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TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham 2026

Live music fans are set for another celebration of amazing entertainment in the Devon countryside as TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham confirms its return for 2026.

Following its debut outing at the historic country estate this July, which saw headline performances from Duran Duran and Basement Jaxx, Live Nation’s Cuffe and Taylor are now planning for a bigger and better event next summer with plans to unveil the first 2026 headliner in the coming weeks.

Cuffe and Taylor have already invested heavily in the venue’s infrastructure, redesigning the site and introducing a...

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Over £21m of services cut from Devon's people budget

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Tue, 01/21/2014 - 10:27pm

Councillors at a budget scrutiny meeting of Devon county council have recommended a real terms spending cut of £21.4 million from the authority’s people services.

The authority’s people services which cover areas such as the youth service, child protection services, adult social care and schools and education will see some services reduce their abilities.

However due to ongoing spending pressures including those from the review of the council’s child protection services the people budget will only make savings of £4 million on last year’s budget.

The proposed budget...

Festive Frolics at Angela Court

Christmas is a magical time of year for all of us, and the staff at Angela court always try to make Christmas as special as possible for the residents that stay with them.

Throughout the festive season the residents have taken part in all number of activities, making Christmas tree decorations, singing carols, putting up their Christmas cards and of course partaking in much mince pie eating. A particular highlight was a visit from Willow the Donkey who went along from Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary.

Christmas day was made a real treat by thier chefs especially, a full Christmas...

21 Dangerous buildings saved in storms

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/21/2014 - 5:05pm

It’s been all hands on deck as Devon Building Control Partnership ensures the recent bad weather has minimal impact on public safety.

With high winds, storms, flooding and plummeting temperatures have an effect on roads and buildings, surveyors have been out and about around the clock dealing with dangerous structures and road risks.

In December alone, DBCP dealt with 21 weather-related dangerous structures. Seven of those call-outs were on Christmas Eve. The team has attended nine incidents in 2014 so far.

Whenever there is an emergency or an incident where a...

10 Great Valentines gifts for Him

Valentines is often marketed as all about the ladies meaning the male loved ones in our lives often don’t get as spoilt as they deserve. Here at TED we believe men deserve to be treated on February 14th just as much as the girls. To help you find the perfect gift to show you care we have compiled a list of ten present ideas, blow out and budget, that you can purchase for the special man in your life.

1. Fragrance

Dior Homme Sport Eau de Toilette 50ml, £45.50 from John Lewis Man or woman, I think we all deserve to be treated to a designer label once in a while. This...

10 Great Valentines Gifts for Her

Let’s be honest, who knows better than a woman about what women want for Valentine’s Day? I’ve compiled a list of ten present ideas, blow out and budget, that you can purchase for the special lady in your life this year.

1. Lingerie

Ultimo set, Bra £11, Briefs £11 from Tesco Every woman likes to feel confident and sexy, and Tesco are offering some great lingerie sets that will make a lady feel just that. For just over £20 you can purchase a gorgeous Valentines appropriate Red underwear set. The set, which has beautiful black lace detail, is priced at £11 for the bra and £...

Glaciers existed in Britain as late as Georgian era

New evidence indicates glaciers present 11,000 years later than believed

Research led by a scientist from the University of Exeter has shown that Britain was home to small glaciers within the last few centuries – around 11,000 years later than previously thought. Dr Stephan Harrison has established that small glaciers almost certainly existed in the Cairngorm mountain range in Scotland as recently as the 18th century, contrary to the long held belief that Britain’s last glaciers melted around the 9th millennium BC. Scientists had speculated that glaciers may have formed in the...

The Southgate Hotel is onto a winner

Authored by OneVoice
Posted: Tue, 01/21/2014 - 3:06pm

The Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is pleased to announce that Samuel Billson, Chef de Partie at the hotel, has fought off over 70 applicants from around the world to win The Accor Professions Challenge in the cooking contest category.

Finalist from all over the world came to Paris for the challenge this week after competing in 2 initial heats earlier in 2013. Those competing had to take part in timed challenges for their fields, which included reception, table service, cooking or bartending. Sam, 24, had to create and cook a unique and personalized recipe using the contents of a...

Exeter Business Games 2014 launches this month

The Exeter Business Games 2014 will officially be launched on Wednesday, 29th January at a fun and motivational event held at the Thistle Rougemont Hotel, Exeter. The free event will be the first opportunity for teams to meet the Games’ Ambassador, Jo Pavey, plus giving interested teams an overview of the planned games along with details of how to sign up. The hugely successful Exeter Business Games, which will run throughout May and June 2014, comprise of eight events such as Ten-Pin Bowling, Dodgeball and a Pub Quiz. The Games promote business networking, employee participation and...

Heavy rain warning in Devon

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Tue, 01/21/2014 - 12:15pm

Outbreaks of heavy rain spreading slowly eastwards across South West England are likely to hit Devon from 3pm this

later in the day before clearing away east in the early hours of Wednesday.

The Met Office has warned that with the ground remaining saturated, people should be aware of the risk of further localised flooding within the warning area.

The rain is also expected to lead to minor disruption to transport.

The Met Office's Chief Forecaster said: "A frontal system will move east across South West England later on Tuesday clearing east in the early...

Dramatic video of knifepoint robbery

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/21/2014 - 11:22am

Police in north Devon have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a knifepoint robbery in South Molton. An 18-year-old woman was robbed at knifepoint in Lloyds TSB in East Street, South Molton at around 8.52pm on Friday 17 January. The victim was standing in the foyer of the bank about to withdraw cash from the cash machine when an unknown man approached her. He was holding a knife and demanded that she withdrew £100. She complied with his demands and drew out the cash and gave it to him. He asked her to wait in the foyer for two minutes before leaving...

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