The countdown is on to the UK’s only marathon challenge series exclusively for women – and it looks like being the last one ever.
The Women Can Challenges on Sunday May 26 offer full, half and quarter marathon options, all mainly off-road and taking in the spectacular East Devon countryside and coastline.
Organisers Pauline Beare and Peg Wiseman are retiring after the event and founder Jo Earlam has stepped down after two years at the helm.
With no-one to take it on, 2019 will bring the curtain down on this unique women-only experience, which is supported by Devon...
Richard Baker is the new managing partner of leading South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP, with growth and client service at the top of his agenda.
Richard took up his post on 1 May, taking over from Robert Camp after his eight-and-a-half-year tenure in the role. Robert will remain with the firm as director of strategic innovation.
Richard Baker joined Stephens Scown in 1993 and has been a member of its Board for over six years, initially as head of the Truro office and for the last year as deputy managing partner. A real estate expert with particular expertise in the...
Traffic signals at Sidford Cross are due to be replaced later this year, with preparatory work scheduled to be carried out next month.
Devon County Council is currently finalising the scheme which will upgrade the traffic signals at the junction of the A3052/A375 Sidford Cross, as well as the pedestrian crossing on the A3052 near to the junction.
Initial work to replace traffic detection systems, located in the road and pavements around the crossroads, is expected to start in mid-June and will take up to three weeks.
More than 8,800 school pupils across Devon will be able to receive Bikeability cycle training this year after a successful funding bid by Devon County Council.
Just over £283,000 has been secured from the Department for Transport in order to deliver Bikeability and adult cycle training.
Bikeability provides children with important skills to help them cycle more safely and more often. Devon County Council has now helped over 70,000 children take part in the free training since 2006. Secondary schools are also being reminded that they are able to host free Bikeability Level 3...
When smart cars were first introduced into the automotive world, a lot of people had mixed feelings concerning these cars. While some accepted them, others found faults in the seemingly smaller yet cooler cars. However, the increased number of smart cars on the road is a clear indication that the cars are here to stay. It is fair to say that smart cars represent the needed growth in the automobile sector. On top of that, they have qualities that are better than those found in the traditional cars. Here are some of the things that make smart cars better than traditional cars.
THE AA named The Swan in Devon as the nation’s ‘Inn of the Year’ at a star-studded awards event in London recently (April 30, 2019).
The Bampton pub, which is no stranger to accolades, having already this spring been declared for the third year running as one of the top 50 gastropubs in the country, is now celebrating again.
Chef-patron Paul Berry, who co-owns The Swan with his wife and fellow award-winning chef Donna, said: “This is wonderful news and we couldn’t be more delighted. We win lots of awards for our food, so it’s great to be acknowledged now for the hospitality...
Cremation is one of the more popular options people rely on when someone they love passes away. So, it was only natural that ash urns would eventually go out of fashion, so to say.
Moreover, now you can actually turn the ashes into diamonds that you can wear around your neck or on your fingers.
Most individuals still store the ashes in urns or sprinkle them on a field or in the water. However, it seems that more and more people want to leave the aforementioned behind and, instead, commemorate their loved ones by wearing them, so to say.
Get into gear for summer in a beautiful historic parkland setting with over 400 vintage vehicles at Killerton’s Classic Car day.
On Sunday 12 May at Killerton House near Exeter, cared for by the National Trust, over 400 classic car enthusiasts will be taking a pit stop in the historic parkland to showcase their pride and joys.
Alongside the vast array of cars, there will be a craft fair with over 40 stalls including local food traders such as Camper Coffee, the Teign Canteen and Lemon Jelli. Adults can enjoy sampling Killerton estate cider at the bar, while kids can let off...
Mansion competition targeted for the 2nd time in 3 months
In the space of three months, the family behind the Millionaires Mansion competition have fallen victim to multiple targeted arson attacks as a result of their bid to raise funds for charity and local communities.
Back in February, fire crews were called to a bridge over the M5 at Junction 28 near Cullompton in Devon to put out a fire which was raining burning debris onto the motorway, wreaking havoc and causing drivers to swerve out of its path.
A van advertising the Millionaire Mansion competition, which...
Are you planning a holiday to Cornwall but are worried that it will strain your budget? The good news is that vacationing in Cornwall doesn’t have to be expensive at all – provided you know how to cut costs.
If you’re interested in doing that, there are a few tips that you should definitely try:
• Visit the south coast instead of the north
The north coast tends to be very popular among tourists, but it is also much more expensive. If you’re on a tight budget, exploring the south coast will definitely be much cheaper across the board.
