Express & Echo (Exeter UK) back issues from March 2009:
Maternity unit's staff problems ; Pregnant women have been turned away from Tiverton's maternity unit due to staff sickness.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Pregnant women have been turned away from Tiverton's maternityunit due to staff sickness. The information, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act,showed the maternity unit at Tiverton and District Hospital wasclosed from January 5 to February 16 because of long-term ...
Joy as ex-soldier returns to home ; An ex-soldier who went missing from his Uffculme home for two days sparking a massive police search has returned home safe and well.
Mar 24, 2009 ... An ex-soldier who went missing from his Uffculme home for twodays sparking a massive police search has returned home safe andwell. Mr Whyte suffered a physical and mental breakdown following aneight-month tour with the Royal Engineers. The father-of-one wastraumatised after he ...
Land to be tested ; Tests for possible contamination of land in Moorland View, Lapford, will be carried out at the end of March, residents have heard.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Tests for possible contamination of land in Moorland View,Lapford, will be carried out at the end of March, residents haveheard. It is believed that material left over from the production ofsearchlights, including asbestos, lead ...
Award won for kitchen sales ; A crediton firm has won a national award for boosting sales of kitchen appliances.
Mar 24, 2009 ... A crediton firm has won a national award for boosting sales ofkitchen appliances. Ashgrove Kitchens Ltd picked up an accolade for the best increasein revenue at the first Excellence Awards staged by built-in kitchenappliance manufacturer Neff. Ashgrove was one of three ...
Comets invite teenagers for basketball training ; Culm Valley Comets Basketball Club is inviting teenagers to join the team's training sessions.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Culm Valley Comets Basketball Club is inviting teenagers to jointhe team's training sessions. Under-16s train at Uffculme School's sports hall on Fridaysbetween 5.30pm and 7pm with qualified basketball coaches. Expert training ...
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Mar 24, 2009 ... A few months into Barack Obama's presidency, a world troubled bycredit and cash calamity is wondering whether his decisive actionwill save us all from financial meltdown and provide a lead forgovernments around the globe. His momentous inauguration a few months ago, ushered in a ...
Gazette man was dedicated to reflecting life in the community ; A former 'old-school' Gazette journalist, who was dedicated to reflecting the day-to-day life of the Tiverton community for almost half a century, has died at the age 89.
Mar 24, 2009 ... A former 'old-school' Gazette journalist, who was dedicated toreflecting the day-to-day life of the Tiverton community for almosthalf a century, has died at the age 89. Archibald Ray Buckingham was known as Ray to family and friendsand as Archie to his colleagues, who described ...
Final hurrah for town social club ; The last pint will be pulled this weekend at a Tiverton social club which in its heyday offered members 10 pints for pounds1.
Mar 24, 2009 ... The last pint will be pulled this weekend at a Tiverton socialclub which in its heyday offered members 10 pints for pounds1. After serving regulars for 40 years, The Whitbread Social Club,in Howden Road, will be calling time for the last time, blamingtheir demise on rising costs ...
Archie's death end of an era ; The recent death of "Archie" Buckingham at the age of 89 marks the end of an era in the history of the Tiverton Gazette.
Mar 24, 2009 ... The recent death of "Archie" Buckingham at the age of 89 marksthe end of an era in the history of the Tiverton Gazette. When I first came to Tiverton from the Exmouth Chronicle Archiewas chief reporter. The editor was Reg Young and the main sub-editor was Wilf Tonkin - later ...
Yobs should be a police target ; How refreshing to read that a police officer in Sturminster, Dorset, PC Andy Watkins, has taken to removing louts from the streets and taking them home to their parents.
Mar 24, 2009 ... How refreshing to read that a police officer in Sturminster,Dorset, PC Andy Watkins, has taken to removing louts from thestreets and taking them home to their parents. How I wish Cullompton police cared for its community this way.The only time you see anyone is whizzing by in a car ...
Bare facts about naked food fair ; Less packaging, more fun - that's the message behind an event in Mid Devon next week, called the Naked Food Fair.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Less packaging, more fun - that's the message behind an event inMid Devon next week, called the Naked Food Fair. Following on from their successful energy fair, Sampford Peverelland District Sustainable Villages have organised an event tocelebrate food without packaging and ...
Band names get confused ; While it is correct that the Tiverton Town Band are preparing for their spring concert on March 28, Town band gears up for a pair of spring concerts, Gazette, March 17, we are in fact only performing on that date and not (as reported) on March 21 as well.
Mar 24, 2009 ... While it is correct that the Tiverton Town Band are preparing fortheir spring concert on March 28, Town band gears up for a pair ofspring concerts, Gazette, March 17, we are in fact only performingon that date and not (as reported) on March 21 as well. That concert, at St Paul's ...
Big win keeps bickleigh's title challenge alive ; Bickleigh profited a six-pointer in four days as they continue their quest for the Premier Division title.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Bickleigh profited a six-pointer in four days as they continuetheir quest for the Premier Division title. The Mid Devon side followed up their midweek 1-0 win againstBudleigh Salterton with a 5-0 victory over reigning champions ExeterUniversity at Happy Meadow. Nathan ...
Kirton form is founded on a solid defence ; Wayne Reed says his Crediton side's recent good form has been founded on a rock-solid defensive back line.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Wayne Reed says his Crediton side's recent good form has beenfounded on a rock-solid defensive back line. Kirton leapfrogged local rivals Okehampton into second place inCornwall & Devon after defeating them 11-3 on Saturday. Okey scored the only points of the first half - a Lee ...
Sam secures a share of the spoils for battling Stoke hill ; Stoke Hill 3 Willand 3
Mar 24, 2009 ... Stoke Hill 3 Willand 3 Sam Guard won a share of the points for Stoke Hill as they camefrom behind to draw with Willand. After going 2-0 up through Aaron Streat and Cedrick Cruzada,Stoke fell apart. They found themselves 3-2 down going into the closing stages butpulled ...
Funding freeze hits college redevelopment ; Multi-million pound plans to develop Exeter College have been put on hold indefinitely, while funding for Exeter's new science park could also be in doubt.
Mar 24, 2009; ... Multi-million pound plans to develop Exeter College have been puton hold indefinitely, while funding for Exeter's new science parkcould also be in doubt. The college was set to spend pounds100m on a technology academyand redeveloping its current site next year. But now the ...
Top teams all win as leaders make it 21 games unbeaten ; Leaders St Martins took their unbeaten run to 21 matches with a stunning 5-0 win at home to Clyst Valley.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Leaders St Martins took their unbeaten run to 21 matches with astunning 5-0 win at home to Clyst Valley. The Minster Park side put together one of their best displaysthis season to see off the dangerous Winslade Park team with man-of-the-match Andy Brooks scoring twice. Matt ...
Torrential rain turns pitch at st james's park to glue ; Cornish team St Blazey beat Exeter City A 3-2 in a South Western League game at St James's Park, Exeter.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Cornish team St Blazey beat Exeter City A 3-2 in a South WesternLeague game at St James's Park, Exeter. Showers of torrential rain turned the pitch into a glue pot, butboth sides succeeded in playing their own particular brand of goodfootball. The Exeter youngsters tried out ...
Two still in hospital after attacks ; A gang of thugs who attacked three men on a night out left two hospitalised.
Mar 24, 2009 ... A gang of thugs who attacked three men on a night out left twohospitalised. One of the victims suffered a broken jaw while another received aserious blow to the head. Both were in hospital last night. A third man, assaulted in a separate attack, was left ...
Pete: We owe our supporters a performance ; Exeter Chiefs head coach Pete Drewett has called on his players to repay the faith shown in them by the club's fans.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Exeter Chiefs head coach Pete Drewett has called on his playersto repay the faith shown in them by the club's fans. Several hundred Exeter supporters made the trip to Moseley onSaturday, only for their team to suffer a shattering 32-24 defeat. That knocked them out of the EDF ...
Ottery search for a new boss ; Ottery St Mary are on the hunt for a new manager, with current boss Tim Mills deciding to step down from the end of this season.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Ottery St Mary are on the hunt for a new manager, with currentboss Tim Mills deciding to step down from the end of this season. The Peninsula League Division One East side have suffered thisterm after losing a host of players last summer, and currently sitrock-bottom of the ...
Panto raises tidy sum for two worthy causes ; Little Red Riding Hood played a vital role in raising a tidy sum of money, which has been handed over to worthy causes in Bampton.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Little Red Riding Hood played a vital role in raising a tidy sumof money, which has been handed over to worthy causes in Bampton. Oakford Players held a presentation evening at the Quarryman'sRest last month. It was attended by more than 30 members andrepresentatives of the ...
Hayward's has h-factor talent ; Hayward's Primary School in Crediton showed it had the H-Factor when it held a talent competition, which culminated with the final on Red Nose Day.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Hayward's Primary School in Crediton showed it had the H-Factorwhen it held a talent competition, which culminated with the finalon Red Nose Day. Talents shown in the heats were as diverse as joke-telling,ballet, mime, singing, dancing, playing instruments anddemonstrating karate ...
Cricket tour to the sun for pair ; Two talented young sportsmen from Blundell's School swapped the Devon winter for sunny South Africa on a recent cricketing tour.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Two talented young sportsmen from Blundell's School swapped theDevon winter for sunny South Africa on a recent cricketing tour. Harrison Folland and Tom Ansell from the Tiverton school havejust returned from a Devon under-15 cricket tour to one of theworld's leading Test-playing ...
Farmers' store celebrating the arrival of spring ; The daffodils are in bloom, daylight hours are becoming progressively longer and spring suddenly seems just around the corner.
Mar 24, 2009 ... The daffodils are in bloom, daylight hours are becomingprogressively longer and spring suddenly seems just around thecorner. For farmers and rural dwellers, it's a period of much activity -many will be busy calving cows or lambing sheep; cereal crops andgrass will need feeding ...
Firms face big rise in rates bill ; Businesses in the Mid Devon area will shortly receive their business rates bills for the 2009/10 year. The majority will only pay a five per cent increase based on the Retail Price Index for September 2008, which is how the increase has been calculated in previous years.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Businesses in the Mid Devon area will shortly receive theirbusiness rates bills for the 2009/10 year. The majority will onlypay a five per cent increase based on the Retail Price Index forSeptember 2008, which is how the increase has been calculated inprevious years. However, ...
School's cash for laptop, whiteboard and murals ; Pippins Pre-school in Crediton has received pounds3,793 to buy an interactive whiteboard and laptop and to create outdoor murals.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Pippins Pre-school in Crediton has received pounds3,793 to buy aninteractive whiteboard and laptop and to create outdoor murals. The Awards for All Lottery money will enable about 15 outdoormurals of jungle and farm animals, ...
Grants give 'green light' for a loo at St swithun's ; St Swithun's Church in Shobrooke may now have enough money to create a 'green' toilet.
Mar 24, 2009 ... St Swithun's Church in Shobrooke may now have enough money tocreate a 'green' toilet. The church has amassed an Awards for All Lottery grant of nearlypounds7,000, offers of pounds2,000 and pounds500 from the Church andCommunity Fund and Allchurches ...
Schools fest is a muddy good test for keen runners ; The best long-distance runners from eight local primary schools have been put through their paces at a cross country event in Crediton.
Mar 24, 2009 ... The best long-distance runners from eight local primary schoolshave been put through their paces at a cross country event inCrediton. Taking part were Hayward's, Landscore, Sandford, Newton St Cyres,Tedburn St Mary, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Thorverton and Bow schools. The festival ...
Casablanca, with a taste of Morocco at arts centre ; Crediton Arts Centre is launching East Street Films with the movie Casablanca.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Crediton Arts Centre is launching East Street Films with themovie Casablanca. The Humphrey Bogart wartime classic, set in the Vichy-controlled city during the Second World War, will be shown in aMoroccan-inspired ...
Twinning group calls it a day ; Sandford Twinning Association is folding due to a lack of officers.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Sandford Twinning Association is folding due to a lack ofofficers. The association made numerous appeals, but nobody came forwardwilling to take over. It has been twinned with Demouville in Normandy, France, for morethan 25 years. A meeting will be held ...
Why lamb is off Sunday's menu ; Sunday lunch was particularly enjoyable this weekend after a long, arduous week for all here on the farm, battling against the elements, with everyone making every effort to ensure lambs survived the first crucial 24 hours of life.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Sunday lunch was particularly enjoyable this weekend after along, arduous week for all here on the farm, battling against theelements, with everyone making every effort to ensure lambs survivedthe first crucial 24 hours of life. We have had a large number of triplets, so the grassy ...
Old pictures will focus on century of guiding ; These evocative photographs has been loaned to Nostalgia by Ann Fitzroy, of Pennsylvania, Exeter.
Mar 24, 2009 ... These evocative photographs has been loaned to Nostalgia by AnnFitzroy, of Pennsylvania, Exeter. Two show the 14th Exeter Heavitree Guides from the 1950s whilethe third shows members of the 21st Exeter St Sidwell's Brownies,probably from about 1981. Ann is looking out for ...
Art showcase for empty shop ; Five artists from the Exe Valley will brighten up an empty Bampton shop with examples of their work.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Five artists from the Exe Valley will brighten up an emptyBampton shop with examples of their work. A selection of jewellery, porcelain sculptures, paintings,pottery and hand-made cards will be exhibited and sold from Number 4Brook Street. Penny Richards, a potter from ...
Cully walk and talk's birthday ; The Cullompton Walk and Talk organisation celebrated its third birthday on Thursday.
Mar 24, 2009 ... The Cullompton Walk and Talk organisation celebrated its thirdbirthday on Thursday. Volunteer leaders and casual ramblers enjoyed a celebratorystroll around the town before coffee and cake was served at StAndrew's Church Hall. Council members, the town mayor and doctors from ...
Auction is couple's first step to great wall walk ; A willand couple are hoping a limited edition Breitling golf bag, Exeter rugby tickets and RAF memorabilia will help them on their way to take on one of the seven wonders of the world.
Mar 24, 2009 ... A willand couple are hoping a limited edition Breitling golf bag,Exeter rugby tickets and RAF memorabilia will help them on theirway to take on one of the seven wonders of the world. Wendy Robinson and her husband Nick are set to walk the GreatWall of China later this year in aid ...
Chance to learn about hospitals ; People living in the Cullompton area are invited to a meeting today to offer their views on how care services are delivered throughout their communities.
Mar 24, 2009 ... People living in the Cullompton area are invited to a meetingtoday to offer their views on how care services are deliveredthroughout their communities. Representatives of the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trustwill be at the town hall today from 2pm until 3pm to listen to ...
Market is back at Killerton ; The Killerton Farmers' and Produce Market is back for 2009.
Mar 24, 2009 ... The Killerton Farmers' and Produce Market is back for 2009. The monthly event returned to the National Trust Grounds inBroadclyst on Saturday morning. There are around 20 farms on the 7,000-acre estate and the eventchampions the best of produce sourced from the estate and the ...
Indian restaurant curries favour with local diners ; A tiverton restaurant has received a Gold Medal Award for its hospitality, service and value for money.
Mar 24, 2009 ... A tiverton restaurant has received a Gold Medal Award for itshospitality, service and value for money. The Ganges Indian restaurant and take away has been deemed"highly recommended" by the Devon Social Group. Lil Miah, owner of The Ganges restaurant, said: "I am reallypleased ...
Willandhomewebpounds236,950 ; Beautifully presented, this detached house in a superb location, within a small cul-de-sac, backs directly on to open farmland with far-reaching views to the Blackdown Hills.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Beautifully presented, this detached house in a superb location,within a small cul-de-sac, backs directly on to open farmland withfar-reaching views to the Blackdown Hills. Built about five years ago to a high standard by WestburyHomes, the property has gas central heating ...
Hermione rides out a winner in dressage ; Riding clubs in Mid Devon joined together recently to give local riders a chance to compete in preparation for a big regional final later this year.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Riding clubs in Mid Devon joined together recently to give localriders a chance to compete in preparation for a big regional finallater this year. Witheridge Riding Club held their first dressage competition ofthe year at Wellbeck Equestrian, near Exeter. Hermione Perry, ...
British legion plans a new memorial for local soldiers ; The sacrifices of Tiverton servicemen who lost their lives in conflicts since the end of the Second World War are to be remembered alongside those who perished in the two great wars of the last century.
Mar 24, 2009 ... The sacrifices of Tiverton servicemen who lost their lives inconflicts since the end of the Second World War are to be rememberedalongside those who perished in the two great wars of the lastcentury. Mr Temple said there was one such soldier known to the Legion. The Tiverton ...
No news is good news in a world of PR spin docs ; The Gazette team does a great job reporting the local news. But you may not realise they have another job, which is almost as important - protecting us all from the barrage of ridiculous, but very real, press releases which pour into the Bampton Street office every day.
Mar 24, 2009 ... The Gazette team does a great job reporting the local news. Butyou may not realise they have another job, which is almost asimportant - protecting us all from the barrage of ridiculous, butvery real, press releases which pour into the Bampton Street officeevery day. Pr agencies, ...
Council leader tastes life behind grocery counter ; The leader of Mid Devon District Council and the prospective Conservative parliamentary candidate for Central Devon spent an afternoon working for free at a Crediton shop.
Mar 24, 2009 ... The leader of Mid Devon District Council and the prospectiveConservative parliamentary candidate for Central Devon spent anafternoon working for free at a Crediton shop. Council leader Peter Hare-Scott and Tory hopeful Mel Stride spenttime behind the counter at Four Seasons in the ...
People in public life are open to scrutiny ; Could i ask ex- councillor Herniman why the Gazette would make John Twyford redundant, or even think about it?, Criticised officer one of council's best, John Twyford page, Gazette, March 17.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Could i ask ex- councillor Herniman why the Gazette would makeJohn Twyford redundant, or even think about it?, Criticised officerone of council's best, John Twyford page, Gazette, March 17. Is it because people who are or have been in public office thinkthey are above ...
Stunts, basketball and football offer five times the fun ; There was five times the fun in Tiverton Pannier Market recently as local people were encouraged to take more exercise and become healthier.
Mar 24, 2009 ... There was five times the fun in Tiverton Pannier Market recentlyas local people were encouraged to take more exercise and becomehealthier. The 5 x 30 scheme, which covers Mid Devon, was relaunched infront of a crowd of intrigued onlookers. Project co-ordinator Emma Higgins ...
Woman falsely claimed benefits ; A mid Devon woman fraudulently claimed nearly pounds4,500 in benefits by keeping the authorities in the dark over her husband's income.
Mar 24, 2009 ... A mid Devon woman fraudulently claimed nearly pounds4,500 inbenefits by keeping the authorities in the dark over her husband'sincome. Sarah Jane Myatt, 38, of Iter Court, Bow, near Crediton, admittedseven charges at Plymouth Magistrates' Court amounting to a total ...
Morrisons' silence could cost supermarket future customers ; Morrisons supermarket in Tiverton has admitted a tanker delivery driver was to blame for a mistake which led to diesel fuel being sold from unleaded petrol pumps a few weeks ago.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Morrisons supermarket in Tiverton has admitted a tanker deliverydriver was to blame for a mistake which led to diesel fuel beingsold from unleaded petrol pumps a few weeks ago. An unknown number of drivers filled their unleaded tanks withdiesel, then had problems with their cars, ...
Rethink launch Tiverton service ; People involved or interested in promoting mental well-being will have access to new support services in Tiverton this week.
Mar 24, 2009 ... People involved or interested in promoting mental well-being willhave access to new support services in Tiverton this week. Rethink, an organisation that strives to improve the quality oflife for those suffering from mental illness, is ...
Pupils score learning about a wider picture ; Pupils at Landscore Primary School in Crediton get an idea of what life is like in larger UK towns and foreign communities through the school's links.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Pupils at Landscore Primary School in Crediton get an idea ofwhat life is like in larger UK towns and foreign communities throughthe school's links. Landscore has a connection with Widden Primary School inGloucester, where the children speak 42 languages between them andpupils ...
School quiz is not in question ; Landscore Primary School PTA is holding its annual quiz night at the school on Friday.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Landscore Primary School PTA is holding its annual quiz night atthe school on Friday. There will be cash prizes for the winning teams, a snowballcompetition, and a bar selling drinks and snacks. Teams must have six people but can be put ...
Themed caskets add a final touch ; A crediton artist is putting the 'fun' into funerals with his creative urns and coffins.
Mar 24, 2009 ... A crediton artist is putting the 'fun' into funerals with hiscreative urns and coffins. Andrew Vaccari, 42, was asked to make something befitting for afriend's cremation ashes. And because he'd been a guitarist and music lover - with a goodsense of humour - no design seemed ...
All creatures great and small are nursed back to health at wildlife hospital ; Dedicated hospital nurse Doreen Williams's life changed the day she decided to look after all sick wildlife creatures great and small.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Dedicated hospital nurse Doreen Williams's life changed the dayshe decided to look after all sick wildlife creatures great andsmall. And thousands of birds, bats, geese swans, hedgehogs - the listreally does go on and on - should be thankful to the Cullomptonmother and her ...
Romantic comedy is all over the shop ; This is a classic case of the right film in the right place at the wrong time.
Mar 24, 2009 ... This is a classic case of the right film in the right place atthe wrong time. With credit well and truly crunched, it's hard to muster sympathyfor a spend-happy, romantic comedy heroine who is undone by herpassion for shopping. She juggles 12 credit cards, yet somehow still ...
Craig stars as technicolor Joseph ; The hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to the Queen's Theatre in Barnstaple from Monday March 30 until Saturday April 4.
Mar 24, 2009 ... The hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoatreturns to the Queen's Theatre in Barnstaple from Monday March 30until Saturday April 4. Donning the many coloured coat will be Craig Chalmers who wasone of the most popular finalists in the BBC series Any Dream ...
Horne birdwatching in mid Devon ; Alex Horne's stand up routine, 'Birdwatching' was a storming hit at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2008, and he is coming to Mid Devon.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Alex Horne's stand up routine, 'Birdwatching' was a storming hitat the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2008, and he is coming to MidDevon. Alex won the Chortle Award and was nominated for the prestigiousPerrier Award. London-based Alex's laid-back style is deceptive. His wit ...
Alistair gets the measure of play ; Given that Alistair McGowan is best known for his impressions, he does a good job of impersonating a duke in Shakespeare's Measure for Measure.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Given that Alistair McGowan is best known for his impressions, hedoes a good job of impersonating a duke in Shakespeare's Measurefor Measure. And, as the lead in the tale of loyalty, justice and love, hegets to play the duke impersonating a friar - double whammy! This isso he ...
Acoustic club to start in Bradninch ; Local musician and frontman of the popular Mid Devon band, The Boys From Melbourne Street, Colin Wilson, is excited about the newly- formed Bradninch Acoustic Music Club.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Local musician and frontman of the popular Mid Devon band, TheBoys From Melbourne Street, Colin Wilson, is excited about the newly-formed Bradninch Acoustic Music Club. It's first meeting will be held at the St Disen's Hall,Bradninch, on Wednesday, April 8 and then on the second ...
Students get set for their African trip of a lifetime ; A dozen students from QE College, Crediton, are getting into shape and raising money for a trip of a lifetime.
Mar 24, 2009; ... A dozen students from QE College, Crediton, are getting intoshape and raising money for a trip of a lifetime. Cabbott In August, the sixth formers will head to Tanzania in Africa toclimb Mount Kilimanjaro, work in an orphanage and go on safari. The six boys and six ...
Climate action team says it is increasing its efforts ; Crediton Climate Action held its annual meeting and acknowledged the progress made on a range of issues.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Crediton Climate Action held its annual meeting and acknowledgedthe progress made on a range of issues. The environmental group said it would increase its efforts tomake Crediton a more sustainable community in the coming year. Chairman Gerald Conyngham called for members to ...
Stenner calls in administrators ; Hopes are high that a buyer can be found to secure the future of a Tiverton firm which went into administration last week after more than 130 years of trading.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Hopes are high that a buyer can be found to secure the future ofa Tiverton firm which went into administration last week after morethan 130 years of trading. Stenner Ltd of Tiverton, which has been operating in Mid Devonsince 1875, began life as a general engineering company during ...
Pursuit duo bail ; A man and woman arrested following an alleged police car chase that ended in Hemyock have been released on bail.
Mar 24, 2009 ... A man and woman arrested following an alleged police car chasethat ended in Hemyock have been released on bail. Police say they later discovered 40 cannabis plants growing inthe outhouse of a property in ...
Tributes paid to a D-Day hero, 86 ; A friend and army colleague of the last surviving officer from the famous Pegasus Bridge assault during D-Day says his death has "left a hole that will never be filled."
Mar 24, 2009 ... A friend and army colleague of the last surviving officer fromthe famous Pegasus Bridge assault during D-Day says his death has"left a hole that will never be filled." Colonel Michael Woodcock had known Col David Wood, who diedearlier this month, for 40 years and described his ...
Tory campaigner calling for help for hill farmers ; Issues affecting Devon's farming industry were discussed at a special meeting in Morchard Bishop.
Mar 24, 2009 ... Issues affecting Devon's farming industry were discussed at aspecial meeting in Morchard Bishop. Campaigner Mel Stride spoke to the audience about issues such ascalls for a cull on badgers to prevent the spread of Bovine TB, thegrowing levels of bureaucracy that farmers face and ...
Champagne flows to mark opening of bathroom store ; A niche in the Tiverton bathroom and tile market has been filled by Steve and Stacey Bartin who unleashed the champagne corks to mark the opening of their new shop.
Mar 24, 2009; ... A niche in the Tiverton bathroom and tile market has been filledby Steve and Stacey Bartin who unleashed the champagne corks to markthe opening of their new shop. Dshepherd The couple invited business folk, manufacturers and customers toenjoy a glass of bubbly when they ...