At our Woman of the Year ball Penni Ball who runs groups in Pinhoe and Countess Wear, alongside fellow colleagues was congratulated on helping slimmers to lose weight and change their lives by singer and TV presenter Peter Andre.
The team, who run Slimming World groups in Devon, was delighted to get a chance to cuddle up to Peter when he presented the annual Slimming World Awards. The Mysterious Girl singer co-hosted the event with the organisation’s founder and chair Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE.
Anna Joyce said Peter’s presence at the awards was extra special because...
As part of its commitment to bringing energy solutions and education to the Exeter area, pupils at local primary schools have recently had a visit from E.ON, introducing Sir Kit Breaker who lacks energy awareness and his assistant Penny Saver, who is passionate about saving time, money and the planet.
With the help of the pupils, Penny aims to encourage Sir Kit to become more energy efficient, increasing pupils’ awareness at the same time. By taking part in a series of hands-on activities, rhymes and challenges the Year 4, 5 and 6 pupils supported Penny on her mission, learning all...
Jake Taylor's late goal sealed all three points for Exeter City as they beat Barnet 2-1 at St James Park in Sky Bet League Two to round off 2017.
Kane Wilson scored his first goal for the club as he put the Grecians ahead in the first-half, but a free-kick from Ryan Watson levelled things for Barnet, who looked dangerous throughout.
But Taylor stepped up excellently to seal the win for City and score the Grecians' 100th goal in all competitions in 2017.
Paul Tisdale made one change from Boxing Day’s abandoned match with Forest Green Rovers as Matt Jay made his first...
The Crediton Parish Church Flower Festival is one of the main fundraising events for the upkeep of Holy Cross and many people from our parishes work to make it a very special and memorable week.
The 2018 Festival has the intriguing title ‘In Our Element’ and runs from 10.30am on Saturday 2nd June until 5 pm on Thursday 7th June.
Work towards the 2018 Flower Festival began as soon as the 2017 Festival ended. The title of the last Festival was ‘What’s the Point’, and a big talking point was a rhino in the church.
As 2017 draws to a close, the year when local charity Hospiscare celebrated its 35th Anniversary, Dr John Rutter who worked for the organisation in the early 80s is back working there again now at the age of 69. He reflects on how it all started and looks back on his own career to share his thoughts on caring for patients with a terminal illness.
Dr John, who is married and has five daughters, has always lived in Exeter. He recalls: “Back in the 1980s I was caring for the father of one of my friends. He was dying of cancer. I remember visiting him throughout the night and...
A University of Exeter professor has received a medal from the President of Estonia for his work on cyber security.
Professor Michael Schmitt, of Exeter Law School, received the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana from President Kersti Kaljulaid on Thursday.
The award, which is given to foreigners who have made a significant contribution to the nation, recognises his work as Director of the Tallinn Manual 2.0 project on how international law relates to cyber warfare, and his broader contributions to cyber security.
Professor Schmitt said: “I accepted the award on...
Devon and Cornwall Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 33 year old male from Brixham.
Lee Cooper was last seen in Brixham at 6pm on 29th December 2017 by his brother.
He is described as being 5 foot 11 inches tall, of chubby build, with short black hair, clean shaven face and scar in one eyebrow, wearing a black beanie hat with peak, dark green camouflage jacket with hood, dark blue jeans and black trainers with blue laces.
Anybody with information as to Lee’s whereabouts is urged to call 101 quoting log reference 733 29/12/17.
Rob Baxter is hopeful his Exeter Chiefs side can bring the curtain down on a memorable 2017 with victory in their final outing against Leicester Tigers at a packed out Sandy Park on Sunday (3pm).
Top of the Aviva Premiership pile heading into the final weekend of the year, the Chiefs will be looking to put the seal on a fantastic 12 months, the highlight of which has to be their maiden title triumph over Wasps at Twickenham in May.
Since then, however, Baxter’s squad have continued to push forward, establishing a ten-point cushion at the halfway stage over next-best...
East Devon District Council Countryside team is aiming to improve bio-diversity in Honiton.
The play equipment currently in the Honiton Bottom Local Nature Reserve is coming to the end of its serviceable life and is due to be removed over the next few months. This change of focus provides an opportunity for East Devon District Council Countryside Team, who manage the site, to bring about improved habitat for a range of wildlife.
The removal of the play equipment will allow for expanded areas of tree planting, improved wildflower grassland management and the chance to...
We’ve almost reached the end of 2017 and everyone is looking forward to the festive season, as we get ready to enjoy the party atmosphere of Christmas and New Year. The latter is always a special night and usually the liveliest so, if you’re stuck for ideas or haven’t planned anything yet, we’ve got a few interesting suggestions to consider - whether you fancy a night out on the tiles in Exeter or something equally entertaining from the comfort of your own home.
Out and about for New Year’s Eve
There’s no shortage of ways to greet the New Year in a festive spirit if you...
