A family-run John Deere dealership based in South West England has marked four decades of steadfast service.
Masons Kings was established to provide customers with agricultural and turf machinery in 1984 in Chudleigh and now has depots in Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall. Today the company has a team of over 120 staff and a turnover of £48m.
“Masons Kings remain committed to its steadfast motto – providing premium support for premium products,” said Roger Prior, Owner and Director at Masons Kings. “This commitment not only reflects our past achievements but serves as a...
Multi-award winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Sales Director, Richard Smith, who will play a pivotal role in delivering their ongoing ambitious growth plans.
Barny Butterfield, owner and founder of the Crediton based cider company comments: "Whilst others in our sector have seen a continual decline in sales, we are consistently out-performing the market and Richard’s appointment is part of our plan to keep growing.”
Richard joins Sandford Orchards with a great track record of success, having worked at director level...
Teenage Dads, the breakout sensation known for their vibrant melodies and infectious energy, are set to take the stage at Exeter Cavern on May 19th, 2024. The performance promises to be an electrifying experience, showcasing their latest single 'Tale Of A Man' and much-loved hits from their Midnight Driving EP.
With every release, Teenage Dads unapologetically embrace their eccentricities without shame or apology. Fresh off the heels of winning the 2023 Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist ARIA Award, Teenage Dads return with their latest single 'Tale Of A Man' - a buttoned-up,...
Marc Astley, a well-known local journalist and news editor, is the latest trustee to join the board of Westbank Community Health and Care and says he’s on a mission to spread the word about the work of this fantastic, community charity.
As an experienced media professional and a former editor of the Exeter Express & Echo newspaper, Marc is well-placed to do this. His achievements include co-founding the UK Daily Ltd, a stable of 10 online news and feature platforms including The Exeter Daily. He also set up the successful Exeter-based PR and Marketing Agency, Astley Media,...
Devon & Cornwall Police and Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner have joined all police forces across the UK to launch the Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service, which will be run by the independent charity Crimestoppers.
The service, which goes live on Thursday 14 March 2024, was established to give the public an anonymous and confidential route to report concerns about criminal behaviour by individuals in policing. It will bolster the Force’s capability to take action against those who are not fit to serve.
A new era is dawning for the Poltimore Music & Arts Festival.
The Music in Devon Initiative (MIDI) and Exeter University are helping two charities, Poltimore House Trust and Friends of Poltimore House , to bring back the popular music and arts festival after a five-year break.
The 2024 Poltimore Music & Arts Festival will be held over two days on late May bank bank holiday Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May, when previously the festival was a one-day event.
Ticket pre-sales go live on Friday 15th March https://www.fatsoma.com/e/yay1hd0p/poltimore-festival...
The humble fruit fly is helping scientists who are working to find a cure for brain tumours.
And the tiny insect, often viewed as a household nuisance, has helped researchers to better understand mechanisms which turn a healthy cell into a tumour cell.
The work is taking place at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth and is helping us get a better understanding of glioma tumours, which include low and high-grade types with glioblastoma (GBM) being the most commonly-diagnosed high-grade brain tumour in adults.
Members of the Devon Air Ambulance fundraising team were delighted to receive the Exeter Living Award for local charities on behalf of the organisation on Thursday evening.
The team was up against some worthy competitors locally and were thrilled to have been awarded the accolade. Jo Rigby, Head of Fundraising at Devon Air Ambulance said:
"We are incredibly proud to have received this amazing award from the Exeter Living Awards, 2024. We were up against some fantastic charities, each deserving of such a prestigious award, so thank you to the judging panel who recognised...
Devon veterans with mobility issues attributable to their service are now able to apply for support from the reinstated Veterans’ Mobility Fund (VMF).
Administration of the life-changing fund was awarded to Help for Heroes and Blesma by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) and the Armed Forces Covenan t Trust Fund in September, 2023.
The VMF is a central fund, awarded by the OVA, to support veterans with physical disabilities through grants to enable them to access mobility equipment that improves their quality of life.
Local bus operator Stagecoach South West announced changes across their regional bus network. Bus timetables across Devon will see improvements to offer customers a more reliable and punctual service.
In addition to providing more robust timetables, some routes will offer more frequent connections and in some areas journeys to new destinations are provided.
Stagecoach South West Managing Director Peter Knight said: ‘We look forward to being able to offer more robust timetables for our customers this spring. It has become increasingly challenging to be able to run our...
