What could be a better way to start, or perhaps finish, your Christmas shopping than browsing The Shops at Dartington’s magical fourteen on-site shops? Brimming with Christmas cheer, and selling a wide range of truly exceptional ‘one of a kind’ gifts, The Shops at Dartington is certain to bring joy to all this Christmas with their enchanting Christmas Fair on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December.
A weekend of festivities enjoyable for all the family, The Shops at Dartington’s Christmas Fair is one certainly not to be missed. With the smell of scrumptious mulled cider and tasty...
Cross-country runners from across the South West will be converging upon Bicton College for the England Athletics Cross Country Championships 2015. The event has been getting bigger every year and therefore finding an appropriate venue for so many runners and their families has been a challenge for organizers South West Athletics Academy.
“We always want to ensure an outstanding day of competition for south west runners” said event director Sonya Ellis. “Getting the right balance of on site facilities, a stunning venue and a suitably demanding course is always a tricky dilemma, but...
So who’s up for some fun festive frolics? Why not join the growing gang of Santa lookalikes and elf impersonators shimmying 100ft down the Princesshay Car Park in central Exeter for Exeter YMCA’s fifth charity Santa Abseil, sponsored by Gilbert Stephens and Attention Media.
Due to take place on Saturday 6 December, all money raised will help the YMCA continue to provide a home to over 40 young people and the support that they need to see a brighter future.
Isabel Bertram from Gilbert Stephens said: “We have recruited an eager team of Santas from Gilbert Stephens’ Young...
On Saturday 6th december, the Queen's Head will be hosting the ever increasingly popular New Heroes. The performance will include a wide variety of music from classic rock to modern pop. The band starts at 9pm, but early arrival is recommended to avoid any disappointment as we are expecting a capacity crowd.
Now that firm bids have been secured for the council’s Knowle site, detailed plans will be drawn up to move East Devon District Council’s offices to two council-owned sites in Honiton and Exmouth, but not to Skypark.
Tonight, (3 December) cabinet was updated on significant changes to the preferred location of new council offices - due to changing market conditions - which mean that SkyPark is no longer a financially viable option.
Now, the option of retaining the council-owned site in Honiton and maintaining the existing East Devon Business Centre alongside a new...
Members of the City Council's Executive are being asked to back a move towards providing more services electronically.
"More and more people are now accessing their services electronically, via the website and through social media," said Cllr Rob Hannaford, Lead Councillor for Housing and Customer Access.
"Whilst there will always be the need to provide face to face support for some issues, we feel that people would find it more convenient to do things for themselves online at a time that is convenient to them,” he added.
Team members at the Wilko store in the Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter, are offering a helping hand to community groups and charities in the area who need extra support.
Whether the project benefits young people, families or the elderly, Wilko is appealing to anyone who is passionate about their local community to get involved and apply for a donation from the store’s Helping Hands budget.
The store recently donated a Christmas tree to the team at Poltimore House for their Christmas fair display. Poltimore House is a historical building, which is currently being renovated...
Police Financial investigators in Cornwall have had a number of recent successes in seizing substantial financial assets under the proceeds of Crime Act.
In excess of £150,000 has been seized following three successful cases brought under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
The force will benefit from these successful seizures with a total of £29,000 being returned to the force for use in crime investigation or prevention.
On Friday 7th November 2014 a confiscation order was made against Paul Pitchell aged 47 years, following his conviction for the production of cannabis....
Exeter Street Food 2014 Christmas Market is now open and serving a delicious and tantalising wide variety of savory and sweet Street Food in the heart of Exeter from the Guildhall Shopping Centre every day until 23 December for the all the foodies out there to try. The food lineup literally offering something for everyone from a South American BBQ stand serving ribs and meat rolls/salad boxes served with a Salsa Verde, Piping Hot Vegetarian Chili, Authentic Crêpes & galettes, churros, Kenniford Farm Hog Roasts, American Philli Steak Sandwiches and pulled pork, Heavenly Persian Chicken...
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare Sub-Group for Dogs launched its report, Review and Recommendations for Developing an Effective England-wide Strategy for Dogs, on 2 December.
The report has been compiled and published in partnership by a small group of key stakeholders including Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Blue Cross, the British Veterinary Association, Dogs Trust, the Kennel Club, PDSA, and the RSPCA, with input from cross-party politicians. It sets out a series of recommendations that the group hopes the main political parties will consider and accept as...
