A Devon building group has acquired a firm that adapts buildings for people with limited mobility, in a move to expand its range of services and secure local jobs.
Exeter-based Lea James Investments, which includes Devon Minor Works and Steve Coomber Decorating, has bought Gozna Services for an undisclosed sum in a deal supported by Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
Gozna specialises in adapting homes and public buildings to make them easier to use by the elderly and disabled, including improving accessibility and customising bathrooms and kitchens.
Two talented student-dancers from Exeter, James Leo and Matthew Hartley, have struck gold: landing themselves in renowned choreographer, Mathew Bourne's stage adaption of Lord of the Flies - which showed at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth from the 30th of April to the 4th of May.
The boys were picked out of six hundred local dancers from across the South West, who fought it out to gain one of the twenty places available in the highly acclaimed production.
The classic story nods to an alternative rhythm in Bourne's revival, with the action taking place in a deserted...
Refunds for the cancelled final day of Devon County Show are now available on the organisers’ website. Organisers were forced to cancel the final day of the show on Saturday 24 May after mud and heavy rain raised significant health and safety concerns for visitors. Devon County Show Secretary, Ollie Allen said rain had turned the car parks into “quagmires” which saw organisers begin to turn away visitors from Friday afternoon. Disappointed ticket buyers will now have until June 30 to claim a refund from the show’s organisers. Ollie Allen continued : “It is heart breaking to have to make...
Dogs from Bicton College showed off their moves last week with agility demonstrations at the Devon County Show.
The team which included three rescue dogs, tackled obstacles including jumps, tunnels and weave poles, demonstrating speed and skill in the Lady Clinton ring.
Tutor Caz Addy says, "Agility training especially with rescue dogs is a great way to bond and build up trust. Two of our rescues were neglected and locked in flats and stables for the first years of their lives, so agility is the ideal activity for improving fitness and enjoying the outdoors together....
For the third year running, an increasing number of eateries have come together to organise their own special event or promotion in June for Devon Restaurant Month, to raise awareness of Devon's award-winning food.
Events for 2014 include 2-4-1 dining, a Pudding Club, a Devon Crab and Lobster night, special tasting menus and afternoon teas.
Commenting on the campaign, Plymouth-based chef and TV presenter Chris Tanner said: "The Devon Restaurant Month initiative is a first-class opportunity for us all to shout about Devon and its 'larder on our doorstep'. The passion and...
An Exeter school has joined in paying tribute to the memory of a 12-year-old girl who died after falling from a wall at the Phoenix Youth centre in Burnthouse Lane. The girl, named as Nicole Hartup by police, is thought to have fallen from the wall whilst watching a football game with friends on Friday evening (23 May). Despite immediate care from Staff from the Youth centre and nearby sports centre, Nicole sadly died at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital later that night. Isca college of Media Arts, where Nicole was a year seven student will hold a memorial assembly for Nicole next week and...
Local media and their families were invited to Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park for the official launch of Dino Jeeps, the grand finale of the five new rides for the Park in their 25th Anniversary Year.
Dino Jeeps, an exciting new ride which takes guests on a Jurassic journey through the realms of time back when dinosaurs walked the earth, was officially opened by the Down family.
The brand new attraction, launched for May half term, gives intrepid explorers and dinosaur fanatics the chance to get up close and meet prehistoric friends including the roaring T-Rex,...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter believes new signing Ryan Caldwell is "raring to go" after adding the Irishman to the playing ranks at Sandy Park. The 29-year-old Irish international, who has agreed a two-year deal, is Baxter's fifth summer recruit so far having already added Thomas Waldrom, Moray Low, Mitch Lees and Tomas Francis to his playing roster for the 2014/15 season. Caldwell's arrival in Devon will offer a welcome boost to his new coach, who this season alone has lost locks Tom Hayes and James Hanks to retirement and Romana Graham to French club side La Rochelle. Baxter said...
Jenny Grice, a mother from Teignmouth, has raised £500 for the Royal Devon & Exeter hospital’s Neonatal Unit by holding a charity fun day at the White Ensign Club.
Jenny’s son Jack, now two years old, was born two months premature at Torbay hospital and weighed just 2.2lbs. On the day of his birth he was transferred to the RD&E, and was cared for by staff at the Neonatal Unit for just over three months.
As a way to say thank you for the care Jack received, Jenny organised a charity fun day on 3 May 2014 at the White Ensign Club in Teignmouth. With the help of club...
