Police are appealing to the public for their assistance after launching an investigation into a sexual assault in an Exeter Nightclub.
Investigating officer Chris Raddan, said: “This incident relates to an alleged sexual assault within the top floor bar at Rosie’s Nightclub, Mary Arches Street, Exeter, at approximately 12.45am on Sunday 1 October.
“The victim, a woman in her 20’s, was sexually assaulted by one of a group of three men who approached her at the bar whilst she was waiting for a drink. She was then further assaulted and this resulted in a struggle, which led to...
Old Mill’s longest serving employee is retiring after 41 years. Di Hale, 69, has been receptionist at the South West-based accountants and financial planners since 1976. Back then, Old Mill was called Berkeley Hall & Co and the offices were on the High Street in Shepton Mallet. Di had moved from her home town of Dunstable in Kent in where she was working for a printing firm to join Old Mill. At the time, there were just 13 employees and Di’s job was to man the front desk and do the VAT returns for about 35 clients, all hand written. Two years later, the company moved to new premises...
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the Truth Project in Exeter.
The campaign comprises posters and radio advertisements, local media advertorials and a new Truth Project microsite, all of which carry the message “I will be heard”. The website can be found at www.truthproject.org.uk .
The awareness raising campaign also utilises powerful images and words to create a clear message about the aims of the Truth Project.
The Truth Project was set up to give victims and survivors of child sexual abuse the...
Almost exactly two years after he purchased the old Millstone Bakery site in Ottery St Mary’s Mill Street, Tickety-Boo owner Stuart Phillips has unveiled an exciting extension to the coffee shop’s popular play kingdom – just in time for Christmas.
The new section features a bespoke-made pirate ship complete with mast, telescopes, cabin and slide, as well as additional seating and a buggy park. It doubles the size of the Tickety-Boo play kingdom and offers improved access for customers.
There is now a second entrance directly from Hind Street, with an automated rear access...
Critically acclaimed composer, musician and singer Louise Jordan performs No Petticoats Here – a collection of original songs telling the stories of real-life inspirational women
from the First World War. Based on extensive research and combining live and recorded sound, this show promises to be a theatre concert like no other; a rich visual and
auditory experience that truly connects the audience with the past
Following two successful tours Jordan has been granted Arts Council England funding to develop the...
Furzehill play area in Sidbury is to undergo a major £30,000 refurbishment by East Devon District Council and local primary school children and young people from the area have now had their say on what they would like to see there.
Nearly all the play equipment, which has been there for more than thirty years, will be removed when work begins next year. The swing frames are likely to stay and be restored. As a good zip wire can cost around £15,000 and a basket swing can be about £2,000, the council is going to also investigate if they can potentially source some funding from other...
Entrepreneurs and start-ups across the South West are being given the opportunity to win a slice of a £100,000 prize fund, designed to support the development of technology that will help people to thrive in older age. The first ever Centrica Active Ageing Challenge opens for entries today, and is looking for local start-ups with tech solutions that help meet the needs of an ageing society. Successful applicants will be asked to pitch to a team of industry experts in March. As well as a share of the prize fund, winners could also receive the opportunity to access valuable networking and...
Two of East Devon’s seaside towns – Sidmouth and Exmouth - have proved they are the best when it comes to horticultural excellence by winning RHS South West in Bloom Gold awards.
Their superb achievements are due in no small measure to the efforts of East Devon District Council’s StreetScene teams, Sidmouth and Exmouth Town Councils, dedicated local volunteers and local businesses.
At the 2017 RHS South West in Bloom Awards, Sidmouth received a Gold award in the small coastal town category and won the Sargents Cup for being the best nominee in this category. This award...
The doors of Devon’s first sk:n clinic have now officially opened, at Hyde Park in Plymouth, with the award-winning national skin clinic brand hosting a VIP launch event to celebrate the occasion. British Olympic diver and decorated sports star, Tonia Couch, cut the ribbon to officially open the new clinic, with guests being treated to exclusive demonstrations of the latest in skin care treatments.
Invited guests enjoyed the exclusive event, which included free skin scans and mini treatments. They also heard from the expert sk:n team, who talked to guests about the wide range of...
Ahead of what is going to be a busy festive period for the Exeter Chiefs, stars from the Aviva Premiership club today took time out to pay a special visit to the Bramble Children’s Unit at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
Leading the way was club captain Jack Yeandle, who was joined on the day by team-mates Ollie Atkins, Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Dave Ewers, Lachie Turner, Moray Low, Toby Salmon, Dave Dennis, Matt Kvesic, Alec Hepburn, Olly Woodburn, Ben Moon and Elvis Taione.
Loaded up with sacks full of presents and other goodies, the players took on the role of...
