What does it take to make a baby? An accident / right timing / a drunken night / right people / right parts? But what if you don’t have all the right parts? Or you do, and one of them is broken. As it turns out, some things are un-mendable.
"[This show is for] anyone who has a mother, anyone who is a mother, anyone who is considering having a child, anyone who has decided not to, anyone who is a woman, anyone who loves a woman.” Fresh from sell out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Science Festival, a UK tour and shows in London, Sarah Bebe Holmes’ theatre work Egg...
Some one-of-a-kind 16-sided scaffolding has been created around the roof of A la Ronde, the National Trust’s quirky 16-sided house near Exmouth, meaning work can begin to make it watertight and keep the 223-year-old unique shell gallery housed inside the roof, safe and dry.
The team behind the plan to repair the 16-sided historic house say a survey commissioned by the National Trust showed that some urgent repairs were needed to the roof to help the charity continue to protect the shell gallery, made up of thousands of delicate artefacts ranging from sea shells to bird feathers....
One of the biggest names in the history of opera, Plácido Domingo, returns to the breath-taking Arena Di Verona Amphitheatre in Italy to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his debut. Plácido Domingo: 50th Anniversary Gala Evening will be screened in cinemas across the UK for a one night only spectacular on Tuesday 1st October.
As one of the most famous names in opera, Domingo will revisit three of his greatest ever roles in Verdi’s Nabucco, Simon Boccanegra and Macbeth for one very special evening at the stunning Arena Di Verona Amphitheatre, an ancient roman opera venue set in the...
The Family Law Company is delighted to announce successes for three of its Exeter team and two from the Plymouth office in recent CILEx exams.
In Exeter, Dominika Windak received a merit in Level 6 Family Law, Tuesday Alabaidi achieved a distinction in Level 3 Family Law and Client Care, and Zoe Hewines passed Level 3 Family Law and Practice, and Client Care and Legal Research, both with a merit.
In Plymouth, Shannon Walker was successful in Level 3 Introduction to Legal and Lauren Walker at Level 6 Civil Litigation.
Vacation season is here, and millions of people are hopping on planes to travel to various destinations. While most travellers focus on their physical safety when travelling, experts suggest that it is equally important to follow digital safety best practices .
Most travellers are unaware of cyber risks, making an easy target for hackers. Personal data stored on our devices is often more valuable than the contents of our wallets – it’s the gateway to all our accounts, online banking, and more. Digital safety is especially important for business travellers who carry their company’...
Award-winning business support provider, SETsquared Exeter has helped to raise significant investment for its growing client base in Exeter as part of the World-leading SETsquared Partnership.
Exeter Science Park Centre first opened its doors to research and development businesses in 2015. Since its inception, with support from SETsquared Exeter, the bespoke incubation and acceleration facility for high-tech, high-growth businesses has grown from an empty building to its current state of 90 per cent occupancy, with plans underway for a fourth grow-on building.
WORKERS are taking an average of four ‘mental health days’ a year but lying about it to their boss for fear of being judged, demoted or sacked.
New research shows over half of employees who took mental health days faked a physical illness to explain their absence, despite stress from work souring relationships and sleep patterns for many.
A mental health day is a sick day taken to look after psychological wellbeing, this could including seeing a counsellor or taking time reduce stress and anxiety before it becomes overwhelming.
Exeter-based blogger, Clara George, has won the Miss Devon title for the second year running and will go on to compete in the Miss Great Britain 75th anniversary final in February next year. This is the first time since the pageant was founded that the same person has won the Miss Devon title for two consecutive years.
Clara, 23, started her journey as a lifestyle blogger back in 2011, and started her consultancy business last year; the same year that she first won the Miss Devon award. Over recent years Clara has built up a reputation as a lifestyle blogger, documenting her...
With just over a month until the prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards’, the finalists, which include many of the county’s most respected and influential artisan food and drink producers, have been revealed.
Since entries closed in April, the esteemed panel of judges and industry experts have tasted and scored over 250 products from a staggering 67 producers, visited 70 hospitality establishments and 25 retail outlets across Devon to select the finest.
Winners will be announced during the organisation’s black tie awards’ ceremony on Monday 7th October at the magnificent 19th...
The natural beauty of Devon has always attracted and nurtured creativity in artists resulting in a vibrant studio practice. This September from Saturday 7th – Sunday 22nd, Devon Open Studios celebrates the flair and talent of the artists who live and work in Devon, connecting artists to enthusiasts in this free showcase for the arts. People of all ages can enjoy this self-guided art tour, with the flexibility to visit with as many artists as one likes.
Usually these studios are open by appointment only so Devon Open Studios gives a rare opportunity to the visitor to get an intimate...
