A 23-year-old Plymouth man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the A30 at Tedburn St Mary.
The collision took place at around 5.30pm on Sunday 17 March 2013 and involved a Peugeot 106 car, which was travelling east.
The driver lost control of the vehicle, which left the road and came to rest down a steep embankment.
The driver sustained serious head injuries, which are said to be life-threatening and was taken to Derriford Hospital.
Young people from Devon will be heading to London this week to find out if their film has won the best drama category at the British Film Institute's First Light Awards.
‘The Woodland’, the short film made by young people from Newton Abbot and Dartington, follows a young girl who wanders into woodland alone. Following the sounds of voices she falls into a hole, momentarily becoming the size of a beetle, while learning about the woodland and herself from this new perspective.
Two young people will be going to Leicester Square to the award ceremony on Tuesday 19 March, where...
After a meteoric 2012 which saw Exeter-based bespoke software, mobile apps and web development agency Rokk Media Ltd reach its first decade, move to a purpose-built office and realise a doubling in turnover, it has continued to buck the economic trend in 2013 after securing major new clients and adding more members to the team.
New appointments in project management, web development and a key appointment at director level, all reinforce Rokk Media’s commitment to further extensive growth over the next few years.
New Marketing Director Ian Creek joins Rokk Media after...
Rising costs and reduced public sector investment have forced up fares for passengers, Stagecoach South West confirmed today... but argue that taking the bus still offers better value than commuting by car.
Fares in Devon and Somerset will rise by an average of 4.2% from 1 April 2013. The cost of a weekly Exeter Megarider, which is one of the company’s most popular tickets, will change from £13.00 to £13.50. This offers passengers unlimited travel for seven days within Exeter for just £1.93 a day.
Furthermore, in recognition of Exeter’s increased catchment area and new...
Northgate Vehicle Hire, market leader in flexible vehicle hire and fleet solutions, has appointed Vicky Davison as Rental Manager at its Exeter depot.
Having worked in the rental industry since 1990 for companies such as Avis, Arriva and Europcar, Vicky’s existing industry experience will see her take responsibility of the day-to-day management of staff and drivers at Northgate’s Exeter depot.
Felix Beltran, Area Sales Manager at Northgate Vehicle Hire, said: “We’re delighted to have Vicky on board and feel confident that her experience will help to build on what has...
Police are appealing for witnesses after three vehicles were involved in a road traffic collision on Saturday 16 March near Newton Poppleford. The collision happened at around 3.30pm on the A3052, one mile west of Newton Poppleford, near Sidmouth. Fire and ambulance crews attended the collision which involved a Suzuki Wagon, an Audi A3 and an Audi A4. The female driver of the Suzuki, from Exeter, was airlifted to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital with serious back and leg injuries. An elderly man travelling in one of the other vehicles sustained a head injury which was not serious....
On Saturday 16 March 150 or so concerned people gathered in Bedford Square in Exeter to show their opposition to the reviled Bedroom Tax. This was one of nearly 60 such rallies across the UK coming together at the same time, a groundswell of some 15,000 protesters.
Over the past couple of months, I've been a frequent tweeter on the subject as @CllrPaul4Cowick . Through these tweets I have campaigned, questioned, and informed. In addtion, I have contributed an editorial article on the Exeter Labour Party website.
As a result of all this activity on the Bedroom Tax, the...
Renewable Energy Marketplace takes place at Exeter's Westpoint Arena on 19 March and is generating lots of interest with over 100 exhibitors showcasing their products and services to over 1,200 delegates looking to install renewable energy.
The Government incentives for renewables and energy efficiency are changing rapidly, creating major opportunities for new projects. The Renewable Energy Marketplace conference brings together leading policy makers, financiers and practitioners to guide your strategy.
The event will be by far the largest renewable energy event yet held in...
A tragic accident involving fireworks occurred in Jesus Tepactepec, a village of about 1,000 people 70 miles (112 kilometers) east of Mexico City on Friday 15 March. A fireworks explosion during a religious procession killed at least 16 people and another 80 remain hospitalised due to their injuries, authorities said.
The huge blast is believed to have occurred when a rocket landed on a truck carrying fireworks. Some of the victims are also believed to have been carrying fireworks at the time of the explosion. Reports from the scene mentioned human remains and burned clothes found...
Bacon Connoisseurs Week (18 – 24 March) is set to revolutionise the nation’s love affair with bacon (apologies to all vegetarians among you).
This special week celebrates the many cuts and cures of the great rasher and is a firm favourite in the foodie calendar. This year over 300 cuts and cures from producers all over the nation have been entered into the Bacon Connoisseurs Week Great Bacon Revolution Awards on 18 March. The shortlist includes some tantalising new flavours such as vanilla, cherrywood, beetroot & black pepper and sweet chilli bacon. Other shortlisted rashers...
