For 12 local jobseekers the New Year is starting well as they have been selected to take part in a specially designed training course to help them get back to work.
The course offers intensive training to improve maths, English and IT qualifications as well as employability skills.
The 12 participants will learn how to find jobs online, even when they are not advertised, improve their interview techniques, write a CV that an employer wants to read, overcome nerves when giving a presentation and learn business communication skills. All of these skills are vital in today’s...
We will be 'rising' in Exeter again this year for #onebillionrising, join us for our flashmob in Exeter city Centre as we go live on persiscope around the globe.
1 in 3 women across the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. That’s ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS. Every February through March 8th, thousands of Risings take place in hundreds of countries across the world and within local communities – to show the world what one billion looks like and shine a light on the rampant impunity and injustice that survivors of various forms of violence face. People around the world...
Sign up today and get the early bird offer for Exeter Hospiscare’s popular Men’s Walk on Saturday 12 March.
Already 147 men have signed up for the eight mile canal side walk which starts at Exeter’s Double Locks pub and finishes there with a FREE pint and a pasty at the exclusive Hospiscare bar where you can watch the Six Nations England v Wales match on huge LED screens.
“It’s a great reason to get the boys together for a fun team event, and also for friends, dads and sons to spend time together,” said Charlotte Knipe, Hospiscare’s Event Fundraiser.
The Maynard School in Exeter is proud to be ranked the top school in the whole of the South West following last week’s publication of the Department for Education’s School and College Performance tables.
“We are delighted to report that once again the performance tables have recognised the outstanding achievement of Maynard girls at A-level,” said Tom Hibberd, Director of the Sixth Form. “The Maynard is the highest ranked school in the South West* and 17th** nationally, outperforming the likes of Colyton Grammar, Exeter School and Cheltenham Ladies’ College. This reflects the girls...
The Ultimate ABBA show returns to the Barnfield theatre..... it's the show that every Abba fan has been waiting for.
This multi-award winning show voted 'Best Abba Show 2015' by the UK Abba Fan Club, has toured internationally , and has sold out in over 20 different countries worldwide delighting audiences of all age.
A fantastic high energy show that features a vast catalogue of hits loved by generation after generation including: 'Mamma Mia,'Waterloo','Dancing Queen', 'The Winner Takes It All','Thank You For The Music' and many many more.
Three Lithuanian men have been jailed for a total of 21 years at Exeter Crown Court today (Tuesday 26 January) after being found guilty of conspiracy to commit burglaries in Devon and Sussex.
Tomas Paulavicius, 36 (pictured left), was sentenced to eight years in prison, Dainius Gastilavicius, 39 (centre), was given seven years, and Arturas Malysovas, 21 (pictured right), was sentenced to six years in prison.
Devon and Cornwall Police lead the lengthy investigation with Sussex Police, with offences being committed in South, Mid and East Devon, and Sussex.
This Saturday 30th January is the last of this seasons Sportshall sessions, hosted by the award winning South West Athletics Academy at the Riverside Leisure Centre.
Held between 10-11:30am this popular event is open to children between the ages of 4 and 14. Sportshall is a fantastic way for children to experience lots of different athletics activities under one roof.
With a variety of specialised equipment available, Sportshall is fun, exciting and successfully introduces children to a variety of athletic disciplines.
Light up glitter shot puts, turbo javelins, and...
Council chiefs and business leaders say they want a ‘devolution revolution’ to boost prosperity in Devon and Somerset.
They have agreed to submit a prospectus to Government that would result in higher productivity and better-paid jobs, improved road, rail and broadband links and more homes for the region’s growing population.
There would be radical reforms to integrate health and social care to allow the ageing population to be better looked after, tailored support for growing businesses and the creation of a centre of excellence for skills development.
Fresh from a record-breaking Christmas campaign, the New Year is starting just as brightly for Sandy Park head chef Denis Turner and his kitchen team.
Having served up over 4,000 festive meals during the month of December, a new record for the award-winning Exeter venue, now attentions have switched to an equally busy period ahead.
As well as coping with the daily demands of the ever-popular Conference & Banqueting facility, the Scouse chef is also responsible for overseeing the daily food demands for top rugby side Exeter Chiefs and, of course, crowds of over 10,000...
Exeter City have completed the signing of Reading midfielder Jake Taylor.
Twenty-four-year-old Taylor returns to the Grecians after a loan spell with the club that lasted for the majority of the 2011-12 season.
The twice-capped Welsh international spent the first part of the season on loan at Scottish Premiership side Motherwell, but he has now completed a permanent move to St James Park as he brings an end to a seventeen-year spell with the Royals.
City manager Paul Tisdale said: "He is a player we know very well with him having spent a season with us on loan four...
