Captain Scott’s Antarctic expedition skis for sale

Post published:January 10, 2026
Post category:Devon News

Adam Partridge AuctioneersBrowning was one of the southern party, all of whom survived the Antarctic expeditionRelics from Captain Scott's doomed attempt to be the first to reach the South Pole are set to go under the hammer.A set of skis and ski poles used by a member of the Antarctic expedition, Frank Browning from Stockland, are set to be auctioned by Adam Partridge Auctioneers in Hele, Devon, on 12 January.Director of valuations Christopher Surfleet said Browning had been…

South Hams District Council seeks nominations for awards

Post published:January 10, 2026
Post category:Devon News

A council in Devon is seeking nominations for local heroes who "go above and beyond" to help local people every day.South Hams District Council said the South Hams Community Awards would celebrate people and organisations in four categories.They are the Young Persons Award, Community Champion Award, Community Organisation Award and the Climate and Biodiversity Champion Award.Councillor Bernard Taylor said: "Too often, great work being done in our communities by residents goes unrecognised and uncelebrated." Source link

Gritter lorry overturns on black ice in Devon amid ice warning

Post published:January 10, 2026
Post category:Devon News

Emergency services have warned of "challenging conditions" and black ice after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for ice across parts of Devon and Cornwall.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said motorists should be mindful of risk of black ice, which was not always visible, as a result of low temperatures combined with recent rain.The fire service said it was sent to a report of a gritter lorry that overturned on Dousland Road in Princetown, Devon,…

Quiz of the week: What is the new female Parkrun record?

Post published:January 10, 2026
Post category:Devon News

How much can you remember about the events of the past week in Devon and Cornwall? Source link

Exeter City fans excited to relive away match in Manchester

Post published:January 9, 2026
Post category:Devon News

John AyresandZhara Simpson,DevonBBCDenise Watts said the Exeter City and Manchester City match up was "written in the stars"The former chairman of a football club said she would be returning to Manchester 21 years later to support her team again. Denise Watts, who served as the first female chairman of Exeter City Football Club between 2005 and 2010, said the game against Manchester City on Saturday at Ethihad Stadium was "written in the stars".Exeter City played Manchester United during…

Cornwall and Devon have major damage from Storm Goretti

Post published:January 9, 2026
Post category:Devon News

Caroline RobinsonSouth WestAmanda WeatherlyTrees in Truro let this house badly damagedThousands of homes are without power after Storm Goretti brought Cornwall a rare red weather warning for wind, with widespread damage to property and many trees blown down. The warning was in force from 16:00 GMT to 23:00 on Thursday with a further yellow warning for wind for Devon and Cornwall until 08:00 on Friday - gusts of 99mph (159 kph) were recorded in the Isles of Scilly.National…

Ricky Pellow: Camborne bring in former Exeter coach as sporting director

Post published:January 9, 2026
Post category:Devon News

Camborne have appointed former Exeter coach Ricky Pellow as sporting director.The 47-year-old has taken up the role on a part-time basis at the National Two West leaders.Pellow left Exeter in November after a 16-year spell as skills coach which saw the club promoted to the Premiership and win two English titles, as well as the 2020 European Champions Cup. The move comes as part of Pellow's appointment as sports director with FLX Sports and Events, who are owned…

Exeter Cathedral announces prep school closure

Post published:January 9, 2026
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The oldest school in Exeter is to close due to "unavoidable financial pressures".Exeter Cathedral School said it had taken the "extremely difficult decision" to close the prep part of the school, for years three to eight, from September 2026.The 12th century school said it hoped to give families and colleagues the time they needed to plan for alternative school placements in September. In a statement, the school said: "We understand the impact this will have on our entire…

Storm Goretti hits Devon. This is the story

Post published:January 9, 2026
Post category:Devon News

Storm Goretti has struck, Devon responds and here is what happened Source link

Temperance movement buildings explored in Devon and Cornwall

Post published:January 9, 2026
Post category:Devon News

A new study has been published in a book exploring the architectural legacy of the Temperance movement.Temperance was a 19th Century social movement that looked to combat alcohol's devastating effects in England. The study by Historic England and Liverpool University Press explored the buildings left behind by the movement. Two buildings in Cornwall, the Teetotal Hall in Penryn and the former Lamb Coffee Tavern in Redruth, and two buildings in Devon, the former Raleigh Hotel in Dartmouth and…

Essential access works at shopping Torquay centre begin

Post published:January 9, 2026
Post category:Devon News

Essential repair works to lifts and escalators at a shopping centre have started.Torbay Council said the work at Fleet Walk shopping centre in Torquay was hoped to improve access for visitors by connecting all levels of the car park with the shops and Fleet Street.Work on the escalator that serves a Sports Direct store and the gallery started on Monday and was expected to be complete by 21 February, said the local authority.The next phase of the works…

A Response – Exeter Observer

Post published:January 8, 2026
Post category:Devon News Response

A Response – Exeter Observer

Good journalism costs money Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADAR An evening performance exploring the connection between music, travel and the natural environment. Leigh Curtis St Nicholas Priory is hosting an evening performance exploring the connection between music, travel and the natural environment on Wednesday 21 January.