Police were called to Dunkeswell Aerodrome just before 1pm yesterday, Saturday 28 February, following concerns for the welfare of a male skydiver.
Emergency Services attended the scene, where sadly a 49-year-old man was confirmed deceased. His family have been informed.
Scene guards remain in place currently, and enquiries are ongoing into the incident by the relevant agencies.
Man sentenced to three-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to manslaughter
A 22-year-old man from Wolverhampton, has been jailed for three-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to manslaughter at Exeter Crown Court, following the death of a man in Exmouth.
Visit Exeter celebrates English Tourism Week
It’s English Tourism Week until 22 March and to mark the occasion, Visit Exeter is celebrating the people and businesses that make the city such a special place to visit.
Partial rowback on vehicle ban along ‘Green Lane’ possible after legal threat
A ban on motor vehicles using a Devon lane reserved for walkers and cyclists could be partially reversed after an action group’s threat of legal action.
Exeter flat issued with closure order following persistent anti-social behaviour
A closure order has been issued to a residential property on Albert Street in Exeter, after the flat became a hotspot for anti-social behaviour; causing concerns for people living in neighbouring properties.
Hospital charity hits £1.4m Super Theatre Appeal target
A fundraising appeal for a new state-of-the-art operating theatre at the Royal Devon & Exeter (Wonford) Hospital has hit its £1.4million target in less than 18 months.
Re-opening Dryden Road to cars a ‘legal risk’
Letting cars back into an Exeter street which has been a haven for cyclists since the Covid pandemic could leave Devon County Council liable to legal action, it has been claimed.
Co Wheels to launch new community car club in Exeter
A new community car club is being launched in Devon, providing people with access to a car without the cost and responsibility of owning one.
Free drop-in event to explain UK landline switchover
People wanting to know more about the UK landline switchover can pop along to free information event in Exeter.
6:00am - 7:00am
Sponsored by Scrap Cars Exeter
7:00am - 11:00am
Breakfast with travel updates, news headlines, entertainment.
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A walk around Exmouth, finding Wellies, completing a quiz with a Certificate and Badge on completion.
Friendly weekly activity club which will provide a chance for people to get out of the house and meet other people.
at Palmer House
FREE ENTRY for all! Childrens books, gifts, 3d printing, fossils, candles, perfumes, bath bombs, crochet plushies, vintage watches, handmade bags and more! The...
at St Teresa's Hall
