Branscombe

24-year-old female cyclist dies after colliding with a house in Branscombe

Update 6 August: The female cyclist has now been named as Rebecca Scott, aged 24 and from the Exeter area.

5 August: A 24-year-old woman from Exeter has died after sustaining serious injuries when her bike collided with a house in the centre of Branscombe. The incident occured at around 2.15pm on Saturday 3 August 2013, when she was descending a hill into the centre of Branscombe from the Beer direction when she collided with a house. The woman died at the scene from her injuries.

The woman's next of kin have been notified. Further updates to follow.

Bicton hosts first joint event for Jubilee Federation

Students from Broadhembury and Branscombe primary school enjoyed a fun-filled activity day at Bicton College to celebrate the merging of the two schools. Bicton College is proud to be supporting the community organising a great day for over 70 pupils aged between 4 and 11 years, pupils participated in activities including High and Low Ropes, Rafting, Climbing, Archery, Canoeing, Orienteering and Shelter building. Alan Johnson, chair of governors at both primary schools and an academy head at Bicton College says ‘As the chair of governors for the newly formed Jubilee Federation it’s great...

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