Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (19-21 May).
THEATRE
The Play That Goes Wrong Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this multi award-winning West End smash hit comedy. The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does! As the accident prone thesps battle on against all the odds to reach their final curtain call, hilarious results ensue! Don’t miss this brilliantly funny comedy that’s guaranteed to leave...
Police are appealing for information after an Exmouth man’s vehicle was damaged by vandals.
The black VW Jetta was targeted by three men around 10.55pm on Saturday 29 April in Cleveland Place, Exmouth.
The roof of the vehicle was dented causing approximately £4000 worth of damage.
After the incident, the men walked through the alleyway next to Garners Home Hardware and onto The Strand.
Police are investigating and seeking the suspects, the main offender was described as white, 25 to 30 years old, between 5ft 9ins and 6ft tall, of stocky build, wearing jeans...
New Lord Mayor Lesley Robson will use her term of office to raise money for her chosen charity, Age UK Exeter.
“The charity provides support and opportunities to over 1,200 older people in Exeter each week, she said, “combatting loneliness, improving wellbeing and giving older people and their families the advice and information they need to navigate an ever-more complicated world.” “Age UK Exeter is striving hard to maintain its services in a very challenging financial environment which makes it an excellent choice for my support given its vital role in the city.” Martyn Rogers,...
Sidmouth’s Manor Pavilion Theatre is unveiling its unique Summer Play Season line-up at a special launch night on Thursday May 25.
The theatre – owned and managed by East Devon District Council - is the last in the UK to offer a season of repertory productions that seamlessly change every week from June to September.
Top West End Producer Paul Taylor-Mills will be taking the helm for his fifth season of producing the 12 iconic plays at the theatre. Paul has won many accolades for his productions over the years including a trio of Olivier Awards last year for his musical ‘In...
Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments has appointed experienced property professional Steve Fowler to the post of commercial director for its Exeter-based operations which builds homes under the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands.
Steve has worked for a number of housebuilders and moves to the role in the south west from Avant Homes in Scotland.
“I have seen Barratt grow as a business over the years and joint ventures brought me into contact with a number of dynamic and effective people within the business so when I was approached to join the Exeter division...
Today (Wednesday 17 March) sees the deployment of Body Worn Video (BWV) which is being issued to 270 Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs), across Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police.
The rollout of the cameras follows a successful trial and public consultation.
The cameras will be issued to all firearms officers and represent a significant development in the use of technology to capture the best evidence for victims, and reduce the likelihood of victims and witnesses having to appear in court if an offender offers an early guilty plea. This has proved particularly...
Tiverton Literary Festival is back for its third year, giving book lovers the chance to meet top authors and offering aspiring writers the opportunity to learn from professionals on how to improve their craft. Venues all around the historic Mid Devon market town will be buzzing with author activity from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 June 2017. Headliners for the 2017 festival include Sunday Times bestseller and thriller writer Jane Corry, who will be in conversation with local author and BBC journalist Simon Hall. Showbiz legend Christopher Biggins and Devon’s own Judi Spiers are also set to...
Following extensive public consultation between December 2016 and January 2017, councillors at East Devon District Council have approved new measures, in the form of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), to encourage more responsible dog ownership across the district.
The new PSPO, which incorporates tighter dog controls was approved, together with a PSPO relating to a ban on the feeding of seagulls on seashores and promenades, by the council’s Cabinet on 26 April 2017 and both PSPOs will be enforced by council officers while they are out and about in the local community....
Michelmores LLP has announced the appointment of two new Partners and two new Senior Associates, based at its Bristol and London offices – bringing the Firm's overall partnership to 64.
Charlotte Antoniou, an education specialist in the Firm's London office has been made up to Partner. She supports various educational institutions, including schools, academies and free schools, with particular expertise in establishing collaborative structures and supporting groups to open new schools.
James Radcliffe in the Tax, Trusts & Succession team in Bristol has also been invited...
More than 2,000 pledges to recycle food waste has been made by Devon residents, thanks to a prize draw.
Last month Devon residents were given the chance to win a composting bin - if they pledged online to compost their kitchen or garden waste.
The prize draw was all part of a county-wide initiative by Recycle Devon, a partnership of 10 councils including Devon County Council, eight district authorities and one unitary council.
The aim was to encourage more people to either compost food or garden waste at home or make use of their food waste collection in areas where...
