A 46-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending following an operation in Exeter.
The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) , working in partnership with officers from Devon and Cornwall Police, executed a warrant at an address in the Pennsylvania area on Wednesday, April 24.
Officers seized electronic devices and paperwork.
The suspect was taken into custody to be questioned by IMLT investigators and later released on bail pending further inquiries.
The IMLT works in partnership with the Heart of the South West Trading...
White rabbit Casey is only two years and six months old - so has been patiently waiting for a new home most of his life.
He came into the care of the RSPCA’s Little Valley Animal Centre in Exeter, Devon, while he was still a kit, but has now grown into an adult rabbit who wants to share a home with a female bunny.
Leah Carnall, Animal Care Assistant at the centre, said: “Casey’s had very little interest from potential adopters over the last two years and we just don’t know why as he is an absolutely lovely bunny.
“The day Casey came into care, the state he was...
Ned Boulting, ITV’s lead Tour de France commentator, will be returning to theatres nationwide this Autumn with his brand-new one-man stage show, Ned Boulting’s
Marginal Mystery Tour: 1923 And All That.
In his latest celebration of the greatest race on earth, Ned delves into the hidden mysteries of a mysterious roll of film from the 1923 Tour de France that fell into his possession during the Covid pandemic and inspired his bestselling book "1923: The Mystery of Lot 212 and a Tour de France Obsession!”
Part detective story, part murder mystery, part costume drama...
Parkinson’s disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world - currently, without a cure. One in 37 people alive today in the UK will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s in their lifetime1. It is therefore imperative to spot the symptoms of the condition early and to understand what to do next.
Rosie Hydar, who runs a local in-home care introduction service, Hub Care Support Exeter, was inspired to launch her business following her own experience with her father and husband, who have both been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. “Their diagnoses were similar but different....
National law firm Foot Anstey has announced the promotion of three of its lawyers to the firm's Partnership. Taking effect from 1 May 2024, the internal promotions bring the total number of Partners at the firm to 66
Joining the Partnership are:
Anna Phillips – leading the firm’s charity property practice, from her base in Exeter.
Lara Borrett-Lynch – Head of Affordable Housing, based in Southampton.
Mark Greatholder – who leads Foot Anstey’s Commercial Energy practice from Bristol.
The National Trust’s Killerton, in Devon, is springing into rhyme from now until 30 June with displays of poetry written by local community groups and inspired by blossom at Killerton.
Visitors to Killerton can wander through the emerging magnolias and cheerful cherry blossom in the formal gardens, enjoying the poetry displayed across the site and the coming of spring. With far-reaching views, formal terraces, rolling lawns, ancient trees and even an extinct volcano, the gardens at Killerton are the perfect canvas for poetic inspiration and a brilliant place to spot blossom....
This group of researchers from Devon are leading the way in transforming how cancers are detected and treated by harnessing the power of light.
The team, who receive funding through Cancer Research UK, are encouraging people to take part in Race for Life this summer and help fund more life-saving research.
Their innovative use of Raman Spectroscopy, which is based upon the interaction of light with the chemical bonds within a material, is forging a better understanding of treating cancers earlier.
Some of their work centres on patients with oesophageal cancer. A...
Woofstock UK - the UK’s only award-winning, two-night/three-day dog-and-family-friendly music festival - is back and bigger than ever, celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024 with a stellar lineup.
Crowd-pleasing tribute acts including Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Elton John and Dolly Parton covers will be taking to the stage at the historic Powderham Castle, Exeter, from the evening of Friday 14 to Sunday 16 June.
Pooches are more than welcome - and will be well-catered for with activities, demonstrations including police and gun dog displays and contests during which your...
Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter recently took on the challenge of completing 100 laps of the garden all in aid of Age UK here in Exeter. Residents, staff, family members and the community all dressed up for the occasion in fancy dress before setting off and doing as many laps as possible.
There was live music, a smoothie station, a sangria station and a cake station to keep everyone well hydrated and fed. The 100 laps were successfully completed with all residents receiving a medal at the end.
Jogie, General Manager at Cumberland Grange, said: “We work closely with...
Pupils and staff at Exwick Heights Primary School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust family, are celebrating Earth Day this week.
Earth Day is an annual event held on the 22nd of April encouraging people to demonstrate support for environmental protections. The first Earth Day was held back in 1970 and it has grown to include a wide range of events coordinated globally by Earthday.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics" and the organisation is calling for a 60% reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040...
