Across the UK over 928,000 Premium Bonds prizes worth over £41 million remain unclaimed including over 16,000 in Devon worth more than £695,000.
NS&I are calling for Premium Bonds holders to come forward to claim their prizes, and to sign-up to have their winnings paid directly into their bank accounts to reduce the chances of prizes going unclaimed in future.
Premium Bonds prize warrants can go undelivered and unclaimed as a result of changes in Premium Bonds holders’ addresses, or if Bonds were bought for them as a child and they have subsequently lost track of them....
Devon farmers’ leaders are keen to hear Environment Secretary Liz Truss’s proposals to help the industry cope with price volatility and relationships with retailers when she addresses the county’s annual open meeting on Friday (28 November).
It looks like being a tough autumn and winter for the region’s farmers, with low prices, restricted cash flows and uncertainty about the application process for the next round of Common Agricultural Policy funding and dealing with bovine TB adding to the challenges they face.
South West regional livestock board chairman Andy Foot has...
Forty pupils from local primary schools ‘took over’ East Devon District Council for a day and had their say on how it should be run.
On Friday 21 November pupils visited the council’s HQ at Knowle in Sidmouth to learn more about its services and meet staff and Councillors.
The youngsters were from Marpool Primary School, Exmouth, Broadclyst Community Primary School, Honiton Primary School and Whimple Primary School.
The 10 and 11 year olds were taking part in national Takeover Day, which aims to get children and young people involved with how decisions are made. It...
Beekeepers across the South West of England have reported an average yield of 30lbs of honey per colony this year according to the findings of the British Beekeepers Association¹s annual Honey Survey, released today (26 November, 2014).
The survey revealed a substantial 36 per cent increase on the 22lbs per colony reported by South West of England beekeepers in 2013, and is a far cry from the 7lbs per colony nadir of 2012.
The reported yield across the country is 32lbs per colony, a 28 per cent increase on the 25lbs per colony reported in 2013.
Four of Swords terrified sell-out audiences with its version of Christopher Marlowe's classic play Doctor Faustus, performed at Exeter's 900 year old St Nicholas Priory for Hallowe’en 2014.
The Exeter theatre company has now developed a spin-off show which will be performed at The Devon and Exeter Institution in Cathedral Close. There will be just three exclusive performances of Dr Faustus Presents An Evening of Renaissance Magic, 16th and 30th January and 13th February
It is not a re-run, but a new kind of play which blends story-telling with music, film...
People across Devon are being urged to pledge to go red for HIV Testing Week (this week) and World AIDS Day (1 December 2014)
The Eddystone Trust, the local HIV and sexual health charity, and Devon County Council which is the strategic lead for Public Health in the county have joined forces to promote better HIV awareness in Devon
There are an estimated 107,800 people in the UK living with HIV, with over 300 Devon residents (aged 15-59) accessing HIV care; although it is estimated that one in four are unaware they have the condition.
Significant changes to the preferred location of new council offices in East Devon will be discussed at cabinet next week (Wednesday, 3 December).
Cabinet will hear the latest developments since it was last reported in February and how changing market conditions mean that SkyPark is no longer the preferred option.
Whilst SkyPark has been the leading contender as the relocation site, the council was very clear that no decision was going to be made on the final location until all the facts and figures were known with other key pieces in what is a complex jigsaw slotting in to...
Greg Bateman believes lessons learnt last season by the Exeter Chiefs are paying dividends this term with the Devon club riding high in the Aviva Premiership.
Rob Baxter’s side finished last season’s Premiership campaign in eighth spot, matching the same position that they finished in their inaugural season amongst English rugby’s elite.
It was a disappointing outcome for the Chiefs, especially having landed top six finishes in their two previous seasons.
There were, however, mitigating factors according to head coach Baxter, who not only saw his side slip to a...
The Green Party in Exeter has broadly welcomed the redevelopment of the bus station site, particularly the emphasis on leisure uses including a swimming pool, but has repeated their call for a new market square.
They have also welcomed plans to develop the site to BREEAM environmental standards and the swimming pool to passivhaus standards.
The Party says that such standards are crucial not only to tackle climate change but also to create buildings which are more affordable to run.
However, Greens question whether the current plans are economically viable and are...
Westpoint Exeter’s Christmas Elves have been working hard this year to bring together a huge festive giveaway to celebrate our 25th birthday over 25 days of Christmas!
We have a host of fantastic prizes up for grabs every day, including:
Race Day Ticket for 4 at Exeter Racecourse
30 minute Spa Treatment at Exeter Golf & Country Club
