Dartmoor Rangers are launching a new campaign asking people to Love Moor Life and follow their new ‘Ranger Code’.
The new Ranger Code asks visitors to the National Park to follow six simple steps to help them look after this special landscape and protect the wildlife and livestock that live on Dartmoor.
As an extra incentive, there is the added bonus that if they spot people following the code while enjoying the National Park, there could be an on-the-spot reward!
The Love Moor Life campaign and Ranger Code will ask people to do six simple things: Don’t feed the...
The Family Law Company's Norman Hartnell was named Legal Hero of the Year in the Devon and Somerset Legal Awards.
He has been a specialist in family law since founding Hartnell & Co (now The Family Law Company by Hartnell Chanot) in Exeter in 1991 specifically to offer an alternative approach to clients needing help with family matters.
Norman believes family law should be less combative and more empathetic with the needs of families, particularly children. His philosophy has made him one of the preferred solicitors in the region for complex family issues and he has...
The organ installed to celebrate Buckfast Abbey’s millennium will be the centrepiece of a special evening concert by Exeter Philharmonic Choir on Saturday May 19th, the night of the Royal Wedding.
Summer in the Abbey - An evening of French and English music features works by a variety of composers from both sides of the Channel, including Vaughan Williams’ ethereal and haunting Valiant for Truth and Fauré’s ever popular Cantique de Jean Racine.
The Abbey’s newly-installed organ, played by Richard Lea, will be put through its paces with three movements from Jean Langlais’...
Devon-based lifestyle blogger Clara George, 22, has won the online vote of a prestigious regional beauty contest; giving her two chances to reach the nationwide Miss England pageant.
With no contest in the Devon region this year, all local contestants like Clara were entered into the Miss Bristol competition. Clara came first in the phone vote with 644 votes, ahead of her nearest competitor who received 514. As a result, she now holds the title of Miss Bristol Popularity and will go on to compete in the Miss Popularity Final as well as the Miss England Semi-Final.
Life collectively comprises of certain milestones and events (or a selection of such) for a good chunk of the population. Yet in a world that is continually diversifying, at an ever-increasing rate, the ‘standard’ path through life appears to be less straightforward than it once was. With digital technology, increased ease of travel, and greater awareness of global opportunities - particularly among younger generations - a plethora of different life options are beginning to present themselves. As a result, a growing number of people are making alternative life choices that diverge from...
Summer Sunday trains to and from Okehampton will return later this month.
The Great Western Railway (GWR) service, funded by Devon County Council, will run four trains each way between Okehampton and Exeter every Sunday, from Sunday 20 May to Sunday 9 September.
The service, which launched in 1997, is part of the ongoing efforts to re-introduce regular services on the line.
The Summer Sunday train announcement follows the recent second successful special trip of the “Royal Oke”, organised by OkeRail in partnership with GWR, to highlight the demand for regular...
Actually, the beginners not always know about which workout programs are more effective for the muscle growth. A lot of beginners looking for the answer to the question relating to the number of sets and repetitions. These sets should increase the muscle growth and at the same time weight loss. It has no sense to do individually. By the way, you should follow the recommendations of specialists proven by time and practice. Also, there are situations when you can’t lose weight at all. In this case, you need to find the main causes of problems with weight. Losing weight requires a combination...
Mountain biking is a popular sport for many reasons. It’s a thrilling way to explore nature, whilst providing a full-body workout! If you’re looking to blow off steam and get closer to your surroundings, mountain biking is the perfect way to add some adventure to your life. Here are five easy ways to get into the sport.
Start Spinning
If you’re eager to start mountain biking, but you’re concerned about your fitness levels, try spinning first. Although mountain biking is a fun way to explore your natural surroundings, it is also an intense aerobic exercise, so it’s...
Thousads of people will show their support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) communities in the region by attending the 10th Exeter Pride event on Saturday, May 12.
Exeter Pride is one of the South West's biggest celebrations of the LGBTQ+ communities, and one of the biggest free Pride events in the country. It promises to be an explosion of colour, positivity and pride - and everyone is invited to come out and celebrate.
There will be a colourful rainbow flag March from the St Sidwell Centre, beginning at 12 noon (assemble at 11.30am), which...
Road users are being encouraged to plan their journeys into and around Exeter on Thursday 10 May when the new IKEA store opens to the public.
Increased traffic volumes are anticipated on the major routes into the city, especially on the M5 at Junction 30 Sandygate roundabout and the A379 leading to the new store. Additional traffic may potentially lead to disruption and longer than average delays in the area surrounding the new store.
IKEA has contracted a traffic management company to deal with the arrangements and consultation on the plans has taken place with Devon and...
