The body of a 21-year-old man was discovered by police divers in Exeter Quay during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
A Devon & Cornwall Police spokesman said: "Police were notified just after midnight on 31 May to reports of a concern of welfare of a man on the River Exe.
"Officers attended the scene assisted by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service who conducted a search of the water.
"The body of a 21-year-old man was discovered by Police divers."
The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner. His...
A senior councillor with a wealth of experience in local government has been elected as the new Chairman for East Devon District Council for the next year.
Councillor Andrew Moulding, who represents Axminster Town ward, has served in local government for more than thirty years with the district and Axminster town councils. He has also represented Axminster – the town where he was born – as a Devon County councillor for eight years and was its Chairman for a year before standing down earlier this month.
Cllr Moulding was elected at East Devon District Council’s annual...
Builders, architects and their clients have received prestigious awards for building excellence in projects across South and West Devon.
The awards were presented by Devon Building Control Partnership (DBCp), at a ceremony held at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot on 28th April
The Partnership representing three local authorities, Teignbridge, South Hams and West Devon, rewards building designers, builders and developers who achieve high standards of workmanship, project management and sustainability.
The winning entries were nominated by DBCP professional surveyors...
An all-star line-up of chefs has been confirmed for this year’s Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink including Tom Kerridge who will join festival co-founder Michael Caines MBE in the cookery theatre on the Sunday.
Seven Michelin-starred chefs are among the line-up this year, including Tom Kerridge, Michael Caines MBE, Simon Hulstone, Paul Ainsworth, Michael Wignall, Mark Dodson and Josh Eggleton, alongside a further 30 talented chefs demonstrating. The seven award-winning chefs will be performing live demos across Sunday 30th April and Monday 1st May in the Festival...
Former X factor winner and gold-selling artist Sam Bailey is calling out to up and coming talent in the Devon region to offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform on stage as her support act as part of her national Sing My Heart Out Tour.
For one night only, the lucky winner will take to the stage at Torquay’s Princess Theatre on Saturday 6th May to open Sam’s show. To be in with the chance of securing this incredible platform to get their name out there, hopeful solo artists or groups must submit a video of themselves performing to sambaileycompetition@championsukplc.com...
Join Dartmoor National Park Ranger Simon Lee on Sunday 14 August 2016 as he leads a team of volunteers to continue working on the popular Templer Way walking route near Haytor.
The day runs from 10:30 until 3:30 and starts at the National Park Visitor Centre, Haytor.
The Templer Way follows the route by which granite was taken from the quarries in the Haytor area during the 1800s on an 18 mile journey to Teignmouth on the south coast.
A granite tramway was used to transport the stone down to Stover Canal from where it was shipped down to the docks at Teignmouth....
It's true to say Derek Acorah needs no introduction. A celebrity, author and performer like no other, Derek is one of the foremost names in the world of Psychic Phenomena. One of the most engaging and entertaining personalities of his genre, Derek has become loved by millions. As a result, his theatre shows have sold out across the world for decades. Now! A chance for you to experience this very special event. Derek's brand new Tour 'Psychic Ether' will appear at venues across the UK and Europe throughout 2015.
The Buckfast office is open on one Saturday of every month where you can talk with our specialist adoption social workers and experienced adoptive parents about all aspects of adoption.
The next open morning is November 7th from 10am to 12 noon.
10am – 11am Presentation with the chance to hear from one of our adopters
11am – 12 noon Staff and adopters available for individual questions and discussion
Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available.
You can book a slot by calling 01364 645480 or email...
A second man has been arrested by police in connection with the hit and run death of a pedestrian on the A380 on Sunday.
Police have arrested a 58-year-old from Newton Abbot, on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and he awaits questioning at Torquay custody centre.
A 51-year old man has already been bailed pending further enquiries until the 2nd November following the death of a pedestrian on the A380 on Sunday 26 July.
Police were called at around 1.30am following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian on the A380 Torquay Road near to its...
