Fancy dress competitions are exciting events that allow you to express your creativity and have fun. It's a chance to dress up in costumes that you wouldn't usually wear and show off your unique personalities. For girls, fancy dress competitions can be especially exciting as they can experiment with different styles and outfits. Here are some tips on how to nail a girls fancy dress competition.

1. Choose the right outfit

Choosing the right outfit is essential to nailing a girl's fancy dress competition. You want to select something that stands out, fits the competition's...

To celebrate the recent enhancements made to Magdalen Road, InExeter will be hosting a Summer Market. Taking place on Saturday 1st July from 2pm until 7pm, you will be able to experience the best of Magdalen Road with your favourite local businesses, plus enjoy enticing stalls, live music, and indulge in exceptional refreshments.

Permanent works to deliver an enhancement scheme on Magdalen Road were undertaken by Devon County Council following the one-way extension of the road becoming permanent which was completed in May.

The enhancements include widening the pavements...

A new training programme has been launched to help small businesses in the region to improve their digital capabilities.

Digital Leadership for SMEs (small and medium enterprises) is providing training for senior leaders of small and medium enterprises in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay. 150 training places are available, providing up to 32 hours of free tutor training.

The scheme has been designed to help small businesses to identify and embrace digital improvements for their organisation. The aim is to help them integrate digital technologies to gain a...

A University of Exeter academic who led a major UK-wide research project to mitigate the impact of coronavirus on society, law, health, and culture has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Professor Pascale Aebischer became involved in Pandemic and Beyond following her long career as an expert in Shakespeare and performance, as well as digital innovations in theatre. During the pandemic she carried out her own research on how regional theatres coped with being closed to audiences.

Pandemic and Beyond , funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council,...

Citizens Advice Exeter’s long-serving Chair has received an MBE for services to charity in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Dennis Mardon, who lives in Crediton, has led the independent local advice charity since taking up the voluntary role 19 years ago, following a career in local government.

He said: “I am extremely pleased and honoured to be awarded an MBE. This honour is as much about Citizens Advice Exeter as it is about me.

"I am so proud of everyone involved with our charity – all the volunteers, staff and trustees – for the amazing work they do every day. I...

BoxWay Packaging Group Limited, the innovative, customer-focussed, design-led, flexographic and digital print corrugated packaging business, with a factory in Exeter, is celebrating two-fold; the culmination of its first two years of continuous investment in the business as well as the second anniversary since its launch.

Innovative BoxWay Packaging Group Limited has reached the final stage of its two-year investment programme, during which the business has invested almost £3m in developing its two operations at North Sowton Industrial Estate in Exeter, and in Peterlee, County...

Honiton gymnasts returned from last weekend's National Acrobatic Gymnastics Finals in Stoke-on-Trent with three bronze medals.

The podium places were achieved by Jessica Treen, Hollie Moulton and Olivia Wotton in International Development Plan 2 (IDP 2) women's groups; Coen Cooke and Oscar Felice in Youth Men's Pairs; and Clark Burnett and Thomas Berry in Grade 4 Men's Pairs.

Coen and Oscar with their bronze medals

The national success follows the recent South West Prelims – the most successful...

Sports, with all their glory and excitement, have been an integral part of British culture for centuries. From the hallowed grounds of rugby pitches to the thunderous roar of football stadiums, the nation's love affair with competitive sports is undeniable. However, amidst the cheers and victories, it is essential to recognize the potential risks involved in these physically demanding activities. That is where insurance comes into play. In this article, we delve into the importance of insurance in competitive sports, with a particular focus on two iconic British games: rugby and football...

Pensioners in Exeter are now likely to run out of money seven years before they reach the average life expectancy age, new research has revealed. The ‘Age of Ruin’ report conducted by financial planning experts Money Minder , looked at the average pension pot of Brits at retirement age, and how much they need to maintain a moderate lifestyle. The research, using Money Minder’s pension drawdown calculator , revealed a shortfall of 10.6 years - with the average single retiree needing a pension pot of at least £367,848 to maintain a moderate standard of living. And yet, the average personal...

In the rapidly evolving digital age, where search engines and online directories dominate our daily lives, it's worth taking a moment to reflect on the relics of the past that were once integral to our information-seeking endeavors. Among these forgotten treasures lies a true icon of the pre-internet era, a hefty tome that graced countless households and served as a reliable companion for both practicality and nostalgia: The Yellow Pages. Join us as we embark on a journey down memory lane to explore the significance of this legendary book, its transition into the online realm, and the...