The first Cullompton Spring Festival takes place on Saturday 9 April, celebrating street food, live music and hand crafts from around the world and the Culm Valley.

Expect a feast for the stomach and plenty for the eyes and ears; with displays, demonstrations, tastings and entertainment for all the family.

Claire Down, SpringFest Chair, said: “We live in such a superb part of the world where we are fortunate to be surrounded by an abundance of local producers selling a tempting array of delicious food and drink, as well as unique and beautiful crafts. Don’t miss out and...

Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell is looking to use England’s Six Nations Grand Slam victory to help steer the club to glory.

The 22-year-old was a key player for England, as Eddie Jones' side stormed to victory last month, and Nowell feels the experience will better him in the future.

Talking ahead of Chiefs highly anticipated European Champions Cup Quarter-final with Wasps, he said: “Playing in front of big crowds in high pressure situations and must-win games will benefit me when coming back here to play in the Quarter-finals.”

Nowell returned to club Rugby action...

For many elderly people the idea of loneliness is something which is unfortunately common, but thankfully the people of Exeter and East Devon are not alone - thanks to organisations like Encounter Theatre and Therapy.

ETT acts to aid from a dramatherapeutic perspective to help adults who may be facing a range of challenges.

They have used their unique approach to reach out to the elderly in Exeter, as they teamed up with Age UK and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum to bring the “Local Elders-Weather Memories and Connections” project to the area.

Their hard work has...

Migraine Action, the UK’s leading support charity for those affected by migraine, is bringing together leading experts and inviting all interested to an event in Exeter to learn more about this disabling condition this Saturday.

“This was the first time I had the opportunity to hear real experts speak on migraine. I would recommend anyone who has migraine to go to one of your sessions”

Migraine Insight is the perfect opportunity to speak directly to the experts and learn vital information.

Previous attendees to Migraine Insight events said:

“All the speakers...

Noel Stevens from Alder King shares his expert advise on what to consider when acquiring a commercial property.

"To avoid wasting time in pursuing the wrong property or wasting money by overpaying, you should at least understand the basic elements of commercial property acquisition," Noel comments.

He covers five main topics in his very informative video; timing, pricing, buying or leasing and planning. To find out more contact Noel via email at nstevens@alderking.com or call him on 01392 353 080

For more expert advise sharing videos, visit the In a Nutshell YouTube...

Bus union RMT has warned that the government is set to imminently publish a Buses Bill designed to export the “franchising” model from the railways and onto our buses. The warning comes on the day that RMT’s annual bus workers conference begins to gather in Torquay for a start on Friday 8th April. The current system of deregulated bus services, whereby a bus company can start or stop working a route at will, has resulted in a chaotic and unfocused network. In some locations, passengers have voted with their feet, shunning overpriced and infrequent services offered by profiteering companies...

A public consultation is being launched on Wednesday 6 April to kickstart the next stage in the rollout of superfast broadband in Devon and Somerset.

Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS), the partnership delivering the high speed programme, is starting the process to award a contract - or contracts- by the Autumn for the remainder of the second phase of the superfast roll out programme across the region.

Once the consultation has been completed by late May and responses incorporated, it will then be submitted to Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) for clearance. The consultation...

Northumberland is one of the most beautiful areas of the UK. Located just south of the Scottish border, Northumberland’s windswept coastline, wildlife and majestic castles make it a wonderful place to visit for a romantic weekend or family holiday.

Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle , the ancestral seat of the Armstrong family, occupies a windswept spot on the Northumberland coastline. You can tour the castle and learn about the castle’s long and interesting past. There are more than 2,000 artefacts to see, plus some amazing views to enjoy from the castle ramparts. Bamburgh...

Company events are often one of the first things discarded when a business needs to lower its expenses. However, you should definitely stop and think again if this is something you have been considering. A company event offers much more than a way for employees to get together and have a good time. It offers a way to boost company morale, promote creativity, and validate your employees. Keep reading for a list of four reasons why you need to host a company party this year. Promote Creativity

If your employees are stuck in an office day in day out, looking at the same four walls, it...

Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted in Exeter.

Officers were called to a property in the area of Lower Summerlands and Clifton Road at 1.10am on Wednesday 6 April.

A man, who is not from the local area, was found with serious injuries which were described as life-threatening.

The victim was treated by paramedics at the scene and taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

A scene guard remains in place at the premises and house-to-house enquiries are being carried out by officers in the area.

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