Exeter Punks Picnic is a three day music event taking place in August. Organised by Old Hat Promotions, this is the first year such an event has been held in Exeter.
The event will span three days, (18th-20th August) and two venues - the Barnfield Theatre and the newly reopened from fire damage Cavern Club.
Friday the 18th will feature four acts at the Barnfield Theatre, 7pm-11pm. These are A Waste of Damnation, Skinners, Bastard and Plymouth punk favourites The Bus Station Loonies. This event is £5 entry and advance bookings can be made through the box office on 01392...
Westpoint Arena, Exeter became a sea of pink on Sunday as thousands of women joined the fight against cancer by taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. Just under 4,000 mums, daughters, sisters and friends showed their incredible commitment to the cause as they came together over the weekend to help bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. Now organisers of the Pretty Muddy, 5k and 10k event are sending a heart-felt message of thanks to everyone who took part and all their supporters. And they’re asking them to make every step count by paying in their sponsorship money...
An unusual dog who has been repeatedly overlooked at an animal rescue centre is hoping to find her paw-fect forever home.
Daisy has been cared for by the team at RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter in Exeter after her previous owner gave her away after finding herself unable to cope with two dogs who had been brought over from America.
Daisy, who is an American Black and Tan Coonhound, has been waiting for almost six months with little interest from those looking to adopt a dog from the charity.
She is now desperate to find a loving forever home with an owner who has...
Local lady Wendy from Chudleigh will be hosting her annual, fun-filled street party on Saturday September 2nd.
This year she will be raising money for a charity close to her heart, Pancreatic Cancer Action.
Wendy, owner of the Bishop Lacy Inn on Fore Street organises the community event to bring everyone together for a day of celebration that anyone can come along to free of charge.
The road will be closed from 12pm – 12am so the party can take place. There will be live bands from 2pm to 11pm and a raffle with local companies helping out for free.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Tiverton on Saturday 22 July 2017.
The incident took place just after 1.30pm at ‘Cash 4 Clothes’ on Leat Street in Tiverton.
A male offender entered the premises holding a small blade and demanded money and then pushed the victim, a woman in her 40s, to the ground before making off with cash.
DC Jason Colcutt said: “This was a particularly vicious crime with the use of a blade shown.
“The man is described as white, 6ft tall, and was wearing black sunglasses and a distinctive brown jacket with light...
On Thursday 27th July, Princesshay will host its Eats! Summer party with cooking demonstrations, samples, live music, face painting and a competition giving one lucky person a chance to win a mini cruise for two.
The free event will take place from 11am to 4pm, and welcomes families and children too. Visitors to Princesshay can take a seat on the deck chairs and bean bags whilst soaking up the sun, or enjoy summer games on the turf.
Watch interactive cooking demonstrations from the restaurants head chefs, including wagamama’s, café Rouge, Coal Grill and Bar, Yo! Sushi,...
Celebrate the music of Franki Valli and The Four Seasons with Frankie’s Guys.
This fast-paced, energetic production brings the talented foursome to theatres across the UK to relive an era of timeless classic hits, and will be on stage at Exeter Northcott Theatre on Saturday 30 September.
Franki Valli and The Four Seasons were one of the most consistent 60s super groups and had a string of worldwide hits, selling over 100 million records and earning themselves a place in the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
This authentic live production will take you on a...
Work to replace traffic signals at a busy junction in Exeter will get underway on Monday 31 July.
Essential maintenance is needed on the signals at the junction of Blackboy Road/Polsloe Road/Pinhoe Road and Mount Pleasant Road in Exeter. The traffic signals, poles and electrics are at the end of their serviceable lives and will be replaced, while repairs will also be carried out to cable ducting. As much of the scheme as possible will be carried out using the existing permanent lights but to enable the completion of the scheme, temporary signals will be in place from Thursday 17...
The first large law firm in the UK to bring in employee ownership has shared £800,000 equally between all of its eligible staff members. Exeter law firm, Stephens Scown LLP - the current holder of the UK Law Firm of the Year title from the British Legal Awards - has made the pay-out, which is an increase of 10 per cent on last year. In May the firm announced growth of 8 per cent for the year ended April 2017, with fee income rising to £19.285 million. Stephens Scown, which is also the highest ranking law firm in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list, introduced...
Devon Wildlife Trust is inviting families to ‘bee creative in the garden’ at a special wild bee family fun day in Exeter.
On August 3, the charity will be opening the gates to the Cricklepit Mill wildlife garden for a family event that aims to celebrate bumblebees and solitary bees, heroes of the pollinator world.
Children will have the chance to create a range of bee themed craft items, including alder bees to hang in the garden, bee mobiles, badge making and bee jewellery.
Families can also have a go at making bee hotels from bamboo sticks and unique cob brick...
