As the Christmas shopping season approaches it seems that we are happiest making our online purchases while sat in the comfort of our lounge.
A survey by five star housebuilder David Wilson Homes, which is currently building new homes across Exeter, reveals that almost 60 per cent of us would rather do our shopping from the comfort of our lounge than anywhere else in the house.
The study about where people prefer to make their online purchases found that the home office was also a popular option among those questioned, followed by the bedroom and kitchen.
Rainbow Living’s Treasurer Ruth Airdrie has attended Buckingham Palace for her MBE investiture ceremony.
Ruth was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours list, in recognition of the voluntary work she has undertaken for Rainbow Living over the last 11 years.
Ruth visited the palace with her husband John and daughter Sarah for the investiture ceremony. The MBE was presented by HRH Prince Charles.
An MBE is awarded by the Queen and is given to those who have made an outstanding achievement or service to the...
Disability charities and clubs from across the county meet for a special music day in Exeter to celebrate an amazing project and to meet up and make new friends.
A special one-day event is coming to Exeter this December, as participants and organisations involved in the groundbreaking “Make Music, Make a Change” project come together to share what they’ve learned and make some new music!
The project, run by Devon-based charity Wren Music and funded by Arts Council England has been running throughout the Summer and Autumn and has seen musicians from Wren work across the...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a two vehicle collision that happened on Saturday 25November 2017 on an unclassified road at Batsworthy Cross near Rackenford in Devon.
Officers were notified at around 1.40pm to reports that a black Seat Ibiza and a silver Land Rover Freelander were involved in a collision.
The Seat driver, a woman from the Midlands, and a male passenger, both suffered serious life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision and were taken to Derriford Hospital and North Devon District Hospital.
Council keen to hear from experienced food festival operators interested in running an exciting and innovative food and drink opportunity as part of the Queen’s Drive regeneration project
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a quality food and drink operator to make their mark at East Devon District Council’s Queen’s Drive site, the area of Exmouth’s seafront that is earmarked for development as part of the Exmouth vision to regenerate the town and its economy.
Prior to development taking place in autumn 2019, the council will be providing a vibrant and colourful mixture...
A campaign to help the most vulnerable in our communities to stay warm and well this winter has launched. The Surviving Winter appeal asks those who feel they can, to consider donating to those who desperately need extra support during the cold winter months. Many previous donors have donated their Winter Fuel payment if they don’t need it but want to make sure it is well used.
The figures tell a shocking story for older and vulnerable people in Devon living in fuel poverty. Over 1,000 older people are at risk of dying simply due to avoidable winter related illnesses and one in...
Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum has won Gold in the 2017 Devon Tourism Awards for Large Attraction. RAMM also scooped a Silver award for Access and Inclusivity and Bronze award for Artistic, Cultural and Learning Attraction.
The award ceremony was held in Plymouth Guildhall and hosted by travel commentator Simon Calder and special guest, Polar Explorer Anne Daniels. 76 awards were presented to winners from 25 categories, including recognition for restaurants, hotels, attractions, guided tours, holiday parks and many more.
Sports charity the South West Youth Games Trust has appointed its first ever Chief Executive. Chris Broadbent, who has previously worked for Team GB and for the London Olympics has joined the Trust with an aim to increase activity levels among young people across Devon and Cornwall. The charity was created in 2015 to save the Devon Youth Games and has since grown its main event into the South West Rotary Youth Games, expanding into Cornwall as well as every Devon district. It is now the region’s biggest youth multi-sport community event with around 10,000 taking part in the journey towards...
Just as Sandy Park remains a fortress for the Exeter Chiefs, so Allianz Park is regarded as just the same for European champions Saracens.
Undefeated on their own patch for 21 months, it took a monumental effort from Rob Baxter’s side to emerge victorious from this brutal Aviva Premiership contest with a priceless four points.
The victory, Exeter’s seventh of the campaign, not only ensured the reigning English champions remain top of the pile after nine rounds but, more importantly, they are now five points ahead of Mark McCall’s side, who are next best in the standings on...
One Fire Engine from Chard, one from Ilminster and one from Honiton, were sent to a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision on the A303 Eastbound between Upottery and the Devon border.
The incident involved a two vehicle road traffic collision with five people inside. Four of the casualties were released by fire service personnel using hydraulic cutting equipment and small tools.
They were then transported to hospital by land ambulance.
The road was closed for several hours following the incident at 16:37 yesterday (SUNDAY).
