It was sunshine all the way on the first day of this year’s Devon County Show.
One of the biggest first day crowds in recent years turned out at Westpoint, Exeter to enjoy the very best of Devon farming and food.
HRH The Princess Royal was the guest of honour meeting livestock exhibitors, local producers, school children and the Armed Forces.
She spent 10 minutes talking to the Devon Federation of Young Farmers to discuss issues which affect young people who want to work and live in the countryside.
Trade stand holders reported brisk sales and the largest-...
The largest rail union, RMT, has suspended strike action due to take place this Bank Holiday weekend.
In a letter to members this afternoon, general secretary Mick Cash said:
"After four days of talks at conciliation service Acas between your union and Network Rail management, the company has tabled a revised offer.
"Your Executive Committee has considered this offer and decided to suspend all industrial action which had been scheduled to take place on Monday 25th May and Tuesday 26th May 2015.
The suspension of the action will give your Executive Committee...
Exeter Cathedral is organising three family craft sessions during the May half term holidays, together with the chance for children to borrow one of our free Explorer Backpacks and discover the Cathedral for themselves.
The activities, which are being organised by the Cathedral’s specialist education team, include brass rubbing, badge making, and a whole morning discovering the world of knights and dragons! There’s also a special opportunity to make your own ink and paint to use to create your own medieval manuscript!
Exeter residents can apply for a free admission pass (...
People in Devon are being urged to consider apprenticeships as a brilliant way to kick-start a successful career.
Exeter has become a highly regarded centre of excellence for apprenticeships, with Exeter College and companies like Stagecoach South West leading the way.
The college, which currently has around 100 opportunities available with local firms, has now been running apprenticeship programmes for a quarter of a century, with thousands of people benefiting in that time. In the last seven years Stagecoach has seen more than 350 people successfully complete its...
Exeter Starlites Elite defended their National Champions title for another year by coming First Place in both Senior Elite and Masters Cheerleading Categories.
Last weekend was a huge success for the Exeter Starlites Elite team. The team attended the UKCA (UK Cheerleading Association) National Championships at the Manchester Velodrome and competed amongst 1500 cheerleaders.
The Senior Exeter Starlites Elite team has an age range from 10 - 21 and their First Place was received with a mix of emotions from maximum joy, shock with an overwhelming disbelief that they came First...
This years contestants include Terry the Tree Frog, Randy the Panda, Mary-Rose the beautiful flamingo and a brand-new, first time competitor – Wendy the Walrus!
Wendy has had her bath, exfoliated her skin and polished her tusks but what happens when the other animals boo her off stage?
Join Wendy on her magical journey to the bottom of ocean where she makes some unlikely new friends who help her to re-think what real beauty is.
This years contestants include Terry the Tree Frog, Randy the Panda, Mary-Rose the beautiful flamingo and a brand-new, first time competitor – Wendy the Walrus!
Wendy has had her bath, exfoliated her skin and polished her tusks but what happens when the other animals boo her off stage?
Join Wendy on her magical journey to the bottom of ocean where she makes some unlikely new friends who help her to re-think what real beauty is.
Back by popular demand is another of Exeter Axhayes cats protection adoption centres coffee mornings. Held at Axhayes adoption centre, just past the Cat and Fiddle Inn, Clyst St Mary, it starts at 11am.
Pop along, bring the family and friends, meet the cats and kittens and have a cuppa and some homemade cake.
All funds goes direct to helping local cats and kittens.
Join Newton Abbot Racecourse for an evening of racing and break up the working week on Wednesday 27th May.
Racing starts at 18:00, with gates opening at 16:00. The last race is at 21:00.
Tickets are available at the usual price of £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets can be booked online until 17:00 on Tuesday 26th May. There will also be tickets available at the gate on the day.
Why not make it an evening out for the family? Children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS can enjoy free entry to...
The winners of the 2015 Michelmores Property Awards have been announced – showcasing the very best of the South West's property and construction industry.
Three building projects in Exeter are celebrated in the winners list, including Exeter Mathematics School, Samuel Jones Smoke & Ale House, and residential development, Holland Park.
Exeter Mathematics School, based at the historic Rougemont House and Samuel Jones Smoke & Ale House on the city's quayside, were named joint winners in the 'Heritage Project of the Year' category.
