Alan Quick

Newspaper Editor and Editorial Manager at Crediton Courier

Newspaper editor, ex-DJ, FvH, Exeter Pride co-founder, Dartmoor Folk Festival, Devon Communities Together, ECFC, Devon FA, Inclusive Exeter, Diversity. He/Him

Articles

Emergency closure of the A377 for tree work

2 weeks ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Alan Quick

The A377 is closed at Half Moon for emergency tree felling work. AQ 5403 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Trophies theft left golf club ‘devastated’

2 weeks ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Alan Quick

CCTV still from Teignmouth Golf Club of the raid in progress (Teignmouth GC CCTV)A GOLF club in Devon said it had been left devastated after the loss of trophies during a break-in. Devon and Cornwall Police were called at about 10.30pm on Wednesday, April 9, after a report of a burglary at Teignmouth Golf Club. The golf club said officers arrived within 10 minutes of the alarms being triggered but the thieves had already fled the scene.
Pete’s Dragons is this year’s Devon County Show charity

2 weeks ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Alan Quick

Alison Jordan and Teagan Shaw from Pete’s Dragons pose with their fund-raising Dragon Mascot. (Pete's Dragons)EACH year, the Devon County Show selects a charity to benefit from its fundraising efforts. The organisers are delighted to announce that Pete’s Dragons, a local charity with its head office located in Exmouth, has been chosen as their Charity of the Year for 2025.
Farm Security - Warning after rural thefts overnight

2 weeks ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Alan Quick

Tractor Theft - Are you next? (DCP)DEVON and Cornwall Police are currently assisting in enquiries with local farming communities following a recent spate of thefts in the area of Buckfastleigh, Holne and Widecombe in the moor which occurred overnight last night, Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13.
The Three Faces of Crime at The Bookery

2 weeks ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Alan Quick

The Three Faces of Crime will be held at The Bookery on April 24. (The Bookery)CREDITON’S award-winning independent, community owned bookshop, The Bookery, is continuing its evening Author Events on April 24 at 7pm welcoming not one, not two, but three crime writers who will be joining together to provide an interactive, high-paced evening of intrigue and entertainment.
25 years of healthy lakes, landscapes and lives

2 weeks ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Alan Quick

Burrator Reservoir on Dartmoor Photo: Gary Oliver (Gary Oliver)THE region’s largest combined environmental and recreational charity is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. South West Lakes Trust, which is based at Roadford Lake on the Devon / Cornwall border, will marking the significant milestone with a year-long programme of celebrations until March 31, 2026.
South Western Ambulance Charity receives £142k boost

2 weeks ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Alan Quick

Defibrillator registration and accessibility - The grant will support a new programme to increase the number of registered community defibrillators in the region. (South Western Ambulance Charity)THE South Western Ambulance Charity has received a £142k boost to help with out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.
Points failure at Crediton halts local train service

2 weeks ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Alan Quick

Trains at Crediton Railway Station. Stock image. (GWR)NETWORK Rail has announced that due to a points failure at Crediton, there is currently no rail service between Exeter St David’s and Barnstaple and Okehampton. Also in the newsIt is expected that the issue will last until 12 noon today, Saturday, April 12. Rail passengers can use their ticket at no extra cost on Stagecoach buses on routes 5, 5A, 5B, 5C and 6A. You can check your journey at: gwr.com/check and follow for updates.
Police advice after livestock stolen in Mid Devon

2 weeks ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Alan Quick

A Devon and Cornwall Police Rural Affairs Team member in front of a herd of cattle. (DCP)DEVON and Cornwall Police has received a report of five Angus cross bullocks stolen from a farm in the vicinity of Bampton, Tiverton, between 7.30pm on Wednesday, April 9 and 9am on Thursday, April 10.
Knighthood for Central Devon MP Mel Stride

2 weeks ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Alan Quick

A Knighthood has been announced for Mel Stride, the MP for Central Devon. (Contributed)THE King has today, Friday, April 11, been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring a Knighthood for Mel Stride, the MP for Central Devon. The award has been given for political and public service. The Rt Hon Mel Stride was Secretary of State for Work and Pensions between October 25, 2022 and July 5, 2024.