Pregnant woman trapped in crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/07/2016 - 8:46am

Two fire appliances from Middlemoor and Danes Castle were sent to reports of a three vehicle accident, where one car had rolled over and the occupant trapped.

The accident happened in Pinhoe Road, Exeter at just before 7pm yesterday.

On arrival crews confirmed four vehicles were involved and a pregnant woman was trapped in a vehicle.

Crews used hydraulic rescue equipment and small tools to release her.

Free fun day at Exeter Uni

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/11/2016 - 9:26pm

You can join the University of Exeter for a free family fun day as part of its diamond jubilee celebrations, and try your hand at a range of activities ranging from tennis tasters to hands-on experiments.

The family Community Day will take place at the University’s Streatham Campus on Sunday 20 March between 12 and 4pm and has been designed to please all ages.

Parking and admission will be free and people are being encouraged to picnic in the award-winning grounds or buy hot food from the farmers market. You can also take part in sessions that will include football skills...

2,000 SW homes without power

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/08/2016 - 8:24am

Some 2,000 homes in the South West have suffered power failues when Storm Imogen hit, according to Western Power Distribution.

A spokesperson said: "We have a range of measures in place during the winter period to ensure we’re fully prepared for any impact on our electricity network.

"We have additional operational and engineering staff ready and on stand-by, as well as extra Contact and Control Centre operatives available to manage the electricity network and to help customers with their enquiries.

Our high tech systems and dedicated staff are prepared so that,...

Win a free place on PR and marketing workshop

Sampson Hall are working together with Crowd Cube, Santander, Astley Media, Stephens and Scown and Kingfisher Print to formulate a Growth Programme for businesses wanting to get to next level.

Apply to the Fast Track to Growth Programme by Wednesday 27th January and get yourself a free place on Astley Media’s popular ‘Creating Conversations’ PR and marketing secrets workshop, worth £100!

Creating Conversations – 29th January 2016

10.00 – 13.00 at Hanlons Brewery

The Creating Conversations workshop guides you through our 5 step approach to marketing and PR,...

Klopp to play youngsters again

Jürgen Klopp confirmed Liverpool will once field a second string side for tonight's FA Cup tie with Exeter City at Anfield.

Klopp elected to make 11 changes for the original meeting with Exeter on January 8 in a game that ended in an enthralling 2-2 draw at St James Park.

The manager confirmed he is likely to select a similar line-up this time around, with several of the club’s Academy graduates and youngsters likely to be given another opportunity.

“There are different things we have to talk about and it is not always injury situations,” said Klopp.

“We’ve...

Chudley calls for more of the same

Will Chudley says Exeter Chiefs can’t afford to show the stars of Clermont Auvergne too much respect in Saturday’s European Champions Cup showdown.

One of the heavyweights of world rugby, Clermont currently lead the Top 14 standings and were beaten finalists in last season’s European Champions Cup after losing to Toulon.

Exeter head into the clash with Franck Azéma’s glittering squad knowing that defeat at Sandy Park without so much as a bonus point would leave their European campaign in dire straits.

But Chudley, whose form at scrum-half has been an integral part...

Local youth choir now recruiting!

Event Date: 
24/09/2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Venue: 
St Sidwells Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter. EX4 6NN

A local youth choir is recruiting for new members as it gears up for the new term. Exeter Singing Roots is a vocal ensemble for young people aged 8 - 16, directed by professional singer and singing leader, Sarah Owen from Wren Music.

The choir meets on Thursdays in term-time at the St. Sidwell’s Centre, Exeter and is an opportunity to develop your musical skills, make new friends, enjoy using your voice as well taking part in performances.

A typical session involves fun and active warm-ups, learning an exciting range of ear-catching songs from around the world, practising...

Fantastic Fez fundraising for FORCE

The Fez fundraising phenomenon continues to go from strength to strength and has now raised a staggering £55,000 for FORCE since the campaign was launched on May 28 2014.

The latest boost to the fund has come from the Devon Rugby Legends Tag Feztival with the organisers handing over a cheque for £12,200.

Within the past month the Fez Army has also presented a cheque for £12,000 from the sale of fezbands – green wristbands now worn by thousands of people around Exeter and beyond – and a series of events around Fezmas Day over the August Bank Holiday weekend will bring in a...

Tips to avoid the wrong type of campfire

Authored by jacobseal
Posted: Tue, 07/14/2015 - 6:28am

Caravans and campervans increasingly resemble a home away from home and it can be easy to forget about the potential fire risks, especially when you’re busy enjoying some time out.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service remind you that having a working smoke alarm in your caravan dwelling, is just as important as the one in your home. It needs to be tested frequently to check it works.

In a fire, caravans and campervans have limited escape options in fire and being made of lightweight and highly combustible fittings, fires can take off frightenly fast. You would...

Free Cooking Workshop

Event Date: 
06/06/2015 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Princesshay

Calling kids and the young at heart, ever wanted to try your hand at baking but not too sure where to start? come and join Fun Kitchen for a free cookery workshop, have a go and sample what you've made afterwards, every hour on the hour, all welcome for more information visit http://www.funkitchen.co.uk/ in support of Hospiscare Big Devon Bake Off www.hospiscare.co.uk

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