A road safety campaign aimed at reminding people not to use their mobile phones while driving is gaining momentum following its launch through social media channels last month.
My Red Thumb is a multi-agency road safety campaign designed to raise awareness of the risks of distractions; and specifically associated with using a mobile phone, whilst driving.
It was launched on 16 May via social media, links to associated websites and the Variable Message Boards throughout the roads in Devon. There was a further multi agency promotion of the campaign at the Devon County Show...
Henry Slade is expecting yet another exciting continental adventure when the new European Rugby Challenge Cup gets underway next season.
The Chiefs have been drawn alongside Bayonne, La Rochelle and Connacht in Pool 2, a group that provides plenty of challenges but also some intriguing away trips for the Aviva Premiership outfit.
"It's a tough group, as always. We've played Connacht a couple of times in pre-season and that's always been a difficult game for us. Bayonne have got some big-name players so they'll be a big test, and La Rochelle will be a great way to break up...
Infiniti has taken a step closer to discovering the world’s next Formula One engineering stars, as the premium automotive brand this week announced that a British student has made it through to the world finals of the Infiniti Performance Engineering Academy. The finalists will individually compete against 11 others from around the world to win the work placement of a lifetime - a 12-month engineering role with Infiniti Red Bull Racing, complete with accommodation in the UK, Infiniti company car and full salary.
Out of 1,500 international engineering students from over 100...
Silicon Valley ‘smart module optimisation’ company Tigo is looking to become a key player in the UK solar PV market, and it’s chosen Exeter-based solar experts SunGift Trade to help boost its sales.
SunGift, based on Christow Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter, will hold stock of Tigo’s Dual Maximiser (a solar panel optimiser) and its Maximiser Management Unit (a wireless network communication tool).
These ‘add ons’ work with all solar panel brands and enable installers to create systems where each module works independently. This gives greater flexibility, enabling more energy to...
The nation’s most talked about entertainment show today confirms its brand new judging panel with Spice Girl Melanie B becoming the fourth and final judge. As part of the biggest selling female group of all time and the cultural phenomenon, which was The Spice Girls, Mel B has notched up a stunning 80 million record sales worldwide, including nine UK No.1s. She also has five prestigious BRIT Awards to her name. Mel’s signing comes after she appeared as a guest judge on The X Factor in 2012, where she lived up to her scary nickname with her straight talking approach. Talking about joining...
The State of the Environment in Devon and Torbay is the focus of a new report.
The online report, produced by Devon County Council on behalf of Natural Devon, looks at the current condition of the local environment and explores the fundamental relationship with nature for economic prosperity, health and wellbeing.
The full report is split into 13 subject areas which have a key influence on the overall condition of Devon and Torbay’s environment. These include everything from people and economy, to historic environment and land use.
The best one day agricultural show in the west! The Mid Devon Show offers a fun day out for all the family - visit www.middevonshow.co.uk to view the full line up, which includes farm demonstrations, arts, rural crafts, food & drink and entertainment.
Go along and support this special rural event, celebrating the best of Mid Devon.
Over three days Branscombe Festival presents performances from leading classical and jazz musicians, including stars of the international opera stage Ailish Tynan and Luis Gomes, dance band The Leo Green Experience, vocal ensemble I Fagiolini, cellist Philip Higham and the UK’s only fully professional ragtime band, Albert Ball’s Flying Aces with guest vocalist Patricia Hammond, culminating in a free concert by the Band of the Royal Marines on Branscombe beach.
Opening the Festival in the beautiful setting of St Winifred's Church, renowned vocal ensemble I Fagiolini bring you a...
This ancient West Country Fair has taken place each year under Royal Charter signed by King Henry 111 in 1253 and is run on a ‘not for profit basis’ by a Committee with volunteer helpers.
Programme - Times and venues vary each day with different things happening all the time.
The Chulmleigh Old Fair opens on the evening of Tuesday 22nd or the next Tuesday following the 22nd of July as decreed by the Charter when the White Glove is displayed outside the Town Hall at the opening ceremony. The Fair Queen, previously chosen by public ballot, is crowned then coins are thrown...
Captain Jack Sparrow* and the crew have been joined by a mystical mermaid from the ocean. She can't stay on loand for long so come and meet her while you have the chance.
Sessions are set times throughout the day. Pick up your session ticket on arrival. Price included with general venue admission.
