Fore Street

Pedestrian dies in Exeter collision

Emergency services attended a serious collision on Fore Street in Exeter city centre on Saturday (25 July).

Police and ambulance were called just before 1pm to attend Fore Street, Exeter after reports of a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 78 year old male from the Exeter area, was confirmed deceased at the scene.

Fore Street was closed in both directions for several hours whilst an investigation of the scene took place.

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 415 of 25th July 2015

Serious accident in Exeter city centre

Emergency services were called to a serious accident in Exeter city centre earlier this afternoon.

The incident happened at the top of Fore Street at around 1pm.

Fore Street is currently closed in both directions between the Bartholomew Street West junction and the Market Street junction.

More on this incident here: http://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/local-news/pedestrian-dies-exeter-collision

Mystery £1,000 handed over to Hospiscare

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Tue, 05/05/2015 - 5:35pm

Local charity Hospiscare has officially received the £1,000 left in a bag outside one of its city shops.

Amy Broadway, deputy manager of Hospiscare’s flagship Fore Street shop handed the cash over today to Hospiscare nurses at the Dryden Road hospice.

Police released the cash after nobody came forward to claim it.

Six weeks ago £1,020 was left in a large bag, containing a purple quilt, just by the front door a few minutes before staff arrived to open up in the morning.

Hospiscare staff nurse Megan Woodman, who received the cash, said: “This is wonderful news...

Exeter "legal highs" shop ceases trading

Wicked Head legal high shop in South Street, Exeter has now ceased trading following an investigation by police after numerous complaints had been received since the shop’s opening in August. The complaints centred around anti-social behaviour, nuisance and disorder by persons visiting the shop located in South Street, Exeter and the subsequent effects on them following purchase of substances deemed ‘legal highs’. Over three months police logged complaints from local trades and members of the public visiting the City to shop. The anti-social behaviour by persons attending the shop to...

Fore Street Closed after Flat Fire

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 04/18/2014 - 10:19am

Fore street in Exeter was closed on Thursday afternoon after a fire broke out in a top floor flat. Three appliances from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue were at the scene at around 14:08 yesterday (April 17) after being called to the fire involving the window sill and walls of the residence Police closed the road between Market Street and Bartholomew Street while fire crews made the building safe.

Christmas Markets in Fore Street

Event Date: 
20/12/2013 - 9:00am to 22/12/2013 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Fore Street, Exeter

Christmas Gift Markets in Exeter City Centre located on the corner of Fore Street and South Street.

Up to 25 local traders at each market giving you the chance to find that Christmas present which is a little different.

Products for sale include clothing, leather goods, rugs, jewllery, toys, Christmas decorations, glassware, herbal treatments, soaps, candles and many more.

Bunyip and Otton's Launch party

Event Date: 
26/10/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Bunyip and Otton's, Fore Street, Exeter. EX4 3JF.

To celebrate Bunyip Beads and Buttons relocating to Fore Street, as well as teaming up with new shop Otton's Haberdashery, we will be hosting a day of treats, demonstrations, and freebies on Saturday 26 October.

The first 25 customers to spend over £10 will be given a free goody bag - so come down early!

Exeter set to sparkle with Christmas lights

Exeter looks set to sparkle this Christmas, with the City Council preparing to fund festive illuminations in the city centre.

Businesses in the city are being asked to get behind the generous offer by dipping into their pockets and 'growing' the array of lights!

Members of Exeter City Council's Scrutiny Economy Committee will be asked to back a plan to fund Christmas lights in the centre to the tune of £14,500.

Part of the plan will be to approach shops and businesses to ask for additional funds to bolster the illuminations in neighbouring streets.

The core...

Watch the World Cup with Walkabout

With the World Cup just weeks away, if you can’t afford a ticket to Brazil, the big question is ‘where’s the best place to catch all the action?’ For the ultimate football fiesta, great food and drinks deals, an awesome atmosphere and, of course, brilliant big screens, look no further than Walkabout on Fore Street.

With more screens than any other bar on the high street, Walkabout will be showing every kick of every game in stunning HD on at least 16 LED TVs around the bar and a state-of-the-art giant HD projection screen. With crystal-clear commentary that’s always loud enough to...

How to tell a man by his shoes

You may think that the eyes are the window to the soul but actually one of the best way to tell a man’s personality and preferences is by looking at his shoes! First impressions are the biggest impressions and we perceive others through non-verbal communication, where footwear certainly points the way to showcasing a man’s moral character. Whether the occasion is a date, a wedding or a job interview, High & Mighty ( located in Fore Street) take a look at what his footwork says about him.

THE BOAT SHOES MAN This gentleman enjoys shopping and likes to put effort into his outfit...

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