The first cigarettes on sale in new, standardised packaging have been spotted in Devon.
New laws that came in to force across the UK in May gave manufacturers up to a year to switch to drab green packs, with bigger health warnings, designed to make smoking less appealing to children and young people.
But just six months later, the first packs are starting to be seen here in stores across Devon.
Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for Improving Health and Wellbeing, said: “We welcome the introduction of plan packaging, and Devon is...
This is a collaborative exhibition with The Photographic Angle and PhotoVoice. It offers an extraordinary insight into the lives of people from many 'voiceless' communities around the world. Images on display come from 4 collections ‘See It Our Way’, ‘How We See It’, ‘Lookout London’ and ‘Sights Unseen’. All work submitted by PhotoVoice.
VOICES is a touring photographic exhibition created and supported by The Photographic Angle.
For more information see www.thephotographicangle.co.uk/exhibitions . Please check website...
Defra announces 2016 bathing water quality results – East Devon has 7 Excellent beaches and 1 Good beach
The bathing waters at East Devon’s eight beaches have all passed the stringent testing standards set by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
The announcement of the 2016 bathing water quality results, which was made by Defra earlier today, revealed that seven of the district’s beaches received an Excellent classification – which is the highest and cleanest class (an improvement from 2015 when only four beaches were classed as Excellent), while...
A festive motorbike cavalcade with a special difference will take place just a couple of weeks before Christmas this year – and YOU could be part of it. The riders will be delivering Christmas toys to youngsters with life-limiting illnesses at the South West Children’s Hospice. So why not arm yourself with a Santa suit, decorate your motorbike with some tinsel or antlers and join the Exeter Based Motorbike Rides group for a ride to remember? This amazing festive ride will take place on Sunday 4 December, meeting at Exeter Junction 30 Moto Services from 10.30am, leaving there at 11am. The...
Businesses in Exeter can now get extra support from Exeter Library following its launch as an Intellectual Property (IP) Centre. The library is the latest to join the UK’s network of Patent Libraries (PatLibs), set up by the Government in order to provide assistance on a variety of Intellectual Property Rights. Qualified and experienced staff at the library will provide local businesses and entrepreneurs with expert practical advice and support access to patent, trade mark, designs and copyright information. They will also run services such as patent searching, IP clinics and general...
Academy youngster Harry Strong hopes to use the Anglo-Welsh Cup as the perfect ‘stepping stone’ to help develop his career at Exeter Chiefs.
Handed his senior debut in last weekend’s Round One clash at Harlequins, the 19-year-old is poised to get another opportunity this Sunday when the Devon club play host to Cardiff Blues at Sandy Park (3pm).
Brought on as a first half replacement for the injured Phil Dollman a week ago, Strong certainly did not look out of place as he fitted in nicely to the Exeter back division.
For the player himself it was a moment to savour...
As twinkly lights appear and thoughts turn to Christmas shopping, Gandy Street's Countdown to Christmas will set the season off, not just with a bang, but with lights, music, mince pies, fizz, discounts AND SNOW!! On the 24th of November, Gandy Street traders will once again take to the cobbled street to welcome Christmas shoppers with a spectacular Christmas Festival. And this year looks set to be bigger and better than ever. Shoppers can expect a winter wonderland with all kinds of treats in the form of goodie bags, mulled wine, prosecco, mince pies, chocolate treats, macarons not to...
Renewable technology provider, Low Carbon Exchange (LCX) has acquired Cullompton based company, Diamond Bead. Specialising in Cavity Wall Insulation (CWI), the new acquisition will add to the range of services that LCX now provide across the UK: from Cornwall to Gloucester, Kent to London and as far north as East Anglia.
Established in 2010, LCX began with a vision to help reduce fuel poverty. Kevin Childs and Andy Milne founded the company to initially deliver solar PV installation projects for a number of social housing providers and public body organisations. As the business has...
