Exeter

JORDAN Percy (Bob)

On 15 November 2013, peacefully in hospital, aged 76 years of Countess Wear, Exeter.

Beloved husband of the late Georgina, dearly loved dad of Linda and Tony, Wendy and Lorraine, Michael and Louise and a much loved grandad of Hannah, Thomas and Gregory.

Funeral service at Exeter Crematorium on Friday 6 December at 10.45am (St Peter’s Chapel).

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the British Diabetic Society, British Red Cross or British Lung Foundation by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street,...

Cowick Street Christmas Lights Switch On

Event Date: 
04/12/2013 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
St Thomas Precinct, Exeter

The Cowick Christmas Lights Switch-On will be taking place on Wednesday 4th December at 6pm - but the fun begins at 5pm! The Christmas Lights are organised and funded by local traders it's a fabulous community event for all the family young and old!

So come and join in the festive fun and you may even meet Santa......

Highlights include carol singing, Christmas hat competition, face painting, hog roast, ice creams, drinks stall, balloon modeler, Santa's Grotto, open top bus, tombola and a Surprise Attraction! A Radio Exe Live presenter will also be there.

KEAREY Joyce Elizabeth

On 20 November 2013 peacefully passed away in the Exeter Hospice aged 83 years.

Will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral service on Thursday 28 November at East Devon Crematorium, 12.15pm.

No flowers but donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk/

HOLMAN John Albert "Jack"

On 20 November 2013 passed away peacefully in hospital aged 81 years of Exeter.

Formerly Exeter City and Devon & Cornwall Police.

Beloved husband of Janet, loving father of Kevin and Angela, dearest grandfather of Oliver, George, Ella and Holly.

Funeral Service Monday 2nd December Exeter Crematorium 2.00pm St Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk...

Guinness World Record for the Largest Cream Tea Party is smashed right here in Exeter!

Authored by Oli Justice
Posted: Thu, 11/21/2013 - 11:12pm

The BIG Cake Show, joined by charity partner Sparks, Glenn Cosby, Peter Gorton and over 450 cream tea lovers from across the South West, smashed the current cream tea party record.

Organised by The BIG Cake Show, Devonians came together to break the world record for the largest cream tea party by consuming one scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam, and a cup of English Breakfast tea. As well as the cream tea, revellers were able to watch a scone making demonstration from Chef Richard Hunt and Great British Bake Off contestant Glenn Cosby, along with viewing an array of...

Crown Prosecution Service considers charges on Thomas Orchard case

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Thu, 11/21/2013 - 2:41pm

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is considering a charges including corporate manslaughter against Devon and Cornwall Police over the death of Thomas Orchard.

Mr Orchard died after being held in police custody on 3 October 2012 where an emergency restraint belt was stapped across his mouth as a ‘spit hood’.

He was found slumped in a cell in Heavitree Road Police station and died in hospital seven days later.

An Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigation into the case found

IPCC investigators looked at CCTV footage; taken statements;...

Two from Devon bailed in Russian court

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 11/20/2013 - 10:18am

Update: Alexandra Harris and Kieron Bryan have been granted bail- set at 2m rubles each

Before the judge Kieron Bryan said: "To be accused of hooliganism for doing my job as a reporter is the same as suggesting that every journalist who works in a warzone is a soldier or that the court reporter here today is somehow responsible for the outcome."

Also bailed was the Arctic Sunrise captain Peter Willcox.

Anthony parrett case is also currently being heard.

Greenpeace has posted bail for the 9 activists processed yesterday but doesn't expect their release until...

TAYLOR Kath

Peacefully at home on 12tNovember 20134, devoted wife of the late Bob, loving mum of Susan, Sheila and Stella. Much loved nan of Amanda, Bradley, Jody and Jamie.

Will be greatly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Wednesday 27 November at 11.30am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or send to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 298 Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 6HG or via www.leroyfunerals.co.uk

HILLS Daphne

On 17 November 2013 in the Exeter Hospice aged 83 years of Pinhoe.

Beloved wife of the late Clive, dearly loved mum of Lesley, Jane, Sarah and John and a loving mother in law, grandma ahd great grandma.

Special thanks to all who cared for mum.

Funeral service on Tuesday 26 November at East Devon Crematorium, 11.30am.

No flowers please donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD or Online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

TOOTELL Clifford Douglas

Peacefully on 9 November 2013 at the Exeter Hospice, Clifford aged 90 years.

Receiver of The Russian Convoy Arctic Star.

Loving husband of the late Ethel, a much loved partner of Anne, dearest father of Linda and Billy and grandfather of Arran, Callum and Ross. Will be greatly missed by Jo, Liam and all family and friends.

Funeral service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 26 November at 12.15pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Service 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2...

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