Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at Ernest Jones’ jewellers in Exeter this morning (11th February 2013).
The incident occurred at 9am at the store in the High Street.
It is believed three men in black clothing smashed the door, threatened staff with a hammer and stole boxes of Rolex watches.
Thieves ran off in the direction of John Lewis and got into a black Jaguar. Following an extensive search of the area, police located the vehicle in Sainsbury’s car park in Alphington.
During the incident one member of staff was injured by...
One of Britain's finest comedians and broadcasters, Marcus Brigstocke, is taking his hotly anticipated new show The Brig Society on tour this autumn.
The award-winning comedian is a firm favourite with comedy fans and The Brig Society promises to be as sharply observant and quick-witted as his much loved catalogue of work.
A chance to visit the historic Poltimore House Grounds.
Poltimore House is a sixteenth century listed Grade II* manor house just outside Exeter, originally owned by the Bampfylde family. It was a finalist in the first series of BBC Television's Restoration series in 2003 and is currently undergoing a major refurbishment project with the help of charity fundraising and grant funding.
Come and take a stroll in the grounds. Refreshments will be available in the Chapel. noon-4pm, free entry. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Devon County Antiques Fairs are holding their next antiques and collectors fair at The Matford Centre, Marsh Barton on Saturday 23 February.
There will be a huge selection of quality antiques of all sorts, silver, jewellery, furniture of all periods, retro items, vintage clothing, collectables of every sort, home furnishings, books, postcards, pictures, prints, coins, medals, toys on offer.
Admission: 9am-10am £4, 10am-4.30pm £3. Accompanied children under 16 free.
