A registered blind World War II veteran from Exeter, supported by Blind Veterans UK, is set to commemorate the sacrifice made by members of the Armed Forces when she takes part in the march to the Cenotaph in London for the first time this November. Whimple resident Win Amos, 87, will march in the Remembrance Sunday commemorations with Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision impaired ex-Service men and women, which has supported her with her sight loss. Win first served with the American Red Cross during the War. She worked in a catering team for American troops stationed in the...
Gareth Steenson insists there is still "more to come" from him despite landing another milestone in his illustrious Exeter Chiefs career. Steenson's eight-point haul in last weekend's European Challenge Cup victory over Connacht not only helped his side move to the top of Pool Two, but it also took him past 1,500 career points for the Devon club. Now into his seventh season at Sandy Park, the Dungannon-born star has played an integral part in the recent rise of the Chiefs. His metronomic right boot has not only helped to down teams across England and Europe, but it's helped pin-point Rob...
Police are investigating a burglary where distinctive gold rings were taken from a Honiton home. Offenders forced a window to get inside the property in Oaklea while the owners were away between 13 and 21 October. They stole four gold rings which are old and of great sentimental value. Taken were two ladies gold signet rings, one described as heart-shaped with grooves across and the other as oval-shaped with the letters JCK engraved on it. Also taken was a ladies white gold or platinum ring with a band of three diamonds and a ladies gold engagement ring which has a wide band and a round...
One in eight women in the UK wrongly believes that a stroke could never happen to them, according to the findings of a poll published today by the Stroke Association(i). Around 30,000 women die from a stroke every year(ii). The condition is the third leading cause of death in women in the UK), and the second biggest killer worldwide(iii). The charity’s latest poll, commissioned to mark World Stroke Day (29 October), uncovers widespread misconceptions about stroke amongst people living in the South West. The findings, based on the responses of 170 people in the South West who took part in...
Devon County Council is inviting communities to work more closely with their library service, to have more say on how their local libraries are run.
The Council announced plans this month that aim to safeguard the futures of all 50 of its libraries, despite having to make significant savings due to reductions in Government funding.
Recent consultation concluded that most people understood the Council's financial challenge, indicating that they would be prepared to support their local libraries more, provided that professional staff were retained to run them.
South West Road Runners have been awarded Exeter’s Great West Run prestigious Running Club Award, after a fantastic performance by its top performing male and female club runners on race day.
The award recognises the best overall club performance, combining the top two male and top two female fastest finishing times. James Reeves, Michael Lesniak, Laura Swanton and Karen Cook, who finished an impressive thirty six minutes ahead of the next placed team.
As well as the accolade of receiving the Running Club Award, were also awarded £250, which they have kindly chosen to...
Ros Altmann, the UK Government’s Business Champion for Older Workers will today urge employers and policymakers across the world to embrace the 3 ‘R’s when considering employment of older workers.
Dr Altmann will deliver the message to an international audience in London today when she presents the Robert Butler Memorial Lecture. The lecture has been organised by the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC-UK) as part of a visit by the ILC Global Alliance to the UK.
Despite us living longer lives, average retirement ages are still below what they were in the 1950s. Dr...
An East Devon company set up less than a year ago, which is now providing work for more than 40 people, has been named as one of the best new businesses in the UK.
Dor-2-Dor Exeter, launched in November last year, was one of only seven shortlisted finalists in the best new business category at the National Entrepreneur Awards. With over 390 businesses nominated for awards across 10 categories, the National Entrepreneur Awards are highly regarded. Although he didn’t win first prize, owner Alan Marriott is still pleased the hard work is paying off.
The Fire Brigade Union has voted to take a further four days of strike action in England (excluding control staff) in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms. Starting on 31 October at 18.00 hours until 4 November at 18.00 hrs
The issue continues to remain a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government. Devon Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has substantial contingency plans in place to ensure that it will continue to respond to emergency incidents throughout strike action.
Chief Fire Officer for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, Lee...
