On Saturday 22 November, runners, joggers and active youngsters can experience a new night time running event at Killerton Estate near Exeter.
Killerton Night Run offers two cross-country distances to either walk or run. Both the 1.5k Explore Route and the more challenging 6k Adventure Route are traffic free and marshalled by volunteers. Mulled wine and hot food will also be on sale.
On the same night Killerton switches on their Christmas lights. However, the Night Run courses are not lit, so head-torches or good hand torches are essential. Runners are encouraged to enter...
In recent weeks both Labour and the Liberal Democrats have made calls for the abolition of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and both parties seem determined to return to the type of invisible governance previously provided by police authorities.
I insist on not letting party politics play any part in my decisions, but, following my election to the role two years ago, it did not take me long to realise that politicians have never been held in lower regard than they are today. The MPs expense scandal and other misdemeanours have created an environment where the public does not...
Devon County Council has welcomed the Inspector’s report on the Devon Waste Plan.
Following the examination hearings into the Devon Waste Plan that were held this summer, the report concludes that, with the modifications recommended by the Inspector, the Plan is sound and provides an appropriate basis for waste planning in Devon over the period to 2031.
It is now the responsibility of the County Council to consider the adoption of the Plan, which is anticipated by December 2014.
Once adopted, the Devon Waste Plan will provide the policy for waste management...
Local and regional sports leaders will join college governors, staff, civic leaders, local sports partnerships and students to celebrate the official opening of Exeter College's £1.4 million Exwick Sports hub on Thursday (16 October), the latest phase of the college’s £14 million sports investment programme.
The Exwick Sports Pavilion provides modern classrooms and changing areas complementing the existing playing fields and court areas that offers college students and community groups cricket, football and tennis facilities.
This development is the latest in an investment...
The Grand Western Canal Country Park has topped off its bicentenary year by winning a prestigious award for Parks and Open Spaces.
The Canal Country Park, which is managed by Devon County Council, has been presented with a Silver-Gilt award at the Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom South West Awards 2014.
The Country Park category of the RHS Parks and Open Spaces is a new award scheme for this year and the award considers community involvement of fundraising, events programmes and site development; as well as the management of the park, including standards of...
Award-winning law firm Michelmores has been named "Regional Firm of the Year" for its national and international work in the technology, media and telecoms sector, by the Legal 500. The technology, media and communications (TMC) team at Michelmores is led by Partner, Rehman Noormohamed, who was also named as a Leader in his field in this year's Legal 500 edition.
Rehman is dual qualified as an electronic and communications engineer and lawyer, with a former life in technology consultant. He leads a team of highly commended, specialist TMC lawyers.
"Most of us have trouble juggling. The Woman who says she doesn't is someone whom I admire but have never met" Barbara Walters, broadcast journalist and author.
The day is designed to offer women a fantastic opportunity of working together with like- minded individuals, sharing ideas, supporting one another, enthusing, inspiring and motivating each other. Giving women the opportunity to address some of the realities and difficulties in juggling work and home life.
You will leave with processes to help you manage your time, communicate effectively with...
