Two people have been named following the discovery of two bodies at a home in Axminster on Sunday (10 May).
They have been named as Jane McCartney aged 59 from the Dalwood area of East Devon, and Graham McCartney aged 63 from Honiton.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the tragic deaths of this couple, but are not looking for any other persons in relation to the incident.
Family members have been made aware of their deaths and are being supported by specially trained police family liaison officers.
Police, fire and ambulance attended a property in the village of Dalwood, near Axminster, East Devon at around 3.10pm on Sunday 10 May.
On arrival they discovered a 58-year-old female and 64-year-old male, both were deceased.
Detective Inspector Gregg Dawe from the Major Crime Investigation Team said: “Officers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a 58-year-old female and 64-year-old man who were found in a property near the village of Dalwood in East Devon on Sunday.
“Searches and Forensic examinations continue at the address to...
The Trill Trust, the educational charity based at Trill Farm, in Axminster has just added five new one-day cookery and butchery courses to its programme this year, each one with distinct focus on preparing seasonally available produce from the farm: Trill Summer Tapas, Summer BBQ Cooking Class, Fermenting and Preserving, Lamb Butchery, and Trill’s Garden Christmas.
Each course will be led by Trill Farm’s chef-in-residence, Chris Onions, who works his daily magic in The Old Dairy Kitchen, using the farm as a class room and larder to demonstrate the abundance of good food available...
A burglary took place at a bed and breakfast on Charmouth Road near the Hunters Lodge Pub just outside Axminster between 3.15-5.45pm on Monday 6th April.
Cash has been taken from the property, and police are hoping that someone witnessed the break-in or saw something suspicious.
Detective Constable Matthew Burnell, said: “At the time the A35 was closed which meant that the queue of Bank Holiday traffic tailed back past the affected address.
"We are hoping that someone witnessed this burglary, or saw someone leaving the addresses later in the afternoon. We know that...
A Devon model railway business has hit the headlines with its range of saucy models.
The X-rated collection includes a peeping tom and couples engaged in intimate acts.
Several national newspapers have picked up on the story since the Sun first ran it.
Maria Husson, 50, owner of the store based in Axminster, told a reporter: "All sorts of people buy them, for private collections or demonstration tracks.
"People make out model railways are boring but they're really not."
Buffers Model Railways has even won endorsement from Top Gear's James May, who...
Following a highly successful tour in 2014, Riding Lights Theatre Company returns with its Passion Play, Inheritance, weaving the strands of the biblical Passion into a dramatic narrative, exploring in particular some of Jesus’ encounters with women in the gospels.
Inheritance evokes the community where Jesus lived, the people who knew him best, the powers that brought him to execution. And in the shadow of the cross it casts light on some of the women who Jesus stands alongside, sharing in their suffering.
See Inheritance performed in Exeter on Saturday 21st March, 7.30pm...
East Devon District Council and Sanctuary Group have worked together once again to provide extra affordable housing in Axminster.
In 1997 and 2010 Sanctuary completed the first and second phases of the re-development of formerly owned council land to provide 16 homes and a block of 8 flats.
Now a further ten homes have been completed, which sees the successful delivery of the third and final phase of this development. The latest project involved demolishing two empty council properties and replacing them with ten new affordable homes.
A new music project based in Axminster aims to strike a chord with young people from across East Devon by offering free music making sessions.
Soundwaves is for young people aged 11 to 19 who play an instrument, DJ, or sing – or would like to.
“We welcome everybody, whatever their level of musical experience, style or interest,” says professional musician Pete Wild, Soundwaves’ music leader. “We are keen to work with everybody – from very experienced musicians to those who have not had opportunities to play an instrument, but feel they would like to have a go in a relaxed,...
Do you want to get your mind and body kick started this New Year? Trill Farm opens its doors for 2015 with an inspiring programme of courses and talks to get you thinking, learning and eating!
Trill Farm, near Axminster, is the brain child of Dr Romy Fraser OBE, the founder of Neal's Yard Remedies. Set up in 2008, the 300 acre organic farm has become an exercise in creative thinking and living.
Cattle and sheep farmers, market gardeners, carpenters, chefs and natural skin-product makers all share the farm and a common ethos; using the land and all it affords in a way that...
River Cottage have released 15 sought-after spaces for their Traineeship Scheme to start this January. Available to everyone aged 16-24 across both Devon and Dorset, the scheme will run from 26 January for three months.
This ‘work-experience’ scheme aims to bridge the gap between education and employment for young people. Trainees will attend the iconic Park Farm twice a week for the first eight weeks, then once a week from then on. In addition to practical cookery, they will complete a range of activities aimed to increase employability, including interview techniques, CV writing...
