Farmers’ leaders in the South West say the lack of response from Defra ministers to letters highlighting problems with the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is ‘disappointing and insulting’.
The NFU’s South West regional board wrote to Environment Secretary Liz Truss and Farming Minister George Eustice in February (12th) expressing their frustration at the way the RPA had ‘utterly failed’ and asking them to look into ‘the inadequacies of the RPA’s system… as a matter of urgency’ but so far there has been no reply.
Many farmers are still waiting for their payment, with those in the...
An Exeter man has scooped the title of Apprentice of the Year from his employer Western Power Distribution (WPD).
Daniel Bickham, 24, from Kingsteignton, Newton Abbott, won the coveted title for the company’s South West region after joining WPD in September 2013 as an apprentice Jointer.
WPD Distribution Manager, Paul Elsen who nominated Daniel, explained: “Our apprentice recruitment programme continues to flourish and to produce outstanding nominations for the annual apprentice shield which recognises individuals who have demonstrated high standards in both their practical...
Local homecare provider, Bluebird Care Exeter & East Devon has been named as the overall winner in the Employer of The Year category at the 2016 Express & Echo Business Awards.
“We have a fantastic team of staff and are bowled over daily by their dedication and hard work. We really do value them and the care and support they provide in our local communities; they are the embodiment of our passion for care in the local community.
To be recognised as Employer of the Year is an amazing achievement for us, it really does show how rewarding a career in the Care industry...
A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of, probably the greatest, comic storyteller ever to grace the stage.
Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius.
Over 4 million DVD sales pay testament to the legion of fans who have followed Jethro faithfully throughout his career. Now, with stories old and new we present, live on stage,
An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman walked into a theatre…
"Is this some kind of joke?" said the Englishman. "The evidence is stacking up," said the Scotsman. “I didn't agree to this," said the Irishman.
In his trademark idiosyncratic style Will Adamsdale explores cultural stereotypes, humour and the lighter side of cannibalism. He is joined onstage by collaborators Brian Logan (Scottish) and Lloyd Hutchinson (Irish) and - with interludes of song and physical comedy - the three try desperately to escape a joke they don't want to be in, a theatre they've never seen...
At a time when 1 in 10 young people have a diagnosable mental health issue, Devon Libraries are today launching a scheme to support them with expert endorsed books available to borrow for free.
Reading Well for young people is a national scheme, part of the hugely successful Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme, which will provide 13-18 year-olds with high-quality information, support and advice on a wide-range of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and self-harm, and difficult life pressures, like bullying and exams.
The Devon Lions, the county’s first openly Gay Friendly football team, are preparing to defend their Exeter City Futsal title this Sunday (17 April).
They will be taking part in the third annual Exeter City One Game One Community Futsal tournament which takes place at the University of Exeter Sports Centre, starting at 11am.
Entries have been particularly sought from local black and minority ethnic players and other community teams. Afghan United won the inaugural tournament in 2014.
The event has been organised by Exeter City Football in the Community and has been...
Following growth in corporate business over the last year, leading Devon law firm Kitsons has recruited an Associate to meet client demand.
Corri Pedrick has joined Kitsons’ Corporate Team, previously having worked in Litigation and Compliance. Corri will be advising on a range of issues for clients including commercial contracts, partnerships and business purchases and sales.
Corri has particular interest in commercial drafting and with a strong background in Litigation she is particularly skilled at assessing risk within commercial agreements.
Join us for a fun quiz night putting your brain cells to the test! Will your team come up trumps, beating other local companies to the top prize? With a raffle, food provided by local caterers ‘Feast Without Fuss’ and a cash bar, the evening will be a charity event not to miss!
All profits raised at the quiz will go towards re-fitting the Clifford Room at the Barnfield Theatre. The Clifford Room plays host to regular mother & toddler groups and youth drama groups. With new digital dimmer racks, lighting control desk and sound system, the room will be a more versatile, safer and...
East Devon District Council has almost completed its annual cliff inspections at Sidmouth’s Connaught Gardens, Beer’s East Beach and East Cliff at Budleigh Salterton.
As a matter of emergency, Seaton West Walk cliffs were done earlier in the year, due to a recent cliff fall. It is anticipated that all the inspections will be finished by mid April.
East Devon inspects ten cliff sites across the district on a regular basis and the purpose of the inspections is to ensure the safety of the public by identifying any unsound areas of cliff face, which are then removed or dealt...
