Neil Parish MP today pledged his support to carers across Tiverton and Honiton as part of the national Carers Week 2015 awareness campaign, which runs from 8-14th June.
There are 6.5 million people in the UK who care for a partner, relative or friend, of which 10,911 carers are in Tiverton and Honiton.
Without the right help and support, caring can have a devastating impact – carers can quickly become isolated, with their physical and emotional health, work and finances all hit hard.
The six charities driving Carers Week 2015 are calling on individuals,...
The Westcountry Equine Fair is a fantastic event for those interested in horses, horse riding and competing.
There is a fantastic shopping village with items for the horse, for the rider and for Christmas.
Top equestrian stars will provide demonstrations in the indoor arena, together with show jumping competitions, stallions and more.
A marquee covered arena will host educational talks and the Equestrian Knowledge Zone will offer that all important advice from experts in the fields of equine nutrition, bitting, vet care, equine dentistry.
Five people have been arrested following warrants executed in West London and Exeter.
On Tuesday 9 June, officers from Devon and Cornwall Police, assisted by officers from the Metropolitan Police, executed a number of warrants in relation to an ongoing investigation into organised crime groups from London using the vulnerable to sell Class-A drugs on the streets of Exeter.
Five people in total have been arrested on conspiracy to supply class-A drugs; three people from West London aged 18, 21 and 25.
A 37-year old woman and a 33-year old man both from Exeter have...
Millions of telephone users in the South West will benefit from clearer call charges being introduced next month by the telecoms regulator Ofcom.
From 1 July, landline and mobile charges will become clearer for calls to numbers starting 084, 087, 09 and 118, while Freephone will become free from mobiles.
People use these ‘service numbers’ every day for finding out information, contacting a business or helpline, or using competition, directory-enquiry, entertainment and voting services.
Every year, callers in the South West spend a total of 21 million hours calling...
The Residential Property team at Michelmores took over the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) shop in Crediton on the 9th June 2015. Raising funds by selling cakes, steaming clothes and dressing the store windows the team raised £650 in one day for the charity.
The Exeter Leukaemia Fund supports families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across the South West by providing compassionate, tailored support in the Yarty ward at the RD&E where around 400 patients are treated each week.
Karen Eagle, an Associate in the Residential Property team, said: 'I would like...
A fairy godperson has flown to the rescue of East Devon District Council by donating the full price of a new bus shelter - £6,840 – to replace the vandalised shelter at Sidmouth Triangle, which the council had to remove for safety reasons. Budget cuts had meant that the council were unable to replace the shelter, which was so badly damaged by fire that it required a complete – and costly - rebuild in hardwood. The council’s insurance company had refused to pay out because the insurance did not cover street furniture, which is what the bus shelter was classified as. But now all that is...
A severe weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued for Devon today.
Persistent rain, locally very heavy, will spread across southwest England and south Wales today, whilst isolated severe thunderstorms may well develop further east bringing the risk of torrential downpours. Rain and showers will spread north through Friday night into Saturday morning, easing with time. Whilst most places will miss the heavier rain, the public should be aware that there is a chance of some very localised significant disruption, mainly from surface water flooding. Lightning and...
Sampson Hall are very Proud Sponsors of the Devon Venus Awards 2015
The category we are sponsoring is "Business of the Year" and to nominate yourself or others to become a winner is really very simple!
The criteria to nominate others or enter yourself for the Sampson Hall ‘Business of the Year’ category are:
Be a female friendly employer Own or work for a company that employs 10 people or more Nominate yourself or your business Nominate a woman or business you think deserves this award
When you nominate someone, you may be unaware of the significant journey...
Landlords and letting agencies are being encouraged to contact Exeter’s recently established Private Renting Support Service which is working to improve access to affordable accommodation in the city.
Path - an independent homelessness charity now working in partnership with Exeter City Council - is looking for landlords and letting agencies that are happy to accept tenants in receipt of Local Housing Allowance and have properties which meet all the legal requirements and are free from hazards.
Path offer reference-checked tenants, tenancy related support, property...
The A3072 at Bickleigh will be closed for eight weeks from Monday (15 June) as essential work is carried out to replace a section of safety barriers.
The existing barrier has been damaged and needs replacing urgently to maintain the safety of motorists using the road.
A 50 metre stretch of the barrier, located up the hill from the Bickleigh Castle junction, will be upgraded with an improved system which reduces the risk of injury to motorists should they come into contact with the road restraints.
Due to the difficult terrain along this road, a reinforced concrete...
