7 Ways To Beat A Bully

#1 – Ignore Bullies

Bullies want attention so the first thing you should do is ignore them as much as possible and walk away. Try to use a different path so avoid any encounter but do not allow the bully to think that you fear him. Report all bullies to an authority immediately.

#2 – Stay Calm at Verbal Bullying

Stay calm and act cheerful to puzzle the bully with your silent reaction to show that he/she does not even matter. Bullies are cowards who want to bring you down to their level by humiliating you in front of others. Wear your best confidence to shatter your...

A30 classic car fire caused delays

Firefighters attended an incident yesterday ( Saturday 19th April) involving a classic car which had caught on fire.

Crews were alerted to the fire after numerous calls from the public and the car's owner.

Two appliances from Danes Castle and Middlemoor were mobilised to the incident, which took place in a layby on the A30 in between Alphington Junction and Fingle Glen.

The incident caused delays for many drivers using the A30.

Crews extinguished the fire, which started accidentally, using two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet.

Duty of care...

Tractor blaze in Okehampton

Two appliances from Okehampton and Hatherleigh were called to a tractor fire which occured yesterday ( Saturday 19th April ) afternoon.

Crews were called to the incident, in Loveland, Northlew, Okehampton, by a farmer reporting that his tractor was on fire.

On firefighters confirmed that the tractor, towing a spinner full of fertiliser, was well alight but the spinner was not involved/affected.

The incident, which took place at 4.40 pm, resulted in two breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets being used to extinguish the fire, which started accidentally.

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Chiefs defeated by Sale Sharks

Exeter Chiefs 12 Sale Sharks 55

Those of a nervous disposition best look away now……as the following doesn’t make for happy reading if you follow the fortunes of Exeter Chiefs.

Rob Baxter’s side suffered a humiliating, record Aviva Premiership defeat as visiting Sale Sharks made hay in the Devon sunshine to ensure they will be among those contesting next season’s new-look European Champions Cup.

The Northerners head home with not only lucrative thoughts of tackling Europe’s elite next term, but also an impressive five-point haul as the ran in eight tries on their way...

Microlight crash in Devon results in fatality

A microlight crash which occured in Colyton yesterday has resulted in a fatality.

Devon and Cornwall Police have today confirmed that the aircraft crash, in which two people were on board, resulted in one man being pronounced as dead.

The crash is now under investigation by the AAIB.

People in the South West trust Google more than their family

Those living in the South West trust Google more than their partners, family, friends and even social media, new research has shown.

Sixty per cent of people in Bristol, Devon and Cornwall admit they would rather ask the search engine for the answer to a question than their partner. Londoners and those from the North West trust Google the most.

The research by search engine marketing agency, Search Laboratory, showed that people living in the South West are much more likely to trust the search engine rather than a loved one to give them the correct answer to a problem....

New and upcoming band to perform in Exeter

Guitar driven pop group Farra will be performing at the Tobacco House on Monday 21st April as part of their debut UK tour.

Farra, who have supported the likes of Jesse J, Rita Ora and Ollie Murs are now set to take centre stage as they embark on their UK tour which began last week.

The tour will see the group, which consists of Ollie, Charis, James and Josh, perform music inspired by artists such as The Killers and David Bowie.

2014 is proving to be an exciting year for the group. As well as their exciting tour they will also be releasing their debut single '...

5 Things Every Dad Should Teach His Son

#1 - Responsibility

Show your son that taking responsibility is what makes a man. You have to know when you screwed up, and are ready and willing to admit it without hesitation. Teach him that responsibility is one of the most important factors in life, as it will always await him; especially when it is time for him to be a father. He has to learn to keep his word at all times and to admit failure if necessary, because doing so will help you maneuver easily onto the next task.

#2 – A Firm Handshake

Every man should know how to give a firm handshake, as everyone can...

MPS demand new legal powers to fight Devon countryside 'invaders'

As thousands of people head out to enjoy the beautiful Devon countryside, Parliament’s green watchdog has demanded that the Government must implement new legal powers for tackling invasive plants and animals,

Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Joan Walley MP said: “The growth of international trade and travel means more non-native plants and animals are being introduced into Britain than ever before and as our climate changes more species are likely to find a foothold here. Not all of these species will become ‘invasive’, but the ones that do can harm native wildlife, clog...

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