Gemfest is an indoor festival in March raising money for Brain Tumour UK/The Brain Tumour Charity.
The event started as a surprise 30th birthday party for Gemma Wensley organised by her friends and family. Gemma has an inoperable Brainstem Tumour. In 2010 the condition was deemed terminal and she was looking at a matter of months to live. She retired from her job as a Staff Nurse at the RD&E and prepared for the inevitable.
The following months involved gruelling treatment and a long emotional rollercoaster ride. Then miraculously, the tumour started to shrink and Gemma...
Firefighters throughout Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service will be rolling up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash this Saturday 16 March, raising vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.
The event means you can have your car washed, as well as the opportunity to find out all you need to know about keeping your family and home safe from fire.
Chief Fire Officer Lee Howell said: “Monies raised through national fundraising initiatives provide a real boost to The Fire Fighters Charity. As well as being a fun and popular event for the charity, the...
Devon County Council’s ’Devon Heritage Centre’ is throwing open its doors this weekend for its second annual ‘Open Day’ held in association with the Friends of Devon’s Archives.
Taking place on Saturday 16 March at Great Moor House in Exeter, the ’Partnerships and Projects’ themed day will focus on areas where the County Council’s Heritage Service is liaising with other heritage institutions and societies to enhance the provision of information and records relating to Devon’s rich history.
There will be a programme of speakers which will include Tim Wormleighton, Devon...
Five men who spoke to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation with regards to claims of the Thai military massacring Rohingya refugees have themselves been reported missing.
The five men - all Rohingya refugees - reported members of the Thai military shot at defenceless Rohingya refugees, allegedly killing 15 people travelling in boats in the Andaman Sea coast north of Phuket.
The ABC's Zoe Daniels extensively reported on claims Rohingya people are being trafficked by the Thai Navy, and interviewed the men who disappeared. After speaking with her, the men went into hiding...
A life-sized 3D gorilla is the latest addition to the team at the head office of Exeter-based premium juice brand Frobishers.
A rather unusual staff member, ‘Mr Bumble’ as he’s affectionately known, is one of a troop of gorillas that is the focus of Paignton Zoo’s Great Gorillas Project. Frobishers has sponsored him for the duration of the project.
The Zoo is home to five gorillas and is celebrating its 90th birthday in 2013 by raising funds for gorilla conservation and a local community project.
Frobishers is among a number of South West businesses and community...
‘Does the man make the suit, or does the suit make the man?’ Tony Stark
To coincide with the highly anticipated cinematic release of Iron Man 3 , cinema fans are in for an absolute treat!
7events have teamed up with the Exeter Phoenix to exclusively bring the excitement of the red carpet to the South West. On Wednesday 10 April, fans can get a one of its kind Iron-Fest: Screenings of the first two movies to ensure they’re ready for the new release just a fortnight later.
Expect a paparazzi and cocktail arrival, live music, specially exhibited artworks, meet and...
Exeter Chamber of Commerce joined forces with Somerset Chamber and The Association of East Devon Chambers of Commerce this week in a ‘Meet the Neighbour’ business lunch. This was well attended by a range of guests and members from all three Chambers, with over 100 delegates in total.
Hosted by Sandy Park Conference Centre, guests enjoyed a delicious two course meal whilst partaking in facilitated networking. The day had a relaxed atmosphere and was a great opportunity for everyone to meet company representatives from the surrounding area.
Motorists in East Devon will soon be able to take advantage of cut price parking deals around the district as several trial offers get underway.
Axminster, Honiton, Sidmouth and Exmouth are all set to benefit from deals in specific local car parks aimed at encouraging longer visits to town centres and visitor attractions. It’s part of a trial which aims to find out what long term parking offers the council might be able to make. It aims to boost local trade and keep high streets healthy whilst not reducing the parking income it receives, as this is used to fund essential local...
1.30pm: Upton Pyne Hill remains closed due to an earlier accident. No further details have been released of the number of vehicles involved or any injuries.
Upton Pyne Hill in Upton Pyne is reported to be closed around the Burridge Road junction, because of a serious accident. Recovery work is currently being carried out to clear the accident.
Two men have been charged with offences under the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act following a check by police in Exeter on Monday 11 March 2013.
Eighteen year old Alfonse Tourino from Portsmouth was charged with having custody or control of £940 counterfeit Scottish notes and a breach of bail offence.
Faried Irani, 25 years and also from Portsmouth was charged with having custody or control of £940 counterfeit Scottish notes and with another offence of passing a counterfeit Scottish £20 note. Both men were arrested following the stop check at around 9am in South Street in...
