If you have never travelled overseas, you might not know where to start when planning a trip. As a result, you might book a break at the wrong time, or you might fail to pack the right items. However, do not despair, as a little bit of research could ensure you have a hassle-free, enjoyable holiday you’ll remember for all the right reasons. Read on for some top tips on how to plan your first holiday abroad.

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As you have never travelled overseas before, you probably haven’t got a passport. Don’t make the mistake of leaving it until the last minute to...

Pupils, staff and teachers at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Abbot received the Sustrans Bronze School Mark award at a special celebration event last week (Thursday 12 July).

The prestigious award is given to schools that have worked hard to bring about organisational, cultural and behavioural changes which help the school community choose to travel in more active and sustainable ways.

As part of the Devon Active Travel to Schools project which is delivered by Sustrans and funded by Devon County Council through the Access Fund, Sustrans has been working with...

Exeter-based Lightfoot, the award-winning connected car technology that rewards better drivers, has announced a new partnership with specialist fruit juice and premium juice drink manufacturer Frobishers.

As part of this partnership, Frobishers will sponsor their own Lightfoot league in which Elite Drivers (those who achieve Lightfoot's gold standard for efficient driving) can compete for prizes. By following Lightfoot's in car audio and visual guidance, Elite Drivers not only cut their fuel bills and carbon footprint but are rewarded for smoother driving through a host of rewards...

Powderham Food Festival has revealed the line-up of high profile chefs who will be featuring at this year's Festival on 6th and 7th October 2018.

Michelin starred
John Burton-Race and Peter Gorton will be making their debut appearance at the exciting autumnal foodie event alongside broadcaster Judi Spiers, who will be hosting the chefs' theatre across the weekend.

Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Powderham Castle, master chefs John Burton-Race and Peter Gorton will be joined at the two day celebration of South West food and drink by acclaimed patisserie chef Colin...

With football fever having gripped the country over the past month, the Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies recently gave customers and staff the chance to score a penalty against the company’s mascot Archie Bee, helping to raise £389.73 for Children’s Hospice South West.

Penalty takers made a £1 donation to take their shot and all those that beat Archie Bee were entered into a prize draw to win a Sharp 49” LED TV.

Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented:

“The penalty shoot-out was great fun and, although Archie Bee’s performance wasn’t quite up to the...

WOMEN in Exeter are being urged to pull on their trainers and enter Cancer Research UK’s Exeter bumper weekend as there are only a few days left until registration closes.

Over 4,000 women have already signed up to take part in Exeter Pretty Muddy on Saturday 21st July or Exeter 5k & 10k on Sunday 22nd July at Westpoint Arena but there are some places still available.

For the first time ever, Pretty Muddy Kids will be taking place before the adults event on Saturday 21st July. Pretty Muddy Kids is a new exciting obstacle course designed just for children - with added...

Local charity Rainbow Living is delighted to announce the appointment of four new Directors to their Board.

Dave Hopton, Clive Hughes, Tracey Rockey and Paul Winfield join Rainbow Living at an exciting time, as the charity embarks on its latest project, a fourth Rainbow House in Exeter.

Rainbow Living is a small, but growing, volunteer-run charity, which has enjoyed success with its unique housing model, which enables adults with learning and other disability to live with their peers in specially adapted accommodation, designed to promote and encourage independent supported...

Nearly one in three UK bosses admit they have or would reject a female job applicant because they suspect she ‘might start a family soon’.

Although this form of employment discrimination is unlawful, 15% anonymously admitted that they had broken sex discrimination laws.

The new research of 501 bosses, carried out by law firm Slater and Gordon, also revealed that one in four bosses has rejected or would reject a woman, simply because she was a single parent.

A further 29% said they have discounted or would discount a woman for a job role because she had young...