 18 years...

Giraffe death shocks zoo

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Thu, 11/08/2018 - 11:46am

Staff and volunteers at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park have been left shocked by the sudden death of male giraffe Yoda. The 14-year-old northern giraffe was found collapsed in the giraffe house early this morning.

Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “This has come as a huge shock. He was a noble animal, one of the best-known and best-loved characters in the Zoo. There was no warning. People are in tears.

“It’s a big blow, but when you work with animals you have to deal with the low points as well as the highs.” A post-mortem examination will be carried out by the Zoo’s...

Armistice 100 - medals auction brings brothers back together at last

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 11/08/2018 - 11:35am

Two brothers killed during the First World War have been reunited on a War Memorial just in time for the 100th anniversary of the end of the war.

The medals had been awarded to the Hine brothers, who lived in the East Devon village of Awliscombe, and came in to Chilcotts Auctioneers to be sold.

Research carried out by Chilcotts uncovered the fact that although both were killed during the First World War, only one brother was commemorated on the War Memorial in the village.

Private George Hine of the 8th Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment, was killed at the age of 24...

New roles with JLD for Hannah and Holly

The Family Law Company is pleased to announce that Solicitor Hannah Porter has been appointed as Co-Chair of the Devon & Somerset Junior Lawyers’ Division (JLD) committee.

Hannah was previously secretary of the committee and is delighted with her new role. She said:

“I’m thrilled to have been appointed Co-Chair - it’s a great privilege to be working with so many talented junior lawyers and I’m excited to see what the year ahead brings.”

Hannah will be working closely with Co-Chair Ben Butterworth from Michelmores to provide support and encouragement to the...

Barratt Homes marks 60th anniversary with special stone laying ceremony in Exeter

Urban designers David Birkbeck and Stefan Kruczkowski joined Barratt Homes at Minerva in Exeter to celebrate the five star housebuilder’s 60th anniversary.

David has been CEO of Design for Homes since 2000 and he wrote the Building for Life matrix which is tool used to assess new build applications and is currently working on an updated version to support the National Planning Policy Framework.

Stefan is an urban designer specialising in design within residential developments and works to support Building for life.

On a recent visit to the Minerva development they...

Exeter businesses go bonkers conkers

There’s nothing like a competitive game of conkers and teams taking part in the annual Brewin Dolphin Bonkers Conkers event in Exeter were certainly in it to win it.

Taking place at Lloyds Lounge, different businesses were competing – all of them keen to take home the coveted King Conker trophy. For the uninitiated, conkers are the seeds of horse chestnut trees and the traditional game is played between two people who each have their selected conker on a strong piece of string. Players take it in turns to strike until the defeated conker is destroyed.

“We held a world-cup...

Coca-Cola Christmas truck

Event Date: 
10/11/2018 - 12:00pm to 11/11/2018 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Princesshay, Exeter

‘Tis the season to be jolly and the countdown to Christmas has now officially started, as Coca-Cola announces the return of the iconic Christmas truck tour, visiting Exeter from the 10th of November. The Coca-Cola Christmas truck will be stopping in Exeter at Princesshay, Bedford Square from 12pm until 8pm on the 10th November and 12pm until 8pm on the 11th November. Bringing festive magic to people across the UK ahead of the big day, the famous truck tour truly signifies the start of Christmas. In a glittering winter wonderland setting, visitors will be able to enjoy a 150ml can of Coca-...

Open day in Exminster to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/07/2018 - 10:04pm

On Saturday 10th November Exminster Victory Hall is holding an open day to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War.

A free cream tea is being offered and there'll be an exhibition commemorating the lives of 39 men - and now one woman - whose names are on the Roll of Honour.

Sally Parfitt writes:

Last year when I was researching the 39 men named on Exminster War Memorial I found that there was an individual missing. Violet Irene Nellie Crago.

Known as Irene, she was born in Fremington, North Devon, in 1902, the youngest of three children of...

Racist incidents and hate crimes spark first Crediton Diversity Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/07/2018 - 5:03pm

REPORTS of racist incidents and hate crimes in Crediton are the inspiration behind the first Crediton Diversity Festival, which will be held at the Boniface Centre in Crediton on Saturday, November 10.

Local equalities and diversity campaigner Alan Quick said that reports that people had suffered from racism and other hate crimes locally had inspired him to “do something positive” and organise the event.

He explained: "The aim of the festival is to celebrate the diverse community we live in.

"Each individual is unique and Crediton is a welcoming place for all...

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