For the fourth year running Stagecoach South West is sponsoring Sci-Fi day at Children’s Week, the long running, free week of events for young people in Torbay.
2017 marks the 71st anniversary of Children’s Week with Sci-Fi Day the culmination of the week, drawing thousands of visitors each year. This year, it will be bigger and better than ever before; packed with a fantastic range of memorabilia including cars and costumes from many popular films.
A Golden Hop open top will be parked on Paignton Green for the day alongside a range of iconic movie vehicles, including the...
BRAND new Devon luxury hotel and events venue Paschoe House has appointed Alex Gibbs as Executive Head Chef.
The stunning 10-bedroom manor house on the edge of Crediton throws open its doors to the public for the first time in its 800 year history this month.
And Tabitha Amador-Christie, Owner of Paschoe House, believes her new chef will play a vital role in the hotel’s success.
She says: ‘Alex has an excellent reputation. I am excited about his creativity in the kitchen and can’t wait to see what delights he and his team produce from our brand new kitchen at...
Hundreds of Junior Soldiers – including 17-year-old Charlie Fanson from Exeter – celebrated their graduation on Thursday in a military passing out parade at the Army Foundation College, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
The passing out parade marks the completion of the soldiers’ British Army Junior Entry training at Uniacke Barracks, where they are all paid to train.
They will now go on to serve in various Corps and Regiments of the British Army to begin the next part of their specialist training, where they will learn how to do their jobs at home and abroad. Junior Entry...
Handmade cosmetic brand Lush is opening a new store in Princesshay Exeter, due to launch this autumn.
The new, larger premises on Eastgate in Princesshay will replace its smaller unit on Exeter High Street and will be located alongside NEXT and Carphone Warehouse.
From bath bombs to face masks, Lush is a popular British brand which started out in Poole, Dorset. Its decision to move into bigger premises reflects the popularity of its products and service in Exeter’s retail market.
Anna Wiltshire, Manager at Lush Exeter said: “Lush has been a fragrant presence on...
Students at a unique South West sixth form for mathematicians have once again scored some of the best A-level results in the country.
A total of 13 per cent of students at the Exeter Mathematics School will attend Oxford or Cambridge universities to study for degrees in science, technology or mathematics subjects, including mathematics, artificial intelligence, physics, engineering and geophysics.
A total of 59 per cent of examinations taken by teenagers at the school, which is sponsored by the University of Exeter, were graded at A or A* and 81 per cent were graded at A*,...
Today Exeter College is celebrating the achievement of exceptional A Level results, with this year’s students setting a new college record for achieving the very highest grades.
A record number of the top grades (A*, A, B) have been awarded to students at the college, with an incredible number - 57% achieving the very highest levels of achievement.
In July, the college’s International Baccalaureate (IB) students celebrated a 100% pass rate with an average score of 34 points, some way above world average and the best results in the college’s 19 years of delivering the IB....
Traffic management arrangements on Bridge Road will be changed tonight (Thursday 17 August).
Motorists heading outbound from Countess Wear Roundabout towards Matford Roundabout will be able to travel over the Swing Bridge again from around 8pm. There will be no need to close the road while changes are made. The new traffic layout will enable room for site staff to work safely on the central island. This will involve the installation of kerbs, tactile paving, lighting columns, signs and safety barriers, as well as surfacing of the footway. Drivers are asked to approach the new...
“Everyone needs animation for their business,” says David Mattock, Director of Full Rotation.
The animation company, based at Plymouth Science Park, is solely focused on producing ground breaking animations for firms around the globe.
“It helps to explain a product. Easy to understand visuals, voiceover and music is more entertaining and easier to understand than a manual consisting of 2000 words,” explains David, who became fascinated by moving images when he was studying at Plymouth College of Arts (some 20 years ago).
A group of friends with a fancy for Friday fizz have got together to arrange a bubbly charity fundraiser in Exeter.
Corks out for Cancer on Friday September 1st at Exeter Castle is a twist on the craze for kick starting the weekend with a glass or two of something sparkly.
It’s the idea of Sarah Hughes, Jo George, Sam Robertson-Greenwood and Juliet Phillips-Barry – linked by a love of sparkling wine and all touched by cancer.
“We wanted to raise money based around something we all enjoy. I suggested the Great West Run but that was quickly dismissed,” laughed Sarah...
With a remarkable 64% of students attaining A*-A grades and 83% gaining A*-B in the new format A-levels 2017, The Maynard School in Exeter has certainly proven itself as one of the leading girls’ schools in the entire country.
“I am a very proud and happy headmistress,” said Sarah Dunn. “After two years of exceptional hard work, I am thrilled for all of our students to have gained such amazing results.
“Over a third of our students achieved straight A*s and As which is an incredible achievement,” added Miss Dunn. “All the results across the board are a direct result of the...
