The successful cycling weekend returns to the Jurassic Coast on Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July, in the coastal town of Seaton. Fast becoming a key date in the cycling calendar, Seaton Cycle Fest is held in the beautiful seaside town and includes fast and furious criterium races for all ages and a more genteel vintage cycle day for family fun. The Race Day event on Sunday 1st July sees 200 of the best riders from the region and beyond taking part in a series of fast-paced criterium races covering a 1.2km circuit following the long, flat seafront as well as a sharp ascent and tricky...
Extra help is at hand for unmarried couples needing legal advice with the appointment of a paralegal to the specialist cohabitation and unmarried finance team at The Family Law Company.
Dominika Windak, who is studying to become a Chartered Legal Executive, joined the company in May. After completing her BA (Hons) in International Business,
Dominika gained legal experience at a boutique law firm specialising in business and financial law. Working at The Family Law Company means she can now concentrate on the family side of law, which is her main interest, and develop skills...
The awards ceremony for the Outstanding Care Awards for Devon and Cornwall has celebrated local heroes in the caring sector.
Carers, Rowcroft Hospice and Ocean Healthcare were amongst employees, volunteers and care organisations from across the region celebrated at the awards.
The ceremony saw more than 300 people attend the sold out event at the Livermead Hotel in Torquay.
Devon County Council, Torbay Council and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are amongst organisations backing the initiative.
Bronze, Silver and Gold winners were selected across...
With the start of the World Cup nearly here, England fans are eager to see how the Three Lions perform. By facing opponents such as Belgium, Tunisia, and Panama, England shouldn’t have problems progressing with the exception of the difficult match against Belgium. However, Gareth Southgate's team is looking much better than before and by giving the captain honors to Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane, they are obviously planning on the prolific attacker to lead England to glory.
Kane is a real gem. He's the deadliest striker England has had probably since Alan Shearer and Wayne...
Places on the Hospiscare Twilight Walk , taking place on 7 July, are going fast, so walkers – and runners – are advised to sign up soon. For the first time, this year’s event includes a 5k fun run as well as the now-traditional 5 or 10 mile walking routes, to cater for women and girls of all ages and levels of fitness.
Starting at the Maer in Exmouth, the event has a ‘Pink Fizz’ theme, so runners and walkers who agree that pink isn’t just a colour, it’s an attitude are encouraged to dress accordingly. The fizz – a drop or two of bubbly – will await them, along with a bacon bap and...
It’s supposed to be the dream vacation to end all dream vacations, but do you know how to make it the best honeymoon ever? That was the question posed by online travel agents Opodo, and the responses might be a little more surprising than you think.
Cultural experiences are important during the ideal honeymoon according to Opodo's research , but there’s plenty of other options you might want to consider as well. If you're already making plans to walk down the aisle, or you’re simply dreaming of jetting off into the sunset with your partner, then here are the most popular ways to...
Leading edge cyber security experts have just launched the first Cyber Security apprenticeship programme, which includes GCHQ certified courses, at Plymouth Science Park.
The course is the first of its kind in the country and its purpose-built teaching rooms were unveiled by BluescreenIT (BIT) this week.
It follows 14 years of continued growth for the company - which is fast becoming the ‘go to’ set of experts for delivering world class IT and cyber security training.
Recent investment includes offering access to £150,000 worth of state of art CISCO technology to...
Critically acclaimed & powerful political documentary A Cambodian Spring will be screening at Exeter Picturehouse on 24th June followed by a Q&A with Director Chris Kelly and Venerable Luon Sovath.
Professor Stuart Reid, the Chair of Trustees at The Donkey Sanctuary has been appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his contributions to the veterinary profession and higher education. Stuart Reid has been a trustee of The Donkey Sanctuary since 1996 and Chair since 2007. Graduating from the University of Glasgow as a veterinary surgeon, Stuart is Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology and Informatics, holding the position of joint chair between the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde since 1997. Mike Baker, chief executive officer, The Donkey...
There might be many times in life when we would like to have some sweet revenge. Harlequin and fellow slave Cleanthis are presented with the perfect opportunity, when they are shipwrecked with their master and mistress on the Isle of Slaves.
The Island regime, run by escaped slaves, dictates that all former masters and mistresses must change places with their unfortunate slaves and take their turn to feel for themselves slavery’s impact.
The Slaves now have their turn to behave as ‘gentry’ and lord it over their former tormentors. How will they behave when the tables are...