What a phenomenal week it has been for South Devon’s Glazebrook House Hotel. Hot on the heels of being recognised as one of Britain’s Ultimate 100 Hotels 2015 by The Sunday Times, it just been named the ‘Best Small, Exclusive Hotel’ in the Condé Nast Johansens 2016 Awards for Excellence. In addition, it was jointly awarded the title of ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’ in the Devon Life Food and Drink Awards. The celebrations continued when its new executive chef, Michelin starred Anton Piotrowski, was named ‘Best Chef of the Year’ at these prestigious Devon Awards.
This year's Exeter Christmas Market will run from Thursday 19 November until Saturday 19 December.
The Cathedral Green will be brought to life by the market, with stalls offering unique, handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and food items – everything needed for a perfect Christmas celebration and to create a real Christmas buzz at the heart of the city.
There will be more than 50 traders this year with a good mix of local and international traders. Roast Hog, Belgian chocolates, Baklava, crepes, speciality cheeses and meats from across the continent will be on offer,...
A 15-year-old girl and a woman needed medical treatment after a fire at an Exeter home.
The girl suffered smoke ihnalation and the woman was bitten by a dog in the incident in Newman Road, St Thomas.
Below is Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue's report from the incident:
Two fire appliances from Danes Castle and Middlemoor were mobilised following a call from the occupant of a property reporting that their television was on fire, in the living room.
Shortly after arriving crews confirmed smoke was issuing, and entered the property with 2 BA wearers and 1...
A documentary showcasing the life of a Siberian cut off from society has been captured in a poignant film made with the involvement of a University of Exeter PHD student.
Rebecca Marshall, of the Film Studies programme, has profiled Agafya Lykova, a 70 year old woman born into the isolation of the vast Siberian Forest – The Taiga.
The documentary, The Forest In Me, looks to explore Agafya’s sense of time, faith and identity in her isolation, in contrast to a world of mass communication.
In 1936, ‘The Great Purge’ was enacted that looked to repress opponents of the...
An article on Realbusiness.co.uk says that a company’s Christmas party should not be viewed simply as a party, it should be looked at as a way to thank your staff, and a way to cement good relations between staff and employers. They also say that it is never too early to plan your party and that the longer you allow for preparations, the more successful the party will be. With that in mind, here are a few pointers on how to get the best out of your Christmas party this year.
The Basics
There are a few basics that you will need to think about for your party, so get these...
Demand for free Handy Person service means trial area will now be extended to include all of East Devon.
The new Handy Person service, which in September 2015 began a six-month trial in Exmouth Town, Honiton and Axminster, has already proved such a success, that East Devon District Council has decided to roll out the trial across the entire district until the end of February 2016, which is when the trial concludes.
Over 320 people in the trial areas have registered to use the scheme, which is available to all tenants living in the council’s sheltered accommodation, as well...
Global craft media business F+W International is relocating to office space in Pynes Hill Court, Exeter from November 2015.
F+W International, part of American company F+W Media Inc. is a global leader in the craft industry. The company operates online ecommerce websites and publishes and distributes books in craft, art and other special interest categories. F+W International rebranded to become the international division of its parent company in 2011, having formally been known as David & Charles.
Talking about the move, Managing Director James Woollam said: "This is a...
University of Exeter students are leading a project with the Met Office, British Geological Survey and Lancaster University to better understand space weather events and the prediction of their impacts.
Space Weather is caused by large eruptions on the Sun which can have a dramatic impact on technology including communications, energy supply and satellite operations as well as affecting radiation levels and exposure.
Based at the historic Normal Lockyer Observatory in Sidmouth, the third year students of Natural Sciences are working with Dr Suzy Bingham from the Met Office...
Stalwart entertainers and ultimate good-time champions, The Zen Hussies are launching their 4th studio album.
The Zen Hussies - boundary decimating, skank-tastic combo who leave no dance-floor unshaken - are taking their fourth studio album on tour. The band draws on various influences including Vintage Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Ska, Pre-War Jazz, Mariachi Brass and Soulful Latino. Having been described as the 'sonic definition of happiness', they are a live act not to be missed.
“Born showmen with one eye on the absurd, The Zen Hussies play songs that lodge in the...
The Exeter, Mid and East Devon branch of Samaritans is seeking more volunteers - with the promise that anyone who joins will make a difference and touch someone’s life.
Two open evenings are being held at the branch, in central Exeter, on November 24 and January 13 to explain what is involved and how people can help.
“To touch another person’s life, when it really matters to them, is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done” explains Caz from Exeter (pictured) who has volunteered with Samaritans for the past 18 months.
