HeartSWell South West is looking for people to take to the sky and jump 10,000ft from a plane to raise money for heart patients and lifesaving equipment in the Westcountry. The 10,000ft tandem skydive can be completed in several different locations across the UK, the nearest centre being the Honiton Dropzone in Devon. HeartSWell ask the skydiver participant to raise £395 in sponsorship money in order for them to jump for free and in turn the charity will receive an average donation of £140. In addition to this, every extra pound that is raised by the skydiver over the minimum amount, goes...
Devon and Cornwall Police are searching for 25-year-old Rose Polge who has been missing from Torquay since Friday.
Rose is described as white, 5 feet 2 inches tall with brown eyes, and long black hair either worn down or in a pony tail.
Since Ms Polge’s car was found in Ansteys Cove just after 6pm on Friday, officers from in and around the Torbay area have been involved in searches to locate her, as have the coastguard, RNLI and Dartmoor search and rescue.
Rose's family have released the following statement: “We would like to thank everyone for their help, hope and...
The NFU in association with Foot Anstey solicitors and Francis Clark accountants are holding three seminars around Devon to help provide NFU members with guidance and support on how best to avoid potential pitfalls that exist in running your farming business.
This is a great opportunity for NFU members to gain a competitive advantage, interrogate the experts…. and get a free meal thrown in! The following topics will be covered:
Public Health England today (16 February 2016) launced a nationwide ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign with the aim of raising awareness of a key symptom for both bladder and kidney cancers – blood in pee.
Around 17,450 people in England are diagnosed with bladder or kidney cancer every year and around 7,600 people die annually. Blood in pee is a symptom in over half of bladder cancers and almost a fifth of kidney cancers, so being aware of this is crucial.
The Be Clear on Cancer ‘blood in pee’ campaign ran nationally in 2013 and 2014. Analysis of diagnoses during the 2013...
A spectacular dancing dragon, a stunning firework display and traditional Chinese crafts, food and games all featured at the University of Exeter’s celebration of Chinese New Year.
Staff, students and the general public from across the world welcomed in 2016, the Year of the Monkey. In China, it is known as the "Spring Festival" and marks the end of the winter season. The University of Exeter celebrated the Chinese New Year on Saturday 13 February in Exeter city centre and on the Streatham Campus.
The Dragon and Lion dancers paraded through the city, starting in Buffet City...
Musician, whiskey connoisseur, music junkie - Ben Jordan can best be classified as a 21st century bard, or a modern troubadour. For years Ben has travelled, listening, learning & playing. He joins us LIVE for one night only! “The blend of genres Ben Jordan offers is a good way to appeal to a wider audience; there are some great acoustic singer/songwriters around lately that have become so popular and Ben manages to hit that niche with his clearly talented guitar playing and honest vocals. “ rapturemagazine.com
Find out more: http://www.benjordanmusic.com/ @Heathen10 http://...
Researchers at the University of Exeter and UCL (University College London) have identified a gene which can be used to predict how susceptible a young person is to the mind-altering effects of smoking cannabis. The finding could help identify otherwise healthy users who are most at risk of developing psychosis.
The research, funded by the Medical Research Council and published today in Translational Psychiatry, also show that female cannabis smokers are potentially more susceptible to short-term memory loss than males. Previous studies in this field have looked at people who...
Exeter Chiefs newcomer Lachlan Turner says he's more than happy to be thrown in at the deep end after he today sealed a move to the Aviva Premiership club.
The Australian international touched down at Sandy Park this morning to begin a two-and-a-half year deal with Rob Baxter's high-flying outfit.
Having played predominantly back home in Australia with Super Rugby sides the NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds, the 28-year-old back last year spent time in the Top 14 with RC Toulon as World Cup cover.
Now, Turner - who has won 15 international caps for the Wallabies - is...
The first overnight closures of the Bridge Road widening scheme will take place next week.
The night-time road closures will enable site staff to safely establish the necessary traffic management to reduce the road to one lane each way.
Bridge Road will be closed from 10pm on Monday (22 February) and will re-open at 5am the following morning (Tuesday 23 February) with one lane open in each direction.
To complete the traffic management, the road will then close again at 10pm on Tuesday (23 February), re-opening at 5am the next day (Wednesday 24 February).
Businesses and residents throughout Exmouth are invited to drop off sacks of confidential waste to be shredded for only £3 a bag at a one-day event at Exmouth Imperial car park on Wednesday 24 February, from 10am to 4pm.
The new flexible shredding service will collect, shred, recycle and provide certification for each sack of confidential waste either as a one-off purge, or as part of a regular service. It is the perfect solution for any business or individual who processes personal information, financial details, client records or databases.
