Health & Beauty

A new hair salon has opened on Exeter's Paris Street. Established by Ellie Greensmith and Katie Holloway, Elk promises to provide a "relaxed oasis and calming atmosphere; a place where our time-conscious clients can tick more off their list than a hair cut."

Elk's contemporary approach offers patrons more than just hair and beauty - their aim is to make all ages and both men and women feel equally welcome at Elk. Take a coffee or lunch break and use their Wi-Fi, all while enjoying an Elk hair and beauty treatment.

Ellie started her career by training at the Vidal Sassoon...

It is that time of year again when most people are buying gifts, but what do you do if your gift is faulty? And what if you want to exchange a present that you do not like and do not have the receipt? In this article I will explain a bit more about the law relating to your consumer rights.

Faulty Goods

The law relating to sale of goods is relatively straight forward. A seller has to provide goods that are of satisfactory quality and fit for purpose. Your rights under these laws are against the seller not the manufacturer. Therefore if you receive goods that simply do not...

Tap dancing and jazz in the Cathedral? Christmas Jazz last Saturday, presented by Exeter Festival Chorus with soloist Jacqui Dankworth and the Big Buzzard Boogie Band, led by Andy Williamson, was the most joyous, exciting musical and spiritual experience. Jacqui Dankworth's perfectly modulated and clear voice transfixed us with the beauty of her sound and exquisite interpretation. Her voice has matured and developed so that she equals her mother Cleo Laine's range and expression, but absolutely asserts her individual style.

We were led by the musical director and conductor Nigel...

59 is the age pin-pointed by a survey as THE year to start growing old gracefully. The survey also reveals that women are eschewing cosmetic surgery and fillers, and believe that heavy make-up and mini-skirts should be given the heave-ho by the early 40’s. With Christmas party dressing on most women’s agenda in the coming week, choosing your party outfit and make-up could be a minefield if you are over 40.

77 per cent of those polled in the South West say women should grow old gracefully and not do everything they can to look younger.

The research, which polled 2000 women...