The RSPCA has made an urgent plea to the public to be a ‘Kind Spark’ this fireworks season - by considering the impact of firework displays on animals and engaging in conversations with neighbours about any planned celebrations.
The call comes in the wake of two heartbreaking incidents last year, where a horse named Foxy was severely injured and a dog named Luna tragically died after fleeing her home in fear.
Recent RSPCA polling reveals that an estimated 6.16 million* households (22%) in England and Wales plan to set off fireworks this season, prompting the charity to...
Santa will be in Princesshay every Sunday from 30th November until the big day.
Visitors will be able to find Santa sitting in his golden sleigh under the glass canopy outside Space NK. Santa will be waving and greeting all passers-by and those wanting to share their Christmas lists and pose for a picture will be able to queue to join him briefly in the sleigh for a photo.
Princesshay’s Charity of the Year, Vranch House, will be collecting donations (£2.50) from families queuing to meet the ‘man in red’.
Each child that meets Santa will receive a keepsake...
Princesshay is hosting its Christmas Market and Bar from the 14th of November until 23rd of December, with local traders offering gifts, fashion, accessorises, crafts, bakes and more.
Visitors to Princesshay will be able to discover a rotating programme of 28 local traders as part of the Christmashay Village, with 17 Christmas cabins located in Princesshay Square, Bedford Street and the main mall.
Traders include Big Bakes Bakery, Ruff Days, Sassy Upcycling, Silver Ripples, and the Great British Cheese Co.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy a festive beverage at...
Worldbeaters act SPARK! will be returning to Princesshay on the 20th of November to transform the centre into a vibrant display of light and music and to celebrate the beginning of late-night shopping.
Visitors to Princesshay will be able to experience the spectacular street theatre act featuring music, movement and illuminations, with performances at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm. For more information on Christmas in Princesshay visit www.princesshay.co.uk/christmashay/
Pacific Seafood, a renowned U.S. seafood producer with an 83-year history, has announced its strategic expansion into the European market by establishing its first European office in Hamburg, Germany. This bold move signals the company's ambitious global growth strategy and commitment to becoming a premier international seafood supplier.
A Strategic Foothold in European Markets
The launch of Pacific Seafood's Hamburg office represents a significant milestone in the company's international expansion efforts. By appointing Stephan Kleemeyer as the European lead, Pacific Seafood...
A retired banker is now thought to be the first man over 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot, after completing his 200th marathon in 200 days.
Steve James, who celebrated his 66th birthday on the final leg of this journey, has spent the last seven months, completing the 5,240 miles along the British coast, finally ending this challenge in Topsham, where he began on 16 April.
Steve, who lives and trained on Dartmoor, said: “It’s been months of pushing my body to its limits. I’m proud, I’m exhausted, and I can’t quite believe I’ve done it. Being...
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and home-baked treats filled the air across Eden Motor Group as our teams recently rejoined forces to support the vital work of Macmillan Cancer Support through the iconic Macmillan Coffee Morning initiative. But for Eden, it was more than just a morning—it was a concerted, group-wide effort that celebrated a significant milestone: over £108,000 raised since we began our coffee mornings twelve years ago, so we have smashed our target of £100K!
Challenges and Cake Galore
Our dealerships transformed into hubs of fundraising activity,...
Devon stops for racing next Friday (November 7) when Exeter Racecourse stages the county’s richest raceday, featuring the prestigious BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup.
The spotlight will fall on JPR One as he bids to defend his crown. Trained in Dorset by Joe Tizzard, JPR One stormed to victory in last year’s renewal and now has the chance to etch his name further into the race’s history by becoming only the second horse in recent times to win back-to-back runnings.
“We always enjoy taking our youngsters to Exeter, whether they’re novice chasers or, like JPR One, lining up in a...
Living Space Architects has been highly commended in the Best Residential Extension section of the Local Authority Building Control South West Building Excellence Awards 2025 for the imaginative design of extensions and renovations at a holiday home in Lyme Regis.
The Exeter-based practice was asked to formulate a substantial and sustainable upgrade to create a bold and exciting property for the client’s extended family to enjoy.
The house, which stands on a hill, had a garden room built into the gradient with doors opening onto the garden. The master bedroom now looks...
A retired banker is set to become the first man over 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot, when he completes his 200th marathon in 200 days this weekend.
Steve James, who celebrated his 66th birthday on the final leg of this journey, has spent the last seven months, completing the 5,240 miles along the British coast, and will finish this challenge in Topsham, Devon, on Saturday 1 November.
Steve, who lives and trained on Dartmoor, said: “It’s been months of pushing my body to its limits. I’m proud, I’m exhausted, and I can’t quite believe I’ve...
