Ethan Heppell

United Kingdom

Journalist at Mid Devon Advertiser

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Teenager charged with raping 16-year-old remanded in custody

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

Boyes was remanded in custody to appear at Exeter Crown Court on June 12. (Google Street View)A TEENAGER from Exeter has today, Monday, May 12, appeared in court charged with a number of rape and sexual offences. Also in the newsSonny Boyes, 19, is accused of two rapes against a 16-year-old girl at Clyst Halt Avenue on Friday evening [May 9]. He is also accused of four counts of sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl at Digby & Sowton train station and on a train heading into Exeter.
Parish council strongly objects to industrial use Long Lane application

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

The land in question is off Long Lane, near Haccombe (Google Street View )A PARISH council has strongly objected to an application seeking to change the use of land off Long Lane from agricultural to industrial. 25/00642/NPA is seeking prior approval to confirm change of use of an existing agricultural building together with the associated surrounding space on land off Long Lane, near Haccombe. It is seeking to change to a flexible B2/B8 use, which includes industrial and storage uses.
From the Big Apple to the streets of Devon for 200 mile bike ride

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

David will begin his journey on Wednesday, May 14 (Ashburton Arts Centre)THE artistic director of a Teignbridge music festival has crossed the pond and is gearing up to complete a more than 200 mile bike ride of Devon. New York-based violist, David Yang, will depart on the 215 mile trip on Wednesday, May 14. The ride, which will see David start and finish in Ashburton, is in aid of the Ashburton Chamber Music Festival.
Teignbridge beaches hit with sewage alerts

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

Dawlish Town and Teignmouth Holcombe beaches have been flagged by Surfer’s Against Sewage. (Surfer’s Against Sewage)SEVERAL sewage alerts have been issued for beaches in Devon, including two in Teignbridge. Also in the newsDawlish Town and Teignmouth Holcombe beaches have been flagged by Surfer’s Against Sewage. Sewage discharge is common after heavy rainfall, as storm overflows are used to prevent drains being overwhelmed, but such circumstances sees sewage discharge leaked into the sea.
Share Shed awarded 'game-changing' grant by National Lottery

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

The £252,316 grant will enable the charity to deliver its new project called ‘Happier People and Stronger Communities through Share and Repair in South Devon’. (Share Shed )A MOBILE ‘library of things’ has been awarded what it describes as a ‘game-changing’ grant from the National Lottery. The Share Shed offers access to more than 350 items in an affordable and convenient way, from tools and camping gear to household appliances and leisure equipment.
Pete's coast path trek for Forde Park Community Project

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

Pete has already raised more than half of his £3,000 target (Pete Brailey)A MAN is walking the entire length of the South West Coast Path in aid of a Newton Abbot charity. Pete Brailey began the more than 600 mile journey along England's longest waymarked long-distance footpath on May 2. Running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coats of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole in Dorset, the path stretches for 630 miles.
Don't miss police at Newton Abbot community event

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

Officers will be at the Courtney Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Wednesday, May 14. (Google Street View )NEWTON Abbot’s local policing team will be on hand at a community event this week. Also in the newsOfficers will be at the Courtney Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Wednesday, May 14. ‘Please come along as this is your opportunity to speak with your local officers to discuss any issues of concern to you’ a spokesperson for the Newton Abbot Neighbourhood Policing Team said.
Croft care home residents celebrate VE Day

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

Residents at the Croft care home in Newton Abbot celebrated VE Day with a special, sun-soaked BBQ (The Croft Care Home )RESIDENTS at a Newton Abbot care home marked VE Day with a special barbeque. Also in the newsJoined by family and friends, residents at the Croft Care Home celebrated the 80th anniversary of Germany’ surrender in 1945 with the feast. Resident manager Lucy Hall oversaw the BBQ, assisted by staff.
Don't miss Newton Abbot's annual town meeting

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

Newton Abbot Town Council’s annual town meeting takes place in Courtenay Street (Steve Pope/MDA)NEWTON Abbot Town Council’s town meeting takes place this weekend. Also in the newsAn annual event each May, the meeting is an opportunity to meet with councillors, council officers and museum staff and to bring to their attention the matters relating to life in the town that most concern them. It is also a good opportunity to find about local events.
Benidorm bound fire crew's Trago Mill bike challenge raises hundreds

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

Blaze Bear was on hand to boost moral throughout Saturday's static bike challenge at Trago Mills (Chagford Fire Station )A TEIGNBRIDGE fire crew gearing up to cycle to Spain in full fire-service kit for charity have completed a static bike ride at Trago Mills. Chagford Fire Station’s Finbar, Frank, Greg, Mark, Nick, Rex and Tom with special guest Blaze Bear will depart for the ‘New York of the Mediterranean’ on May 25, with the municipality’s Llevant Beach serving as the finish line.