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Kids embark on magical journey

At the golden age of 81, former Exeter News and Photographic Service reporter Fay Knowles (nee Johanson) has announced the launch of her first children’s book - “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure”!

Action packed and heart-warming, Fay says children will love and learn from this fun adventure story of family togetherness, simplicity and resilience!

“Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure”, a fully illustrated chapter book, tells of two young Bahamian boys, who are thrilled when their parents decide to take them to remote Coco Plum Island, to surprise their grandparents...

Online gambling and the UK economy moving

While 2016 may have been a tough year, there is some trepidation going into 2017 and what the future will bring for the UK economy. With Brexit looming in March, or whenever the government will start it, there are many questions as to how the economy will handle the changes.

With UK online Casino Cruise and other betting sites are contributing greatly to the UK economy it is fair to say that this is one industry that will continue to thrive. With projections saying that online gambling could be worth over £10 billion by 2020, it is obvious that a ‘bad’ Brexit may hit this, but then...

Festive fun for residents at Sidmouth’s Lymebourne Community Centre

A festive evening of song and Christmas decorations lit up Sidmouth’s Lymebourne Community Centre recently as tenants and residents from both Lymebourne and Arcot Park celebrated the season.

It’s the second year that East Devon District Council’s Community Development Team and mobile support officers have organised the Light Up Lymebourne event and this year Arcot Park residents took part too. The event is now called 'Light Up Lymebourne and Arcot' and the two communities are encouraged to decorate their windows and enter a competition to win the best Christmas lights display....

Devon introduces jobs freeze to cut costs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/04/2017 - 4:38pm

A jobs freeze is being introduced by Devon County Council to manage a projected budget overspend.

The latest estimates show the budget will overspend by £8.1 million by the end of the financial year unless firm action is taken.

The jobs freeze will not apply to posts where the council would fail to meet its statutory responsibilities if it did not recruit a replacement worker.

In addition, no temporary or agency staff or consultants – apart from front-line social workers – will be taken on without the personal authorisation of chief executive, Phil Norrey.

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Is Divorce Day caused by Christmas – or is there more to it?

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 01/04/2017 - 1:53pm

While some start the New Year armed with resolutions to be more active or eat a healthier diet, others are contemplating more substantial changes in the form of a separation from their spouse, says family law specialist, The Family Law Company.

It is commonly reported that family lawyers receive a higher than usual number of enquiries in early January on ‘Divorce Day’, the first Monday back at work. The Christmas break is often held responsible for this increase for various reasons including finances and spending more time together leading to family rows.

Associate...

Have your say on Teignbridge draft budget plans

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/04/2017 - 11:53am

Teignbridge is preparing to debate its budget plans and would welcome local comment as the council moves towards a final 2017/18 budget and looks further ahead to deal with different changes and challenges.

It’s asking residents to take part in an online survey with responses forming part of the budget-setting process before decisions are made on spending plans.

Draft plans include a 3.22% increase Teignbridge’s portion of council tax by £5, taking the average Band D price for district council services to £160.17.

Everything Teignbridge does is paid for by...

Kent Users of World’s Largest Adult Dating Site Affected by Massive Data Breach

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/04/2017 - 6:56am

Online data breaches are nothing new. There has been a spate of embarrassing data hacks of high-profile websites, including other adult dating sites. The latest one to be affected by malicious hackers is Adult Friend Finder, which is one of the largest adult dating websites in operation. Millions of users, past and present, are potentially affected by the hack, so if you have used the Adult Friend Finder website in the last twenty years, your personal information could be out there on the web.

Sexting is Safer than Adult Dating

Adult dating websites are very popular with...

Young Farmers gain places on 2017 travel scholarships

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/03/2017 - 10:32am

The Devon Federation of Young Farmers Clubs recently held their travel interviews which saw over 40 members from across the county apply for the 2017 scholarships. The members completed application forms and attended interviews at the Devon Young Farmers centre in Exeter.

Extended thanks to the interviewers; Marion Cann, Neil Grills, Clare Edworthy, Chris Berry, Faye Heal and Mark Davis who have all previously been members of Devon YFC and travelled on the scholarship programme.

Difficult decisions were made to who the places were awarded to, as the standard of members was...

City law firm supports art initiative

A NEW initiative, which features artwork created by people living with dementia, has received support from legal firm Cartridges Law.

The company will be displaying work from local creative workshop Budding Friends in the foyer of its Cowick Street offices, in support of Age UK Exeter and dementia care in the local community.

The exhibition was launched at a private viewing with some of the artists, their family and friends, as well as the firm’s private client and reception teams. Everyone is invited to drop in and see the colourful displays.

Bridget Garrood,...

Children’s Hospice SW opens Clearance Shop in Exeter

Authored by CHSW
Posted: Mon, 01/02/2017 - 7:24pm

Love a good bargain? Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) has transformed its Paris Street shop into a new Clearance Shop with everything priced at just £2 or under!

With lots of items all reduced, it’s a great opportunity to grab a bargain whilst helping to support your local children’s hospice at the same time. Chris Judd Head of Retail at CHSW said: ‘This is a really exciting venture for us. Being able to offer quality clothing at discount prices is not only great news for shoppers, but also a fantastic way for us to generate even more funds for our Little Bridge House hospice...

Exeter peace talk tops one million views

Authored by TEDxExeter
Posted: Mon, 01/02/2017 - 9:59am

Manwar Ali was one of the UK’s most prominent advocates of Jihad. Now his talk about peace and radicalization of young Muslims has reached over 1 million views.

The former radical jihadist, who participated in violent, armed campaigns in the Middle East and Asia in the 1980s, spoke powerfully at TEDxExeter earlier this year about his remarkable journey from jihadi fighter to renouncing his former views and working for peace. In a little over six months film of his talk has now been translated into 10 languages and viewed over 1 million times online on TED.com.

"For a long...

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