In a 2006 piece by the Sunday Times, it was estimated 14% of the money transfers in the UK are handled via designated foreign exchange companies. It’s virtually impossible to verify current usage figures without having access to resources like the Sunday Times has, but it is safe to assume the number is much greater than that.
To prove our point, we can have a look at the revenue of the largest (public) money exchange companies in the world, where there seems to be continuous trend of growth for the past 10 years. There are nowadays more ways to access traditional service providers...
Spend an afternoon at Newton Abbot Racecourse and enjoy thrilling jumps racing on Monday 28 September.
The first race is at 14:00 and gates open at 12:00. The last race is at 16:30.
Tickets can be bought online until 17:00 on Sunday 27 September. There will also be tickets available at the gate on the day. Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure.
Remember – Children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid photographic ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry.
The racecourse also offers entry to all disabled...
One of South Devon’s newest and most exciting celebrations of local food and produce is all set to draw in the crowds this week as the Taste of the Teign (21-27 September) puts produce picked and reared in the surrounding fields, caught in local waters or harvested from the hedges firmly at the heart of this food and drink celebration.
Over the course of the seven days more than 15 events are taking place; each one using locally sourced produce as the centrepiece for culinary creativity ranging from cracking crab workshops at The Crab Shack in Teignmouth, to tours of the steepest...
Update: 23 September: Police investigating a sexual assault, which happened on a train between Taunton and Exeter on 15 July, have arrested a man in connection with the matter.
The 36-year-old from Bideford was arrested yesterday (23 September) on suspicion of sexual assault. He was later released on police bail pending further inquiries.
The man came forward following a media appeal to trace a person detectives wanted to speak to about the incident. Officers would like to thank all those who shared the appeal.
Exeter's Two Tribes skittles team are currently defending their mixed team title in a tense finals of the Butcombe British Skittles championships being held in Torquay.
The team who play out of St Thomas Social Club showed impressive form in the play off stages and are tipped to do well again.
But two popular teams, Heavitree Heroes who were mixed team runners up last year failed to qualify this time. Meanwhile the Sinners, women's champions in 2008 and 2011, are not competing this year.
So it's all down to Two Tribes mixed and men's teams, along...
Come and have a cuppa and slice of cake, in aid of Macmillan.
If you're into baking, enter the first ever Great Broadclyst Cake Off to win baking prizes and be crowned the first ever winner! Entry is just £1, categories are: under 10 (cupcake or cake), 10-18 (3 cupcakes or cake) and adults (cake). Entries will be judged on taste and appearance. Judging is at midday.
If you're not into baking, come along and marvel at the entries whilst enjoying your cuppa, take part in the activities or make yourself some goodies while you're at it!
Most people recognise the benefit of installing a new kitchen or bathroom in order to add value and make a property more sellable, but not everyone recognises the advantages of creating an attractive outdoor space. Landscaping a front garden adds instant kerb appeal, but when the majority of your outdoor space is at the back of the property and therefore out of sight, it might seem like a waste of money doing it up. However, it is always a good idea to put some effort into improving your garden if you are planning on selling the property, and if you are able to create a stylish outdoor...
Devon and Cornwall Police has welcomed a report from HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) and its acknowledgement of the hard work and commitment to improving services safeguarding children.
The Force has made a clear commitment to prioritising safeguarding and to making it everybody’s responsibility which means that all members of staff will be expected to be able to competently deal with all aspects of child protection. This is reflected in the fact that officers respond quickly and can immediately deal with any threat risk and harm in respect of children and young people....
